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AvantStay is a Los Angeles, California-based technology-driven property management platform that operates luxury short-term vacation rentals tailored specifically for group travel accommodations. The company provides end-to-end management services for real estate investors and property owners while offering guests standardized hotel-like amenities through a proprietary mobile application. The platform currently manages a curated portfolio of over 2,600 homes across more than 100 destinations and has accommodated approximately 750,000 total guests to date. AvantStay has secured over $175 million in total funding, including a $160 million Series B financing round backed by institutional investors Left Lane Capital, 3L Capital, and Capital One. The organization also maintains a strategic partnership with Marriott International to integrate its premium properties into the Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy network. AvantStay was founded in 2017 by Sean Breuner and Reuben Doetsch.
AvantStay has raised $690.0M across 5 funding rounds.
AvantStay has raised $690.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
AvantStay is a tech-enabled hospitality company specializing in short- and medium-term rental properties tailored for group travelers. It offers a curated, hotel-quality experience across over 300 premier properties in more than 30 cities, leveraging proprietary technology to streamline bookings, operations, and guest services. AvantStay serves millennial and group travelers seeking authentic, consistent, and elevated stays, solving the problem of inconsistent quality and service in typical short-term rentals. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, including a partnership with Marriott’s Homes & Villas and managing assets worth over $400 million[1][2].
Founded in 2017 by a team focused on revolutionizing group travel, AvantStay emerged from the founders’ vision to combine technology and hospitality to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences. Early traction came from their ability to control the entire guest experience through a proprietary tech stack, differentiating themselves from traditional vacation rentals by ensuring consistent quality and hotel-level comfort in authentic settings[2][6].
AvantStay rides the trend of tech-enabled, experience-first hospitality that caters to evolving traveler preferences for authentic, group-oriented stays beyond traditional hotels or inconsistent short-term rentals. The timing is favorable due to increased demand for flexible, quality group accommodations and the rise of millennial travelers valuing seamless digital experiences. Market forces such as the growth of vacation rental platforms and the need for operational scalability in hospitality work in AvantStay’s favor. By integrating technology deeply into operations and guest services, AvantStay influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for quality, safety, and convenience in short-term rentals[1][3][4].
AvantStay is poised to continue expanding its footprint across more cities and properties while enhancing its technology platform to further personalize and streamline the guest experience. Trends shaping its journey include increased demand for group travel, integration of smart-home and IoT technologies, and the blending of hospitality with lifestyle experiences. As AvantStay evolves, it may deepen partnerships with major travel brands and leverage data-driven insights to optimize pricing and operations, solidifying its role as a leader in tech-enabled hospitality for groups. Its focus on operational excellence and technology innovation positions it well to redefine the future of short-term rentals and group travel experiences[1][3][4].
AvantStay has raised $690.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $500.0M Other Equity in February 2022.
AvantStay has raised $690.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
AvantStay's investors include Ryan Craft, Jodi Kessler, Tarsadia Investments, Bain Capital, Bullpen Capital, Craft Ventures, Lainy, March Capital, Penny Jar Capital, RET Ventures, Sebastien Borget, Trevor Wright.
