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NOT A HOTEL

3-11-8 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Founded in April 2020 and based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, NOT A HOTEL provides unique villa properties created with world-class architects and creators, combining dedicated mobility options (helicopter, cruiser) and personalized services. Its offerings blend architecture, technology, and hospitality to deliver integrated stay experiences and owner-centric services. The company is expanding beyond stays into mobility via its "NOT A GARAGE" shared-ownership mobility service and seeks to link movement and destination experiences. Financially, NOT A HOTEL completed a ¥16.5 billion Series D transaction (¥10.0B primary + ¥6.5B secondary) with strategic investors including TIP, SBI Group, Sequoia, and TT Lion Partners. Going forward, the company plans to use the capital and partnerships to accelerate existing business growth, improve owner experience, and explore purchaser financing options through SBI.

Total raised
$137M
Funding rounds
5
Latest round
Series D
Latest activity
Aug 2026

Industries

  • Hospitality
  • Hotel
  • Professional Services
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Recent funding

  1. Series D

    Aug 2026

    $63M

  2. Series C

    Feb 2026

    $17M

  3. Convertible Note

    Jul 2024

    $7M

Team

  • Shinji Hamazuru

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Daimune Eto

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Kana Yashiro

    Marketing and Product

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  • Takashi OHKUBO

    Chief Technology Officer

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