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There are a lot of things to consider when building a new startup - where to get funding, how to validate your idea, and what features should the product have.

One of the challenges, however, is finding a market that is willing to pay for your solution without even knowing what it is yet.

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1) HomeToGo

1) HomeToGo

HomeToGo provides the greatest vacation rental variety in the world, with millions of options from thousands of reputable partners.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Nils Regge, Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $176,652,718
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

2) Holidu

2) Holidu

Holidu is developing a holiday rental search engine.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Munich
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Johannes Siebers, Michael Siebers, Rasmus Porsgaard
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $100,363,206
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

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3) Vacasa

3) Vacasa

Vacasa is a vacation rental management company that specializes in assisting homeowners with the purchase, management, and sale of their holiday homes.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Portland
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Cliff Johnson, Eric Breon
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $634,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

4) Hostaway

4) Hostaway

Fast-growing vacation rental property managers can benefit from Hostaway's scalable solutions and award-winning service!

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Canada
  • City: Toronto
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Marcus Rader, Mikko Nurminen, Saber Kordestanchi
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $3,222,812
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

5) Lodgify

5) Lodgify

Lodgify is a vacation rental marketing platform that streamlines the process.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Dennis Klett, Marco De Gregorio
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $6,582,063
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

6) Luxstay

6) Luxstay

An online short-term rental platform and hospitality service that allows guests to stay in the homes of locals for a unique experience.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Vietnam
  • City: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Steven Nguyen
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $10,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

7) Vista Rooms

7) Vista Rooms

Vista Rooms is the largest premium vacation rental management firm in South Asia. We've set out on a mission to create a "Marriott for Homes."

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Mumbai
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Amit Damani, Ankita Sheth, Pranav Maheshwari
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $2,106,765
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

8) MadeComfy

8) MadeComfy

The first performance-based home sharing partner in Australia

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Australia
  • City: Balmain
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Quirin Schwaighofer, Sabrina Bethunin
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $7,484,854
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

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