Arbio raises $36m Series A to build AI-native rental platform
Germany: Berlin-based startup Arbio has raised $36 million in a Series A funding round led by Eurazeo, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $45 million. Other backers include OpenOcean, Atlantic Labs, and angel investors Philipp Freise and Justin Reizes (KKR), Johannes Reck and Tao Tao (GetYourGuide), and Din Bisevac (Buena). Arbio describes itself […]
Boom secures $12.7m funding to scale agentic AI
US: AI-powered property management system Boom has raised $12.7 million in a funding round led by Avenue Growth Partners, with participation from former Hilton International CEO Ian Carter, Goldman Properties CEO Scott Srebnick, and Siemplify co-founder Garry Fatakhov. The new investment will support Boom’s expansion into additional international markets, recruitment across engineering and data science, […]
ÖÖD Group secures investment from Bayard Capital
Estonia/Australia: Estonia-based nature hospitality brand ÖÖD Group, known for its mirror-house cabins, has secured investment from Australian family-owned growth investor Bayard Capital to accelerate its global expansion. Known for its mirror-clad ÖÖD Mirror House design manufactured in Estonia and the US since 2016, the company launched an international hospitality arm in 2022 via its ÖÖD […]
Kozystay acquires BaliSuperHost reaching 1,000 sites in Indonesia
Indonesia: Kozystay, a tech-enabled hospitality and short-term rental management company in Indonesia, has acquired BaliSuperHost, the island’s largest premium villa operator.
UnderTheDoormat secures $7 million funding
UK / Middle East: Short-term rental solutions provider UnderTheDoormat Group has secured $7 million in a funding round led by tourism development company Omran Group. The round was supported by Smedvig Capital and other existing investors. The London-based STR business said that the funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology […]
Seraya raises $1.8m seed round to scale Dubai portfolio
UAE: Dubai-based short-term rental operator Seraya has raised $1.8 million in seed funding, bringing total capital raised to $2.15 million. The round was led by a Saudi family office and German investor DLL, with additional backing from angel investors. The funding includes a mix of equity and debt. Founded in October 2024, Seraya operates a […]
Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages hits market at £2 million
UK: The freehold of Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages, located in East Hill, East Devon, is being marketed by Savills for a guide price of £1.995 million.
HomeToGo’s Interhome acquisition to complete this week
Germany/Switzerland: Berlin-based vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo plans to complete its acquisition of vacation rental management company Interhome by the end of this week.
Saudi short-term rental platform Gathern raises $72m Series B
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh-based short-term rental platform Gathern has secured $72 million [SAR 250 million] in Series B funding, valuing the company at over $266 million [SAR 1 billion]. The round was led by Sanabil Investments, with participation from STV, Nuwa Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and Pinnacle Capital. Founded in 2017, Gathern has become one of the […]
Lodgify launches payment tool and finance platform
Spain: Rental management platform Lodgify has added new tools built to help hosts and property managers get paid and access capital.