American real estate software services company
AppFolio, Inc. Company type Public Industry Software Founded 2006; 19 years ago (2006 ) Founders Headquarters ,U.S.
Area served
United States Key people
Products AppFolio Property Manager AppFolio Investment Manager Services Software as a service Revenue US$ 794 million (2024)US$136 million (2024)US$204 million (2024)Total assets US$627 million (2024)Total equity US$519 million (2024)Number of employees
1,634 (2024) Website appfolio .com Footnotes / references Financials as of December 31, 2024[update] .[ 1]
AppFolio, Inc. is an American company founded in 2006 that offerssoftware-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and services to the real estate industry.
The company'sheadquarters is inGoleta, California ,[ 2] in theSanta Barbara area.
AppFolio was established in 2006 by co-founders Klaus Schauser[ 3] and Jon Walker.[ 4] [ 5] Schauser had previously foundedExpertcity .[ 4]
The company's first focus wasproperty management forsmall to medium businesses [ 4] and its first product, AppFolio Property Manager, was launched in 2007.[ 5]
In November 2012, AppFolio acquired MyCase, a "legal practice management software provider ."[ 6]
AppFolio purchased real estate software firm RentLinx in April 2015. This acquisition included rights to the website ShowMeTheRent.com, which increased AppFolio's listing presence.[ 7] [ 2]
In May 2015, AppFolio announced itsInitial public offering ,[ 3] which was unveiled in June.[ 2]
In September 2018, AppFolio reported acquisition of utility analytics software WegoWise.[ 8]
In January 2019, AppFolio acquired Dynasty Marketplace, Inc., for $60 million.[ 9] [ 10]
In September 2020, AppFolio announced the sale of MyCase to private equity firm Apax Funds, for approximately $193 million.[ 11]
AppFolio Property Manager [ edit ] Aproperty technology solution with accounting, marketing, leasing, and management functionality for multifamily and single-family, commercial, student housing, community association, and mixed portfolio property managers.[ 12] In June 2022 the company expanded the platform by launching AppFolio Stack,[ 13] its integration marketplace.
AppFolio Investment Manager [ edit ] A software platform designed for real estate investment management, with tools for fund management and syndication.[ 14]
In 2020, AppFolio ranked #1 inFortune ’s list of Fastest-Growing Companies.[ 15]
The same year, AppFolio was recognized as a Best Place to Work byGlassdoor .[ 16]
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