Marcus Räder

CEO & Co-Founder @Hostaway

Marcus Räder is the Finnish founder & CEO of Hostaway, the most highly valued company in vacation rental software. In December 2024, he led Hostaway through a €335 million growth investment—the largest ever in the short-term rental sector—bringing the company's valuation to approximately €850 million and cementing its status as the first unicorn in STR tech. What began as a bootstrapped venture is now the leading platform for professional operators, powering thousands of businesses with tools for distribution, automation, pricing, and guest communication. Marcus built Hostaway in the trenches—staying lean, prioritising profitability, and scaling without shortcuts.