This Mews company profile covers the company's valuation, revenue, funding rounds, investors and history. Mews works in software, with a focus on hospitality technology. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its latest valuation on record is US$2.5 billion (January 2026). Every figure links to a public source, and anything the company hasn't disclosed is marked as such.
Revenue
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Series D | US$300M | US$2.5B | EQT Growth (lead) | Vestbee |
Mews timeline
Key dates from the sources on this page, oldest first. Metric snapshots are listed after the funding events.
- 2012 — Mews is founded in Amsterdam by Richard Valtr.
- Jan 2026 — Series D: US$300M, valuing the company at US$2.5B. Investors: EQT Growth (lead).
Investors
Overview
Mews builds cloud software that hotels use to run their operations. Its core product is a property management system (PMS), the central system a hotel uses to manage reservations, check-ins, room assignments, billing, housekeeping and guest information. Mews combines this with an integrated payments platform, guest self-service tools such as online check-in and kiosks, revenue management and a marketplace of connected apps. Its aim is to replace old, server-based hotel systems with modern software that automates routine work and improves the guest experience.
Mews was founded in Prague in 2012 by Richard Valtr, a former hotelier frustrated with the software available to hotels. It later moved its headquarters to Amsterdam while keeping a large team in Prague. In January 2026 it raised a US$300 million Series D led by EQT Growth at a US$2.5 billion valuation, according to Vestbee, roughly doubling its value from 2024.
Products
- Mews Operations: the cloud PMS for reservations, front desk, housekeeping and accounting.
- Mews Payments: integrated payment processing for deposits, room charges and online bookings.
- Guest Journey: online check-in, digital keys, kiosks and upselling tools.
- Booking engine: direct booking on hotels' websites.
- Business intelligence and revenue management: analytics and pricing tools, extended through acquisitions.
- Marketplace: integrations with hundreds of third-party hospitality apps.
Funding
Mews raised early capital from European investors including Notion Capital and Revaia, followed by growth rounds from Battery Ventures and Kinnevik. In 2024 it raised US$110 million led by Kinnevik at a valuation of about US$1.2 billion, becoming a unicorn. In January 2026 it raised US$300 million in a Series D led by EQT Growth at US$2.5 billion, as reported by Vestbee. The company said the money would support expansion, product development and acquisitions.
Business model
Mews charges hotels subscription fees, typically based on the number of rooms and modules used, and earns revenue from payment processing on transactions flowing through its platform. Payments can be a large share of revenue because hotels process significant card volumes. As hotels adopt more modules and as transaction volumes grow, revenue per customer rises.
Competition
Mews competes with Oracle Hospitality's Opera, the long-time standard for large hotels; Cloudbeds, Apaleo, Shiji, Infor, Protel and Agilysys; and local PMS providers in many countries. Payment providers and guest experience tools compete in specific modules. Mews's differentiation is its modern cloud architecture, integrated payments and automation.
Mews at a glance
Mews is a hospitality software company founded in Prague in 2012 by Richard Valtr and now headquartered in Amsterdam. Its cloud property management system, payments and guest tools serve hotels, hostels and serviced apartments. It raised a US$300 million Series D led by EQT Growth at a US$2.5 billion valuation in January 2026.
Timeline
- 2012: founded in Prague by Richard Valtr.
- 2016–2019: expands across Europe.
- 2020–2021: adapts to pandemic disruption with contactless features; raises growth funding.
- 2024: raises US$110 million led by Kinnevik at about US$1.2 billion.
- January 2026: raises US$300 million at US$2.5 billion.
Why hotel software is ripe for change
Many hotels still run on property management systems designed decades ago, installed on local servers and accessed through complex interfaces that require extensive training. These systems often integrate poorly with modern booking channels, payments and guest apps. Staff spend time on manual tasks such as printing registration cards and reconciling payments. Cloud systems like Mews automate much of this work and can be updated continuously. The hotel industry's staff shortages after the pandemic increased interest in automation.
