The short version
- News is my Business reported that Hospitri put more than $200,000 toward technology and staffing during the past 12 months
- The company manages nearly 400 properties in Puerto Rico, Florida, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic and expects bookings to exceed $10 million by end of 2026
- The Weekly Journal reports the firm recorded 228 percent growth in new properties added and some portfolios saw revenue increases of 10 to 30 percent
- Hospitri completed a pre-seed round and received nearly $150,000 in grants from Parallel18 and the Bravo Family Foundation
Platform developed in Puerto Rico
Hospitri is an Old San Juan firm specializing in the management of vacation rentals and boutique hotels. It put more than $200,000 toward technology development and talent acquisition during the past year, according to News is my Business reported. The operation, active in Puerto Rico, Florida, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, now oversees roughly 400 properties.
Its platform was created in Puerto Rico by co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Alexis Tavárez together with Mitimiti Estudio. The system relies on artificial intelligence that captures property owners’ directions and preferences. Team members handle cleaning, upkeep, rate setting, listing refreshes and additional tasks through one central interface. Hospitri also supplies virtual property managers along with a round-the-clock bilingual support hub. A companion mobile app is currently in beta testing and should reach all users before the close of 2026, The Weekly Journal reported.
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What the sources posted
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Our vision is that any owner, whether they have one property or 200, can access operational tools and services comparable to those of large hotel chains.
The source's own statement, as quoted by News is my Business. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Growth and funding
Hospitri reported that since it began operations in early 2025 the platform has managed more than $9 million in reservations, covering both finished guest stays and bookings that are locked in. Officials project the cumulative figure will go above $10 million by the end of 2026. The firm posted 228 percent growth in newly added listings across its four territories. Certain groups of properties posted revenue gains between 10 and 30 percent during their initial 12 months, and several fresh listings have earned Airbnb Superhost recognition inside three months.
Hospitri received nearly $150,000 in grants from Parallel18 and the Bravo Family Foundation, including a $50,000 All-Around Performance Award. The company was selected as one of 10 Puerto Rican startups to represent the island at Startup Grind 2026 in Silicon Valley, with support from the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, the Economic Development Bank and the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust. It plans to strengthen its platform, expand in current markets and pursue a new funding round in 2027.
Where the sources differ
Both News is my Business and The Weekly Journal agree that Hospitri invested more than $200,000 over the past 12 months, manages properties in four countries, developed its AI platform locally, has handled more than $9 million in reservations since early 2025 and expects to surpass $10 million by the end of 2026. They also concur on the pre-seed round and nearly $150,000 in grants from Parallel18 and the Bravo Family Foundation. The Weekly Journal adds details on 228% portfolio growth, specific revenue increases of 10-30%, the beta mobile app, new hire Fernando Álvarez, the $50,000 Bravo award, selection for Startup Grind 2026 and 2027 expansion plans, while News is my Business includes the exact February 2025 beta launch with 70 listings and a slightly different version of the CEO quote.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not disclose the exact size of the pre-seed funding round, the total number of employees, specific revenue figures for Hospitri itself, or the amount of the new funding round planned for 2027. They also do not specify how many of the nearly 400 properties are located in Puerto Rico versus the other three markets or name any of the property owners who have seen revenue gains.
Sources
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- Reporting Hospitri invests $200K+ in short-term rental tech, staffing
- Reporting Puerto Rican Startup Hospitri Invests $200,000 in Short-Term Rental Technology
How we checked this
News is my Business and The Weekly Journal both covered Hospitri’s investment and growth from company statements. Most financial and performance figures rest on the company’s own data, as do plans for 2027 and the mobile app timeline. The selection for Startup Grind 2026 is attributed to support from three named Puerto Rico government and nonprofit entities in The Weekly Journal.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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