Houst Overview
- Year Founded
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2015
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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300
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$2.38M
- Investors
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19
Houst General Information
Description
Operator of a homestay management platform intended to make listing a hassle-free process. The company's platform automates substantial parts of the property letting, price optimizations, marketing, and management aspects of guest bookings made on notable travel websites, enabling homeowners to achieve the optimal blend of rental yield and stress-free customer service by making more money.
Contact Information
Website
www.houst.comCorporate Office
- 14, Saint John's Square
- Farringdon
- London EC1M 4NL
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 14, Saint John's Square
- Farringdon
- London EC1M 4NL
- England, United Kingdom
Houst Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. Later Stage VC | 27-Oct-2022 | $2.38M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 12. Debt Repayment | 28-Jul-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Later Stage VC | 01-Oct-2021 | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Equity Crowdfunding | 22-Jun-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Debt - General | 01-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Early Stage VC (Series A2) | 01-Jul-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Equity Crowdfunding | 04-Jun-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Accelerator/Incubator | 25-Jan-2019 | $12.1M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 05-Jun-2018 | $9.6M | $12.1M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Houst Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Preference | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Series A Preferred | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Series A Preferred | ||||||||
| Series A Preferred | ||||||||
| Series A Preferred | ||||||||
| Ordinary | 32,476 | $0.000138 | $3.83 | $3.83 | 1x | $3.83 | 0.06% | |
| Ordinary | 15,260 | $0.000138 | $4.41 | $4.41 | 1x | $4.41 | 0.03% |
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Houst Comparisons
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Houst Competitors (6)
One of Houst’s 6 competitors is Pass the Keys, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass the Keys | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Evolve | Venture Capital-Backed | Denver, CO | ||||
| HelloGuest | Corporation | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| GuestReady | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| MadeComfy | Formerly VC-backed | Sydney, Australia |
Houst Signals
Houst Investors (19)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinled Holding | Family Office | Minority | ||
| SM River Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| HexGn | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| Full Circle Africa | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority |
Houst Investments & Acquisitions (3)
Houst’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Pockit for . The deal was made on 03-Aug-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pockit | 03-Aug-2023 | Later Stage VC | Other Financial Services | ||
| Hostmaker (Portion Of Non-UK Operations, Mainly In France, Portugal, Spain and Italy) | 04-Mar-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Sama Sama Holiday Home Rentals | 30-Jan-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Buildings and Property |
Houst Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Houst Partnership | London, United Kingdom | 2023 | |
| Homesorted | London, United Kingdom | 2017 |
Houst FAQs
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When was Houst founded?
Houst was founded in 2015.
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Where is Houst headquartered?
Houst is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Houst?
Houst has 300 total employees.
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What industry is Houst in?
Houst’s primary industry is Real Estate Services (B2C).
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Is Houst a private or public company?
Houst is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Houst?
The current valuation of Houst is .
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What is Houst’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Houst is .
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How much funding has Houst raised over time?
Houst has raised $24.1M.
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Who are Houst’s investors?
Kinled Holding, SM River Ventures, HexGn, Full Circle Africa, and are 5 of 19 investors who have invested in Houst.
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Who are Houst’s competitors?
Pass the Keys, Evolve, HelloGuest, GuestReady, and MadeComfy are some of the 6 competitors of Houst.
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