# Fine Host

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/fine-host

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.hautrip.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 23, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Fine Host was founded in 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, as a competitive lodging platform that enables users to compare accommodation choices. It recently raised KRW 6 billion in a Series A funding round on October 23, 2024, led by Laguna Investment with participation from BASS Investment and Primer Sazze Partners. 

Fine Host operates a competitive lodging platform that provides comprehensive accommodation comparisons. It features a price comparison tool that applies real-time discounts, catering to both leisure travelers and business professionals. The platform aggregates data from various booking sources, allowing users to explore a curated range of quality accommodations and engage with features like saving favorites and accessing current promotions. 

Fine Host generates revenue primarily through transaction-based commissions from bookings on its platform. Clients utilize the price comparison tool to secure deals, resulting in commission earnings on each confirmed transaction. The platform's structure supports strategic partnerships with accommodation providers, enhancing the transactional experience and customer retention through competitive pricing strategies. 

Fine Host plans to utilize the recent KRW 6 billion raised in Series A funding to enhance its direct-to-consumer solutions and expand its global presence. Notably, the company aims to enter the Hawaiian market while upgrading its platform's capabilities. The funding will also support the development of new products designed to improve user experience and engagement.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 23, 2024, $4.4M — Bass Ventures, Laguna Investment, Sazze Partners

## Investors

- Bass Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bass-ventures) — Series A
- Laguna Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/laguna-investment) — Series A
- Sazze Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sazze-partners) — Series A