| Founded | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | Italy |
| Sector | Proptech |
| Collapse type | Slow Death |
Casavo
"The Italian iBuyer backed by Goldman Sachs and Exor raised 600 million euros and collapsed when rising interest rates destroyed the economics of buying and holding residential real estate at scale."
Years-long decline before final shutdown
Key Events Timeline
Casavo was an Italian iBuyer — buying residential properties at a slight discount, renovating them, and reselling at market price with a tech-enabled service layer.
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