Our Story

The story of Funi began when I decided to leave from a crowded megacity and settle down in a peaceful small town on the Aegean coast. As I started searching for a home, I found myself on a long, frustrating journey through hundreds of property listings that fell far short of what I needed. Most were incomplete or poorly crafted, with minimal descriptions and low-quality photos. Since I was house hunting from afar, my chances of seeing each property in person were limited, so I had to rely on the information provided in the listing.

I could see that real estate agents in big cities had an advantage in crafting quality listings, while in small towns these options were quite limited. This experience inspired me to think about how to easily craft higher quality real estate listings in the age of AI. I envisioned an app where people could simply record a quick video of their property, as if they were giving a tour, and our AI would automatically extract photos, descriptions, and features from that video.

I (Fatih) shared this idea with my friend Bahadir, with whom I have been working for many years, and he liked the idea as well. We had previously been part of the same team in a startup that was later acquired by another company. After an intense period of work at that company, I'd moved on and settled in this Aegean town, but we both felt inspired to bring this project to life. That's how we founded Funi, to bring the power of AI to property owners and real estate professionals. Our goal is to ensure that anyone looking for a home can easily find their dream home with more accurate information.