The People Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2015

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 119

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 1

The People General Information

Description

Operator of a chain of hostel networks catering to families, couples, solo travelers, and co-workers across the globe. The company offers long-term stays, last-minute reservations, and contemporary hospitality, and provides space for concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and meetings, enabling clients to get accommodation at competitive prices and in convivial locations.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 17 Quai du Président Paul Doumer
  • 92400 Courbevoie
  • France
Primary Industry
Hotels and Resorts
Other Industries
Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Corporate Office
  • 17 Quai du Président Paul Doumer
  • 92400 Courbevoie
  • France

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The People Valuation & Funding

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The People Signals

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Key Data Points

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The People Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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The People Investments (1)

The People’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Pilo Lyon. The deal was made on 13-Jun-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Pilo Lyon 13-Jun-2025 Buyout/LBO Hotels and Resorts
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The People Affiliates

Subsidiaries (5)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
France Hostels Strasbourg Courbevoie, France 2020
France Hostels Marseille Courbevoie, France 2018
France Hostels Paris Morland Courbevoie, France 2018
France Hostels Deux Alpes Courbevoie, France 2018
Pilo Lyon Lyon, France

The People FAQs

  • When was The People founded?

    The People was founded in 2015.

  • Where is The People headquartered?

    The People is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.

  • What is the size of The People?

    The People has 119 total employees.

  • What industry is The People in?

    The People’s primary industry is Hotels and Resorts.

  • Is The People a private or public company?

    The People is a Private company.

  • What is The People’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for The People is .

  • How much funding has The People raised over time?

    The People has raised $5.59M.

  • Who are The People’s investors?

    Eurazeo has invested in The People.

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