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January 18, 2021

Perchpeek: the startup that wants to help anyone work from anywhere

The company wants to help people take advantage of the possibilities of remote work.


Freya Pratty

3 min read

London-based startup Perchpeek used to call itself the “Tinder for renters”, offering a platform to help people find their ideal property. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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