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Rental marketplace Leasebreak registers 100,000th user
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Free accommodations marketplace Leasebreak.com has registered its 100,000th user by increasing its focus on the short-term rental space, particularly in New York City. The firm, which came out of beta in 2015, lists furnished short-term rentals, furnished sublets, lease assignments, lease breaks and rooms for rent or shares. Renters, brokers and landlords are all […]
Blueground closes $50m Series B round and launches in London
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Flexible short-term rental startup Blueground has closed a $50m Series B round and announced the launch of its London portfolio by the end of the year to expand its global footprint. The Series B round was led jointly by investment firms Prime Ventures and WestCap Investment Partners. The latter’s founding partner, Laurence Tosi, previously […]
Vacasa finalises acquisition of Wyndham Vacation Rentals for $162m
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform Vacasa, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Wyndham Vacation Rentals from vacation ownership and exchange firm Wyndham Destinations for a purchase price of $162 million. Vacasa financed the acquisition of Wyndham Vacation Rentals through a combination of cash and equity. After customary closing adjustments, Wyndham Destinations received $156 […]
Monaker Group integrates and partners with RateGain
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Technology firm Monaker Group has integrated and partnered with RateGain Technologies, a hospitality and travel technology solution for switch connectivity and content. The switch connectivity will allow Monaker’s vacation rental properties [over 2.6 million] to access more than 1,500 demand partners and help end customers find their ideal rental. RateGain aims to provide access […]