8 years ago

Hostmaker Raises $15 Million for Airbnb Management Services

  • Hostmaker, a London-based Airbnb management service, has raised $15 million in Series B funding

  • The round is led by Sansiri, a Thai real estate developer, and Gaw Capital, a Hong Kong-based global hospitality real estate investor

  • Existing backers DN Capital, Ventech, and DSGCP also participated

  • Hostmaker provides a range of services to help homeowners manage their short-term rentals, including housekeeping, photography, pricing reviews, guest relations, and interior design

  • The company plans to use the new funding to expand its services beyond Europe, with a focus on Asia.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Airbnb hosts in cities like London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona don't have time to manage their properties, do the cleaning, or take professional photos. Hosts don't know how to price their properties effectively, making it difficult to maximize their revenue."

      Solution

      "Hostmaker offers a full-service Airbnb management platform. They take care of everything, including cleaning, professional photography, pricing optimization, guest relations, and vetting. They also manage listings across different short-stay platforms, such as Airbnb, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com."

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