OYO to Raise $1.5 bn Funding; for Expansion in US
Indian online hotel booking startup OYO Hotels and Homes set to raise $1.5 billion (nearly Rs 10,650 crore), from its founder, Softbank and other investors. The funding will use to expand for expansion in the US and strengthening its vacation rentals business in Europe.
Softbank, has invested nearly $1 billion in OYO, through its Vision Fund and owns roughly 45 percent stake in it.
The latest round of funding will be a part of Series-F funding round.
OYO Hotels and Homes Founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal, through RA Hospitality Holdings, will infuse approximately $700 million as primary capital in the company. The balance $800 million will be supplemented by other existing investors, according to the company statement.
A significant part of the funds will be diverted towards co...