Global segment ranking · Travel, hospitality & leisure › Hospitality
The world’s most valuable vacation rental startups
Companies built around short stays in homes and apartments rather than hotels: vacation-rental and villa marketplaces, home exchange, outdoor stays, short-term rental operators and managers, branded and serviced apartments for travellers, and the software and data that hosts and managers use to run them. Ranked worldwide by AI-estimated valuation, with listed vacation rental companies shown in grey at their market value for reference. The market sets the value; AI models estimate it.
Key metrics for this segment: key milestone. Figures as published by each company or the press, dated, not recalculated. The AIs weigh them alongside funding history and comparables.
Not in this segment. Listed, so not ranked: Airbnb, HomeToGo and Inspirato (shown in grey), and SQUEEZE. Bought by a group: Vrbo and Stayz (Expedia), Vacasa (Casago), Getaway (Marriott), onefinestay (Accor), Mint House (Kasa), Tabas (Blueground), AirDNA (Alpine Investors), Uplisting (AirDNA), Smoobu (HomeToGo), Rentals United (Guesty), Avantio, Kigo, Streamline, LiveRez, Escapia. Created by a group: Awaze, Rakuten STAY, Meituan Minsu. Closed or insolvent: Sonder, Selina, Casai, Domio, Lyric, Sweet Inn. In other segments: hotel booking under Online booking; hotel software (including Duve) under Hotel software; long-term rentals (Housi, Landing) under Rentals; coliving under Coliving; hotels and hostels (OYO, Zostel) and villa developers (Isprava) are outside this segment. A company appears in one segment only. Method
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Snapshot12 Oct 2026A snapshot taken on 12 Oct 2026
This ranking shows the startups as they stood on 12 Oct 2026. Funding rounds, valuations and other events announced after that date are not included yet. They will be taken into account in the next edition, scheduled for 19 Feb 2027.
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World · 40 ranked companies
| # | Company | Last round · Key metrics | Estimated valuation (AI) · range | Pool of InterestsInterest: a free, non-binding declaration on a company, or on a sector within an area, made during the free phase of a pool. Pool: all the Interests declared on the same target. This column shows the number of Backers and the combined amount of their tickets, to validated members only. Terms for Backers → | BackBacking a startup on Uback (pronounced “you back”) can be done in two ways: Interest · free: a non-binding declaration that signals your demand for a company or a sector. You can move or withdraw it at any time, with up to 5 at once. Intention · coming soon: a paid, confirmed declaration, still non-binding. Once its pool reaches critical mass, it is presented to a company by a partner desk. Neither is an order nor a commitment to invest. Terms for Backers → |
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| — | AirbnbListed · Nasdaq · ABNB | USD 98bnMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 1 | HostawayCloud property management system and channel manager for short-term rental managers, combining multichannel distribution, unified inbox, automation, payments and AI tools in one platform. | Growth round · USD 365M · Dec 2024Grew over 50% since its 2024 round; users in 90+ countries · Oct 2025 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 365M · Dec 2024 (General Atlantic, PSG Equity) Published valuation: USD 925M post-money (reported) (Dec 2024)Method |
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| 2 | BluegroundRents fully furnished, serviced apartments for stays of a month or more to business travellers and relocating professionals in cities across the US, Europe and Middle East. | Series D · USD 45M · Mar 2024Revenue of USD 560M in 2023 (+70%), ~15,000 units in 32 cities · Mar 2024 | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 45M · Mar 2024 (Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, WestCap); debt facility not countedMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 3 | Guesty#50 in IsraelProperty management platform for short-term rental and hospitality operators, covering channel distribution, reservations, guest messaging, payments, revenue tools and owner reporting. | Series F · USD 130M · Apr 2024Estimated ARR of USD 100M; USD 4bn of bookings processed · Apr 2024 | Last known equity round: Series F · USD 130M · Apr 2024 (KKR, Inovia Capital, Apax Digital, MSD Partners, Sixth Street)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 4 | TujiaChinese online platform for booking homestays, serviced apartments and holiday homes, aggregating listings from individual hosts and professional operators across China and abroad. · Controlled by Trip.com Group | Series E · USD 300M · Oct 2017Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series E · USD 300M · Oct 2017 (Ctrip (Trip.com Group), All-Stars Investment)Method | Not open to BackersCompanies based in mainland China are ranked like any other startup, but Uback does not open pools on them: capital controls and offshore (VIE) structures make minority deals impractical for our Backers. You can still declare an interest in this segment → |
