Guestara, a young company aiming to transform the way hospitality professionals interact with and serve their guests, has secured $500,000 in pre-seed funding.
The round was led by seasoned travel and hospitality tech entrepreneur Sanjay Ghare, alongside other prominent industry experts. This fresh infusion of capital will fuel the development of innovative AI-powered tools designed to optimize hotel operations, improve guest satisfaction, and unlock new revenue streams for properties worldwide.
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What is Guestara?
Founded by CEO Akshay Dekate and a team of three co-founders, Guestara is an AI-driven guest management platform that simplifies and enhances essential hospitality functions.
The platform offers a suite of tools, including a Unified Inbox, Contactless Mobile Check-In, Omnichannel Guest Engagement, Personalized Upselling, and Smart Checkout. These features integrate effortlessly with top Property Management Systems (PMS), streamlining workflows and eliminating operational headaches for hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals.
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By centralizing guest management into a smart, automated system, Guestara enables hospitality businesses to focus on creating exceptional experiences for their guests rather than being bogged down by routine tasks.
“Hospitality isn’t just about providing a service—it’s about crafting unforgettable experiences,” says CEO Akshay Dekate. “With Guestara, we’re using AI to help hotels redefine what that experience looks like. Our technology not only boosts efficiency but also strengthens guest loyalty. Our ambition is to onboard 2 million rooms worldwide and shift the industry toward a more data-driven, guest-centric approach.”
