Nestd

Spec sheet

Product

Nestd describes itself as an operating system for student accommodation in Africa, combining registration, leases, NSFAS compliance, transport and an AI assistant.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Integrations

The Enterprise plan lists API access and integrations; the page does not name specific integrations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Compliance

The platform generates NSFAS-ready proof-of-residence PDFs and maintains occupancy and lease records for audits.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Company

The site identifies Nestd as a Nisela Group Holdings company and says it is built in South Africa.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

AI assistant

Nesta answers questions using live residence data and can surface pending approvals, expiring leases and available beds.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Intended customers

The plans target single-residence operators, established operators, and multi-property groups or purpose-built student accommodation providers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Known limitation

Uploading a customer-provided PDF lease is listed as being on the roadmap.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Leases

Nestd provides a customisable lease template, digital signing, and searchable storage for versioned agreements.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Payments

Nestd says students do not pay through the platform because NSFAS pays the property directly.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Setup and support

Nestd says most residences can be live within a day; Enterprise includes dedicated onboarding and an account manager, while Professional includes priority support.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Student registration

Students can register using a QR code or invite link, after which staff can approve their registration.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Transport

The transport module offers destination presets configured for each property.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nestd.co.za

Plans and prices

Every Nestd plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Student Housing Software#19 of 287.4