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Kiki

London, GB · 5 known investors

Find your way into Kiki

62 people in our graph share verified history with the Kiki team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Francesco Monacaunlockedknows Toby Thomas-Smith · together at University of Auckland (overlapped)
×4knows the team · via University of Auckland
×6knows the team · via Colliers International
knows the team · via Takapuna Grammar School

Kiki is an invite-only, community-based platform for subletting homes, matching members who want to earn rental income while away with vetted guests seeking stays. It handles matchmaking, sublet agreements, upfront security deposits and rent collection, and offers a guarantee covering hosts against damages, currently operating in London.

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Founders & leadership

TTToby Thomas-Smith
Toby Thomas-SmithinFounderToby Thomas-Smith is the founder of Kiki, a community-based platform for subletting homes that matches members seeking rental income with vetted guests.

Investors · 5

Beachhead Venture CapitalSydney · $200K – $1M
Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
NZVCAuckland
a16z cryptoreportedMenlo Park

Also in the syndicate · 1

New Incubation Ventureslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2023–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
KIKI LIMITED
Company number
03808120
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 Jul 1999
Registered office
Union Suite The Union Building, 51-59 Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1BY
Nature of business (SIC)
46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade
Accounts
last made up to 31 Jul 2025 · next due 30 Apr 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 28 Jul 2026 · next due 11 Aug 2027

Current officers · 2

  • Cary Kikis — secretary, appointed 15 Jul 1999
  • Cary Kikis — director, appointed 15 Jul 1999

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 30 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

Kiki update — a start up story that leaves you shaking your head in disbelief | by Jaqui Lane | Mediumjaqui-lane.medium.com · Dec 2025Monkey Tilt raises $30 million in push to make online gambling more socialfinance.yahoo.com · Nov 2024Kiki, a Beauty Brand That Wants to Cocreate Products With Its Consumers, Has Gained Investment From The Estée Lauder Cos.’ Early Investment Armfinance.yahoo.com · Apr 2024Kiki Raises USD6M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2023Subletting app Kiki raises $6M by using dating app concepts to match listings and renters | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2023Gunderson Dettmer Advises Kiki in its $6M seed financing led by Blackbird Ventures | Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLPgunder.com · Aug 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Kiki do?
Kiki is an invite-only, community-based platform for subletting homes, matching members who want to earn rental income while away with vetted guests seeking stays. It handles matchmaking, sublet agreements, upfront security deposits and rent collection, and offers a guarantee covering hosts against damages, currently operating in London.
Who founded Kiki?
Kiki was founded by Toby Thomas-Smith.
Who are Kiki's investors?
Kiki's investors include Beachhead Venture Capital, Blackbird Ventures, NZVC, a16z crypto.
How much funding has Kiki raised?
Kiki has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Kiki headquartered?
Kiki is headquartered in London, GB.