# Kindred

> Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network that turns primary residences into a credit-based travel platform. Founded in 2021 by Opendoor alums Justine Palefsky and Tasneem Amina, the San Francisco company has grown to nearly 300,000 members across 150+ cities and raised $125M in combined Series B/C in February 2026 to scale a 'third way' alternative to hotels and short-term rentals.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Justine Palefsky (Co-Founder & CEO), Tasneem Amina (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~200
- **Products:** Kindred Home-Swap Network, Mobile App (iOS & Android), Trust & Verification, Sub-communities
- **Notable:** Grew to nearly 300,000 members across 150+ cities by early 2026., Added 150,000 new members in 2025 alone., 350,000 nights hosted to date.

## Products & services

- **Kindred Home-Swap Network** — Members-only platform for swapping primary residences using a credit system rather than nightly rates.
- **Mobile App (iOS & Android)** — Browse, request, and manage swaps; the iOS and Android app handles end-to-end logistics.
- **Trust & Verification** — ID verification, host protection, host coverage/insurance, and professional cleaning services bundled into each stay.
- **Sub-communities** — Newer feature letting members open homes to extended networks or shared-interest groups.

## Achievements

- Grew to nearly 300,000 members across 150+ cities by early 2026.
- Added 150,000 new members in 2025 alone.
- 350,000 nights hosted to date.
- Raised $207M+ total funding across Seed, Series A, B and C.
- 90% of listings are members' primary residences - not vacation rentals.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Raised $125M ($40M Series B + $85M Series C) led by Index Ventures and NEA.
- **2025** — Added 150,000 members, launched in additional European cities, debuted new visual identity.
- **2023-04** — Closed $15M Series A led by NEA; surpassed 5,000 nights swapped.

## Links

- Website: https://livekindred.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-kindred
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/livekindred
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livekindred
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livekindred

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Last updated: 2026-05-28