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Culdesac

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Tempe, AZ, USAFounded 2018100+ employeesSeries A raisedSeries APrivate
Last round: series a · $30M · Jan 2022(4 rounds total)
We build cities for people, not cars.
Backed by(14 investors)
Khosla VenturesFloodgateZigg CapitalGreat Wave VenturesFounders FundLenXByers CapitalInitialized CapitalKairos HQBessemer Venture PartnersY CombinatorLiquid 2 Ventures

Culdesac designs, builds, and manages walkable, mixed-use communities designed to embrace a culture of belonging, transportation freedom, and thriving local businesses. As a co-developer and tech-enabled property manager, Culdesac is making walkable living the norm in the US, not the exception. The company’s flagship project, Culdesac Tempe, is the first car-free community built from scratch in the United States.

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About the Company

Our cities should be celebrated. They have been the largest driver of innovation in human history. But somewhere along the way, things broke and our quality of life suffered. We built our lives around our cars as cookie-cutter housing popped up around the country. Sprawl became commonplace, and we normalized hour-long commutes, even as private vehicle ownership became the largest source of carbon emission pollution. We became more isolated and felt less connected to each other. It doesn't have to be this way.

We're building cities for people, not cars. Our team blends technology, real estate, and culture to reimagine our daily lives. We come from different backgrounds to bring a fresh perspective on what's possible. As a team, we keep a pulse on our community and what they need. We ride our e-bikes to lunch, host pop-ups on construction sites and make 16-acre cornstarch art pieces. We cultivate these relationships and bring our community closer together so they can experience the neighborhood they deserve.

Tech Stack

We're using Django, GraphQL, Apollo, React, and Typescript to build top-notch property management and mobility solutions for our future residents.

We're looking for talented engineers who can scope, implement, and ship complex engineering projects on time. Contact us if you're excited about the opportunity to create and own Culdesac's technical roadmap!

Founders

Jeff Berens
Jeff Berens
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson

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