ICARE Group announces international expansion plans
France: Paris-based startup ICARE Group has announced the launch of its new ORION software for property managers as it prepares to scale internationally.
Vacasa announces leadership team shakeup
US: Portland-based vacation rental management platform Vacasa has announced a number of key changes to its leadership team and the engagement of an observer to serve on its board of directors.
Safely raises $12m in venture capital and debt
US: Short-term rental insurance and guest verification platform, Safely, has raised $12 million in venture capital investment and debt to accelerate its market penetration in the United States.
Holidu secures $98m in “oversubscribed” Series E round
Germany: Munich-based holiday rental booking portal Holidu has closed a $98 million [€100 million+] Series E funding round to expand in Germany and across Europe.
Revolut unveils Homes feature to reduce giants’ market share
UK / Europe: British fintech company Revolut has unveiled a new holiday home rental feature offering cashback to expand its range of travel services and take market share away from industry giants such as Airbnb.