
H World
formerly H World Group LimitedH World is a travel & hospitality company in Shanghai, China, founded in 2005. It has raised $55.0M across 1 round, most recently a $55.0M Series B in August 2008.
Eight brands, three growth regions, one goal
- Headquarters
- Shanghai
- Employees
- 10001+
- Founded
- 2005
- Business Model
- B2B2C
- Website
- ir.hworld.com
- Total Funding
- $55.0M
- Last Round
- $55.0M Series BAug 2008
- Rounds
- 1
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About
H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT; HKEX: 01179), formerly known as Huazhu Hotels Group, is a global hospitality company originating in Shanghai, China in 2005. The company operates over 12,000 hotels across its portfolio, making it one of the world's top 5 hotel groups. H World manages a diverse, multi-brand strategy spanning economy to luxury segments, including brands such as Ji Hotel, Starway Hotel, Crystal Orange, Manxin Hotels, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, and Ibis under various partnerships. In 2020, the company acquired the Steigenberger Hotels AG (now Steigenberger Hotels GmbH), integrating premium European brands including Steigenberger Icons, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, House of Beats, Jaz in the City, MAXX, IntercityHotel, and Zleep Hotels. The international arm rebranded to H World International in 2024 to drive expansion across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. H World operates leased-and-owned, manachised, and franchised hotels primarily in China, with a growing global footprint.
Summary
It lists 10001+ employees. It has raised $55.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $55.0M Series B round in Aug 2008. Investors include Chengwei Ventures, IDG Capital and CDH Investments.
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Funding & Exit History
Sep 2020
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Funding: Series B. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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