The Host Co.

Happier guests, more revenue.

Oakland, United States · Founded 2023 · $1.9M raised

Employees
11–50
Founded
2023
Business Model
B2B
Website
thehost.co
Total Funding
$1.9M
Last Round
$1.9M SeedMar 2022
Rounds
1

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

About

The Host Co. is a hospitality commerce platform that allows Airbnb hosts, VRBO hosts, and property managers to set up a free digital store within minutes to sell curated amenities and upsell services to their guests. Offerings span in-home shopping (local souvenirs, snacks, firewood, equipment rentals), curated local experiences (massage, private chefs, flower delivery), and flexible check-in/check-out add-ons — all fulfilled by The Host Co.'s national vendor network across the US. The platform integrates with major property management systems including Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Guesty, Hospitable, Lodgify, Hostaway, and Hostfully. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, the company has been featured in Business Insider, Fortune, Yahoo Finance, and Skift. The Host Co. is free for hosts and earns revenue through vendor commissions on sales. CEO is Annie Munro Sloan, formerly of Meta and Twitter.

Summary

The Host Co. is an E-Commerce company based in Oakland, United States, founded in 2023. It has raised $1.9M in total across 1 round, most recently a $1.9M Seed round in Mar 2022. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Hearst Ventures and Untapped Capital.

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Funding History

SeedSeed RoundMar 2022
$1.9M

Investors

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