
Bnbsitter raises €2.2m series-A from CapDecisif et al.
French venture capital firm CapDecisif Management has led a €2.2m series-A for compatriot house-rental services provider Bnbsitter.
According to press reports, the capital injected will allow the company to expand in the US and in Latin America, as well as boost its product development. The company intends to develop a mobile app that will enable customers to book concierge services at any time.
Previous funding
In 2014, the company raised a $500,000 seed round.
Company
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, Bnbsitter offers on-demand concierge services for short-term house rentals. Services include check-in and check-out assistance, cleaning and laundry.
The company operates in 13 cities across France, Spain and Italy. By the end of 2016, it plans to expand its business in London.
People
Bnbsitter – Biagio Tumino (co-founder); Piero Cipriano (co-founder, CEO).
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