About Side
Side is a real estate brokerage platform that partners exclusively with top-producing agents, teams, and independent brokerages, empowering them to create and grow their own boutique brands and businesses — without the burden of operating a traditional brokerage. Founded in 2017 by Guy Gal, Edward Wu, and Hilary Saunders, Side has raised approximately $267 million in total funding and has been described as the fastest-growing real estate company in history.
Side's white-label technology platform handles all back-end brokerage operations — including transaction management, legal compliance, marketing, brand development, listing coordination, insurance, and office infrastructure — allowing its partner agents to focus entirely on serving clients. The company's model inverts the traditional brokerage structure: rather than agents working under a brand, Side gives agents their own brands backed by institutional-grade infrastructure. As of mid-2021, Side's partner agents represented over $15 billion in annual production volume and the company was on track to close over $20 billion in home sales annually.
Side's most recent disclosed funding was a Series D-2 of $50 million+ in June 2021, led by Tiger Global Management with participation from ICONIQ Capital and D1 Capital Partners, valuing the company at $2.5 billion — more than doubling its valuation in just three months. The company has stated it is backed by the three top technology IPO underwriters and has cited a future IPO as a strategic objective.
Funding History
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Post-Money Valuation | Notable Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D-2 | Jun 2021 | $50M+ | ~$2.5B | Tiger Global Management, ICONIQ Capital, D1 Capital Partners |
| Series D | Mar 2021 | $150M | ~$1B | Coatue Management, Tiger Global, Sapphire Ventures |
| Series C | 2020 | ~$30M | Undisclosed | Matrix Partners, Sapphire Ventures, 8VC |
| Series B | 2019 | ~$20M | Undisclosed | Trinity Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Matrix Partners |
| Series A | 2018 | ~$10M | Undisclosed | Matrix Partners, Trinity Ventures, 8VC |
Figures sourced from public disclosures. Approximate. For informational purposes only. Not an offer or solicitation.
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