Zoopla - About the company
Zoopla is a public company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 2008 by Alexander Edward Chesterman and Simon Kain. It operates as an An online listing platform for residential and commercial properties. Zoopla has raised $10.7M in funding from Atlas Venture and Octopus Ventures. The company has 2337 active competitors, including 139 funded and 134 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Zillow, Housing.com and Redfin.
Company Details
An online listing platform for residential and commercial properties. It is a listing platform to buy, sell, and rent residential and commercial properties. Users can register and search for properties by applying the location filter. Property owners/agents can list their properties by providing necessary information such as location, pictures, prices, area, and more. Additionally, the company offers a solution which offers an estimation solution of the market value of a home on any given day, calculated using a proprietary algorithm.
- Website
- www.zoopla.co.uk/
- Registered Address
- The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London, England, SE1 2LH
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2008
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$10.7M in 2 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
7th among 2337 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£50M - £100M as on Dec 31, 2023
Employee Count
410 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Zoopla
Zoopla is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ABODE PROPERTY (SE) LLP CIN: OC438789 , United Kingdom, Active | Aug 17, 2021 | - | 3 (As on Mar 31, 2024) | |
Zoopla Limited CIN: 6074771 , United Kingdom, Active | Jan 29, 2007 | £50M - £100M (As on Dec 31, 2023) | 388 (As on Dec 31, 2023) |
Zoopla's IPO details
Zoopla got listed on Jun 18, 2014.
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Zoopla's funding and investors
Zoopla has raised a total funding of $10.7M over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 18, 2009. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Dec 15, 2010 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. Zoopla has 12 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Zoopla:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 15, 2010 | 4703796 | Series A | 6739675 | 8796372 | 1229291 | 1156874 |
Jan 18, 2009 | 7809699 | Series A | 8037500 | 4375077 | 7144826 |
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Zoopla's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Zoopla are Alexander Edward Chesterman and Simon Kain.
Here are the details of Zoopla's key team members:
- Alexander Edward Chesterman: Co-Founder of Zoopla and founder of 5 other companies, including homes24, CFP Software and BytePlay. They are also an angel investor in 24 startups and serve on the board of 1 company.
- Simon Kain: Co-Founder of Zoopla and founder of 1 other company. They are also an angel investor in 2 startups.
Zoopla's Board of Directors
Zoopla's board has 3 active members. Paul Adrian Whitehead and Richard Lee Hayes are part of team and Samantha Fletcher is independent board member.Here is the list of Zoopla's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
vhsozzg | Team | - | Current | 8y 7m |
qmngiwm | Team | - | Current | 2y 8m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 4y 8m |
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Zoopla's employee count trend
Zoopla has 410 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Zoopla's employee count trend over the years:
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Zoopla's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Zoopla include Zillow, Housing.com and Redfin. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Zoopla, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Zillow 2005, Seattle (United States), Public | Provider of real estate listings, rentals, mortgages, and agent connections | $87M | 86/100 | |
2nd | Housing.com 2012, Gurugram (India), Acquired | Online platform for buying, renting, and selling residential and commercial properties | $146M | 85/100 | |
3rd | Redfin 2004, Seattle (United States), Acquired | Online property listing and brokerage solution for residential properties | $166M | 85/100 | |
4th | Operator of online real estate marketplace for property rentals and sales | $304M | 83/100 | ||
5th | Square Yards 2014, Gurugram (India), Series C | Provider of integrated technology-driven real estate solutions for buying, selling and renting properties | $160M | 80/100 | |
6th | Trulia 2005, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Provider of real estate listings, homes for sale, and housing data | $32.8M | 78/100 | |
7th | Zoopla 2008, London (United Kingdom), Public | An online listing platform for residential and commercial properties | $10.7M | 78/100 | |
8th | Provider of digital real estate listings and home buying services | $99M | 77/100 | ||
9th | PropertyGuru 2006, Singapore (Singapore), Acquired | Provider of an online portal to find real estate properties | $690M | 76/100 | |
10th | Zigbang 2012, Seoul (South Korea), Series D | Web and mobile-based real estate listing platform | $142M | 75/100 |
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Zoopla's Investments and acquisitions
Zoopla has made 2 investments in companies including The Plum Guide and Fixflo. Zoopla has also acquired 8 companies including New Homes For Sale and Yourkeys.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | Acquisition | 1998 | ||
Apr 26, 2021 | Acquisition | 2017 | London (United Kingdom) | |
Nov 28, 2017 | Investments | 2015 | Slough (United Kingdom) |
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Reports related to Zoopla
Here is the latest report on Zoopla's sector:
News related to Zoopla
Media has covered Zoopla for a total of 9 events in the last 1 year, 3 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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Zoopla bets on house envy as Brits snoop on neighbours’ property pricesCity A.M.•Sep 07, 2026•Zoopla
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Zoopla Secures New Partnerships with Major Housebuilders Following AcquisitionPropertyindustryeye•Jun 12, 2026•Crest Nicholson, Zoopla
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Zoopla seeing strongest February in decade for new property listingsInsider Media•Feb 25, 2026•Zoopla
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Zoopla Acquires Newhomesforsale.co.uk to Strengthen New-Build Market PositionThenegotiator•Feb 24, 2026•Zoopla, New Homes For Sale, PKF International
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Taylor Wimpey strikes fresh deal with Zoopla to boost new home buyer leadsCity A.M.•Jan 20, 2026•Taylor Wimpey, Zoopla
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13 Hotels, Pubs, and Bars for Sale in Wales for Over £1 Million in October 2025Insider Media•Oct 15, 2025•Zoopla
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Vauxhall and Zoopla partner to help drivers find homes with EV charging accessFleetworld•Jul 30, 2025•Vauxhall Motors, Zoopla
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