Life House is a technology company.
Life House is part of Lark Hospitality, specializing in managing and developing boutique hotels with a focus on unique, character-rich experiences.
Life House has raised $100.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Life House has raised $100.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Life House has raised $100.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Life House's investors include Derive Ventures, Atreides Management, BDC Venture Capital, Blackbird Ventures Australia, iNovia Capital, Metanoia, Red Swan Ventures, Sound Ventures, Spark Capital, Steve Hafner, Thayer Ventures, Trinity Ventures.
Life House is a venture-backed, vertically integrated hotel brand, operator, and technology company that provides software solutions, branding, and management services to independent hotels in the hospitality industry.[1][2][3] It manages a portfolio of over 60 hotels across more than 18 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico, representing over 2,500 rooms, ranging from roadside motels to luxury properties with average daily rates (ADRs) from the mid-$100s to $1,400–$1,500.[2] The company serves independent hotel owners by offering proprietary tech tools, operational support, and partnerships like operating Kayak-branded hotels, aiming to boost profitability through an asset-light, tech-enabled model; it raised $60 million in Series C funding in 2023, co-led by Booking Holdings (via Kayak) and Inovia Capital.[1][2]
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Life House emerged as a "new-age" hotel management company focused on independent properties, starting with a clean-slate rebuild of its technology stack to create nine proprietary systems tailored for smaller hotels.[1][2] Key figures include Managing Director and Head of Growth Bryan Dunn, who has highlighted the company's evolution from software development to full-service operations, including branding and management.[2] Early traction came from integrating with third-party systems and building in-house tools, leading to rapid portfolio growth and strategic partnerships, such as with Kayak for larger urban assets.[2][4]
Life House rides the wave of hospitality tech digitization, where independent hotels—often underserved by legacy systems—seek all-in-one platforms for management, bookings, and guest experiences amid post-pandemic recovery and rising travel demand.[1][4] Its timing aligns with market forces like online travel agencies (e.g., Kayak partnership) expanding into operations and the shift to cloud-based PMS (property management systems), competing with players like Amenitiz and Mews by targeting U.S./North American independents.[1][2] By influencing the ecosystem through tech enablement, Life House empowers smaller operators to compete with chains, fostering innovation in revenue management and personalization.[2][4]
Life House is positioned for expansion by scaling its Kayak partnership into more urban hotels (75–200 rooms) and leveraging its tech ecosystem for further proprietary tools, potentially growing its portfolio amid sustained travel rebound.[2] Trends like AI-driven personalization and API integrations will shape its path, enhancing profitability for independents as hospitality tech consolidates.[4] Its influence may evolve from niche operator to broader platform leader, amplifying value for owners in a fragmented market—echoing its founding mission to redefine hotel management through technology.[2]
Life House has raised $100.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $60.0M Series C in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | $60.0M Series C | Derive Ventures, Atreides Management, BDC Venture Capital, Blackbird Ventures Australia, iNovia Capital, Metanoia, Red Swan Ventures, Sound Ventures, Spark Capital, Steve Hafner, Thayer Ventures, Trinity Ventures, WestCap | |
| Jan 1, 2020 | $30.0M Series B | Caffeinated Capital, CP Ventures, Derive Ventures, Founders Fund, iNovia Capital, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Long Journey Ventures, Hans Tung, Sound Ventures, Spark Capital, Trinity Ventures, Scott Banister, Steve Hafner | |
| Mar 1, 2018 | $8.0M Series A | Derive Ventures, iNovia Capital, Sound Ventures, Trinity Ventures, Steve Hafner | |
| Sep 1, 2017 | $2.0M Seed | Derive Ventures, iNovia Capital, Sound Ventures, Trinity Ventures, Steve Hafner |