Castia

Castia Overview

Castia, formerly known as acasa, is a company operating in the Real Estate and Construction industry. With locations in Bogotá, Colombia, and Mexico City, Mexico, Castia caters to tenants and landlords across Colombia, Mexico, and Latin America. Launched in January 2022, it was part of the Y Combinator W22 batch and has a team size of 50.

Services

Castia offers a free application process and provides a mobile app for download. The app enables users to schedule and track rent payments through their preferred payment methods, including credit cards. It supports secure and fast payments using Wompi, backed by Bancolombia, with PSI DSS certification for online transaction security. The company processes a variety of payment methods and provides customer support via WhatsApp.

Rewards and Benefits

Castia enables users to triple their points accumulation by paying rent with their credit card, simultaneously earning points with Castia, Puntos Colombia, and their personal bank. Exclusive benefits include accumulating Puntos Colombia, earning Bricks for future home down payments, and participating in a monthly draw for $1,000,000. Through rent payments, Castia users can build their credit score and save for future home downpayments.

Founders and Recognition

Castia was featured in various media outlets such as Blu Radio, Yahoo Finance, Economia con Edmer, and Valora Analitik. The company has notable traction with over 16,000 registered users and more than 4,000 payments processed, amounting to over $6.5 billion.

Markets and Regions

Operating primarily from Bogotá, Colombia, and Mexico City, Mexico, Castia serves regions including Colombia, Mexico, and Latin America. It also supports remote and partly remote operations, making it accessible to a broader range of users.

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