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| 5 | EvolveManages vacation-rental homes for owners in the United States, handling listing distribution, guest booking and support while owners or local partners handle on-site care. | Growth round · USD 100M · Feb 2022Acquired 1,000 owner contracts from Casago · Nov 2025 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 100M · Feb 2022 (Durable Capital Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 6 | KindredOperates a members-only home-swapping network where members host each other in their primary homes without payment between hosts and guests, earning credits per night. | Series C · USD 85M · Feb 2026About 300,000 members · Feb 2026 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 85M · Feb 2026 (Index Ventures); announced together with a USD 40M Series BMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 7 | PlacemakrOperates furnished apartments in residential buildings in US cities that can be rented by the night, month or year, managing them for landlords and its own assets. | Growth round · USD 65M · Mar 2023About 3,000 apartment units rented in the US · Mar 2023 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 65M · Mar 2023 (Highland Capital Partners, Bernstein Management Corporation)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 8 | Le CollectionistRents luxury villas and chalets with concierge services to high-end travellers in Europe and other destinations, curating homes and managing stays end to end. | Growth round · USD 63M · Dec 2022Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 63M · Dec 2022 (Highland Europe); EUR 60MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 9 | HipcampOperates an online marketplace where travellers book campsites, glamping, cabins and RV spots on private land and parks in North America, Europe and Australasia. | Series C · USD 57M · Jan 2021Inventory doubled to about 565,000 campsites · May 2025 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 57M · Jan 2021Method | Be the first | Back |
| 10 | AvantStayLeases, furnishes and operates upscale vacation homes and manages third-party rentals in the United States, renting them to groups through its own app and channels. | Series B · USD 160M · Dec 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 160M · Dec 2021 (Tarsadia Investments, 3L Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 11 | HoliduRuns a holiday-rental search and booking platform and sells property management software and services to vacation-rental hosts across Europe. | Series E · USD 52.4M · Jun 2025Nearly 50,000 properties on its PMS, ~70% of group revenue · Jun 2025 | Last known equity round: Series E · USD 52.4M · Jun 2025 (Key1 Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Prime Ventures, 83North); EUR 46MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 12 | GathernSaudi online booking platform for chalets, apartments, villas and camps, connecting local hosts with domestic and international guests through its app and website. | Series B · USD 72M · Aug 2025Over 72,000 units listed and 5M+ registered users · Aug 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 72M · Aug 2025 (Sanabil Investments, STV, Pinnacle Capital, Nuwa Capital); SAR 270M Published valuation: over SAR 1bn (reported) (Aug 2025)Method |
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| 13 | WanderRents high-end vacation homes with hotel-style service and smart-home technology, managing homes owned by partners and booked directly through its own platform. | Series B · USD 50M · May 20251,000+ homes live, up 14x year on year · Apr 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 50M · May 2025 (QED Investors, Fifth Wall, Redpoint, Uncork)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 14 | Bob WOperates tech-enabled aparthotels and short-stay apartments in European cities, leasing buildings and running them with a lean digital model for leisure and business guests. | Series B · USD 43.2M · Feb 2024Operates in 17 cities across 10 European countries · Feb 2024 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 43.2M · Feb 2024 (Evli Growth Partners; Taavet+Sten, Flashpoint, Mikko Kodisoja); EUR 40MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 15 | BeyondRevenue management and dynamic pricing software for vacation-rental hosts and property managers, setting rates from demand data and supporting direct bookings. | Series A · USD 42.5M · Oct 2019Prices 150,000+ listings in 7,000+ cities · Oct 2019 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 42.5M · Oct 2019 (Bessemer Venture Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | HomeToGoListed · Xetra · HTG | USD 160MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 16 | PriceLabsDynamic pricing and revenue management software for vacation-rental hosts and property managers, setting nightly rates and minimum stays from market data across integrated platforms. | Growth equity (minority) · USD 30M · Jul 2022Over 150,000 listings priced in 100+ countries · Jul 2022 | Last known equity round: Growth equity (minority) · USD 30M · Jul 2022 (Summit Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 17 | LodgifyVacation-rental software for independent hosts and small managers, combining a direct-booking website builder, channel manager, reservation system and payments. | Series B · USD 30M · Nov 2022Nearly 200 employees from 43 nationalities · Nov 2022 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 30M · Nov 2022 (Octopus Ventures, Bonsai Partners, Aldea Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 18 | OpertoGuest experience and smart-device automation platform for short-term rentals