We created ROOF the way we would have LOVED TO LIVE.
Before Roof, we spent hours on Leboncoin, came across obscure listings, filled out 72-page applications, reluctantly toured student residences, got surprised by hidden charges, opened subscriptions for electricity, internet, everything — we struggled, stressed, and often arrived alone in cities we didn't know.
Thankfully, everything has changed since then. And Roof understood it all.
Who's behind Roof?
Leaders with backgrounds as rich as they are diverse. Take a quick look!
Tarik Fatihi
Our favorite Marseillais still spends way too much time thinking about that football club we won't name. Having worked at Heetch and Cheerz, we dare not say a word.
Oussama Bourhaleb
The northerner of the group lived in a 14-person flatshare: our compass for knowing exactly what was great and what needed to change. His signature dish is Mac & cheese.
Nicolas Leroy
His favorite game being belote contrée, Nico has very few ways to entertain himself in Paris. This cruel world somehow made up for it by putting Airbnb, WeWork and Google on his professional path…
The story of Roof, from idea to scale-up
Roof is our resolute and joyful answer to low-pressure showers, dinners shared with the neighbors' TV, pots too small that force you to break the spaghetti, the undisguised cruelty of sofa beds, soulless and loveless places. Our positive, optimistic and inclusive response, built on sharing and moments for yourself.
A LinkedIn message from Oussama introducing the idea to Tarik, the starting point of a long adventure.
Nicolas joins the adventure to bring his expertise as a construction engineer.
Xange, Founders Future and Business Angels invest in Roof to reinvent student housing.
In 2022, we sign our first acquisitions in Amiens.
The first Roofs come out of the ground.
The first Roofers move in. Many are still with us 3 years later.
Lille welcomes its first Roofs.
The hundredth Roof room is opened.
Roof raises €20M from Mata Capital to accelerate.
Why choose Roof?
Everything you need, without the hassle.
Rent, bills, all included
Rent, bills, wifi, cleaning, insurance. And if you're eligible for housing benefits, it's factored in. Controlled budget, zero surprises.
Daily support
Manager available every day, well-being app, regular events. You're never alone, even far from home.
Residences designed for living well together
Carefully selected profiles for a genuine shared life. Here, we share more than walls.
Apply in just a few minutes
Fill in your application online in just a few minutes. We get back to you right away. Simple, fast, human.
The reimagined flatshare, simple and fun.
Discover how Roof connects the right flatmates with the right homes. A new way to live together, designed for you.
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