What Lodgeur does

Lodgeur is a Houston-based prop-tech company founded in 2019 by Sébastien Long and Brooke Bornick that operates professionally managed furnished apartments in Class-A multifamily buildings across Texas. The company runs two interrelated business lines: a direct-to-consumer furnished apartment rental product targeting individual and corporate travelers, and a multifamily partnerships program where Lodgeur converts vacant units in third-party-owned buildings into managed furnished rentals with no capital contribution required from the property owner. As of available data, Lodgeur operates five Houston-area locations (Med Center, Midtown, Energy Corridor, Upper Kirby) plus one Denton location, and reports having hosted more than 15,000 guests since founding with a 4.8/5 average rating across 2,500+ reviews.

The company's core technology stack is assembled from third-party best-of-breed platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Mews for property management, distribution and revenue optimization; Autohost.ai for guest identity verification across 280,000+ databases with AI-assisted fraud detection; Keycafe digital lockboxes for time-limited, post-verification access codes; and Minut for privacy-compliant decibel-level noise monitoring. These components support a 24/7 self-serve booking and contactless check-in flow with no lengthy application or credit check, and underpin the Responsible Hospitality Program that bundles AI fraud detection, criminal background checks, noise monitoring, and entryway sensors for property partners.

Lodgeur's revenue model blends transaction-based furnished apartment rentals (nightly stays and 30+ night extended stays) with a managed-services revenue stream from property owner partnerships, where the company handles design, installation, photography, distribution, pricing, customer service, and guest screening. In a May 2020 case study with Greystar, Lodgeur generated $1,784 per apartment monthly versus the building's $1,219 average effective rent, equating to 146% of market rent. Pricing is tiered between short stays (2-29 nights, pay-as-you-go with cleaning fees and hotel taxes) and extended stays (30+ nights, monthly billing with no hotel taxes and 14-day early termination). The primary customer segments are business travelers and corporate clients, medical patients and healthcare travelers near the Texas Medical Center, interns and law clerks, digital nomads, and students.

Name

Lodgeur

Legal name

Lodgeur Incorporated

Website

https://lodgeur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lodgeur is a Houston-based prop-tech firm that operates professionally managed furnished apartments in Class-A Texas multifamily buildings, partnering with property owners to convert vacant units into short-term and extended-stay rentals for business travelers, healthcare professionals, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Serviced Apartments and Furnished Rentals

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended-Stay Suites (Kitchenette/All-Suite) (THAGAEAC), Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI), Extended-Stay Hotels (THAMAFAD)

Keywords

• Furnished apartment rentals
• Extended stay housing
• Corporate housing services
• Multifamily hospitality platform
• Short-term rental operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Furnished Apartment Rentals: Nightly and monthly rental revenue from furnished apartments in Class-A communities. Pricing varies by length of stay, unit type, and seasonality. Extended stays of 30+ nights avoid hotel taxes. Revenue managed through direct bookings and distribution channels including Airbnb.
2. Multifamily Partnership Management: Turnkey service for property owners including design, installation, photography, distribution, pricing management, customer service, and guest screening. Generated $1,784 per apartment monthly vs $1,219 average effective rent for partnered buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lodgeur operates professionally designed, fully-furnished apartments in Class-A buildings across Houston and Denton, TX, bookable for short-term stays (2-29 nights) or extended stays (30+ nights) with flexible terms and no long-term lease commitment. The company also runs a Multifamily Hospitality Program that partners with apartment building owners to convert vacant units into managed furnished rentals, providing turnkey services including design, installation, distribution, pricing management, customer service, and guest screening.

Product overview

Lodgeur is a Houston-based furnished apartment operator and multifamily hospitality platform. The core offering consists of professionally designed, fully-furnished apartments in Class-A buildings across five Houston-area locations (Med Center, Midtown, Energy Corridor, Upper Kirby) and Denton, TX. Apartments are bookable for short stays (from 2 nights) or extended stays (30+ nights) with no long-term lease commitment, flexible cancellation on 14 days' notice, and complimentary biweekly housekeeping. The company operates two distinct business lines: (1) direct-to-consumer furnished apartment rentals under sub-brand locations (Lodgeur Med Center, Midtown, Energy Corridor, Upper Kirby, Denton), and (2) a multifamily partnerships program that converts property owners' vacant units into managed furnished rentals, including the Responsible Hospitality Program for community safety. Supporting products include Digital Nomad Suites with dedicated office space and a secure guest verification/online check-in portal. All bookings flow through the Mews hospitality management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lodgeur: Professional short-term and extended-stay furnished apartment provider operating in Class-A apartment communities in Houston and Denton, TX.

