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Nestpick
Founded in 2014 and based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Nestpick is a platform for students and young professionals to rent unique and diverse accommodation around the world. Whether it is an apartment, studio or a private room, Nestpick connects landlords and real estate companies with students looking for a place. In other words, Nestpick is one of the possible ways for landlords to monetize their real estate.

International Students
There are currently more than 6 million international students studying abroad (in higher, secondary or language education). Who spend over $14BN every year just on housing .Consequently, many companies want to exploit this interesting opportunity and Nestpick is one of them.

Problems with Student Accommodation
International students are facing several difficulties. First, they cannot always visit the local area before their course starts. Hence, they have to move in to an apartment or a room that they have never seen before. Second, the number of international students worldwide is expected to double within the next 10 years, and many universities aiming to attract more foreign students are struggling to provide them with accommodation.

Catching the Eye of the Prime Minister
At the opening of ECE Startup Campus on March 2nd, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed his admiration for the work and endeavours of nestpick. During the opening ceremony, nestpick participated in and won a ‘Get in the Ring’ style pitch battle that was organized by the ECE. Nestpick’s victory caught the attention of Prime Minister Rutte, who voiced his support to the nestpick team.