and hotels, providing digital keys, access control, guest apps and operations tools. | Series B · USD 25M · Mar 2023Serves accommodation providers in 100+ countries · Mar 2023 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 25M · Mar 2023 (Centana Growth Partners, Thayer Ventures); CAD 34.4MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 19 | KasaOperates and brands apartment-style hotel and short-stay units for property owners in US cities, using software to run check-in, pricing and guest service remotely. | Series D · USD 20M · Aug 2025Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 20M · Aug 2025 (Citi Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Ribbit Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 20 | MinutPrivacy-safe sensors and software for short-term rental managers that monitor noise, occupancy and temperature to prevent parties and property damage. | Series B · USD 20M · Dec 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 20M · Dec 2023 (Almaz Capital, Smedvig Capital); including the USD 5M extensionMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 21 | UnyokedAustralian operator of off-grid tiny cabins on rural land within reach of major cities, booked online for nature getaways in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. | Unnamed · USD 19M · Feb 2023About 100 cabins and 35,000 overnight stays hosted · Feb 2023 | Last known equity round: Unnamed · USD 19M · Feb 2023 (Surplus Equity Partners, Realside Financial Group)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 22 | UkioRents furnished, fully equipped apartments for stays of several months to remote and relocating professionals in European cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and Berlin. | Series A · USD 17.6M · Nov 202296% occupancy across 400+ apartments; revenue x7 YoY · Nov 2022 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 17.6M · Nov 2022 (Felix Capital, Breega, Partech, Heartcore); EUR 17M equity; EUR 10M debt not countedMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 23 | WheelhouseDynamic pricing and revenue management software for short-term and flexible rental operators, providing rate recommendations, market data and pricing APIs. | Series A · USD 16M · Apr 2022Available in 180+ countries; pricing APIs power 12+ software products · Apr 2022 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 16M · Apr 2022 (NEA, Highgate Ventures, SignalFire, Fifth Wall)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 24 | BreezewayOperations software for vacation-rental managers that schedules and tracks cleaning, inspections and maintenance, with guest messaging and property-care checklists. | Series B · USD 15M · Oct 202218M+ property service tasks facilitated; hosts in 65+ countries · Oct 2022 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 15M · Oct 2022 (Catalyst Investors; Schooner Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 25 | BoomAI-driven property management system for short-term rental and hospitality operators, using agents to automate guest communication, operations, pricing and back-office work. | Series A · USD 12.7M · Oct 2025Used by hospitality businesses in 20 countries · Oct 2025 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 12.7M · Oct 2025 (Avenue Growth Partners)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | InspiratoListed · Nasdaq · ISPO | USD 54MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 26 | HostnFlyManages short-term rentals for homeowners in French and European cities, handling listings, pricing, check-in and cleaning for a commission on bookings. | Series A · USD 10M · Jul 2019Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 10M · Jul 2019 (Highgate Ventures; Partech)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 27 | ELIVAASIndian luxury holiday-home operator that manages privately owned villas in leisure destinations and rents them to travellers with hotel-style services and its own booking platform. | Series B · USD 9.9M · Aug 2025Revenue grew 5x year-on-year in FY2024-25, 30 destinations · FY 2024-25 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 9.9M · Aug 2025 (Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Peak XV Partners' Surge, 3one4 Capital); INR 87 croreMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 28 | MuniaoChinese online homestay and short-term rental booking platform listing apartments, villas and guesthouses from individual hosts and operators for domestic travellers. | Series A · USD 9.7M · Jul 2015Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 9.7M · Jul 2015 (Plum Ventures); CNY 60M; later rounds of undisclosed amountMethod | Not open to BackersCompanies based in mainland China are ranked like any other startup, but Uback does not open pools on them: capital controls and offshore (VIE) structures make minority deals impractical for our Backers. You can still declare an interest in this segment → |
