# Futurestay

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/futurestay

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New Brunswick, US
- Website: www.futurestay.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 13, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Founded in 2014 and based in New Jersey, US, Futurestay, Inc. operates as an online booking platform that provides short-term rental owners with tools for marketing, management, and growth, including direct booking websites, integration with major rental platforms, dynamic pricing, unified reservation calendars, payment processing, fraud protection, and dedicated support. While the company's headquarters are based in the United States, Futurestay has expanded its reach to cater to hosts across various countries. In February 2024, Futurestay, Inc. closed a round of venture funding from returning investor New York Angels.

Futurestay's flagship product is a software platform to streamline the short-term rental hosting acitivity. The platform can meet the needs of independent hosts, offering a range of features that empower users to manage their properties efficiently and attract more guests. Key components of the product include tools for direct bookings, integration with Google Vacation Rentals, secure guest payments via Stripe, and dynamic pricing capabilities powered by AirDNA data. The platform also provides resources for Airbnb optimization, direct booking website creation, and guest verification services, equipping hosts with the tools to drive revenue and enhance guest satisfaction.

Futurestay generates revenue through subscription-based pricing plans tailored to the needs of short-term rental hosts. The company offers flexible pricing options, including monthly and yearly subscriptions, with varying features and benefits based on the selected plan. Revenue is primarily derived from subscription fees charged per property, with additional services such as direct booking website creation and dynamic pricing optimization available for hosts seeking to boost their rental income.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 13, 2021, $12M — Harvard Business School Alumni Angels, Brand New Matter, New York Angels
- Seed, Dec 1, 2017, $2.3M — NVP Capital, New York Angels
- Seed, Nov 1, 2014, $0.3M — New York Venture Partners, New York Angels

## Investors

- New York Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-york-venture-partners) — Seed
- New York Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-york-angels) — Seed, Series A
- NVP Capital — Seed
- Harvard Business School Alumni Angels — Series A
- Brand New Matter (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brand-new-matter) — Series A