UK-Based StudentCrowd Raises $9M In Series A Funding

The round was led by YFM Equity Partners with backing from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through fund manager Mercia Ventures.

The company will use the funding to drive product innovation, expand into key markets, and strengthen its presence in the US.

Founded by Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson, StudentCrowd offers a platform that helps students research accommodation through verified reviews and detailed property insights.

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With over 14 million users, its data is increasingly integrated into AI-powered search and large language models, helping students make informed housing decisions.

Paul Humphreys, CEO and co-founder of StudentCrowd, said: “Our mission has always been to bring transparency to the student accommodation market – both for the students and for the sector. On the student side, we want every student to be able to choose where they study and live with confidence, powered by authentic, verified reviews from people with real experience.

This funding enables us to invest in the platform to better support decision-making for the students and the sector. While researching mainland Europe and the US, we discovered similar challenges and are working with launch partners to expand the platform into these geographies.”

About StudentCrowd

Founded in 2015 StudentCrowd is a data-driven platform that helps students choose universities, courses and accommodation. Used by over 14 million students, it offers verified reviews and insights. The platform also provides valuable data to universities, developers, and investors across the higher education and student housing sectors.