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| 29 | The Plum GuideRuns a curated booking platform listing vetted high-end holiday homes that pass an inspection test, aimed at travellers seeking design-led stays in major cities and resorts. | Growth round · USD 9M · 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 9M · 2021 (Beringea)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 30 | Matsuri TechnologiesJapanese operator and software provider for short-term rentals and flexible stays, converting unused apartments and buildings into nightly or monthly accommodation managed through its StayX platform. | Series D · USD 8.5M · Jun 2024Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 8.5M · Jun 2024 (Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India); JPY 1.34bnMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 31 | NoiseAwareNoise and occupancy monitoring devices and software for short-term rental managers, alerting hosts to parties and disturbances in real time. | Series A · USD 8M · Apr 2021Monitored more than one million stays · Apr 2021 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 8M · Apr 2021 (S3 Ventures, Thayer Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 32 | SilkhausDubai-based operator of furnished short- and mid-term rental apartments that leases or manages owners' units and distributes them across booking channels and its own website. | Seed · USD 7.8M · Nov 2022Revenue grew more than 10x over 12 months · Nov 2022 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 7.8M · Nov 2022 (Nuwa Capital, Nordstar, Global Founders Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 33 | HostfullyProperty management platform and digital guidebook app for short-term rental managers, covering bookings, channel distribution, guest communication and owner tools. | Seed · USD 7M · May 2022Supports 40,000+ properties in 80 countries · May 2022 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 7M · May 2022 (Disruption Ventures, Precursor Ventures); including the USD 4M extensionMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 34 | TruviGuest screening, damage protection and risk management for short-term rental managers, verifying guests and covering property damage on bookings. | Series A · USD 6.7M · Nov 2023Works with 800+ property managers · Nov 2023 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 6.7M · Nov 2023 (6 Degrees Capital, Hambro Perks); GBP 5.5MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 35 | MadeComfyAustralian operator of furnished short-stay apartments and homes that manages owners' properties for travellers and corporate guests booking via online channels and its own platform. | Unnamed · USD 6.7M · May 2023Annualised revenue above USD 20M, EBITDA positive · May 2023 | Last known equity round: Unnamed · USD 6.7M · May 2023 (Commencer Capital, BridgeLane Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 36 | HometimeAustralian short-term rental management company that lists, prices, cleans and services owners' homes on Airbnb and other channels in exchange for a booking commission. | Growth round · USD 6.6M · May 2024Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 6.6M · May 2024 (AS1 Growth Partners, NAB Ventures, OneVentures); AUD 10MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 37 | GuestReadyShort-term rental management company that handles listing, pricing, guest communication, cleaning and maintenance for homeowners renting on Airbnb and other platforms in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. | Series A · USD 6M · Jul 2019Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 6M · Jul 2019 (VentureSouq, Impulse VC)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 38 | Key DataVacation-rental market data platform aggregating reservation data from property managers to benchmark occupancy, rates and revenue for managers and destinations. | Series B · USD 5M · Oct 2021Real-time booking data from about 400,000 properties; 1,600+ users · Oct 2021 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 5M · Oct 2021 (Ballast Point Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 39 | StayVistaIndian operator and booking platform for private villas and holiday homes, managing owner properties in leisure destinations and renting them to groups and families. | Series B · USD 4.8M · Jun 2025Over 1,000 operational villas in 85+ locations · Jun 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 4.8M · Jun 2025 (JSW Ventures, DSG Consumer Partners); INR 40 croreMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 40 | SaffronStaysIndian network of curated holiday homes and villas near major cities, managing owner properties and renting them to families and groups through its booking platform. | Growth round · USD 3.5M · Jun 2026Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 3.5M · Jun 2026 (Infinity Ventures); partly secondaryMethod | Be the first | Back |
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- HomeExchange · France · EuropeSep 2026; amount not disclosed, partly secondaryBack
- Limehome · Germany · EuropeDec 2025; EUR 75M mixing credit and equity, split not disclosedBack
- Hospitable · United States · North AmericaOct 2025; about USD 1.5M from customers and employees, instrument not statedBack
- Casago · United States · North AmericaMay 2025; tied to the take-private of Vacasa; amount not disclosedBack
- Safely · United States · North AmericaOct 2023 · USD 8M; amount from one database onlyBack
- Travelio · Indonesia · AsiaDec 2019 · USD 18M; listed Surya Semesta plans its IPO; ownership to confirmBack
- Xiaozhu · China · AsiaNov 2017 · USD 120M; no activity reported since 2019Not open to BackersCompanies based in mainland China are ranked like any other startup, but Uback does not open pools on them: capital controls and offshore (VIE) structures make minority deals impractical for our Backers.
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