# Guild Travel

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/guild-travel

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.theguild.co
- Total disclosed funding: $34M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 6, 2020)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Guild Travel, Inc. is a hospitality company that redefines urban travel through apartment-style accommodations, combining the comforts of home with essential hotel amenities for leisure and business travelers alike.Founded in 2016 in Austin, US, Guild Travel, Inc. specializes in merging residential living with hotel experiences. The firm has made 6 deals with its latest investment being a Series B round in March 2021, raising USD 17.12 mn. The company is led by co-founders Anne Cocquyt, Bob Allard, Brandy Newark, Kary Oberbrunner, Mrinal Rajeev, Nikishka Iyengar, Ofek Edut, T Cox, Yusuke Kawasaki, while Anne Cocquyt serves as CEO. The total amount raised by the company stands at USD 17.12 mn, with a current valuation of USD 20.81 mn.Guild Travel, Inc. specializes in offering apartment-style accommodations that blend home-like comfort with hotel amenities. Their core offerings include spacious, vibe-centric apartment hotels tailored for both leisure and business travelers. By collaborating with local apartment buildings, Guild transforms designated floors into nightly accommodations, enhancing guest experiences through curated partnerships with local artisans and merchants across seven US markets, including Austin, Nashville, and Denver.The revenue model for Guild Travel, Inc. is primarily driven by direct bookings from guests seeking apartment hotel accommodations. The company operates on a transactional model where guests reserve rooms for varying durations, employing hotel-like services within residential settings. With a peak valuation of USD 125 mn and annual sales reaching USD 25 mn, Guild Travel's approach revolves around direct-to-consumer interactions, with transaction costs associated with nightly room rates that include both accommodation and amenities.Guild Travel, Inc. plans to leverage its recent Series B funding of USD 17.12 mn from March 2021 to expand its market presence. The company aims to launch new products designed to enhance guest experiences further, while also targeting geographic expansion into new urban markets. Specific regions for growth will be identified as the company continues to evolve its offerings and strengthen its operational framework.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 6, 2020, $25M — Maveron, RXR, ATX Venture Partners, Alpaca, Convivialite Ventures, Nicol Investment Co LLC
- Series A, Oct 9, 2018, $9M — Maveron, Alpaca, Convivialite Ventures

## Investors

- Maveron (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maveron) — Series A, Series B
- Alpaca (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpaca) — Series A, Series B
- Convivialite Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/convivialite-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- RXR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rxr) — Series B
- ATX Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atx-venture-partners) — Series B
- Nicol Investment Co LLC — Series B