Companies in Alternative Accommodation
There are 2,036 companies in Alternative Accommodation which include Airbnb, HomeToGo, Vrbo, Holidu, Hipcamp. 427 companies in Alternative Accommodation are funded, with 233 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 5 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Alternative Accommodation (469), followed by United Kingdom
(266), and then India (189).
2026 has seen the creation of 1 company in Alternative Accommodation. On average, the last 10 years have seen 72 new companies launched every year. Most number of Alternative Accommodation startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and University of Oxford.
Here is a List of top companies in Alternative Accommodation
1. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.95B
- Investors: Eaton Vance Management, Hillhouse and 153 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 886 Competitors
2. HomeToGo
Online retailer of vacation rentals including houses, condos, and cabins. The company provides a platform for users to search and view potential rental properties. Details include property type, capacity, and amenities. The platform facilitates connections between property owners and individuals seeking short-term accommodations.
Key facts about HomeToGo
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $26.7M
- Investors: Insight Partners, DN Capital and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 05, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 39 Competitors
3. Vrbo
Vrbo is an online marketplace for vacation rentals. It enables users to list, search for & book vacation rentals such as beach houses, cabins, condominiums, cottages, townhouses, bungalows, resorts, villas, hotels, and chalets. Travelers can search for accommodation based on the number of rooms, location, pet-friendly accommodation, swimming pool, and beach access.
Key facts about Vrbo
- Founded Year: 1995
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $515M
- Investors: Google Ventures, Austin Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, Oct 08, 2012, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 227 Competitors
4. Holidu
App-based meta-search platform for vacation rentals. Travelers can provide the destination, check-in/check-out, number of guests to search for vacation rental accommodations. Bookings can be done via their partner website.
Key facts about Holidu
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5. Hipcamp
Operator of online platform providing camping, caravan, and glamping site bookings. The platform facilitates reservations for various outdoor accommodations, including tent camping, caravan sites, and glamping pods. It offers options such as beach, farm, riverside, and woodland settings. The platform also provides listings for dog-friendly locations and sites that allow fires.
Key facts about Hipcamp
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $97.5M
- Investors: Index Ventures, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 07, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5 Competitors