Payments as a growth engine
Integrating payments into software is a common strategy for vertical software companies, from restaurants to fitness studios. For hotels, payments are complex: deposits, pre-authorisations, incidental charges, multiple currencies and corporate billing. Mews handles these within its PMS, reducing errors and fraud and simplifying reconciliation. Payment revenue grows with hotel bookings, giving Mews a source of revenue that scales with its customers' success.
The guest experience
Travellers increasingly expect to manage their stay on their phones: checking in online, receiving digital room keys and paying without queuing at the front desk. Mews's guest tools support this, letting hotels reduce front desk staffing and offer upgrades or extras at the right moment. For hotel groups, consistent data across properties also supports loyalty programmes and personalised service.
Who funds Mews
Mews's investors include EQT Growth, which led its Series D, along with Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, Notion Capital and Revaia.
Who uses Mews
Mews's customers include independent hotels, hotel groups, hostels, serviced apartments and resorts across Europe, North America and other regions.
Valuation context
Doubling its valuation between 2024 and 2026 reflects investor appetite for vertical software with embedded payments. Our guides to the largest private SaaS companies and the largest European startups compare Mews with peers.
Risks
- Switching costs: hotels are cautious about replacing core systems, slowing sales cycles.
- Competition: Oracle and other incumbents have deep relationships with large chains.
- Travel cycles: payment revenue falls when travel demand drops.
- Acquisition integration: combining acquired products takes effort.
Questions for hoteliers
- How long does migration from your current PMS take?
- Which integrations does your hotel rely on?
- How do payment processing fees compare with your current provider?
- What automation can reduce front desk workload?
A day at a Mews-powered hotel
A guest books directly on the hotel's website, paying a deposit through Mews Payments. A day before arrival, they receive a link to check in online, upload identification and choose an upgrade. On arrival, they collect a key card from a kiosk or receive a digital key on their phone. During the stay, restaurant and minibar charges post automatically to their account. At checkout, the stored card is charged, and an invoice is emailed. Housekeeping staff see room statuses update in real time on mobile devices. Managers view occupancy, revenue and guest data on dashboards. Each step reduces manual work and gives the hotel more data to improve service and pricing.
Acquisitions and platform expansion
Mews has used acquisitions to add capabilities around its core PMS, including business intelligence, revenue management and payments-related technology. Acquisitions let it offer hotels a broader suite more quickly than building everything internally. Integrating acquired products into a coherent platform, with shared data and a consistent interface, is key to making the suite valuable. Fresh capital from its 2026 round gives Mews more room to pursue further deals.
What to watch
Watch for acquisitions, expansion in North America, payment volume growth and wins with large hotel chains.
Takeaways
Hoteliers can automate operations with modern cloud software. Founders can see how industry experience can reveal software opportunities. Investors should watch payments growth and enterprise wins.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the public sources below. Where sources disagreed, we used the company's own announcement or a primary news report. Private-company data changes; check the date beside each figure.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mews do?
Mews is a software / hospitality technology company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was founded in 2012.
What is Mews's valuation?
Mews was valued at US$2.5 billion as of January 2026, according to Vestbee. Private company valuations are set at funding rounds or share sales and can change significantly between them.
How much revenue does Mews make?
Mews is a private company and has not publicly disclosed its revenue. Figures on third-party sites are usually modelled estimates rather than numbers reported by the company.
What was Mews's latest funding round?
The most recent financing we have verified is a series d in Jan 2026: US$300M, at a valuation of US$2.5B. Source: Vestbee.
Who are Mews's investors?
Investors named in public announcements include EQT Growth, Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, Notion Capital and Revaia.
Who founded Mews?
Mews was founded in 2012 by Richard Valtr.
Is Mews a public company?
No. Mews is a private company (private, venture backed), so its shares are not traded on a stock exchange and it isn't required to publish its financial results.
Where is Mews headquartered?
Mews is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.