Products and services

• Lodgeur Furnished Apartments Fully-furnished apartments in Class-A apartment buildings across Houston and Denton, TX, available for short-term rentals (from 2 nights) and extended stays (30+ nights) with flexible terms, no long-term lease commitment, complimentary biweekly housekeeping on extended stays, and self-serve 24/7 online booking with no credit check. Includes utilities, fast WiFi, and professionally designed interiors for traveling professionals and digital nomads.
• Multifamily Hospitality Program (Property Owner Partnerships) Turnkey partnership program for apartment building owners and operators in which Lodgeur converts vacant units into furnished rentals, providing design, installation, photography, online distribution, pricing and revenue management, customer service, guest screening, and the Responsible Hospitality Program. No capital contribution is required from property owners, and case-study evidence shows $1,784 per apartment monthly versus $1,219 average effective rent (146% of market rent).
• Lodgeur Med Center Furnished apartments at Elan Med Center near MD Anderson, Texas Children's Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and VA Hospital. Building amenities include infinity-edge pool, 24/7 fitness center, business center, and complimentary housekeeping on extended stays. Recommended by Joe's House for medical treatment stays.
• Lodgeur Midtown Loft-style furnished apartments in Houston's most walkable Midtown neighborhood at Mid Main Lofts, adjacent to METRORail station and near Downtown Houston, the Museum District, and Texas Medical Center. Building includes resort-style pool and is positioned for business travelers and corporate housing guests.
• Lodgeur Energy Corridor Furnished apartments at Resia Ten Oaks in TMC West/Energy Corridor, steps from Texas Children's Hospital West Campus and Methodist Hospital West. Includes one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, and co-working lounge.
• Lodgeur Upper Kirby Boutique-style furnished apartments next to Levy Park in Upper Kirby at The Levy, with quick access to Greenway Plaza, Texas Medical Center, and The Galleria.
• Lodgeur Denton Modern furnished apartments in Denton's Rayzor Ranch district at Resia Rayzor Ranch, near universities and regional healthcare, adjacent to Rayzor Ranch Park with shopping and dining access.
• Digital Nomad Suites Specialized furnished apartments featuring dedicated office space with monitors, whiteboards, and desk setups, marketed to remote workers, digital nomads, and location-independent professionals who want a work-from-home experience during extended stays. Bookable as part of Lodgeur's extended-stay portfolio at premium pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 146% of market rent achieved for partnered properties ($1,784/month vs $1,219 average effective rent)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GreystarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor multifamily real estate operator. Case study partner where Lodgeur converted vacant units in a Greystar-managed class-A community in May 2020. Generated $1,784 per apartment monthly vs $1,219 building average. Greystar logo displayed on partnerships page.
• KeycafecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital key box system providing secure, time-limited access codes for guest key pickup. Each guest receives a unique code that only works during their booking period and only after background check clears.
• Autohost.aicoreTechnology or IntegrationIdentity verification and background screening platform. Checks 280,000+ databases across US, Canada and global resources including sex offender registries and identity cross-checks. Used for guest screening before key access is granted.
• MinutcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrivacy-compliant noise monitoring technology that measures decibel levels without capturing speech or sounds. Used to ensure quiet hours compliance and deter unauthorized parties.
• MewscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based property management and booking system used for online reservations, distribution across channels, and revenue optimization.
• Joe's HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended lodging partner for medical patients. Joe's House links cancer patients with affordable housing near treatment centers, recommending Lodgeur for Texas Medical Center visitors.
• GeneraliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance provider partnered with Lodgeur to offer trip cancellation coverage for guests. Covers 20+ cancellation reasons and provides additional protection benefits.
• Visit HoustonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Houston tourism organization. Lodgeur is listed as a partner accommodation provider.
• Capital FactoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas startup ecosystem hub. Lodgeur founder mentors early-stage founders through Capital Factory programs.
• AltominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium car service offered to Lodgeur guests in Houston. Luxury transportation option for visitors needing airport transfers or local travel.
• Texas Apartment Association (TAA)minorOthersState apartment industry association. Lodgeur is a member demonstrating industry engagement.
• National Apartment Association (NAA)minorOthersNational apartment industry association. Lodgeur is a member demonstrating industry engagement.
• Houston Apartment Association (HAA)minorOthersLocal Houston apartment industry association. Lodgeur is a member demonstrating industry engagement.
• Corporate Housing Providers AssociationminorOthersIndustry association for corporate housing providers. Lodgeur is a member demonstrating professional standards.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WhyHotel: Operates pop-up hotel-style accommodations within multifamily buildings, partnering with owners to convert vacant units. Direct adjacency to Lodgeur's multifamily partnership motion.
• Blueground: Globally scaled furnished apartment operator targeting business travelers and extended-stay guests in Class-A buildings — closely matching Lodgeur's guest profile, unit type, and 30+ night booking mix.
• Sonder Holdings: Public competitor operating tech-enabled furnished apartments and short-stay units across multiple US and global cities. Most direct comparison to Lodgeur's model of professionally-managed furnished apartments in residential buildings; founder Sébastien Long previously helped launch Sonder's UK market.
• Kasa Living: Tech-forward apartment-style accommodations operator with a similar dual B2C + multifamily partnership model. Targets business and leisure travelers in professionally managed furnished units across multiple US cities.
• StayAlfred: Operates furnished urban apartments in Class-A buildings for extended-stay business and leisure travelers. Closely comparable operating model and customer base to Lodgeur.
• Locale: Urban furnished apartment operator focused on extended stays near business districts, with a multifamily partnership approach similar to Lodgeur's Houston program.
• Mint House: Tech-enabled extended-stay apartment operator serving business travelers in Class-A buildings. Closely overlaps Lodgeur's positioning between Airbnb and traditional corporate housing.

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Dominant short-term rental marketplace through which Lodgeur distributes its units. Increasingly pushing into flexible-stay and apartment-style accommodations, increasing competitive overlap.
• Oakwood Worldwide: Established corporate housing and serviced apartment operator serving extended-stay business travelers. Represents the traditional incumbent model that Lodgeur is modernizing with its tech stack and direct booking.

Others

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest US multifamily owner/operator and Lodgeur's documented partnership counterparty (Greystar case study). Not a direct competitor but the critical B2B customer / supplier of inventory enabling Lodgeur's growth model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lodgeur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lodgeur
• Instagraminstagram.com/staylodgeur
• TikToktiktok.com/@staylodgeur
• Xx.com/staylodgeur

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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