Extended-Stay Platform estaie Raises $1M Pre-Seed Round
estaie, a Dubai-based platform for month-long and annual hotel bookings, closed a seven-figure pre-seed round led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures. The startup builds pricing and inventory systems designed specifically for stays longer than 30 days, a segment that has remained fragmented across traditional hotels, serviced apartments, and residential leasing.
The company launched in April 2025 and has already signed 400 hotels and 1,000 holiday homes. Guests have booked more than 3,000 room nights through the platform, with month-over-month growth at 17-18 percent.
Why This Matters for Real Estate Professionals
Extended-stay inventory sits between two distinct markets: short-term tourism and long-term residential leasing. Most hospitality platforms optimize for nightly pricing, leaving extended-stay operators without dedicated distribution channels or revenue management tools.
estaie's model addresses a structural gap. Hotel operators gain access to demand they would otherwise miss. Corporate relocation departments, digital nomads, and employees on temporary assignments have fewer frictions booking stays of 30 to 365 nights at guaranteed discounts of at least 32 percent.
For property owners and asset managers, the platform offers a way to fill inventory that might otherwise sit empty during shoulder seasons or slower periods.
The Team and Technology
CEO Osama Shawky founded the company after six previous ventures, with three exits. CTO Nimit Solanki previously led product and AI work at Careem and Grab. COO Mark Reed held roles at Finnair and Disney.
The company holds three pending patents for its core technology, which it developed in-house rather than licensing or building on existing platforms.
Regional Expansion Plans
estaie operates from Dubai with support from in5, TECOM Group's startup incubator. The funding round includes participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio, and angel investor Vasil Zdravkov.
The startup plans to expand into Saudi Arabia as its next major market, where Vision 2030 initiatives are attracting international talent and business travelers.
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