• Selina

  Participated · Series C · Apr 2019

  Selina operates a hospitality platform that blends accommodation, coworking, recreation, wellness and local experiences, with each property designed alongside local artists and tastemakers. Launched in 2015 by CEO Rafael Museri, the company is custom-built for nomadic travelers and remote workers. As of the article, Selina operates 46 locations in 13 countries with over 22,000 beds open or under conversion. The brand is targeting rapid growth — aiming for 130,000 beds and over 400 properties by 2023 and planned to open an additional 35 properties in 2019 across multiple countries, with an entrance into Asia by 2020. Selina is based in Casco Antiguo, Panama City, Panama. Financially, the company raised a $100M Series C in the reported round, bringing total funding to date to $225M. Selina builds campus-style boutique lodging that combines hotel rooms, hostel-style dorms, co-working space, and community programming in renovated older properties. The product targets travelers who want a mix of social interaction, flexible price points (from bunk rooms under $30 to private rooms), and a consistent branded experience across locations. The company emphasizes a tech-first approach and uses customer data to shape community-oriented offerings rather than purely individual stays. Selina operates about 22 locations today and repurposes existing real estate to accelerate openings. It staffs properties with hospitality teams typically of 30–40 people, adjusted by market, and plans to expand beyond Central America. Financially, the company recently raised $95 million from Abraaj Group and WeWork founder Adam Neumann.

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