Zostel
PrivateLast Round
Crowdfunding
Oct 3, 2020
Est. Valuation
$11.3M
Total Funding Raised
$36M
Company Overview
Zostel is a hospitality company that operates a chain of hostels and homes in India and Nepal.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
E-commerce, Property Management, Real Estate Marketplaces
Business Model
B2B2C
Customer Profile
Revenue Share, Marketplace Commission, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Zostel Comparables
Compare Zostel with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| goSTOPS | 92% | |
| The Hosteller | 91% | |
| Madpackers Hostels | 88% |
Zostel Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdfunding | Oct 3, 2020 | ||||
| Series A | Aug 5, 2015 | ||||
| Angel | May 9, 2014 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Zostel Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| India Quotient | Angel |
| Orios Venture Partners | Series A |
| Tiger Global Management | Series A |
| Powai Lake Ventures | Angel |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Nov 9, 2024
Monthly visitors increased 32% MoM, reaching 609.5K.
- May 11, 2024
Grew 26% QoQ, from 324 to 407 employees.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- opens_new_locationSep 2, 2026
Zostel opens its first 24-bed hostel in Jodhpur in 2013.
- opens_new_locationSep 2, 2026
Zostel opens its 100th property and first overseas location in Thailand over 2025–2026.
- launchesSep 2, 2026
On Sep 2nd '26, Zostel launched Zo Selections, a social premium hospitality vertical under Zo World, opening its first property, Zo Selections Jaipur by Zostel, in Jaipur, India, with private rooms, jacuzzi suites, expansive common areas, and workspaces for travelers seeking social, community-driven hospitality beyond traditional hostels.
- opens_new_locationSep 1, 2026
On Sep 2nd '26, Zostel opened its first Zo Selections premium hospitality property in India, featuring private rooms, jacuzzi suites, common areas and workspaces for travelers seeking a social, community-oriented alternative to traditional hostels.
Zostel Filings
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Common questions about Zostel's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Zostel a public or private company?
Zostel is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Zostel?
Zostel is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Zostel's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Zostel worth (valuation)?
Zostel's valuation is estimated at $11.3M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Zostel stock?
Zostel shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Zostel's last funding round?
Zostel's most recent funding round was Crowdfunding on October 3, 2020.
Who are the main investors in Zostel?
Key investors in Zostel include Tiger Global Management.
Will Zostel IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Zostel.
How can I track Zostel secondary market activity?
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