VINEYARD, Utah — Crew, a home services platform for short-term rental owners, has closed a $3 million seed funding round. The round was led by RET Ventures, with additional participation from Tandem Ventures, Element Ventures, Forever 6, and Convoi Ventures.
Crew was founded last year to simplify property management with on-demand trash services for short-term rentals. Its tech-enabled platform helps to combine professional-grade services with the flexibility of gig work.
The firm has established a strong presence in 125 cities across 20 metros, including the Arizona markets of Phoenix and Tucson; Texas’ Dallas and Houston; and Utah’s Park City and Salt Lake City. The platform has grown from serving 100 properties in September 2024 to thousands of short-term rentals today. As it continues its expansion, it plans to add a full-service marketplace for home solutions like cleaning and maintenance.
“At Crew, we combine first-hand knowledge of the industry with sophisticated technology that has enabled us to scale rapidly, and we’re grateful to have RET Ventures’ support as we continue to revolutionize the short-term rental experience for owners across the country,” said CEO Cameron Lam, who founded the firm based on his experience as a large-scale short-term rental operator in Arizona.
Crew also is backed by technology and business veterans with experience driving growth. Co-founder and chief technology officer Jordan Garn, who also co-founded Nectar HR, brings a strong background in tech-driven businesses. Chief operating officer Travis Zappia, who previously led a team of over 1,200 at Walmart, adds operational and managerial expertise to the firm.
“Crew has built an impressive technology platform that is already delivering real operational value to short-term rental owners,” noted RET Ventures partner John Helm. “The team’s early traction and impressive growth in the space stood out to us immediately. We see significant potential for Crew to become a foundational service across a range of property types—including multifamily—and we’re proud to help accelerate that journey.”