Empowering the Future of Housing Through Strategic Venture Capital
At Neyius, our investment philosophy is simple yet bold: back visionary founders solving complex problems with scalable, disruptive models—especially in spaces long ignored by traditional finance.
That’s why we are proud to highlight our strategic investment in Rent Spot Me, a groundbreaking rental technology company founded by T. Duke Lund, a former gig worker turned entrepreneur whose platform is revolutionizing housing access for freelancers, independent contractors, and creators in the modern economy.
In September 2023, Rent Spot Me launched with a mission to eliminate the structural barriers faced by non-traditional earners navigating outdated rental systems. In less than a year, the company has raised $68 million in capital—including a $40 million cornerstone investment from Neyius—positioning itself at the forefront of financial inclusion and housing innovation.
“Rent Spot Me is a thesis-aligned investment,” said Nick Gallardo, Portfolio Manager at Neyius and Managing Partner of the CJF America Startup Fund. “It’s not just a rental tech platform—it’s a tool for economic mobility. T. Duke Lund’s work gives power back to those who’ve been boxed out of stable housing by legacy systems that no longer reflect how Americans earn. At Neyius, that’s exactly the kind of founder we support.”
Why Rent Spot Me?
- Problem-Solution Fit: The platform provides lease guarantees, flexible rent payments, and upfront security deposit coverage for gig workers who lack W2s or high credit scores.
- Massive Market Opportunity: Over 60 million Americans now participate in the freelance or gig economy—most of whom face disproportionate barriers to housing.
- Acquisition Interest: Fintech leaders like Dave Inc. and Chime have expressed acquisition interest, underscoring Rent Spot Me’s strong valuation trajectory and complementary fintech integration potential.
- Founder-Led Innovation: T. Duke Lund brings authenticity, agility, and bold execution to a broken industry that needs both courage and creativity to change.
Our Investment Mandate in Action
Neyius doesn’t just write checks—we partner deeply. Our capital comes with conviction, strategic guidance, and access to a network of operators and advisors across real estate, technology, and impact investing. Through our collaboration with the CJF America Startup Fund, we ensure that investments like Rent Spot Me are more than profitable—they are transformative.
As Rent Spot Me continues to scale, Neyius remains committed to supporting founders like Duke Lund—visionaries building smarter systems that work for the future economy, not just the old one.
About Neyius
Neyius is a private family office and venture capital firm founded by billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Courtney Jordan. Our portfolio includes high-growth investments across real estate, fintech, health innovation, education, and socially responsible technology. We deploy strategic capital to build legacy—financially and societally.
Explore more of our portfolio at www.neyius.com/portfolio.
