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PropTech Breakthrough Names Azibo Financial Services Platform of the Year

Azibo has been named a 2023 PropTech Breakthrough Award Winner as the Financial Services Platform of the Year for helping independent real estate investors streamline the business side of rental property management.

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August 22, 2023

Here are the top 5 tips for landlords to retain their best renters

Happy tenants increase the chances they'll renew their leases while keeping investment properties occupied and cash flowing. Here's how to do it.

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August 17, 2023

How much did Lexington rent prices increase in July? The city outpaced NYC, analysis says

A rental vacancy rate below 5% suggests demand for properties is exceeding the available supply, according to Azibo.

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July 18, 2023

How to Report Your Rent to Credit Bureaus

Rent-reporting services can get payments added to your credit reports, which may help build credit.

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July 13, 2023

Azibo Streamlines Portfolio, Property, and Tenant Management for Independent Real Estate Investors

The platform helps landlords with as few as one to several hundred units automate the rental life cycle, increase returns, and improve the tenant experience. In the process, Azibo provides tenants with modern digital payment options and even a credit-building opportunity.

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July 7, 2023

Smart, easy Azibo soothes the pain points of owning investment property: Tech Review

This software for real estate investors offers a clean, spartan user interface that focuses on only what’s needed to know about the state of small rental property business and how to react to its many variables.

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June 14,2021

Need a Cozy Alternative? Azibo Welcomes Large Commercial and Residential Landlords

If you used Cozy for commercial properties, you probably received an email that Cozy will no longer support your rent collection needs due to the migration to Apartments.com.

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June 23, 2021

Azibo Welcomes Assurant Ventures as Investor

Assurant Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Assurant, invests in disruptive startups in the PropTech space

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June 29, 2021

Azibo Partners with Sure to Enable Simplified Renters Insurance for Tenants

Sure’s embedded insurance infrastructure integrated with Azibo’s financial services helps renters protect themselves and their valuable assets.

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July 13, 2021

Azibo Partners with LoanGlide to Offer Home Improvement Financing

As a landlord, it’s important to keep your rental property in top shape — but often, that requires taking on home improvement projects. Whether it’s renovating a kitchen, replacing a roof, or refinishing a basement, the goal of these efforts is to increase the value of your investment and allow you to charge higher rents.

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August 12, 2021

Azibo Partners with RentPrep to Offer Trusted Tenant Screening Services

It’s no secret that the quality of your tenants can make or break your rental business. In an ideal world, everyone would respect their landlord’s property and pay rent on time.

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January 11, 2022

Azibo Secures $19m Series A led by SVB Capital

RENO, NV – JANUARY 11, 2022 – Azibo, the free, one-stop-shop financial services platform for the rental property market, today announced a $19M Series A round led by SVB Capital, with participation from new investors RET Ventures, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, Victory Park Capital, and Gaingels, as well as existing investors Canaan, Khosla Ventures, QED Investors, Camber Creek, Assurant Ventures, and Context Ventures.

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May 4, 2021

Azibo Partners with Mynd Management to Offer Property Management Services

The costs of vacancies, repairs, and maintenance can quickly add up and eat into your investment property margins. Having a quality property management service can help independent landlords save time and money while growing their real estate rental businesses.

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May 11,2021

Azibo Partners with Esusu to Help Renters Build Credit with Rent Reporting

Nearly half of Americans have poor or no credit scores, largely preventing them from gaining access to lending, housing or other financial opportunities — and ultimately impeding their ability to build wealth.

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April 19, 2021

Startup Veteran Vikas Gupta Joins Azibo as COO

April 19, 2021 — REDWOOD CITY, CA — Azibo, the one-stop-shop for landlord financial services, today announced that Vikas Gupta will join Zibo as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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April 6, 2021

Azibo Launches Marketplace, a Trusted Partner Network to Save Landlords Time and Money

Independent landlords today have access to a wide range of technologies to help them streamline and modernize their rental property business. But figuring out which tool is right for their unique needs can be overwhelming, and busy landlords don’t have time to research every option.

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March 18, 2021

Azibo Welcomes Top PropTech VC Camber Creek as Investor

Azibo, the free all-in-one platform for landlord financial services, today welcomed real estate venture capital firm Camber Creek as an investor. Camber Creek investors own, operate, and manage billions of square feet of real estate in the U.S., giving them a unique competitive advantage as an investor and value-added partner in the real estate technology space. This investment brings Azibo’s total raise to $15M.

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March 15, 2021

Azibo Launches Real Estate Lending to Give Independent Landlords Access to Competitive Loans

For many real estate investors, rental properties can be a tax-efficient way to build wealth and save for retirement. But when rental property owners want to start or scale their business, they’re forced to navigate the notoriously complex mortgage industry.

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November 18, 2020

Azibo Expands Industry-Leading Landlord Financial Services Platform with Launch of 1% Cash Back Debit Card

Azibo, the free, all-in-one platform for landlord financial services, today launched the Zibo Business Debit Mastercard. The first and only debit card designed for the unique needs of landlords, it offers 1% cash back to help independent rental property owners grow their rental business. That means landlords no longer have to keep track of multiple accounts and credit cards, and instead can use a single debit card linked to the Zibo platform for all of their rental property finances.

