Gold Coast tech startup Rentsy is building a new way for Australians to rent and hire services and products, bringing together everything from party equipment and photographers to cars, tools and wedding services in one seamless marketplace.  

Rentsy replaces fragmented and outdated rental processes with a single platform where customers can discover, book and pay for multiple hire items from different businesses in one place.

“We built Rentsy because hiring things should not be complicated,” said Will Hawkins, Co Founder and CEO of Rentsy. “People waste hours searching websites, sending emails and waiting for quotes. With Rentsy, you can organise everything in one place, quickly and confidently.”

Rentsy was launched on the Gold Coast, where the founders live and work, and where the platform has gained strong early traction.
“The Gold Coast is home for us and it made sense to start here,” said Alicia Prince, Co Founder of Rentsy.

“There is an incredible community of small businesses on the Coast, and we wanted to create a platform that genuinely helps them grow while making life easier for customers.”

Alicia said the diversity of what people can hire through Rentsy reflects how broad the platform has become.
“We have hired everything from marquees to a houseboat,” she said.

“Today, Rentsy offers 17 different categories to choose from, including Automotive, Weddings, Water Sports and Parties, as well as services like booking a photographer or a DJ. It shows how much demand there is for a simpler way to hire.”

Built by a local team, Rentsy is a sophisticated marketplace platform developed over several years. Since July, the platform has partnered with more than 300 Gold Coast businesses and has facilitated hundreds of bookings, positioning Rentsy as the fastest growing player in the rental and hire space.

“Rentsy made planning our Christmas party incredibly easy,” said Emily E from LJ Hooker Solutions on the Gold Coast. “When our original supplier double booked us, Rentsy helped us secure a photobooth at short notice and everything ran smoothly.”

As Australians continue to feel cost of living pressure, demand for rental options is accelerating. Rentsy offers a practical alternative to ownership, helping customers access what they need without unnecessary expense.

As more and more Australia’s look for sustainable options and to reduce wastage, hiring items for one-time-use is proving to be far more economical and sustainable.

For local businesses, Rentsy is becoming an important digital channel.

“Rentsy has been great for our business,” said Tom from Gold Coast Events and Party Hire. “The platform is easy to use and we are seeing consistent bookings. The team is responsive and supportive, which makes a big difference.”

Rentsy recently raised $840,000 in its latest investment round, including investment from Gold Coast based venture capital fund Admiralty Capital Group, reinforcing confidence in the platform and its growth potential.

Ryan Holsheimer, ACG’s CEO and Managing Partner said, “We’re delighted to invest in a Gold Coast born and bred technology platform that is revolutionising the way Australian’s experience rentals.

Rentsy’s successful funding round will allow them to explode onto the rental market on the Gold Coast, positioning them well for their nationwide rollout later in the year.”

With strong momentum, Rentsy is preparing to expand into Brisbane in the second half of this year, followed by a national rollout in 2027. As the platform grows, Rentsy aims to become the go to marketplace for hiring in Australia, with its signature pink branding set to become a familiar sight across cities.