HOWZAT Partners

Howzat Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2006, with headquarters in Luxembourg and a presence in London. The firm specializes in various investment stages, including incubation, seed, startup, growth capital, early stage, and mid-venture investments. It focuses on digital businesses, particularly in the internet, digital media, and e-commerce sectors, while also exploring opportunities in electronics, transportation, and gaming. Howzat Partners invests globally and acts as a sounding board for its portfolio companies, providing valuable insights and support. Additionally, the firm engages in co-investments to enhance its investment strategy.

Sascha Hausmann

Partner

Thomas Koch

Partner

Past deals in Hotel

SuitePad

Venture Round in 2020
SuitePad GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in tablet-based communication solutions tailored for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2012, the company developed a digital guest communication platform that consolidates various hotel services into a single device, enhancing the guest experience. SuitePad's tablets serve as multifunctional tools that provide essential information about the hotel and its surroundings, enabling guests to book services like room service and wellness appointments directly from their rooms. Since launching its first installation in 2013, SuitePad has expanded its reach across 11 European countries and received several industry awards for innovation and technology. The company remains committed to improving the interaction between hotel owners and guests, ensuring a more enjoyable and streamlined stay.

Gronda

Venture Round in 2020
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wattens, Austria, operates an online community tailored for professionals in the gastronomy, hotel, and catering industries. The platform connects chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry personnel, facilitating networking and collaboration. Gronda also features a mobile application that allows culinary professionals to share and discover new recipes daily from award-winning chefs. This enables users to organize and monetize their culinary expertise while providing food enthusiasts with access to diverse culinary content. The company has a presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, aiming to enhance the professional experience within the hospitality sector.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2020
BYHOURS Travel SL operates an innovative online platform that enables users to book hotel rooms for short stays, known as microstays, in increments of 3, 6, or 12 hours. Founded in March 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, BYHOURS provides travelers with the flexibility to choose their arrival and departure times, catering to various needs and schedules. The platform covers a wide range of locations including major cities in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal, and partners with over 2,500 hotels across Europe, Latin America, and select cities in the Middle East. This unique business model not only enhances the travel experience for users but also allows hotels to optimize their resources and increase revenue by monetizing unused capacity.

Lodgify

Series A in 2018
Lodgify is a Barcelona-based technology company that provides an all-in-one software solution for vacation rental owners and property managers. Founded in June 2012, the company specializes in rental marketing software that simplifies the management and marketing of vacation rentals. Lodgify enables users to create mobile-friendly websites featuring a "Book Now" function, manage reservations and availability, and synchronize property information with various external vacation rental portals. The company aims to empower vacation rental owners and managers to enhance their businesses by offering accessible and affordable technology tailored to the needs of the accommodation industry.

Impala

Seed Round in 2018
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

BYHOURS

Series A in 2017
BYHOURS Travel SL operates an innovative online platform that enables users to book hotel rooms for short stays, known as microstays, in increments of 3, 6, or 12 hours. Founded in March 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, BYHOURS provides travelers with the flexibility to choose their arrival and departure times, catering to various needs and schedules. The platform covers a wide range of locations including major cities in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal, and partners with over 2,500 hotels across Europe, Latin America, and select cities in the Middle East. This unique business model not only enhances the travel experience for users but also allows hotels to optimize their resources and increase revenue by monetizing unused capacity.

Spotahome

Series A in 2017
Spotahome, S.L. is an online platform that facilitates the direct booking of mid to long-term accommodation for individuals moving abroad, particularly focusing on expats, students, and professionals. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a range of personally verified properties across major cities in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK, including options such as rooms, apartments, and student dorms. The platform features comprehensive property descriptions, high-quality photographs, HD video tours, and floor plans, allowing tenants to make informed decisions without needing to conduct in-person viewings. Spotahome aims to streamline the rental process for both tenants and landlords, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in securing accommodations.

Otelz

Series B in 2017
Otelz.com, established in 2013, is the leading online platform for booking accommodations in Turkey, offering over 3,000 properties ranging from budget-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury suites. The platform serves both leisure and business travelers by providing a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily discover, compare, and book various accommodations. Otelz.com guarantees the best prices and includes features such as detailed price information and customer reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, Otelz.com is committed to enhancing the booking experience, ensuring that travelers can find suitable options that meet their needs and budgets across the country.

LiveRate

Seed Round in 2017
LiveRate GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing and operating a platform for hotel bookings and customer engagement. The platform enables users to compare hotel room prices and facilitates online bookings. Additionally, it incorporates a chatbot solution that enhances interaction between hotels and guests through messaging applications and live chat. This functionality also allows guests to submit in-house service requests directly through the platform. LiveRate caters to both hotels and individual guests, streamlining communication and improving the overall hospitality experience.

Gronda

Seed Round in 2017
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wattens, Austria, operates an online community tailored for professionals in the gastronomy, hotel, and catering industries. The platform connects chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry personnel, facilitating networking and collaboration. Gronda also features a mobile application that allows culinary professionals to share and discover new recipes daily from award-winning chefs. This enables users to organize and monetize their culinary expertise while providing food enthusiasts with access to diverse culinary content. The company has a presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, aiming to enhance the professional experience within the hospitality sector.

