The Hosteller

The Hosteller

India’s largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain is currently operational at 55+ destinations.

Founded 2015 India

Mumbai, India 390 employees Seed Total: $1.09M Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

The Hosteller is India's largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain, with 55+ hostels across the country. The company provides a safe, clean, and budget-friendly accommodation option for both global and local travelers, offering a unique blend of Indian heritage experiences. The hostels are designed with a stylish yellow-black theme and offer various amenities such as secure lockers, well-stocked common kitchens, air conditioning, libraries, exclusive female dorms, traveler’s cafes, and spacious common areas. Since its establishment in 2014, The Hosteller has hosted over 3,50,000 travelers for more than 5,50,000 nights. The company recently secured a $1.00M investment in a seed round on 01 November 2021, with participation from several prominent investors including JITO Angel Network, CA Holding LLP, SunICON Ventures, Faad Network, Subhkam Ventures, and Fao Ventures. With a dedicated team of professionals and travel enthusiasts, The Hosteller aims to become Asia's largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain, catering to the needs of youthful-minded travelers. The company operates within the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries, with its headquarters located in India.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	$1.00M	6	JITO Angel Network, CA Holding LLP +4	01 Nov 2021
Pre Seed Round	$90.00K	-		07 Apr 2021
Pre Seed Round	Undisclosed	1	Thirteen Initiatives	04 Sep 2020

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Seed Round

$1.00M

JITO Angel Network, CA Holding LLP +4

01 Nov 2021

Pre Seed Round

$90.00K

07 Apr 2021

Pre Seed Round

Undisclosed

Thirteen Initiatives

04 Sep 2020

FAQ About The Hosteller

India’s largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain is currently operational at 55+ destinations.

The Hosteller was founded in 2015.

The Hosteller is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

The Hosteller operates in Hospitality and Travel and Tourism. Its work centres on hostels, backpacker accommodations, travel experiences and budget accommodation.

The Hosteller has approximately 390 employees.

The Hosteller has completed 3 funding rounds, raising a total of $1.09M. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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