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HotelYaari Secures $2.18 Million in Seed Funding from Alios Ventures for Fractional Ownership of Holiday Homes

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HotelYaari Secures $2.18 Million in Seed Funding from Alios Ventures for Fractional Ownership of Holiday Homes
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HotelYaari, a startup specializing in fractional ownership of holiday homes, has secured $2.18 million in seed funding from Alios Ventures. The funding will support HotelYaari's mission to revolutionize the way people experience holiday home ownership. The company offers a cost-effective and hassle-free alternative to traditional second-home ownership through fractional ownership opportunities. The funding, disbursed in three tranches over the next three quarters, will aid HotelYaari's expansion plans to widen its portfolio of holiday homes and enhance its technology infrastructure. This investment reflects the growing interest in alternative real estate investment models.

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Co-living startup Truliv raises strategic investment from BCCL

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