# Kindred: Leisure, San Francisco, United States

> Kindred: Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, California. Based in San Francisco, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/kindred-8 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Kindred

Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Leisure San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2021 5 years old
- **Team:** 200 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $85M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Apr 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Kindred has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Kindred

Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, California.

The company enables authentic travel experiences by allowing members to exchange their homes, reducing accommodation costs through a credit-based system. This innovative approach eliminates nightly fees, making travel more accessible. The primary service offered by Kindred is a home-swapping platform where members can engage in direct one-to-one swaps or host fellow members to earn credits for future stays. The platform includes features such as member verification, video introductions, and host insurance coverage, ensuring a safe and reliable experience. Kindred targets both renters and homeowners seeking affordable travel options, with a focus on helping travelers live like locals. As of 2025, the network boasts over 300,000 homes in more than 150 cities across North America and Europe. The company operates without a membership fee, charging only for cleaning and a small service fee per stay.

## What company datasets say Kindred raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$85M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$85M**

Last round date **Apr 2023**

Investors listed **18**

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Avenir](https://millionrounds.com/fund/avenir)
- [Parable](https://millionrounds.com/fund/parable)
- [Evan Moore](https://millionrounds.com/fund/evan-moore)
- [Julia DeWahl](https://millionrounds.com/fund/julia-dewahl)

Each firm lists Kindred on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

real homes not rentals app-based platform home profile management home swap in urban centers community-driven travel construction & real estate trip support home swapping trusted home exchange home profile editing home exchange local immersion travel affordability real estate cleaning fees trusted hosts

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Leisure
- **Industry code:** NAICS 53111, 721199, 519290, SIC 7021, 7011, 7375
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $9.6M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/kindred-f4426de5b1)

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