Mews, the Amsterdam-based hospitality cloud platform, has announced another significant milestone—$100 million in financing from Vista Credit Partners, a subsidiary of Vista Equity Partners specializing in credit and financing for enterprise software, data, and tech companies. This new investment comes just months after Mews raised $110 million and will fuel the company’s growth, particularly in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), further solidifying its position as a leader in hospitality tech.
Accelerating Growth with Strategic Investments
Mews is on a mission to revolutionize the hospitality industry, and with the backing of Vista Credit Partners, it’s gearing up for rapid expansion. The company’s investment arm, Mews Ventures, has already acquired nine hospitality companies and is planning further investments to enhance both technology and teams.
Amy Mathews, Managing Director at Vista Credit Partners, highlighted the importance of Mews in modernizing the hospitality sector. She stated, “The Mews cloud platform helps automate key operational processes while empowering staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. We’re pleased to provide Mews with a flexible capital solution tailored to their ambitious growth plans, as they drive transformation in the fast-evolving global hospitality market.”
How It All Started
Mews was founded in 2012 by Richard Valtr, a former hotelier who grew frustrated with the outdated, on-premise technology that dominated the industry. Valtr envisioned a cloud-based platform that could simplify operations, enhance guest experiences, and bring hospitality into the digital age. This idea struck a chord with hoteliers facing similar challenges and laid the foundation for what Mews is today.
Speaking on the company’s growth, Valtr commented, “The market is ready for consolidation. We’ve already acquired nine companies, and with this funding from Vista Credit Partners, we’re in an even stronger position to continue expanding through M&A with Mews Ventures.”
Unicorn Status and Global Expansion
Mews has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Now valued at over $1 billion, the company serves 5,500+ customers across 85 countries, including well-known brands like Strawberry, The Social Hub, and Airelles Collection. In the past 12 months, their customer base in North America has surged by 250%, and the platform now supports over 75,000 hospitality staff globally.
A Seamless Platform for Hoteliers
Mews offers an all-in-one cloud platform designed to simplify the entire hotel operation—from booking and check-out to front desk management and revenue optimization. Their innovative solutions include AI-powered smart search tools and the Mews Kiosk, which has reduced hotel check-in times by a third.
At its core, Mews is transforming the guest experience while making hospitality businesses more efficient and profitable.
Matt Welle, CEO of Mews, emphasized the company’s vision: “Hospitality is inherently a human industry, and our goal is to empower staff to step away from their screens and focus on their guests. With the support of Vista Credit Partners, we’re accelerating both organic and inorganic growth to completely reshape how hospitality is delivered.