Tribe Stays

What Tribe Stays does

Tribe Stays (legal entity My Turf Hospitality Private Limited) is a Pune-based managed-hospitality company that operates three sub-brands under a unified platform — Tribe Student (premium student hostels), Tribe Commune (co-living for young professionals), and Tribe Suites (executive long-stay residences). It currently operates approximately 658 beds across three Pune properties (Vara at Viman Nagar with 192 beds, Wamba at Wakad with 210 beds, and Moro at Balewadi Annexe with 256 beds), serving domestic and international students near institutions such as Symbiosis, D.Y. Patil, NICMAR, and FAD International, alongside young professionals working in Pune's IT corridors and corporate/enterprise clients requiring managed housing for employees, expats, HNIs, and diplomats. With a founding team of three Mehra family members (Yogesh, Shantam, Aman), the company falls in the 11–50 employee band and was founded in 2021 (with some firmographic sources referencing 2018 as an earlier origin year).

The underlying technology stack consists of a white-label mobile application (iOS and Android) for check-ins, rent payments, food menu management, support ticketing, event updates, and conflict resolution; an internal CRM integrated with the app to manage resident onboarding, bookings, referrals, and lifecycle communications; and a digital lease lock-in system that supports stays from 1 month to 1 year. Integration is limited to Apple Store and Google Play in-app payments. There is no disclosed API or developer platform. Security is operational rather than algorithmic — biometric entry, 360° CCTV, and 24x7 trained staff — and the company holds no patents.

The business model is subscription/recurring monthly rent on all-inclusive packages (meals, electricity, WiFi, laundry, housekeeping) for both Tribe Student and Tribe Suites, supplemented by managed-services revenue from property owners under revenue-share arrangements where landlords provide CAPEX and Tribe manages design, fit-out, and operations in exchange for up to 30% above-market rent. Go-to-market is hybrid: community-led acquisition via the Tribe Ambassador Program, a paid 1-month media curation program, and a referral scheme (Rs. 1,000–2,000 per successful referral), combined with direct-to-consumer bookings through the website, app, WhatsApp, phone, and walk-ins, and a separate enterprise field-sales motion for corporate bookings funneled through a dedicated quote form. The B2B channel was materially upgraded in February 2026 via an exclusive strategic partnership with CCI India (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), which provides pipeline access to enterprise, university, and expat housing mandates across India, with a stated target of scaling to 10,000+ beds within two years.

Name

Tribe Stays

Legal name

My Turf Hospitality Private Limited

Website

https://tribestays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tribe Stays is a Pune-based managed-hospitality company operating all-inclusive student hostels, co-living spaces, and executive suites under three sub-brands, serving students, young professionals, and corporate clients across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Student Accommodation and Co-living

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Co-Living Hostels (Work+Stay / Digital Nomad) (THAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Stay/Monthly Backpacker Hostels (THAGAGAI), Digital Nomad & Remote-Work Monthly Stays (THAMAFAI), Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Student accommodation
• Co-living spaces
• Managed hospitality
• Executive suites
• Community living

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Accommodation Rent — Tribe Student: Monthly/all-inclusive rental packages for student hostel accommodation covering room rent, meals (breakfast/snack/dinner), unlimited electricity, laundry, housekeeping, and linen change. Revenue is recurring on a per-resident, per-package basis.
2. Managed Accommodation Rent — Tribe Suites: Premium long-stay executive suite rentals (1BHK/2BHK/3BHK fully furnished) with all-inclusive packages for electricity, WiFi, laundry, housekeeping, breakfast, and amenities access. Flexible from single-day to annual stays for corporates, expats, HNIs, and diplomats.
3. Property Owner Partnership Revenue: Tribe partners with property owners under revenue-share or management arrangements, offering end-to-end services from design/development to operations. Property owners receive up to 30% higher than market rent in exchange for Tribe managing design, fit-out, and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tribe Stays operates a managed-hospitality platform delivering all-inclusive long-stay accommodation under three sub-brands: Tribe Student (purpose-built student hostels), Tribe Commune (flexible co-living for young professionals and digital nomads), and Tribe Suites (executive suites for corporates, expats, and HNIs). Residents pay a single recurring fee covering fully furnished rooms, meals, WiFi, electricity, laundry, housekeeping, and organized community events, with stays ranging from one month to one year.

Product overview

Tribe Stays is a managed-hospitality company offering three distinct co-living brands under one umbrella: Tribe Student (premium student accommodation), Tribe Commune (flexible co-living for young professionals), and Tribe Suites (luxury executive housing). The company operates on an all-inclusive pricing model covering accommodation, meals, utilities, and amenities. Properties are currently concentrated in Pune, India (Viman Nagar, Wakad, Balewadi), with expansion planned to Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and other major Indian cities. The platform also includes a mobile app for iOS and Android for resident management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tribe Student: Premium student housing with all-inclusive rent, stylish rooms, and community events. Provides safe, well-located accommodations for students.
• Tribe Commune
• Tribe Suites

Products and services

• Tribe Student Premium student accommodation offering safe, fully furnished hostels with all-inclusive packages covering meals, WiFi, laundry, electricity, and housekeeping, along with 360° CCTV, biometric security, community spaces, and organized events for domestic and international college students near Pune institutions such as Symbiosis, D.Y. Patil University, NICMAR, and FAD International.
• Tribe Commune Flexible co-living spaces for modern professionals who want convenience with a community living experience, featuring fully furnished spaces, high-speed WiFi, housekeeping, laundry, breakout zones, and community events.
• Tribe Suites Managed executive long-stay suites offering fully furnished 1BHK, 2BHK, and 3BHK apartments with concierge services, meeting rooms, swimming pool, curated food plans, and all-inclusive pricing for corporates, expats, HNIs, diplomats, and professionals seeking luxury long-stay accommodation with flexible terms from single-day to annual stays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ residents and 20+ brand partners served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• CCI India (Chamber of Commerce and Industry)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Exclusive strategic partnership under a Memorandum of Understanding. CCI India enables Tribe Stays' access to corporate clients, universities, expat housing programs, and multi-city accommodation mandates across India and select global markets. Joint target of scaling to 10,000+ beds over 2 years, starting with Delhi NCR.
• 40+ Consumer Brands (Community Partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 40 consumer brands (RedBull, BigBasket, Effingut, Jimmy's Cocktails, