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Alfred raises $5M in seed funding with a $27.5M valuation, backed by Liberty Global, Nick Hanauer, and Justin Rose to provide UK households access to essential services through one app.

PRIVATEAug 17, 2026•about 6 hours ago

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Seed

New YorkSoftware

Investors

Justin RoseNick HanauerLiberty Global

Description

Alfred has secured $5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-native platform that offers UK households cheaper energy, mobile, broadband, and insurance through a single app. The round was supported by notable investors including Liberty Global and Nick Hanauer. Founded by AI entrepreneur Tom Inskip, Alfred aims to simplify essential home services for consumers. The funding highlights investor interest in AI-driven models in the regulated services sector.

Company Information

Company

Alfred

Location

New York, United States

About

Founded in 2014 by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck, Alfred is the largest and most advanced residential management platform. Since its inception, Alfred has focused on providing a resident-first experience. With an unparalleled knowledge of what residents want and technology that boosts income and efficiency for owners and operators, Alfred provides a single stop that elevates the rental ecosystem for all involved. Named by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies, Alfred's AOS technology drives lower operating costs and higher returns for property owners and operators. Through strategic partnerships with international real-estate owners and operators such as Hines, Related, RXR, Greystar, Invesco, Brookfield and J.P. Morgan, With RKW, Alfred's portfolio now extends to more than 300,000 residents in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada and has planned expansions in Europe, Israel and Asia. To learn more, visit www.helloalfred.com

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