Manchester-based Housr raises 拢7.5m backed by Ashta Capital and Juniper Equity
This article covers private financing on 27 October 2025 for Housr, a technology company transforming student living, founded by Harry Panter and Ben Clayton. The round raised 拢7.51m, led by Ashta Capital with participation from Juniper Equity.
What does Housr do?
Housr is a digital platform and app that lists and manages student accommodation and tenancies. It enables students and landlords to find, book, pay for, and manage student housing and tenancy tasks.
Why is Housr useful?
Problem
Students face fragmented, stressful rental experiences that lack a single platform for housing, payments and campus services.
Solution
Housr explains that it provides an all鈥慽n鈥憃ne student operating system that combines listings, bookings, payments and support in one app. It centralises housing, payments and services so students save time and reduce rental stress.
How much did Housr raise?
Housr secured 拢7.5m ($10m) in private financing from Ashta Capital and Juniper Equity to accelerate expansion across the UK and US. This makes it the 24th largest funding round in October 2025 (74 recorded). The deal is also 203rd among UK investments this year (546 recorded) in the Startupmag database, as of 27 October 2025.
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Who invested in Housr?
Key investors in the financing included the following.
- Ashta Capital: A Texas-based private investment firm investing in growth-oriented operating companies across the US.
- Juniper Equity: A Texas-based private investment firm focused on providing growth capital to operating companies in the US.
In the funding announcement, Eric Priamo from Juniper Equity said:
The university market is massive, especially here in the US, but really globally, because that鈥檚 where Housr has the opportunity to go. There鈥檚 around 4,000 universities in the U.S, so just think about that.
In the funding announcement, Brandon Snyder from Ashta Capital said:
I was immediately struck by his energy and passion for what he was building. Harry has a rare ability to clearly communicate his vision and inspire others to join him in achieving it.
The investor added that the clarity of purpose and enthusiasm were evident from the very beginning.
In the funding announcement, Jason Howard from Ashta Capital said:
He始s a great CTO, very much a high velocity person along with the team that he has. So I鈥檓 very excited about the opportunity.
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Who founded Housr?
The founders of Housr are Harry Panter and Ben Clayton.
In the funding announcement, Harry Panter, Co-Founder and CEO of Housr explained:
This financing is a powerful validation of our team始s vision and the measurable impact we始re having on the student rental industry. The market is rapidly shifting towards demand for an all-in-one, student OS, with the home at the heart of everything, and our platform is uniquely positioned to capitalize on that demand.
The company continued that Ashta Capital始s strategic involvement underscores the strength of its mission and positions it to accelerate growth across key university markets in the US and to roll out new products, and that it aims to service 1,000,000 students across the UK and US within the next 12 months.
Where is Housr based?
Housr is based in Manchester, UK.
What sector is Housr in?
Housr operates in the proptech sector. The sector uses technology to improve property services and housing experiences. In plain terms, it helps people find, rent or manage homes more easily.
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