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ZipMatch receives $2.5M funding in Series A

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What does ZipMatch do?

ZipMatch, is an online property portal in Phillipines. It is a matchmaker in real estate. It offers quality listings which provides users a reliable source of legitimate properties and help the sellers find qualified buyers. ZipMatch also educates buyers with informative articles, 360 degree views of the properties and cities, concierge services, flood maps and a mortgage calculator.

 

How Much ZipMatch was funded?

ZipMatch, raised $2.5 M in Series A round on March 24th, which was led by VC firm along with the participation of existing investor 500 Startups and Monk Hill Ventures.

Previous funding

  • Undisclosed amount in Seed round on Feb 28th, 2014 from Ideaspace Philippines, 500 Startups and Hatchd Digital.
  • $550k in Seed round on Aug 14th, 2014 from Dirk van Quaquebeke, Deron Quon, Teruhide Sato, 500 Startups and IMJ Investment Group

 

What is next for ZipMatch

The latest fund of  $2.5 M will be used to strengthen ZipMatch’s domestic business and its expansion in Southeast Asia. Its previous fund of $1 M covered property sales and rentals. ZipMatch’s CEO and co-founder, John Dang said that the startup is aiming to go beyond traditional listings by providing visitors access to different information and photos of a property they like.

The company aims at capturing info about every condominium building in a city so that renters never miss on a property.

More about ZipMatch

ZipMatch was found in December 2012 by Chow Paredes and  John Dang.  This real estate match maker finds consumers home options which can be seriously considered living in. The startup answers all your questions patiently and consumers can seek help with the company’s concierge team when they are in doubt. Consumer will work with people who are passionate about getting a home for their customers.

The company dispatches employees to click 360 degree photos of building and compile extensive reports on condos and houses. ZipMatch covers existing properties which are for sale and presales which are set up for new development.