30 UNDER 30: PROPERTY PROS
Keeping the home fires burning with the Forbes 30 Under 30, in 30 words or less.
Twelve young entrepreneurs disrupting your domain.
Sundeep Kumar, Sam BERNSTEIN LoftSmart | 25, 23
The graduates of incubator AngelPad created the first national transactional marketplace for off-campus student housing. Seeded with $5 million, LoftSmart has more than 250,000 leases available for near-instant booking.
Shruti Merchant, Kerry Jones HubHaus | 24, 28
Jones and Merchant tackle L.A. and Bay Area lodging woes with community housing for professionals. So far 375-plus residents in 66 homes enjoy perks like free Wi-Fi and wine nights.
DAVID WALKER Triplemint | 29
The Yale alum’s online brokerage bypasses Realtors, using “predictive analytics” and other big data to match buyers and renters for not-yetlisted properties. Revenue for 2017 could hit $6 million.
DAVID MAGID YSG Solar | 29 HAsIer LArreA Ori | 29
Live like the Jetsons with this MIT grad’s origami-inspired furniture, backed by $6 million from Khosla Ventures. The robotic furnishings transform from bed to dresser to desk and back. The New York City company, founded by the son of a Peruvian immigrant, designs, finances and installs custom solar projects for homeowners. Revenue in 2017 exceeded $3 million.
JeMUeL JosePH, ALeXIs rIVAs Cover Technologies | 24, 24
Combating L.A.’s housing shortage, Cooper Union grads design, secure permits for and construct backyard prefab structures up to 1,200 square feet. They’ve raised $1.6 million from General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, others.
BrIAN JoNes, LUKe sCHoeNFeLDer Latch | 28, 28
Lost your house keys again? Open Latch’s smart locks with your phone, keycard or PIN code; admit visitors and package deliveries remotely, too. The duo has raised $26 million.
AJAy yADAV Roomi | 30
Party animals and early risers alike can find the perfect pad thanks to Yadav’s app, which has secured $17 million in financing to help all personality types find likeminded housemates.