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VaycayHero

AcquiredYC W13

San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 55 employees · 4 known investors

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VaycayHero is a vacation rental marketplace that has been integrated into RedAwning.com, offering access to over 100,000 instantly bookable vacation properties across 10,000+ destinations. The platform serves leisure travelers seeking short-term rental accommodations with membership benefits and price guarantees.

Also known as Zaranga, Inc. · Zaranga

ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityMarketplaceTravelUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)

VaycayHero was founded in 2011 by Amitav Chakravartty.

ACAmitav Chakravartty
Amitav ChakravarttyChief Technology Officer, Co-Founder2013–2017Amitav Chakravartty is a YC alumnus who previously founded and led technical and product teams at SaaS platforms, scaling systems to serve millions of users and managing groups focused on growth, payments, security, and AI infrastructure.
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Anirban BardalayeCEO2013–2017

Investors · 4

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Hyde Park AngelsreportedChicago

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MicroVenturesreportedAustin

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Legal entities · 2

corporate structure
VaycayHero, Inc.
Zaranga, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does VaycayHero do?
VaycayHero is a vacation rental marketplace that has been integrated into RedAwning.com, offering access to over 100,000 instantly bookable vacation properties across 10,000+ destinations. The platform serves leisure travelers seeking short-term rental accommodations with membership benefits and price guarantees.
Who founded VaycayHero?
VaycayHero was founded by Amitav Chakravartty in 2011.
Who are VaycayHero's investors?
VaycayHero's investors include FundersClub, Y Combinator, Hyde Park Angels, MicroVentures.
Where is VaycayHero headquartered?
VaycayHero is headquartered in San Francisco, US.