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OYO to Raise $1.5 bn Funding; for Expansion in US
8Oct By NitishNo Comments
FUNDING

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...
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Milestone: OYO Opens 100 Hotels in USA
21Sep By AnkitaNo Comments
USA

Milestone: OYO Opens 100 Hotels in USA

OYO Hotels & Homes, the world’s third-largest and fastest-growing hotel chain, is excited to announce hitting the milestone of more than 100 hotels in the USA. This is a major landmark for the young hotel startup and a testament to how the company is continuing to maintain its growth momentum. Since formally announcing its presence in the U.S. market in June, it has established itself in more than 60 cities, almost quadrupling its previous portfolio in a short span. The company’s recent foray into Las Vegas, through the partnership with Highgate, to open the doors to its first 657 room flagship OYO Hotel & Casino, has been a key milestone in its growth journey. OYO Hotels & Homes committed $300 million as an initial investment in the U.S. fueling its rapid growt...
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