Hot 25 Startups 2019 : Slickspaces Darren Huston

Slickspaces is bringing automation and technology to both guests and hosts at vacation rental properties through things like smart locks and voice-led tools.

With ex-Booking Holdings CEO Darren Huston serving as executive chairman, a new funding round and integration with online travel agencies and the likes of Airbnb, Slickspaces can look at the market at a global scale.
Goals for 2019

In 2019, Slickspaces plans to grow on a global scale. To meet the needs of its hospitality manager clients, who want to scale quickly in an increasingly competitive environment, it will harness the power of automation to deliver both operational efficiency and a world-class guest experience.

Founded: 2016
Team size: 15
Funds raised: $3 million
Website: Slickspaces

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