Is Pacaso publicly traded?
Pacaso isn't publicly traded on the stock market. As such, it's not open to investment from the general public. It did have a public fundraising round in 2024, but that's now closed.
When will Pacaso IPO?
Pacaso hasn't announced or filed for an initial public offering (IPO). There's currently no way of knowing when or if Pacaso will join the list of upcoming IPOs. It could remain private or choose a different method to go public, such as through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). However, Pacaso reserved the ticker symbol "PCSO" on the Nasdaq exchange in May 2025, which could indicate that it intends to go public in the future.
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How to buy Pacaso stock
While you can't invest in Pacaso stock directly, you can invest in stocks for publicly traded companies with similarities in their business models. Here are three options to consider.
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Airbnb (ABNB +1.46%) pioneered the idea of vacation rentals through a "home-sharing" model, and that's still its biggest revenue driver, although it has also branched out into experiences and in-home services. Like Pacaso, Airbnb takes an innovative approach to real estate. Property owners put their homes, apartments, or spare rooms on Airbnb to make passive income. Travelers can rent places to stay on Airbnb instead of staying in hotels.
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The bottom line on Pacaso
The closest you can get to buying Pacaso stock is investing in real estate companies, particularly those that take a unique approach. You can also sign up for Pacaso's email list to get a notification if it decides to conduct another public funding round.
It wouldn't be a surprise to see Pacaso go public in the next few years, considering it has reserved a ticker symbol. However, even if the option to invest in Pacaso stock becomes available, a cautious approach is recommended.
Pacaso's recent financial statements don't look great, especially the lack of revenue growth. In addition, the idea of co-owning a luxury home is similar to owning a timeshare -- usually considered to be a poor investment. The fact that Pacaso opened a funding round to the public could also be a sign that interest from private equity is drying up. The idea may catch on, but for now, the jury's still out.
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