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Hotel Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the hotel sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 136 recently funded hotel companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
136
Total Funding
$268.3M
Avg Funding
$24.4M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for Hotel

Atlanta
Tokyo
Brookhaven
Jersey City
Marseille
Madrid

Recently Funded Companies

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Atlanta, United States

THE AI SMART HOTEL DESIGNED FOR A BRAND-NEW SEGMENT, THE TECHNOLGY TRAVELER

$1.4M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Section L is a hospitality company that manages apartment hotels, lodging, and hotel management services.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brookhaven, United States

HKB Hotels Group is a full-service hotel management company.

$73.5M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Jersey City, United States

Open Air Hotels & Resorts is a lodging and conventions company.

$1.4M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Marseille, France

Castellet Hospitality is a group of hotels that operates a chain of budget and mid-scale hotels intended for business and leisure stays.

$60.6M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Ecostars ESG AI is a comprehensive hotel ESG Hub powered with cutting edge technology

$380K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Zeemart buyers in the hotel, catering and F&B industry source better deals by matching them with the right suppliers.

$491K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milwaukee, United States

Washbnb is a linen rental, logistics, and laundry company that leverages technology to reduce energy, water, and chemical use.

$170K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

SaaS, Computer Vision, Hotel Software,

$600K raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Alsea Europe is the operator of quick service restaurants, coffee shops, casual and family dining establishments.

$128.5M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Charlottesville, United States

Rally is a hybrid social entertainment venue that offers a tech-enhanced pickleball experience with a craft food and beverage.

$300K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Hotel Startup Ecosystem

The hotel sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Hotel

Hotel companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The hotel sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Hotel Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 136 hotel companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$24.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$268.3M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other11 companies

Top Cities for Hotel

1.Madrid
2 companies$128.8M
2.Atlanta
1 companies$1.4M
3.Tokyo
1 companies$1.0M
4.Brookhaven
1 companies$73.5M
5.Jersey City
1 companies$1.4M

Related Industries

Companies in the hotel sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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