GlampingHub

Series A in 2017
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2016
BYHOURS Travel SL operates an innovative online platform that enables users to book hotel rooms for short stays, known as microstays, in increments of 3, 6, or 12 hours. Founded in March 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, BYHOURS provides travelers with the flexibility to choose their arrival and departure times, catering to various needs and schedules. The platform covers a wide range of locations including major cities in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal, and partners with over 2,500 hotels across Europe, Latin America, and select cities in the Middle East. This unique business model not only enhances the travel experience for users but also allows hotels to optimize their resources and increase revenue by monetizing unused capacity.

Lodgify

Seed Round in 2016
Lodgify is a Barcelona-based technology company that provides an all-in-one software solution for vacation rental owners and property managers. Founded in June 2012, the company specializes in rental marketing software that simplifies the management and marketing of vacation rentals. Lodgify enables users to create mobile-friendly websites featuring a "Book Now" function, manage reservations and availability, and synchronize property information with various external vacation rental portals. The company aims to empower vacation rental owners and managers to enhance their businesses by offering accessible and affordable technology tailored to the needs of the accommodation industry.

Otelz

Series A in 2015
Otelz.com, established in 2013, is the leading online platform for booking accommodations in Turkey, offering over 3,000 properties ranging from budget-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury suites. The platform serves both leisure and business travelers by providing a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily discover, compare, and book various accommodations. Otelz.com guarantees the best prices and includes features such as detailed price information and customer reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, Otelz.com is committed to enhancing the booking experience, ensuring that travelers can find suitable options that meet their needs and budgets across the country.

Spotahome

Seed Round in 2015
Spotahome, S.L. is an online platform that facilitates the direct booking of mid to long-term accommodation for individuals moving abroad, particularly focusing on expats, students, and professionals. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a range of personally verified properties across major cities in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK, including options such as rooms, apartments, and student dorms. The platform features comprehensive property descriptions, high-quality photographs, HD video tours, and floor plans, allowing tenants to make informed decisions without needing to conduct in-person viewings. Spotahome aims to streamline the rental process for both tenants and landlords, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in securing accommodations.

Lodgify

Seed Round in 2015
Lodgify is a Barcelona-based technology company that provides an all-in-one software solution for vacation rental owners and property managers. Founded in June 2012, the company specializes in rental marketing software that simplifies the management and marketing of vacation rentals. Lodgify enables users to create mobile-friendly websites featuring a "Book Now" function, manage reservations and availability, and synchronize property information with various external vacation rental portals. The company aims to empower vacation rental owners and managers to enhance their businesses by offering accessible and affordable technology tailored to the needs of the accommodation industry.

Spotahome

Angel Round in 2015
Spotahome, S.L. is an online platform that facilitates the direct booking of mid to long-term accommodation for individuals moving abroad, particularly focusing on expats, students, and professionals. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a range of personally verified properties across major cities in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK, including options such as rooms, apartments, and student dorms. The platform features comprehensive property descriptions, high-quality photographs, HD video tours, and floor plans, allowing tenants to make informed decisions without needing to conduct in-person viewings. Spotahome aims to streamline the rental process for both tenants and landlords, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in securing accommodations.

Customer Alliance

Secondary Market in 2014
Customer Alliance manages and improves hotels online reputations and increase revenue. They collect, analyze, distribute and integrate customer centric data to provide valuable insights for the hotel's operational and strategic decisions. Since officially started in the year of 2009, Customer Alliance has grown to over 5000 customers in 35 countries worldwide. By today, Customer Alliance is a +90 people strong, multinational team coming from various backgrounds on the tourism & hotel industry.

Trivago

Seed Round in 2008
Trivago N.V., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operates a global hotel search platform that enables travelers to efficiently search for and compare hotels. The platform offers online meta-search capabilities, allowing users to access information from various online travel agencies, hotel chains, and independent hotels. Trivago's services are available through 54 localized websites and apps in 32 languages, providing access to approximately 5 million hotels and accommodations worldwide. The company aims to be an independent source of information for travelers, helping them find the ideal hotel at the lowest rates. Trivago's operations are divided into three segments: the Americas, Developed Europe, and the Rest of the World, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the Developed Europe segment. As a subsidiary of Expedia Lodging Partner Services S.à r.l., Trivago focuses on personalizing the hotel search experience and providing comprehensive information to facilitate informed decision-making for travelers.

TrustedPlaces

Angel Round in 2007
TrustedPlaces is a London-based social network that facilitates local reviews, allowing users to share their opinions on various lifestyle and entertainment venues, including restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs. With a significant concentration of reviews from the UK, particularly London, the platform spans 45 countries worldwide. Users can discover new locations through recommendations from others, enhancing their local experiences. TrustedPlaces also offers an API for content syndication and supports registration through Clickpass and Facebook, making it accessible for a broader audience. The platform is designed to foster community engagement around local establishments, making it a valuable resource for both residents and visitors seeking recommendations.
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