Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Quarite is a property technology startup that provides convenience in the property search process through the use of virtual tours.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Individuals often have a difficult time searching for property, whether it's for living or commercial purposes. Quarite is a startup that aims to solve this problem by providing convenience through the use of virtual tours of properties. This eliminates the need for unnecessary property visits in order to make a decision.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The main problem Quarite is solving is the tedious and time-consuming property search process. We realized that individuals waste a lot of time and money in searching for a new home.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Convenience: User's who employ our service in seeking for property are guaranteed of instant results. Cost saving: physical property search requires users to spend money to arrive at a destination, but with Quarite they can query a large database of listed properties that have virtual tours. Improved decision making: With Quarite's comprehensive database and user-friendly interface, individuals can make more informed decisions by accessing detailed information about available properties.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Property Seekers: This includes individuals who are actively searching for a new place to live. Property Owners: Quarite's platform aims to benefit property owners and landlords by providing them with a platform to list their properties and reach a wider audience.

01.05 When was your company established?

2025-03-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Currently, the startup is owned by one person.

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/quarite-housing/?viewAsMember=true

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

k) Property (real estate)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

3

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

By helping people find suitable housing, Quarite contributes to stable living conditions, which are essential for good health and well-being.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Quarite actively promotes gender equality in the workforce by giving an equal opportunity to employment for both genders

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

2

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Quarite facilitates property transactions and supports the real estate market.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Quarite offers contribution by introducing innovation in the real estate industry through its platform.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Quarite reduces unnecessary consumption of resources associated with extensive property searches.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Quarite promotes partnerships with various stakeholders. This contributes to achieving the broader sustainable development goals.

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

3

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

5

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

5

06.08 Justification for my startup

Quarite can be considered a new version of the traditional real estate listing and search services. The concept of searching for properties is not new but Quarite introduces innovative features that provide convenience.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

On a local scale, Quarite has a few competitors such as BuyRentKenya but they are still employing traditional means of listing properties. With the use of virtual tours, we are able to increase user engagement and dominate the real estate market.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?