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TuksAccomFinder

TuksAccomFinder

Brands: University of Pretoria(UP), Student Accommodation providers, Financial and Banking brands.

Flagship product: Student Accommodation search engine, Verified listings, Student Review and rating system, Student financial planning toolkit.

Founding team: Sinothando Shumani

Application: Students use the platform to search for accommodation based on campus location and type. Users can read and leave reviews, and compare accommodations. Landlords and accredited providers list their properties. Student financial planning toolkit to budget rent and identify budget-friendly options.

Sector/Industry: Property Technology and Student housing

Subsector: Student accommodation platforms

Year founded and commenced operations: 2025

Year partnered with TuksNovation: 2025

 

Description

TuksAccomFinder is a digital platform that helps University of Pretoria students find safe, verified, and affordable accommodation. The platform lists university residences, accredited private options, and non-accredited housing with real student reviews, official links, and photos.

Key features include a search tool by campus and accommodation type, a review system, and future tools for budgeting and rent planning. TuksAccomFinder empowers students to make informed, secure housing decisions with ease.

Growth Objectives

  • Expand listings to cover all University of Pretoria campuses comprehensively.
  • Onboard at least 80% of major student accommodation providers in Pretoria within the next 12 months.
  • Develop a mobile app version of the platform to enhance accessibility.
  • Reach 10,000+ student users within the first 18 months through digital marketing and university partnerships.
  • Partner with Standard Bank or a major fintech to integrate student financial wellness tools.
  • Introduce a verified landlord dashboard for direct listing and student engagement.
  • Expand the platform to other universities across South Africa within the next 2–3 years.

Differentiation/Value Proposition

TuksAccomFinder is the first student-focused platform tailored specifically for University of Pretoria students that combines verified accommodation listings, real student reviews, and budgeting tools, all in one place.

Unlike general property platforms, TuksAccomFinder prioritises student safety, financial compatibility, and campus-specific needs.

By centering student voices and experiences, it empowers users to make informed, stress-free housing decisions while holding providers accountable.

Business Stage/Phase

TuksAccomFinder is still at the early stage of MVP development phase. The platform has validated market need through surveys and is building its online infrastructure while preparing for soft launch and partnership onboarding.

Investment Stage/Phase

TuksAccomFinder is in the pre-seed phase and seeking initial funding to complete MVP development, strengthen technical capacity, and support early marketing and outreach efforts. Investment will be used to enhance platform functionality, onboard accommodation providers, and grow the user base at the University of Pretoria.