# Hosty

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

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Fukuoka-shi, Japan
- Website: www.hosty.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $5.2M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 31, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Hosty Inc. is a technology company specializing in unmanned hotel services, providing automated solutions to enhance operational efficiency in the hospitality industry.Founded in 2015, Hosty Inc. operates from Fukuoka-shi, Japan, focusing on developing automated hotel management systems. The company has successfully completed two funding rounds, with the most recent being a Series B round on January 31, 2020, raising JPY 570 million from Global Brain and World Innovation Lab. The total amount raised to date stands at JPY 570 million, with a current company valuation of JPY 4,534.634 million.Hosty specializes in the development and management of unmanned hotel services, which aim to enhance the convenience and efficiency of the hospitality sector. Their core product offerings include a fully automated hotel management system that minimizes the need for on-site staff, thus reducing operational costs while improving customer experience. This system addresses common pain points in the hospitality industry, such as high labor costs and inconsistent service quality, targeting both domestic and international markets, particularly urban areas. Their clientele includes individual travelers, business professionals, and hospitality operators.Hosty generates revenue through a B2B business model by partnering with hotel operators and property owners adopting their automated systems. Clients typically pay a fee for installation and ongoing support, which includes software access, maintenance, and updates for optimal performance. Hosty’s flagship offering is their proprietary hotel management platform, facilitating seamless guest check-in, room management, and customer service. The subscription model ensures continuous service improvements and fosters long-term relationships with partners.In January 2020, Hosty Inc. raised JPY 570 million in Series B funding to enhance their product offerings and expand into new markets. The company aims to launch additional features for their hotel management system by the end of 2023 and is targeting expansion into key urban locations across Asia-Pacific by 2025. The recent funding will be utilized to support product development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 31, 2020, $5.2M — Global Brain, World Innovation Lab

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- World Innovation Lab — Series B