Commune
Chez commune, we are all about providing a turn-key housing and service solution for single parent families.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | €1.5m | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Commune, founded in 2021 by Tara Heuzé-Sarmini and Ruben Petri, operates as a real estate company providing a specialized coliving solution for single-parent families in France. The firm addresses the significant and growing market of single-parent households, which represent a quarter of families in France and nearly a third in the Paris region, a demographic often facing financial hardship and social exclusion post-separation.
The business functions by acquiring and renovating properties, with a focus on improving their thermal efficiency, and transforming them into community-centric residences. Revenue is generated through all-inclusive monthly rental fees. This fee provides residents not just with accommodation but a comprehensive support system, aiming to reduce financial strain and mental load. Investors can participate by helping to fund new residences or making their own properties available for Commune to manage.
Commune offers residents a private, furnished unit for a parent and their child(ren), which includes bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchenette. Beyond the private space, families have access to extensive shared facilities such as a large kitchen and dining area, a playroom, a laundry room, and often a garden and coworking space. The monthly rate is positioned to be 20-30% more affordable than traditional housing alternatives and covers rent, utilities, internet, streaming subscriptions like Netflix and Disney+, and regular cleaning of common areas. To further support its residents, Commune includes services like legal assistance and academic support in the package, with options for additional paid services such as babysitting and meal prep.
The company's first residence opened in Poissy in December 2023, accommodating 13 families, with another location in Roubaix for 28 families. Shortly after its founding, Commune secured €1.5 million in a 2022 funding round from business angels and an impact investment firm to facilitate the opening of its initial locations. The company has long-term ambitions to expand internationally, aiming to open 500 residences over the next decade.
Keywords: coliving, single-parent families, shared housing, community living, real estate, affordable housing, property management, social impact, turnkey housing, furnished apartments, family support services, shared amenities, all-inclusive rent, community building, French real estate, impact investing, housing solution, single mothers, single fathers, shared economy