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Arbio Raises $36M to Transform Short-Term Rental Management Across Europe

Prime Highlights:

  • Arbio raised $36 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to over $45 million.
  • The company aims to become Europe’s leading short-term rental management brand, combining technology with strong hospitality service.

Key Facts:

  • Arbio currently manages over 1,000 propertiesacross Germany, Austria, and the UK, achieving tenfold revenue growth in two years.
  • The funding round was led by Eurazeo, with participation from Open Ocean, Atlantic Labs, and well-known angel investors from companies like KKRand GetYourGuide.

Key Background:

Arbio, a fast-growing property management company, has raised $36 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to over $45 million. The funding round was led by Eurazeo, with participation from Open Ocean, Atlantic Labs, and several prominent angel investors, including Philipp Freise and Justin Reizes of KKR, along with GetYourGuide’s Johannes Reck and TaoTao.

Founded by Constantin Schröder and Paul Bäumler, Arbio is creating a full-service platform to make property management easier for owners and offer a better stay for guests. This follows a trip to Mexico, where the founders discovered that short-term rentals were often not coherent and rarely reliable. Dissatisfied with this, they have begun Arbio in Berlin, which would be a combination of hands-on service with modern technologies, which would make the operations easier and more profitable.

Arbio is a blend of technology and hospitality, which simplifies the process of property management. It will take control of various critical activities such as pricing, operations, accounting, and communication with guests, making the owners earn more and the guests have a better experience. The company also uses a smart pricing system that tracks market trends and booking data to adjust rental rates daily, boosting both bookings and revenue.

Arbio has over 1,000 properties in Germany, Austria, and the UK that it manages. It has seen a tenfold increase in revenue over the past two years and completed more than 30 strategic acquisitions. The company will strive to be the best brand in managing short-term rentals in Europe through the integration of robust local businesses with scalable and tech-driven systems.

Arbio also focuses only on commercially licensed properties, ensuring it does not affect housing availability in residential areas. Schröder said the company’s goal is to compete with hotels, not local residents, while promoting responsible and sustainable growth in the hospitality industry.

With the latest funding, Arbio plans to expand across Europe, enhance its technology, and continue acquiring local partners to build a reliable, high-quality service network. Elise Stern, Investment Director at Eurazeo, said Arbio’s fresh approach and focus on quality could make it a top name in Europe’s growing holiday rental market, setting new standards for service and guest experience.