About fainin

We are building the safest sharing community

At fainin you can safely rent and lend — we connect neighbors, rental shops and businesses, so anyone can borrow exactly what they need. Simple, with trust built in.

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The Mission

What is fainin?

fainin makes safe sharing between friends and strangers possible.
With trust-building measures, lending and borrowing become part of everyday life — and our collective consumption goes down.

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Our Vision

“Sharing is the new owning!”

With fainin we want to make the world a better place. That is why everybody benefits by taking part — because through sharing we create opportunities for one another! #faininIsForYou

Our impact

Shared, not bought.

Every rental saves resources, money and a spot in your closet.

12,000+

Successful rentals

85t

CO₂ saved

4.9 / 5

Community rating

Solutions

The right fainin for every audience.

Whether private, professional or company-wide — fainin has the right way to share safely.

For private

Share with your neighborhood.

Verified profiles & secured hand-overs
Insurance via our partner ERGO included
In-app chat & fair rating system
Earn money with the things you rarely use
Free to start — no monthly fees

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For pros

Scale your rental business.

Premium profile with branded look & custom URL
Advanced analytics & revenue insights
Bulk listings & inventory management
Prioritised visibility in search results
Dedicated account manager

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For businesses

More benefits for your team.

Own branded platform for employees (2share)
Tax-advantaged employee benefits
CSR & sustainability reporting at a click
Onboard entire teams in minutes
White-label branding with your logo

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What we stand for

Three values. One community.

#Sustainability

The more we share, the less we need.

#Safety

Sharing is based on trust. That is why fainin is Designed-For-Trust.

#Freedom

Owning has its perks, but using creates experiences. Stop buying, start sharing.

Safety first

Trust is the foundation — and we build it every day.

Safe experiences for the community matter most to us. That is why we built four pillars that protect every rental.

Verification

Identity checked, profile verified. You always know who you share with.

Insurance

Every rental is insured through our partner ERGO — up to the agreed coverage amount.

Dispute resolution

If something goes wrong, our support team is on your side and mediates fairly.

Design for Trust

Hand-overs are documented, ratings are transparent — trust is baked into the product.

Our journey

fainin's story

1
The beginning
The fainin-Family was founded in Berlin with the vision of making the world a little more sustainable.
2
The re-start of an era
We are Johann, Kevin and Max. With fainin's app we give you the perfect setting for sharing.
3
Positive impact
The fainin-Family aims to make the world a little better. When fewer unused things lie around, fewer resources are needed and sustainability is promoted. The community brings people together and creates win-win situations within the fainin-Family.
4
Core principles
fainin is based on three core principles:
win-win, sustainability and social closeness,
the foundation for every activity within the fainin-Family.
5
Your sharing family
Every member can contribute to a more sustainable environment and is part of a wonderful change. Together, we'll save our beloved planet!
6
Endless possibilities
Become part of the most secure sharing community. Everybody benefits from win-win situations within the fainin-Family and makes the world a little better.