Besty AI

Backed byRidge Ventures
Total raised$1.5M
StageSeed
Founded2023
Team size11-50
HQLos Angeles, United States
IndustriesAI/ML

About Besty AI

The company Besty is an AI-powered guest messaging and revenue optimization tool for STR managers. It focuses on helping short-term rental operators manage guest communications and optimize revenue. Besty positions itself as a specialized solution for STR managers looking to streamline operations and boost profitability.

Company at a glance

Location
Los Angeles, United States
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Founders & Leadership

AF

Aarlo Stone Fish

Cofounder, Besty AI

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Derek Swanson

Founding Engineer @ Besty AI🫶

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Tanay Punjabi

Founding Engineer @ Besty AI

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DS

David Surry

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Edward Shorter

Head of Sales @ Besty AI

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About the Team

Team Distribution

  • Sales59%
  • Engineering24%
  • Leadership12%
  • Operations6%

Where the Team Studied

  1. 1.New York University
  2. 2.Western University
  3. 3.Yale University
  4. 4.Cornell University
  5. 5.University of Toronto

Team Worked At

  • Rentable
  • Rentsync
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Uber

Team Composition

17 people
  • Engineering3 senior4
  • Business Development2
  • Marketing2
  • Sales1 senior2
  • Arts and Design1
  • Entrepreneurship1 senior1
  • Operations1

Funding History

SeedAug 2024

$1.5M

raised

Besty AI, an AI messaging solution for short-term rentals, raised a $1.5M seed round led by Bungalow Capital and Ridge Ventures; Ravi Belani participated

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Life at Besty AI

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