Tribe Stays, a premium managed-hospitality startup, has secured $2.8 million in a seed funding round co-led by Artha Venture Fund and Riverwalk Holdings. The round also included participation from high-profile investors such as Kunal Khanna, Founder of Vivaldis, Krishna Jain, and other family offices and HNIs. The fresh capital will be deployed to expand Tribe’s portfolio across its three sub-brands: Tribe Student Accommodation, Tribe Commune, and Tribe Suites, catering to students, young professionals, and corporate clients.
Currently managing 650 beds in Pune, Tribe plans to launch 1,000 more beds in the current financial year and aims to scale to 25,000 beds across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Pune. The startup positions itself as a lifestyle-first player in India’s co-living and managed-stays segment, emphasizing thoughtfully designed spaces, hospitality-driven services, and community engagement rather than just accommodation.
Yogesh Mehra, Founder and CEO of Tribe Stays, said, “This funding validates our vision to redefine how young India experiences living. We aim to deliver premium living experiences that combine design, comfort, and vibrant community life.”
Investors are bullish on the market opportunity. Anirudh Damani, Managing Partner at Artha Venture Fund, noted that Tribe addresses a “massive underpenetrated market in premium student and professional housing” with a scalable, asset-light model. Jai Sumer Singh, Co-founder and Partner at Riverwalk Holdings, added that scaling in this sector requires a combination of hospitality expertise and real estate excellence, which Tribe has embedded from the outset.
Founded with the goal of raising standards in India’s managed-living space, Tribe is now positioned to become a leading operator in both student and professional housing. By combining premium amenities, flexible accommodation options, and community-centric living, the startup is aiming to set new benchmarks for organized co-living and executive stays across the country.
