Stashbee

Stashbee has positioned itself within the sharing economy as a marketplace for storage and parking, addressing the increasing demand for space in urban environments. The company was founded in 2016 by David Mantle and Anthony Paine. The idea originated from David Mantle's personal experience while traveling, when he realized his empty flat could be used by others, extending the concept from accommodation to storage space. Anthony Paine's background in technology and business development complemented this vision, leading to the creation of the platform.

The platform connects individuals and businesses with spare capacity, such as garages, spare rooms, and parking spaces, to those in need of storage or parking solutions. This peer-to-peer model serves two distinct client bases: 'Hosts', who can monetize their unused space, and 'Guests', who seek affordable and local storage or parking. Stashbee's business model is transaction-based, taking a commission from each booking made through the platform. This approach allows for a scalable revenue stream directly tied to the platform's usage and growth.

The core of Stashbee's offering is a web-based platform that facilitates the entire booking process. It includes features for searching and filtering listings, automated and secure payment processing, and a dashboard for users to manage their bookings and communications. To build trust and security within its community, the company implements ID verification for its users. Furthermore, Stashbee provides a specialized insurance policy, underwritten by Hiscox, to protect the items stored, which is a significant differentiator in the peer-to-peer storage market.

Keywords: peer-to-peer storage, sharing economy, online marketplace, self-storage, parking solutions, property technology, commission-based model, user verification, storage insurance, space rental