Rent is often the largest monthly expense for American households, yet for decades it counted for little when it came to building credit. Esusu, a Black-owned fintech company, is working to change that. Founded in 2018, Esusu partners with large property owners to report renters’ on-time payments to credit bureaus. The approach allows millions of renters to build credit without taking on new debt, creating clearer pathways to homeownership and long-term financial stability. The company has now raised $50 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to more than
Black-owned real estate tech company, REZI, has secured $100 million in debt financing from Stratos Credit. REZI’s $100M Investment The announcement comes at a time of rapid growth for the platform, which has continuously shaken the status quo. The company, founded in 2016 by Sean Mitchell, has shaken the real estate space by creating space for the next generation of renters. The additional funding will go towards helping the company expand its services to more property owners and new markets. “Stratos has been a core strategic partner of REZI since 2017,” said
