Bob W, the ‘tech-driven’ hospitality provider, raises €10M in seed funding
Bob W, the self-described “tech-driven” hospitality provider that offers an alternative to traditional hotels and short-stay rentals, is disclosing €10 million in seed funding.
Leading the round, which included a first tranche of €4 million last year, is byFounders VC and private equity firm Finnish Industry Investment (Tesi). Other European real estate and venture capitalist investors participating include Kaamos, Superangel, United Angels and NREP (via its anchor investment into the 2150 venture capital fund, which promises to back sustainable urban technologies).
Founded in 2018 by Niko Karstikko and Sebastian Emberger, Bob W which is a play on the phrase “best of both worlds” is described as offering tech-powered short-stay apartments that combine hotel-like quality with the authenticity of individual rentals.
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