What is Guesty?
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Guesty provides an end-to-end property management software suite designed to streamline operations for short-term rental managers. The platform integrates essential tools including a unified inbox, multi-calendar synchronization, automated communication, and channel management. By centralizing complex operational workflows into a single mobile-first interface, Guesty enables property managers to scale their portfolios efficiently while maintaining high standards of guest service. The company occupies a critical niche in the travel-tech ecosystem, serving as the operational backbone for professional hosts and management companies worldwide.
How much funding has Guesty raised?
Guesty has raised a total of $409.3M across 7 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.5M
Series A
$3M
Series B
$19.8M
Series C
$35M
Series D
$50M
Series E
$170M
Series F
$130M
Angel/Seed (2014): $1.5M with participation from Y Combinator and Magma Venture Partners
Series A (2017): $3M led by Buran Venture Capital, AltaIR Capital, and Magma Venture Partners
Series B (2018): $19.8M supported by TLV Partners
Series C (2019): $35M featuring Viola Growth
Series D (2021): $50M backed by Viola Growth, La Maison Partners, Vertex Ventures, AMI Opportunities Fund, Kingfisher Investment Advisors, Flashpoint, and Apax Digital Fund
Series E (2022): $170M with participation from Apax Digital Funds, MSD Partners, Sixth Street Growth, Viola Group, and Flashpoint
Series F (2024): $130M led by MSD, Inovia, KKR, Sixth Street, and Apax Partners
Key Investors in Guesty
KKR
A global investment firm investing across private markets in every asset class, KKR focuses on fortifying companies and communities to secure long-term institutional success.
Apax Partners
A global private equity advisory firm specializing in identifying and supporting the growth of businesses with strong long-term potential in the technology and consumer sectors.
Viola Growth
Israel's leading technology investment group, managing over $6 billion in assets and supporting transformational technology companies through a multi-strategy investment approach.
What's next for Guesty?
With the recent infusion of $130M, Guesty is expected to prioritize the enhancement of its automation capabilities and the expansion of its enterprise-level service offerings. The strategic focus will likely center on deepening integrations with global distribution channels and refining its data-driven insights to help property managers optimize revenue performance. As the short-term rental market matures, Guesty's ability to leverage this capital for inorganic growth or technological innovation will be pivotal in maintaining its competitive advantage against emerging SaaS rivals. The firm remains focused on solidifying its role as the primary operating system for the professional hospitality industry.
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