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Bob W

London, EE · 6 known investors

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Bob W operates a hotel brand offering flexible, furnished apartment-style accommodations across European cities for guests staying days to months. The service targets business travelers and long-term visitors seeking home-like amenities with hotel-level service and a commitment to sustainability.

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Founders & leadership

NKNiko Karstikko
Niko KarstikkoinChief Executive Officer, Co-founderNiko Karstikko is co-founder and CEO of Bob W, a hotel brand offering furnished apartment-style accommodations across European cities. He previously founded SportSetter, which was acquired.
SESebastian Emberger
Sebastian EmbergerinChief Strategy Officer, Co-founderChief Strategy Officer, Co-founder at Bobw

Investors · 6

byFoundersCopenhagen · $540K – $4.3M
Evli Growth PartnersHelsinki · $5M – $10Mvia Juuso Koskinen · led
Specialist VCTallinn · $270K – $3.2M
Verve VenturesZug · $1.1M – $2.2M
Elevator VenturesreportedVienna · $1.1M – $3.3M
SuperAngelreportedTallinn · $108K – $540K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$43M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Bob W Raises €40M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2024Bob W, a European short-stay apartment rental marketplace, raises $43M | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2024Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Raises $45 Millionskift.com · Feb 2024Bob W notches €21 million in Series A funding roundshorttermrentalz.com · Oct 2022TECH HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST BOB W RAISES €21M IN SERIES A FUNDING ROUNDprnewswire.com · Oct 2022Bob W Raises $11 Million for Apartment Hotels: Travel Startup Funding This Weekskift.com · Apr 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Bob W do?
Bob W operates a hotel brand offering flexible, furnished apartment-style accommodations across European cities for guests staying days to months. The service targets business travelers and long-term visitors seeking home-like amenities with hotel-level service and a commitment to sustainability.
Who founded Bob W?
Bob W was founded by Niko Karstikko, Sebastian Emberger.
Who are Bob W's investors?
Bob W's investors include byFounders, Evli Growth Partners, Specialist VC, Verve Ventures, Elevator Ventures, SuperAngel.
How much funding has Bob W raised?
Bob W has disclosed $43M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Bob W headquartered?
Bob W is headquartered in London, EE.