VISHAL GUPTA 8 Years in Digital Marketing & Advertising
Hardcore Exp in Spending Millions of $$$
Founder
Largest Hostel Discovery & Booking
Web & Mobile Application
MVP Web Version (www.hostelfinder.in)
The Market Problem • Students & Professionals hunt for Hostel & long term
rental stay in different cities but end up on Search Engine & Classified with only Hostel / PG Name & Contact number.
• No Online Booking Website which can book hostel rooms for long term like 3,6,9 or 12 months.
• Web/Mobile App that provide all the information & review/ rating about Hostel/PG properties across India.
• Majorly Hostel & PG inventory are filled via offline channel only.
Our Solutions • One stop destination on web & mobile for Hostel/PG
info, booking & review / rating.
• Users can book hostel rooms, view info & review.
• Hostel / PG owner will get qualified leads & better rents.
• Nearly Zero Spend by Property Owner on Online Marketing .
• Hostel Management SaaS Module to manage tenant relationship & accounts.
Early Traction & Proof of Concept • Tested in Kota (Rajasthan).
• Attracted over 15K visitors.
• Overwhelming response from users (Students & Parents)
• Appreciated by Hostel Owner on filling their inventory fast with better rents & leads.
Revenue Stream Kota Operations ( 3 months)
Listing Subscription Rs 20,000
Offline Booking Commission Rs 40,000
Online Ad Sales Rs 35,000
The Market Size and Potential
There is lack of proper national
platform for discovery ,
booking & review about Hostels
property
Properties are converted into
Hostel & PG Accommodation
Every Year Millions of Students & Professional
Search & Book Long Term Rentals
Still Hostel & PG Booking are done
offline
Competition Mapping
• No competitors offers complete details or review about any listed properties
• No one above offer online booking of hostel rooms
• Hotel Finder will also provide property owner with SaaS based Hostel Management Module
• Offline marketing & Booking services in selected cities.
Competitors Revenue Stream Funding
Hostel Search Listing & Leads Boot Strapped
Just Dial Listing & Leads VC & Soon IPO
Sulekha Listing & Leads VC
Ask Me Listing & Leads N/A
Market Plan
Allowing Hostel & PG
owner to list their property on Hostel
Finder Platform
Pitch them for paid listing & uploading their inventory for
online booking
Market the Product to Users / Consumers
Provide Web & Phone Support to user on
Hostel Info, review & Booking
Financial Model of Hostel Finder
Build long term equity
Earn quickly after launch
Invest upfront
Developing Web & Mobile
Platform
With Booking Engine & Social
Review features
Property Listing
Via User Review of Property
Every day lead generation & listing
subscription
Booking Commission
New Addition of Inventories by same or
different property owner
Hostel Finder Revenue Stream
Revenue Stream Status of Validation
Property Listing Subscription on Quarterly / Six Month & Yearly Basis Validated
Online Booking Commission (Fixed , % & Privately Negotiated Deals) TBD
Offline Booking Commission (Fixed , % & Privately Negotiated Deals) Validated
Online & Offline Leads Sales & Resale Validated
Online Ad Sales to Local & National Advertisers Validated
SaaS based Hostel Management Module TBD
What are you looking for?
•Tech Co- Founders ( Salary + Equity)
•Mentors & Advisors ( Equity )
• Incubation for developing & seeking help to build initial technology along with SaaS based Hostel Management Module.
•Technology Team to build & maintain the entire tech operation. (Salary + ESOP)
Threats/Deaths/Weaknesses
Threats • New player can clone the entire business model
• Unable to launch in some cities or area because of local offline lobby
Deaths • Similar offering by travel engines, classifieds or property
portals.
Weaknesses • Currently lacking in systematic technology infrastructure.
• Human Resource in potential to be launch cities.