Common

Common

Coliving spaces with private room rentals

About Common

Simplify's Rating
Why Common is rated
C
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Real Estate

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$141.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Overview

Common.com offers coliving spaces in urban areas, providing private room rentals within shared homes for young professionals and digital nomads. Each home is fully furnished and includes private bedrooms, shared common areas, and services like weekly cleaning and laundry. The company differentiates itself by allowing members to transfer between rooms or homes, creating a flexible living experience. Common.com aims to make communal living convenient and community-oriented.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for flexible living boosts Common's coliving space appeal post-pandemic.
  • The rise of remote work enhances Common's attractiveness to digital nomads.
  • Partnerships with local businesses offer exclusive discounts, adding value to Common's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The merger with Habyt may lead to integration challenges and profitability issues.
  • Expansion into St. Paul may face regulatory hurdles and community pushback.
  • Partnerships like Clutter may not align with all customer needs, risking dissatisfaction.

What makes Common unique

  • Common offers fully furnished homes with high-quality furniture from top brands.
  • The company provides private rooms with ensuite bathrooms in shared homes.
  • Common includes weekly cleaning, free laundry, and essential supplies in its rental fees.

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Funding

Total Funding

$141.1M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-14%
The Bridge
Oct 29th, 2023
世界を旅するデジタルノマドに照準、3大陸45カ国以上で〝中期賃貸〟展開する「Habyt」が63億円を調達

観光客は Booking.com や Airbnb で部屋を予約するが、オフサイトで仕事をしたいデジタルノマドの場合、どこで宿泊先を見つけるのだろうか?. 仕事とレジャーを両立させるデジタルノマドは、多くの人が夢見る働き方だ。しかし、デジタルノマドは6〜9ヶ月間都市に滞在するため、この期間の宿泊施設は市場で満たされていない需要となっている。. デジタルノマドのペインポイントを狙ったプラットフォーム「Habyt」は、ワンストップの中期賃貸サービスを提供している。同社は最近4,000万ユーロ(約63億円)を調達し、北米、ヨーロッパ、アジアで最大の賃貸会社となった。

Silicon Canals
Oct 5th, 2023
Germany-based Habyt bags €40M to fuel expansion in global housing market

Earlier this year, Habyt acquired Common Living, a key player in the North American shared housing market.

Business Wire
Jun 9th, 2023
PQ Group Holdings Inc. Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering of 29,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

PQ Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE:PQG) (“PQ” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 29,000,000 shares of its commo

Common
May 19th, 2023
Hiking in Philadelphia: The 6 Best Trails | Common

Common has created a guide on the 6 best hikes near Philadelphia—in order of least challenging to most challenging—to get your outdoor adventures started.

Habyt
Jan 19th, 2023
Habyt and Common Merge to Become the Leading Global Co-Living Operator

The biggest co-living company in Europe and Asia, and North America’s largest co-living company are merging

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