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March 19, 2021

Financial platform for landlords raises $4.5 million

California-based Zibo announced an investment by real estate venture capital firm Camber Creek, bringing its total funding to $15 million. Other investors in the startup include Canaan Partners, Khosla Ventures, QED Investors, and SVB Capital.

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August 5, 2020

Azibo Raises $10.5M Seed Round Led by Canaan Partners

REDWOOD CITY, CA – August 5, 2020 – Azibo, which provides modern, simple and secure financial services for independent landlords, today announced a $10.5M seed round led by Canaan Partners, with participation by QED Investors, Khosla Ventures and SVB Capital. The company also launched the first and only banking and payments platform designed for the unique needs of rental property owners.

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August 5, 2020

Real Estate Startup Zibo Raises $10.5 Million

Zibo, a banking and payment platform for independent landlords, announced today that it has raised $10.5 million in seed funding to help scale its one-stop-shop approach to financial management for residential rental properties.

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August 5, 2020

Landlord Services Firm Zibo Nets $10.5M, Launches Banking And Payments Features

Zibo, which works to provide streamlined and accessible financial services for landlords, has raised $10.5 million in a seed round led by Canaan Partners, according to a press release. QED Investors, Khosla Ventures and SVB Capital also participated in the round, the release stated.

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August 5, 2020

Zibo streamlines finances for small landlords

"I saw the massive amounts of pain it can be to manage multiple rental properties ... I knew we could do something about that with technology.” — Chris Hsu, CEO and co-founder of Redwood City-based Zibo

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January 18, 2022

Rental Market Platform Azibo Nets $19M for Hiring, Scale Push

Azibo, the one-stop shop finance program for rental properties, has completed a series A round for $19 million, a press release says.

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July 19, 2021

Reno fintech startups see demand erupt as pandemic speeds up digital transactions

Azibo is one of thousands of fintech startups across the country growing and attracting investors at a rapid click as demand for virtual finance solutions has exploded.

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January 12, 2022

Reno fintech firm Azibo secures $19 million Series A funding round

Azibo, a Reno-based fintech startup focused on financial management for residential rental properties, recently announced a $19 million Series A funding round led by SVB Capital.

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June 23, 2021

Assurant backs landlord financial services platform Zibo

Assurant announced its corporate venture capital arm, Assurant Ventures, has made an undisclosed investment in Azibo , a one-stop shop financial services platform that simplifies rental property ownership for independent landlords.

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March 24, 2021

10 proptech investors see better era for residential and retail after pandemic

the pandemic made the internet a lifeline for shopping, earning a living and maintaining personal relationships. Now, as lockdowns start to lift, the real estate industry has to figure out what that means.

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September 17, 2020

Azibo Launches Insurance Services to Provide Transparency and Choice to Independent Landlords

Azibo, the one-stop-shop for landlord financial services, today launched Insurance Services to help independent landlords get the right insurance coverage at the right price.

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Latest articles

PropTech Breakthrough Names Azibo Financial Services Platform of the Year

Here are the top 5 tips for landlords to retain their best renters

How much did Lexington rent prices increase in July? The city outpaced NYC, analysis says

How to Report Your Rent to Credit Bureaus

Azibo Streamlines Portfolio, Property, and Tenant Management for Independent Real Estate Investors

Smart, easy Azibo soothes the pain points of owning investment property: Tech Review

Need a Cozy Alternative? Azibo Welcomes Large Commercial and Residential Landlords

Azibo Welcomes Assurant Ventures as Investor

Azibo Partners with Sure to Enable Simplified Renters Insurance for Tenants

Azibo Partners with LoanGlide to Offer Home Improvement Financing

Azibo Partners with RentPrep to Offer Trusted Tenant Screening Services

Azibo Secures $19m Series A led by SVB Capital

Azibo Partners with Mynd Management to Offer Property Management Services

Azibo Partners with Esusu to Help Renters Build Credit with Rent Reporting

Startup Veteran Vikas Gupta Joins Azibo as COO

Azibo Launches Marketplace, a Trusted Partner Network to Save Landlords Time and Money

Azibo Welcomes Top PropTech VC Camber Creek as Investor

Azibo Launches Real Estate Lending to Give Independent Landlords Access to Competitive Loans

Azibo Expands Industry-Leading Landlord Financial Services Platform with Launch of 1% Cash Back Debit Card

Financial platform for landlords raises $4.5 million

Azibo Raises $10.5M Seed Round Led by Canaan Partners

Real Estate Startup Zibo Raises $10.5 Million

Landlord Services Firm Zibo Nets $10.5M, Launches Banking And Payments Features

Zibo streamlines finances for small landlords

Rental Market Platform Azibo Nets $19M for Hiring, Scale Push

Reno fintech startups see demand erupt as pandemic speeds up digital transactions

Reno fintech firm Azibo secures $19 million Series A funding round

Assurant backs landlord financial services platform Zibo

10 proptech investors see better era for residential and retail after pandemic

Azibo Launches Insurance Services to Provide Transparency and Choice to Independent Landlords