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The hotel industry is being reshaped by companies focused on both technology and guest services. This list highlights startups from property management software to new accommodation models.
It includes major companies like South Korea's Yanolja, which has raised $2B, and Prague's Mews with over $517M in funding. You will also find K9 Resorts, a luxury hotel chain for pets.
Below is our list of 36 Hotel startups worth keeping an eye on.
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SevenRooms builds a guest experience and retention platform that helps hospitality operators create direct relationships with their customers. Their software unifies key operational tools, including reservations, marketing automation, and guest profiles, to help businesses increase revenue and loyalty.
Lighthouse builds a commercial intelligence platform for the travel and hospitality industry. Their software provides real-time market data and pricing recommendations to help hotels and rental operators optimize revenue.
Kasa Living operates a collection of tech-enabled, flexible-stay accommodations for business and leisure travelers. They offer professionally managed apartments and hotel rooms that aim to combine the consistency of a hotel with the comforts of a personal residence.
Canary Technologies builds a digital platform to help hotels manage the entire guest journey, from booking to check-out. Their tools streamline operations like contactless check-in, guest messaging, digital payments, and upselling opportunities.
Yanolja created South Korea's top platform for booking travel, from hotels to leisure experiences. Beyond its consumer app, the company develops cloud-based software that helps hospitality businesses modernize their services.
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel runs a network of premium pet hotels, providing upscale boarding and daycare for dogs. The company is recognized for its cage-free environments and a high standard of care that exceeds typical kennel facilities.
Engine provides a modern travel platform designed for booking and managing corporate travel. The platform gives businesses a centralized tool to handle employee trips, from booking to expense management.
ZUZU Hospitality provides independent hotels with a technology platform designed to boost revenue and streamline operations. The all-in-one solution includes revenue management, distribution across booking channels, and property management software.
ELIVAAS offers a curated selection of luxury villas and homes for rent in popular travel destinations. The platform specializes in providing professionally managed properties to ensure a high-end vacation experience for travelers.
The ten companies we highlighted are leading the charge, but they're far from the only ones making moves. Across the board, founders are attracting serious investment and using new technology like AI to change how we travel.
Some of these companies are just getting started, while others have been around for a while and are finding new ways to grow. Here’s a look at the rest of the companies building what's next in hospitality.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2024 | £626k | Pre-Seed | |
| Travel | 2005 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2017 | $48M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2018 | €71M | Series B | |
| Media | 2019 | $53M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2010 | £48.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Travel | 2014 | $8.6M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2022 | €6M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2015 | $38.2M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2015 | $20M | Series B | |
| Food | 2014 | $215.8M | Series C | |
| Travel | 2015 | $23M | Series B | |
| Travel | 2014 | €50M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2017 | €61.5M | Private Equity | |
| Crypto | 2017 | $4.1M | Corporate Round | |
| Travel | 2010 | $82.3M | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $690k | Series A | |
| Real Estate | 2015 | $797.8k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2012 | €1M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 1960 | — | — | |
| Travel | 2022 | €100k | Seed | |
| Travel | 2004 | €11.5M | Private Equity | |
| Travel | 1999 | €8.5M | Private Equity | |
| Travel | 2016 | €50k | Seed | |
| AI | 2019 | — | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2002 | — | — |
