Over $500M Invested in STR Tech in Past Year

10/27/2025

Over the past year, more than $500 million has been invested in short-term rental technology, according to Abode Worldwide’s Short-Term Rental Tech Index 2026. Hostaway led with a $365 million private equity raise, the largest in STR tech history, while other major investments included Holidu (€46 million), Wander ($50 million), and Steadily ($30 million). The index also highlights significant mergers and acquisitions, such as Casago’s $130 million purchase of Vacasa and OYO’s Belvilla acquiring MadeComfy. Investment is increasingly focused on scalable platforms solving operational challenges, supporting automation, guest experience, and professionalization, reflecting a maturing, resilient, and strategically evolving STR technology ecosystem.

Travel Daily News (10/21/25) Theodore Koumelis

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