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.