Travel Tech Startup Lighthouse Buys HQ Revenue in Talent Grab
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Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent and technology acquisition rather than accumulating customer lists.
Lighthouse, a startup best known for helping hotels and short-term rentals analyze their market demand, rates, and positioning, has bought HQ Revenue, the companies said on Thursday.
The companies didn't disclose deal terms.
Lighthouse, which rebranded from OTA Insight last year, has raised over $100 million in venture funding and says it has 65,000 hoteliers as customers. HQ Revenue, based in Berlin, is a decade old and has only raised a modest amount of venture funding.
Key Purpose of This Acquisition The acquisition aligns with Lighthouse's strategy