Neighbor

Neighbor operates a US marketplace connecting people with spare space (garages, driveways, storage units and parking) to renters seeking storage or vehicle parking, improving utilisation of existing space and reducing demand for new storage infrastructure.

Circularity Relevance

Core

Neighbor is a marketplace enabling access to underutilised space (an access/sharing model). This directly supports access‑based circular strategies (reducing need for new built infrastructure) though the company does not primarily present itself using circular‑economy language. Evidence: site describes peer‑to‑peer storage and parking marketplace. [Source: Neighbor homepage]

Circular Role

DirectEnabler

Neighbor directly operates the marketplace that matches Hosts (space owners) with Renters; it facilitates transactions and listings rather than only providing white‑label software.

Circular Type

Marketplace

• Services

• C2C

• B2C

Neighbor is a two‑sided marketplace matching Hosts (individuals or facilities) offering physical space as a service, with Renters. The primary value object is service (space/parking). Matchmaking includes consumer‑to‑consumer and business/consumer listings. [Source: Neighbor homepage, app stores]

R Strategy

R1 - Rethink, R3 - Reuse

Primary strategies: R1 (Rethink) - access/sharing model; R3 (Reuse) - reuse of existing space. These are inferred from the platform's peer‑to‑peer marketplace functionality rather than explicit R‑strategy claims on the company site.

Circular Business Model

Sharing / Collaborative Use, Rental / Leasing

Neighbor's value proposition is renting/sharing existing private or commercial space (hosts rent space to renters). This is explicit on the platform and in supporting materials. [Source: Neighbor homepage, Terms of Service]

Organisational Type

ForProfit

Operates as a commercial, venture‑backed company (Company filings and profiles list it as a for‑profit business). [Source: Crunchbase/Bloomberg/Company site]

Sector

Retail & Consumer Goods

Positioned as a consumer-facing storage & parking marketplace; primarily serves individuals and facilities offering space for rent. [Source: Neighbor homepage & listings]

Geographical Reach

National

• United States

Neighbor states presence across all 50 U.S. states and lists locations nationwide; primary market is the United States. [Source: Neighbor site, reviews]

Hardware Component

None

No evidence that Neighbor supplies or depends on specialised physical hardware to deliver its marketplace service; it operates via website and mobile apps.

Tech Map Relevance

Neighbor operates a digital marketplace that clearly enables sharing of underutilised physical assets (storage and parking space) and therefore meets the Tech Map inclusion criteria. Evidence: company website and multiple independent sources describe a peer‑to‑peer storage and parking marketplace (see technical_verification). Confidence set to Medium because circular intent is implicit (sharing/access) rather than stated as a primary 'circular economy' mission.

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Added: 09 Feb 2026

Updated: 29 Apr 2026