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.