YourWelcome, a London, UK-based provider of a tablet for vacation rental properties, received a growth capital investment from Livingbridge.
The amount of the investment, made via the Baronsmead Venture Trusts, was not disclosed.
The company intends to use the funds to open a new office in Florida to develop its sales distribution in the US, launch its second product, YourWelcome Advance, an advance check-in tool for guests that allows owners to verify contact details and ID, alongside up-selling room upgrades, airport transfers and more.
Led by Henry Bennett, CEO, YourWelcome provides tablets and associated software into vacation rental, Airbnb and corporate letting properties, to improve the guest experience through an information portal, providing tips and recommendations on the local area and a guest communication tool. The software also allows customers to order services such as taxis, food orders and tickets directly from their property.
Since the start of 2018, the company has significantly increased their distribution and are now in over 9,000 properties globally.
Clients included Jeeves Vacation Rentals and Made Comfy.
FinSMEs
14/09/2018