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What Hostaway's $1B Valuation Tells Us About the STR Software Market
The first STR PMS unicorn signals where the market is heading
Hostaway crosses $1B valuation, becoming the first short-term rental PMS to reach unicorn status. What the milestone signals for STR operators evaluating their tech stack and the broader software market.
Ostrich Team·March 31, 2026
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8 STR Vendors Confirmed Hiring Sales Teams in Q1 2026 — And What It Signals
Verified hiring data reveals which STR platforms are scaling fastest
At least 8 STR software vendors are actively hiring sales teams in Q1 2026. We tracked verified hiring signals across confirmed vendors to show where the market is heading and what it means for property managers.
Ostrich Team·March 31, 2026
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