Placemakr

Where the perks of a hotel meet the comforts of home. It's the smarter way to stay. Formerly WhyHotel.

General Information
Company Name
Placemakr
Founded Year
2017
Location (Offices)
Washington, United States +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
187
Industries
Hospitality, Prop Tech, Real Estate
Funding Stage
Series C
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Placemakr - Company Profile

Placemakr is a hospitality, Prop Tech, and Real Estate startup headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2017, the company offers a unique blend of hotel amenities and homely comforts, redefining the concept of temporary accommodation. As of 21 March 2023, Placemakr secured a significant $65.00M Series C investment from a consortium of prominent investors including Camber Creek, Highland Capital Partners, Harbert Growth Partners, GOS Capital, Bernstein Management Corporation, and Gaw Capital Partners.

Placemakr's approach involves collaborating with developers, property operators, and investors to curate a distinctive collection of apartment-like spaces in carefully selected neighborhoods. These spaces encompass a range of properties, from newly developed apartments in the leasing phase to established apartments aiming to optimize their value.

With its innovative model and substantial investment backing, Placemakr is poised to continue redefining the boundaries between traditional hospitality and residential living, offering a compelling proposition for both short-term and extended stays.

Taxonomy: hospitality, hotel amenities, apartment-style living, real estate partnerships, property development, long-stay accommodation, property curation, pop-up hotel, tech-driven accommodation, mixed-use developments

Funding Rounds & Investors of Placemakr (6)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Series C $65.00M 6 Gaw Capital Partners 21 Mar 2023
Venture Round $90.00M 6 JBG SMITH, Gaw Capital Partners +1 15 Mar 2022
Series B $22.00M 8 Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Mark Donnelly 11 Dec 2019
Series A $11.20M 6 Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Mendacre 11 Dec 2018
Seed Round $3.90M 8 Vornado Realty Trust, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund +2 07 Jun 2018

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