Wander Raises $50M to Expand Luxury Rentals and AI Platform

Luxury short-term rental startup Wander has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and enhance its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, WanderOS. The round was led by QED Investors and Fifth Wall, with continued support from Redpoint Ventures, Starwood, Breyer Capital, Uncork and other returning backers.

Founded in 2021, Wander operates more than 1,000 upscale properties and aims to provide a hotel-quality experience within the short-term rental market. CEO John Andrew Entwistle described the funding milestone as an “inflection point” and reiterated the company’s vision of transforming how travelers discover and book premium accommodations. In a statement, Entwistle emphasized the ambition to expand well beyond current operations, identifying more than 300,000 potential “Wander-worthy” homes globally.

The investment will support both physical and technological growth. Wander plans to scale its portfolio of high-end vacation homes and continue development of WanderOS, its AI-powered operating system designed to streamline property management and elevate the guest experience. This platform underpins Wander’s promise of consistent quality across its offerings—something that has traditionally challenged the fragmented short-term rental market.

Fifth Wall partner Dan Wenhold praised Wander’s integrated model, calling the company uniquely positioned to lead the next chapter of the sector. He highlighted its ability to combine premium inventory, a strong brand identity and advanced software to deliver a seamless and personalized travel experience.

Wander’s latest funding follows a $20 million Series A round in 2022 and $7 million in seed funding in 2021, bringing its total raised to $77 million.

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Wander Raises $50M to Expand Luxury Rentals and AI Platform

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