Guestara Secures $500K Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Hotel Guest Management with AI

Guestara, a leading-edge guest management platform, has successfully raised $500K in a pre-seed funding round led by Sanjay Ghare. The Gurugram-based startup plans to leverage the funds to develop advanced AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, boost guest satisfaction, and unlock new revenue opportunities for hotels and accommodations worldwide.

Co-founded in 2024 by Akshay Dekate, Kajal Makhija, Neelaksh Gupta, and Rajat Maheshwari, Guestara offers an AI-powered platform that streamlines hospitality operations. Its suite of tools includes unified inboxes, contactless mobile check-in, omnichannel guest engagement, personalized upselling, and smart checkout. Designed for seamless integration with leading Property Management Systems (PMS), Guestara transforms guest management into an intelligent and centralized workflow.

With a vision to redefine the hospitality sector, Guestara aims to empower hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals to deliver exceptional guest experiences. By harnessing AI technology, the platform boosts operational efficiency, enhances guest loyalty, and helps hotels transition into a data-driven, people-focused industry. The company aspires to onboard 2 million rooms globally as part of its ambitious growth strategy.

The platform has already onboarded beta clients, including three global hotel chains, with over 2,000 rooms collectively. Early adopters report impressive results, including a 20% increase in operational efficiency, a 35% rise in guest satisfaction, and a 57% boost in incremental revenue. These achievements highlight Guestara’s potential to transform the hospitality landscape.

“Our goal is to create AI-driven solutions that empower hoteliers to elevate their guest experiences while optimizing operations,” said Akshay Dekate, Co-founder of Guestara. “This funding enables us to accelerate our mission of bringing cutting-edge technology to hotels worldwide.”

Guestara’s growth strategy includes expanding its reach to a diverse range of hotel partners, from boutique independent properties to multinational chains. By blending innovative technology with genuine hospitality, Guestara aims to set a new standard in guest management, redefining the way hotels deliver exceptional stays for their guests.