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Naborly

acquired by SingleKeyYC W18

Toronto, CA · Founded 2016 · 25 employees · 5 known investors

Naborly helps landlords and property managers screen rental applicants, identify suitable tenants, and guarantee monthly rental payments through tenant vetting and payment protection services.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Naborly was founded in 2016 by Dylan Lenz, Anastasia Fox, and Zeke Kan.

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Dylan Lenzin𝕏Founder & CEO2016–2022Dylan Lenz founded and exited three software companies in finance, real estate, and energy sectors, including Naborly. He also founded Forestry Networks and serves as Managing Partner at Lenz Capital.
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Anastasia FoxCo-FounderNamed as a UBC co-founder in TechCrunch’s 2016 launch story. No verified current LinkedIn found (common-name collision).
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Zeke KanCo-FounderNamed with Lenz and Fox as a University of British Columbia co-founder in TechCrunch’s 2016 launch story. No verified current LinkedIn found.

Investors · 5

Competitors · 9

by search overlap
Experian104 shared keywordsExperian offers consumers tools to access their credit report and FICO Score, build credit, and manage money, including credit card matching, bill and subscription negotiation, car insurance comparison, and a digital checking account with debit card. It serves individual U.S. consumers through its app and financial products.
Zillow94 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Turbo Tenant88 shared keywordsTurboTenant provides tenant screening reports and rental application services for independent landlords managing rental property investments. The platform uses identity verification and background checks to help landlords evaluate prospective tenants.
Avail87 shared keywordsAvail is an online property management platform for DIY landlords that provides rental listing syndication, tenant screening with TransUnion-powered reports, lawyer-reviewed lease templates, online rent collection, maintenance tracking, and accounting tools. It offers free basic tools plus a premium "Unlimited Plus" tier and is used by over one million landlords managing their own properties.
SingleKey85 shared keywordsSingleKey offers tenant screening and rent payment protection tools for landlords, helping them evaluate rental applicants and secure monthly rent payments. It serves the residential rental property market.
RentSpree76 shared keywordsRentSpree is a digital platform that simplifies the home rental process by streamlining tenant screening, applications, and rent payments for renters, agents, and landlords.
Apartment List71 shared keywordsApartment List operates an online rental marketplace that uses a quiz-based AI matching system to connect renters with apartments that fit their preferences and lifestyle. It serves renters and property managers, primarily in the multifamily housing market.
Baselane71 shared keywordsBaselane provides accounting and financial management software for real estate investors and landlords, helping them track cash flow, manage property finances, and optimize tax deductions.
Landlordstudio65 shared keywordsLandlord Studio is property management software for landlords that combines rental accounting, online rent collection, tenant screening, listing syndication, maintenance tracking, and Schedule E tax reporting in a single desktop and mobile app. It targets individual landlords and small rental portfolios as a lower-cost alternative to tools like QuickBooks, AppFolio, and Buildium.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Naborly do?
Naborly helps landlords and property managers screen rental applicants, identify suitable tenants, and guarantee monthly rental payments through tenant vetting and payment protection services.
Who founded Naborly?
Naborly was founded by Dylan Lenz, Anastasia Fox, Zeke Kan in 2016.
Who are Naborly's investors?
Naborly's investors include 2.12 Angels, PICUS CAPITAL, Y Combinator, First Round Capital, ScaleUP Ventures.
Who acquired Naborly?
Naborly was acquired by SingleKey.
Where is Naborly headquartered?
Naborly is headquartered in Toronto, CA.