What is Common?
Common operates as a leading, innovation-driven property manager that designs, leases, and manages multifamily properties globally. By integrating smart design with proprietary, tech-enabled management systems, the company delivers a seamless living experience across coliving, microunit, and traditional apartment segments. Beyond its core brand, the Common platform encompasses the workforce housing management brand Noah and the family-first urban design operator Kin. This diversified portfolio positions Common as a preferred partner for both residents seeking all-inclusive, stress-free environments and real estate owners aiming for reliable, above-market returns in competitive urban markets.
How much funding has Common raised?
Common has raised a total of $214.6M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$7.3M
Series B
$15.6M
Private Equity
$1.7M
Series C
$40M
Series D
$50M
Unspecified
$100M
Series A (2015): $7.4M with participation from Maveron, Lowercase Capital, and Slow Ventures
Series B (2016): $15.6M led by Inevitable Ventures, Solon Mack Capital, Circle Ventures, and Wolfswood Partners
Private Equity (2016): $1.7M supported by 8VC and Maveron LLC
Series C (2017): $40M featuring Norwest Venture Partners
Series D (2020): $50M backed by Maveron, Wilshire Lane Partners, 8VC, Hanaco, and Norwest Venture Partners
Unspecified (2022): $100M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Common
Maveron LLC
Maveron is a consumer-only venture capital firm that partners with innovative entrepreneurs to transform consumer experiences and industries, focusing on early-stage brands that prioritize human behavior and technological disruption.
Norwest Venture Partners
Norwest Venture Partners is a premier multi-stage investment firm that provides capital and strategic support to companies across the consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors.
8VC
8VC is a venture capital firm that invests in industry-transforming companies, often focusing on deep technology and infrastructure solutions that drive significant market shifts.
What's next for Common?
Following this major strategic investment, Common is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion into new urban markets and further refine its technological infrastructure. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on scaling its specialized brands—Noah and Kin—to capture a larger share of the workforce and family-oriented housing sectors. By leveraging its established reputation and robust capital base, Common is poised to navigate the complexities of the modern real estate landscape, prioritizing operational efficiency and sustainable growth to maintain its competitive edge in the property management industry.
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