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RentHop

YC S09

New York City, US · 9 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors

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RentHop is an apartment rental marketplace that connects renters with listings ranked by freshness, accuracy, and property manager responsiveness, while providing brokers and property managers a platform to post listings and reach qualified tenants.

Also known as LM2 Research, Inc.

MarketplacesPropTechMarketplaceReal EstateUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S09)

LZLawrence Zhou
Lawrence ZhouFounder
LLLee Lin
Lee LinFounder
LC
Lee C. LinFounder
LC
Lux ChenProduct / EngineeringFounder at Anywhere.FM
SL
Shane LeeManager
FC
Faye ChouManaging Director

Investors · 4

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
LM2 Research, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does RentHop do?
RentHop is an apartment rental marketplace that connects renters with listings ranked by freshness, accuracy, and property manager responsiveness, while providing brokers and property managers a platform to post listings and reach qualified tenants.
Who founded RentHop?
RentHop was founded by Lawrence Zhou, Lee Lin.
Who are RentHop's investors?
RentHop's investors include Y Combinator, Joyance Partners, Social Starts, Two Sigma Ventures.
Where is RentHop headquartered?
RentHop is headquartered in New York City, US.