Lucas
Bobby Aitkenhead is a seasoned entrepreneur and investment professional with a strong background in technology and financial services. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Managing Partner at IDC Ventures, Bobby has a focus on supporting disruptive projects in digital innovation. As Co-Founder of Lucas, a Madrid-based startup in the PropTech/FinTech sectors, Bobby works to revolutionize homeownership. Bobby previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer at BrandHouse, a pioneer in cross-border trade for FMCG goods, and served as Sr. Director Product at PayPal, contributing to transformative financial services. Additional experience includes founding ATW Partners LLC, leading Xoom Corporation's bill pay operations, and co-founding BlueKite, which specializes in cross-border payments. Bobby's career also includes significant roles at Citigroup and KPMG, complemented by dual degrees in Economics and Business Administration from SMU Cox School of Business.
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Lucas
Lucas is introducing a new and accessible way into homeownership to millennials through a Rent to Buy model. The purpose is to empower people in cities by providing them the ability to utilize part of their rent as an investment for the flat of their choice.The service has a fractional ownership component that requires customers only to invest 5%of the property value. Lucas comes up with the remaining 95% to buy the flat and lease it back to them with an exclusive option to buy it in three to five years at a pre-determined price. Part of their rent is allocated into “credits” for equity so they can build on top of their original stack. The offering addresses the flexible lifestyles millennials seek, mixing the benefits of renting and owning without obligating customers to execute the option if they choose not to, returning their initial investment