How CircleHome Went From Idea to Funding in Under a Year

CircleHome, a Spanish startup founded by David Liria and Xavier Lloveras, offers a unique platform for travelers to swap homes instead of paying for accommodations, addressing the high cost of travel. Built on Bubble, a no-code platform, CircleHome allows users to exchange homes through a barter-driven model akin to Airbnb, with the addition of a subscription revenue model for browsing and communication. Despite having no technical background, David utilized Bubble to develop the platform, which now operates in over 10 countries and includes insurance for home swaps. After graduating from Startupbootcamp, a leading European startup accelerator, CircleHome secured a €120,000 pre-seed funding round and is focusing on user acquisition during peak travel seasons. The platform targets younger users aged 25 to 45 in major cities and has established partnerships to expand its potential user base to approximately 60,000.