Hostfully
Founded 2015 · 123 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Hostfully provides property management software (PMS) and guest experience tools for short-term and vacation rental managers, supporting operations from a single listing to 100+ properties. Its platform includes automation, smart-home device integrations, and digital guidebooks aimed at helping rental management companies grow revenue and save time.
Founders & leadership
Hostfully was founded in 2015 by David Jacoby and Margot Schmorak.
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David JacobyinPresident & Co-Founder2015–2026
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Margot SchmorakinCEO and Co-FounderMargot Schmorak is CEO and co-founder of Hostfully, which provides property management software for short-term rental operators. She previously held marketing leadership roles at Apple, where she worked on the iPhone Developer Program, and at ServiceSource, a publicly traded company with a $250M business unit.
Investors · 7
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
- $4Mseed roundMay 2022 · 2 sources
Disruption Ventures (lead), Celtic House Asia Partners, Groundbreak Ventures, Precursor Ventures, Trend Forward Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 9
by search overlap
Airbnb7984 shared keywordsAirbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.
CozyCozy2818 shared keywordscozycozy is a travel accommodation search engine that lets travelers compare all types of lodging — including hotels, apartments, houses, hostels, unusual stays, and home exchanges — from over 100 merchant sites in one search. It aggregates offers with all costs included and provides filters and map-based tools to help users find and compare places to stay.
Zillow2717 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Lodgify2473 shared keywordsLodgify provides all-in-one vacation rental management software for independent short-term rental hosts and property managers, offering channel management with live calendar syncing across platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, a no-code direct booking website builder, payment processing, and automated guest communications. It also includes tools for dynamic pricing, task management, guest check-in, and damage protection.
Vacasa2096 shared keywordsVacasa is a full-service vacation rental management company that provides property care, booking distribution, and revenue management for owners of more than 40,000 vacation homes across North America. It serves homeowners and guests through direct partnerships with platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, operating in U.S. states plus Canada, Mexico, Belize, and Costa Rica.
Kayak Software Corporation2092 shared keywordsKayak is a travel search and comparison platform that aggregates flight, hotel, and other travel options from multiple providers to help users find and book travel deals.
Hostaway2033 shared keywordsHostaway offers a property management system and channel manager for short-term rental property managers, letting them list and sync properties across booking platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Google from one dashboard. The software automates manual tasks and aims to increase bookings while preventing double bookings.
HOSPITABLE1944 shared keywordsHospitable provides property management software for short-term and vacation rental hosts, automating guest messaging, calendar sync across channels like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, dynamic pricing, and guest reviews. It uses AI tools to handle guest inquiries, generate reviews, and answer business questions for hosts managing one or many properties.
Hometogo1510 shared keywordsHomeToGo is a vacation rental marketplace that aggregates listings from multiple providers, offering travelers access to over 15 million properties worldwide with AI-powered search, verified reviews, and transparent pricing. The platform serves leisure travelers seeking short-term accommodation options across popular destinations globally.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hostfully do?
- Hostfully provides property management software (PMS) and guest experience tools for short-term and vacation rental managers, supporting operations from a single listing to 100+ properties. Its platform includes automation, smart-home device integrations, and digital guidebooks aimed at helping rental management companies grow revenue and save time.
- Who founded Hostfully?
- Hostfully was founded by David Jacoby, Margot Schmorak in 2015.
- Who are Hostfully's investors?
- Hostfully's investors include Backstage Capital, Celtic House Asia Partners, Disruption Ventures, GroundBreak Ventures, TBD Angels, Precursor Ventures, Trend Forward Capital.
- How much funding has Hostfully raised?
- Hostfully has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.