GCO Ventures launches Vivara, a guaranteed rental start-up

Insurance
07/03/2024News

GCO Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of GCO (Grupo Catalana Occidente), has unveiled its second venture: Vivara, a start-up focused on providing secure and guaranteed housing rentals for both landlords and tenants. Vivara aims to ensure the peace of mind of small property owners by providing them with solvent and trustworthy tenants, as well as offering quality housing to renters.

The start-up guarantees landlords timely rent payments and maintenance of the property through comprehensive tenant management, handling all incidents and repairs. Vivara also provides coverage for rent defaults, vandalism, and legal eviction proceedings. Additionally, in the event of tenant termination or contract expiration, Vivara assists in finding a new tenant.

These provisions come at a time of growing concern over rent defaults, with 13.2% of the population experiencing payment delays, according to the Living Conditions Survey (INE). Rental housing has gained market share in Spain, with the number of households living in rental accommodations increasing by 19.25% between 2011 and 2021.

To spearhead this project, Vivara has brought on board Juan Carlos Álvarez, an expert in real estate asset management with over 30 years of experience in the industry. María José Álvarez, CEO of GCO Ventures, emphasizes the importance of projects like Vivara in addressing societal needs and ensuring peace of mind for individuals.

Juan Carlos Álvarez, CEO of Vivara, expresses pride in launching this venture alongside GCO Ventures. Vivara marks the second venture established by GCO Ventures, which aims to drive growth by creating and investing in entrepreneurial endeavors. Through venture building and strategic investments, GCO Ventures seeks to make significant contributions to emerging markets and societal demands.

Register to be kept informed of our next publications

Insurance community

With Qorus memberships, you gain access to exclusive innovation best practices and tailored matchmaking opportunities with executives who share your challenges.

Related news & insights

Digital Reinvention
15/05/2025Study

Innovation Radar: Reinvention Awards Europe winners 2025

Discover the most innovative projects from banks and insurance companies in Europe.

Digital Reinvention
15/05/2025Article

Europe’s top financial services innovators honored at Qorus Awards ceremony

Qorus announced the winners of the second edition of the Qorus Reinvention Awards – Europe during an in-person ceremony in...

Insurance
12/05/2025Interview

At work with Iwan Juwono

Iwan Juwono is Head of Insurance at Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. He shares with Qorus’ Boris Plantier some glimpses...

Insurance
12/05/2025News

Willis launches FinTech Plus to streamline global insurance for startups

The product aims to address the growing complexity and risk exposure faced by scaling FinTech firms. The solution offers a...

Insurance
12/05/2025News

Generali offers AI-driven savings solutions

Generali in France, a long-established player in online life insurance, has announced a partnership with fintech company Evinance, which specializes...

Insurance
11/05/2025News

esure rolls out all-in-one insurance app to simplify car ownership

In collaboration with fintech platform Caura, esure has launched a comprehensive insurance and car management app designed to streamline everyday...

Insurance
11/05/2025News

HUB International targets wealthy entrepreneurs with new small business insurance offering

HUB Private Client Small Business Solutions, is designed to help wealthy entrepreneurs manage the unique risks associated with side ventures...

Embedded Insurance
08/05/2025Study

Embedded & unstoppable: The future of seamless insurance in mobility, travel, health & cyber

As digital ecosystems expand and real-time data becomes more accessible, leading insurers like Allianz Partners are pioneering new ways to...