Making retail space accessible for everyone
We're on a mission to democratize retail space and help micro-merchants thrive in brick-and-mortar locations.
Our Story
Rentail.space was born from a simple observation: finding short-term retail space shouldn't be this hard. Too many talented entrepreneurs with great products never get the chance to test their ideas in physical retail because the traditional leasing process is complicated, expensive, and exclusive.
In 2025, we set out to change that. We built an AI-powered platform that connects micro-merchants with shopping centers looking to fill specialty leasing opportunities. No more cold calling property managers, no more complex negotiations, no more wondering if you're getting a fair deal.
And we're just getting started. Our vision is to make every shopping center in America accessible to entrepreneurs of all sizes.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do at rentail.space
Empowering Entrepreneurs
We believe every small business deserves a chance to succeed. Our platform removes barriers and makes retail space accessible to all.
Innovation First
We use AI and modern technology to solve age-old problems in retail leasing, making it faster, easier, and more transparent.
Community Driven
We're building a marketplace that benefits everyone—merchants, property owners, and shoppers alike.
Meet the Team
We're a diverse team of retail experts, technologists, and entrepreneurs
Assaf Arkin
CEO & Co-founder
Repeat founder with years of experience working with LLMs and serving SMBs.
Jon Sofield
Chief Marketplace Officer
Scaled Google My Business to 100+ million users, VP of Business Development at several startups.
Alex Storey
Chief Sales Officer
From channel growth at Google to starting multiple companies in the proptech space.
Our Mission
To empower 1 million entrepreneurs to start and grow their retail businesses by making short-term retail space as easy to find and book as a hotel room. We believe physical retail should be accessible to everyone, not just those with deep pockets and industry connections.
Join us on our journey
Whether you're a merchant looking for space or a property owner with space to fill, we'd love to work with you.