VacayHome Connect
Leading full-service distribution solution for the vacation rental industry.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
$2.3m | Angel | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Founded in 2009, VacayHome Connect operates as a full-service distribution provider for the vacation rental market, targeting property managers of both individual homes and resorts. The company was established by Sunil Aluvila, who serves as President and CEO. Aluvila possesses over 18 years of experience in the vacation industry, holding senior roles in e-commerce, digital marketing, and distribution for companies like Shell Vacations Club (now Wyndham) before founding VacayHome Connect. The firm was previously known as VacayStay Connect and rebranded in June 2017 to better reflect its focus on the vacation home sector.
The company's core business revolves around providing technology and services to increase bookings and operational efficiency for property managers. Its platform connects property management systems (PMS) directly to major online travel agencies (OTAs) and distribution channels, including Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, and Vrbo. This integration automates the synchronization of property information, saving managers from manual data entry and preventing issues like double bookings. A key feature is its API connection to the Expedia Partner Solutions network, giving clients access to corporate travel programs and the ability to bundle accommodations with flights and car rentals. The company has processed over 100,000 properties through its platform.
VacayHome Connect's revenue model is performance-based, charging a percentage of the rent booked. It offers flexible payment processing models where it can handle all guest payments and remit the net amount to the property manager, or the property manager can act as the merchant of record and be invoiced for commissions. Over its history, the company has raised a total of $7.15 million through five funding rounds, with its largest being a Series A round for $4.14 million in August 2015.
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