Who founded Localbird?

Localbird was founded by Ben Levy, Joseph Levy.

Who are Localbird's investors?

Localbird's investors include Ibex Investors, RUNI Ventures, XT Venture Capital, Pitango, State of Mind Ventures, XT Hi-Tech.

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Localbird enables short-term rental hosts to monetize local expertise by sharing insider recommendations and experiences with guests. The platform helps hosts enhance guest stays, increase earnings, and build memorable travel experiences through curated local knowledge.

Direct to Consumer Marketplaces PropTech Travel & Hospitality

Founders & leadership

Ben Levy CEO and Co-founderBen Levy is CEO and co-founder of Localbird, a concierge platform connecting short-term rental hosts with local service vendors. He launched the company with his brother after identifying demand for enhanced guest experiences through local vendor partnerships.

Joseph Levy Co-founderCo-founder of Localbird, a platform that helps short-term rental hosts offer experiences and services to guests.

Investors · 6

Ibex Investorslisted by Ibex InvestorsDenver

How we know: Ibex Investors's portfolio page · funding news · calcalistech.com · Not right? Tell us

RUNI Ventureslisted by RUNI VenturesHerzliya

How we know: shorttermrentalz.com · Not right? Tell us

XT Venture Capitallisted by XT Venture CapitalTel Aviv

PitangoreportedTel Aviv · $2M – $40M

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State of Mind VenturesreportedTel Aviv

How we know: funding news · calcalistech.com · Not right? Tell us

XT Hi-TechreportedTel Aviv

How we know: shorttermrentalz.com · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountSeed roundNov 2025
Ibex Investors (lead), State of Mind Ventures
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Undisclosed amountpre-seed funding roundOct 2024
RUNI Ventures, XT Hi-Tech
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Frequently asked questions

What does Localbird do?: Localbird enables short-term rental hosts to monetize local expertise by sharing insider recommendations and experiences with guests. The platform helps hosts enhance guest stays, increase earnings, and build memorable travel experiences through curated local knowledge.
Who founded Localbird?: Localbird was founded by Ben Levy, Joseph Levy.
Who are Localbird's investors?: Localbird's investors include Ibex Investors, RUNI Ventures, XT Venture Capital, Pitango, State of Mind Ventures, XT Hi-Tech.