What is Cloudbeds?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Cloudbeds provides a comprehensive property management software suite designed to streamline operations for lodging businesses. The platform integrates reservation management, channel distribution, and guest experience tools into a unified cloud-based ecosystem. By digitizing the complex workflows of independent hotels and hostels, Cloudbeds enables operators to optimize revenue, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance guest satisfaction. Its market position is defined by its ability to scale alongside its clients, serving as a foundational technology layer for modern hospitality management.
How much funding has Cloudbeds raised?
Cloudbeds has raised a total of $248.4M across 6 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$800K
Other Financing Round
$3.5M
Series A
$3.1M
Series B
$9M
Series C
$82M
Series D
$150M
Angel/Seed (2012): $800K, investors not publicly disclosed
Other Financing Round (2015): $3.5M led by Tech Coast Angels
Series A (2016): $3.1M supported by EON Capital, Seed San Diego, Moore Venture Partners, and Cultivation Capital
Series B (2017): $9M featuring Nashville Capital, PeakSpan Capital, TTCER Partners, Cultivation Capital, and ClearVision Equity
Series C (2020): $82M backed by VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS L.P., Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd, PeakSpan Capital LLC, counterpart.vc, and Cultivation Capital
Series D (2021): $150M with participation from Counterpart, SoftBank Group Corp, Echo Street Capital Management, PeakSpan Capital, Walleye Capital, and Viking Global Investors
Key Investors in Cloudbeds
SoftBank Group Corp
SoftBank Group Corp. is a global technology holding company driving innovation across telecommunications, internet services, artificial intelligence, and smart robotics through its diverse portfolio and strategic investment platforms.
Viking Global Investors
Viking Global Investors is a research-intensive firm specializing in long-term fundamental analysis to select public and private equity interests across diverse global industries.
PeakSpan Capital
PeakSpan Capital is a growth equity firm specializing in partnering with growth-stage software companies, providing operational support and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs scale effectively.
What's next for Cloudbeds?
Looking ahead, the infusion of capital is expected to drive aggressive R&D initiatives, particularly in the realms of automated revenue management and AI-driven guest engagement. As the hospitality industry undergoes a digital transformation, Cloudbeds is well-positioned to expand its footprint in emerging markets and deepen its integration capabilities with third-party travel ecosystems. The company's focus remains on scaling its enterprise-grade solutions to meet the evolving demands of global property owners, ensuring that its software remains the central nervous system for independent lodging operations.
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