NOT A HOTEL

Iconic Creators, Exceptional Locations.

Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2020 · $116.8M raised

Headquarters
Tokyo
Employees
201–500
Founded
2020
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$116.8M
Last Round
$65.8M Series CJan 2026
Rounds
4

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

NOT A HOTEL is a Tokyo-based luxury real estate and hospitality startup founded in 2020 that pioneered a co-ownership model for architecturally exceptional homes across Japan's most scenic locations. The company partners with world-class creative talent — including studios like Snohetta and Bjarke Ingels Group — to design one-of-a-kind villas and residences that can be co-owned and rented out when not in personal use. Operating across locations including Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Okinawa, NOT A HOTEL has grown to over 597 property owners and raised over $116 million in funding through its Series C round.

Summary

NOT A HOTEL is a Real Estate company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. It has raised $116.8M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $65.8M Series C round in Jan 2026. Investors include Minerva Growth Partners, Hillhouse Capital and Global Brain.

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Funding History

Series CSeries C2026 (est.)
$65.8M

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Funding: Seed through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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