# Esusu

> Esusu turns verified on-time rent payments into credit bureau records. Its U.S. platform serves renters through property owners, financial institutions and direct memberships, alongside financial coaching, rent relief access, payment flexibility and identity verification for housing operators.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Wemimo Abbey (Co-Founder and Co-CEO), Samir Goel (Co-Founder and Co-CEO)
- **Products:** Rent Reporting, Core Membership / Esusu App, Esusu Passport, Property Dashboard, Rent Reporting as a Service
- **Notable:** Reached a $1 billion valuation in January 2022., Raised $50 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in December 2025., Reported coverage of over 5 million U.S. rental units in December 2025.

## Products & services

- **Rent Reporting** — Reports verified on-time rent payments to Equifax, Experian and TransUnion; eligible records can include up to 24 months of payment history.
- **Core Membership / Esusu App** — Direct renter credit-building membership with rent reporting and access to financial tools and resources; listed at $120 per year.
- **Esusu Passport** — A verified positive rent payment record renters can share with future landlords and other recipients.
- **Property Dashboard** — Resident and portfolio reporting insights, social impact tracking and reports that identify missing resident information.
- **Rent Reporting as a Service** — Embedded rent reporting for banks, credit unions and fintech platforms.
- **Esusu Pay** — Technology providing eligible renters access to third-party financing options to split rent; eligibility and terms depend on the lender and property.
- **Rent Relief access** — Eligible residents at participating properties may apply to Stable Home Fund for interest-free, penalty-free, forgivable assistance of up to three months of rent, capped at $5,000; funding and approval are not guaranteed.
- **Esusu Identity Services** — Income, document, identity and Social Security number verification for property teams, following the Celeri acquisition.
- **Financial Coaching** — Financial education workshops and one-to-one coaching offered through Operation HOPE for renters in Esusu communities.

## Achievements

- Reached a $1 billion valuation in January 2022.
- Raised $50 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in December 2025.
- Reported coverage of over 5 million U.S. rental units in December 2025.
- Participated with Credit Builders Alliance and TransUnion in an Urban Institute randomized trial of positive rent reporting, published June 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — August product snapshot highlighted a new Identity Services Income Calculator and an offer of portfolio fraud analysis for budget planning; the offer expired August 31, 2026.
- **2025-12** — Announced a $50 million Series C led by Westbound Equity Partners at a $1.2 billion valuation.
- **2025-10** — Zillow announced its Esusu partnership to expand rent reporting access for $20 per year.
- **2025-03** — Announced Amazon Housing Equity Fund partnership.
- **2025-01** — Announced acquisition of Celeri; price was not disclosed.

## Links

- Website: https://www.esusurent.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esusu/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/getesusu
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getesusu
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myesusu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myesusu/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getesusu

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Last updated: 2026-10-04