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Comment: Since the last review only two sources have been added, both unreliable. I reccomend you read/go through WP:RSP and WP:LLM. VidanaliK (talk to me) (contributions) 13:51, 29 March 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Sources are unchanged since last decline, but there is a lot more overattribution here now. The submitter left a comment on talk page arguing that the current sources are not WP:CORPTRIV. —pythoncoder (talk | contribs) 16:29, 15 January 2026 (UTC)
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Real estate |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Sean Breuner, Reuben Doetsch |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Short-term rental management |
| Website | avantstay |
AvantStay is an American short-term rental property management company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2017, the company manages vacation rental properties on behalf of third-party owners. As of 2022, the company managed approximately 1,000 properties in the United States.[1]
Business Model
[edit]AvantStay operates in the short-term rental market, distinguishing itself from peer-to-peer platforms (such as Airbnb) by managing the logistics chain—including cleaning, maintenance, and concierge services—internally.[1] The company focuses on large-format properties for group travel, utilizing a proprietary operating system to standardize amenities and security monitoring across its portfolio.[2]
In 2022, the company introduced a "PropCo" (property company) financial structure, securing a $500 million investment vehicle to separate its real estate assets from its venture-backed operating company.[3] Industry analysts at PhocusWire noted this structure allowed the company to scale its portfolio without diluting equity, describing it as an "institutional bet" on the professionalization of the vacation rental sector.[4]
History
[edit]AvantStay was founded in 2017 by Sean Breuner and Reuben Doetsch.[1] In September 2019, the company became a launch partner for "Homes & Villas by Marriott International," integrating its inventory into the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program.[5]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the company shifted focus toward longer-term stays to adapt to travel restrictions.[1] In 2022, following rapid expansion, the company laid off approximately 22% of its workforce, a move cited by industry observers as part of a broader correction in the tech-enabled real estate market.[6]
In April 2025, the company expanded into the traditional hotel sector with the opening of "The Gilmore" in Nashville, Tennessee.[7]
Funding
[edit]In September 2019, the company raised a $20 million Series A round led by 3L Capital, with participation from Bullpen Capital and Shaun White.[8] In December 2021, AvantStay raised $160 million in Series B funding co-led by Tarsadia Investments and 3L Capital.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Lunden, Ingrid (December 15, 2021). "AvantStay, a platform for kitting out -- and then renting out -- high-end vacation rental homes, raises $160M". TechCrunch. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "AvantStay and Saluda Grade create a $500 million short-term rental fund". Rental Scale-Up. February 23, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ Cornfield, Greg (February 21, 2022). "Short-Term Rental Company AvantStay Raises $500 Million". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Cowen, Linda (February 16, 2022). "AvantStay secures $500M to create property company subsidiary". PhocusWire. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Borden, Taylor (September 18, 2019). "Startup AvantStay Raises $20 Million and Inks Marriott Partnership". Business Insider. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Schaal, Dennis (November 1, 2022). "Property Manager AvantStay Lays Off 22 Percent of Workforce in Second Round of Cuts". Skift. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ "AvantStay to open first full-service hotel in April". Hotel Management. February 5, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Hospitality brand AvantStay rakes in $20 mln". PE Hub. September 18, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
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