UBS has acquired a stake in Houzy, a Swiss homeownership platform that links data and offers individual recommendations for homeowners. The partnership with the start-up will provide homeowners with useful tools associated with homeownership and complement the key4 ecosystem.
Martha Böckenfeld, Head Digital Platforms & Marketplaces: “The partnership with Houzy is a significant step towards building our ecosystem around key4 and creates targeted added value for homeowners. This strategic cooperation will enable all house and apartment owners to rely on key4 to provide answers and solutions to the various complex questions they may be asking themselves about homeownership, and to obtain information thanks to relevant tips, recommendations, and the provision of services.”
Stefan Schärer, CEO, Houzy: “We are very pleased to be entering into this strategic partnership with key4, UBS’s new digital real estate platform. This will help us in the next step of Houzy’s expansion phase by providing our users and key4 clients with centralized information and tools on topics such as renovation needs, price development, costs, and much more.”
With the investment in Houzy, UBS is entering into a strategic partnership with the dynamic start-up, thereby expanding its offering for homeowners. Houzy is a comprehensive platform offering digital services and an expert network for homeowners in Switzerland. The start-up offers useful tools associated with homeownership and will complement the open ecosystem of key4.
