Bobobox Indonesia is a technology company.
Bobobox Indonesia has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round.
Bobobox Indonesia has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Bobobox is a tech-enabled hospitality company in Indonesia specializing in innovative capsule hotels (Bobopod), glamping cabins (Bobocabin), and co-living spaces, delivering personalized resting experiences through IoT, modular designs, and app-controlled features like smart lighting, QR locks, and mood customization.[1][2][3][5] It serves budget-conscious travelers, young professionals, families, and nature enthusiasts seeking safe, hygienic, tech-integrated stays starting at around $10 per night, solving the problem of affordable, convenient, and high-quality short-term lodging in urban and outdoor settings amid rising demand for contactless, personalized accommodations.[2][3][5] With estimated revenues of $50-100 million, over 1,200 capsules across 16+ locations in six cities, 163 cabins in natural sites, Series B funding totaling $13 million, and recent expansions like five new properties in early 2025, Bobobox shows strong growth momentum post-pandemic recovery.[1][2][3][4]
Founded in 2017 in Bandung, Indonesia, by Indra Gunawan and his longtime business partner Antonius Bong, Bobobox emerged from Gunawan's idea to introduce capsule hotels—initially met with skepticism—to disrupt Indonesia's accommodation market with modular, tech-equipped pods.[2][3][4] The concept launched in Gunawan's sister's hotel, quickly gaining traction through strategic urban placements near transport and eateries, expanding to over 1,200 capsules in cities like Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, and Malang by 2023, while employing 150 headquarters staff and 150 on-site.[2] Pivotal moments include pivoting to Bobocabin glamping (now 163 units across sites like Rancaupas, Lake Toba, Kintamani, and Lombok), securing Series A/B funding, and bouncing back from pandemic lows with tech upgrades like Cabin 3.0 and AI personalization plans.[1][2][3]
Bobobox rides the wave of tech-disrupted hospitality in Southeast Asia, blending IoT, modularity, and contactless experiences to meet post-pandemic demands for safe, personalized, affordable stays amid urban density and "virtual fatigue" driving domestic tourism.[1][2][3] Timing aligns with Indonesia's booming travel tech sector—evident in 2025 recognitions as a top startup—and rising glamping/eco-travel trends, fueled by market forces like young demographics, remote work, and family outings in a $50-100M revenue generator.[1][2] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering capsule models (inspired globally but localized), inspiring competitors like Travelio/RedDoorz, enabling supplier tech integrations (e.g., IoT/automation), and paving for regional expansion, potentially with $30M+ raises.[1][3]
Bobobox is primed for 2025 acceleration with five new Indonesian properties already launched, 10+ Bobocabin sites in pipeline, and plans for AI personalization, cross-border capsule exports, and portfolio diversification into co-living.[2][3] Trends like Southeast Asia's tourism tech surge (e.g., competing with Grab/Gojek ecosystems) and glamping demand will propel it, bolstered by Series B momentum and partnerships, evolving its influence from local disruptor to regional hospitality innovator.[1][3] As a tech-first pioneer uplifting lifestyles through rest, Bobobox exemplifies how modular innovation meets everyday needs in Indonesia's dynamic market.
Bobobox Indonesia has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Bobobox Indonesia's investors include Alpha JWC Ventures, BoxGroup, Scrum Ventures.
Bobobox Indonesia has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series A in May 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | $12.0M Series A | Alpha JWC Ventures, BoxGroup, Scrum Ventures |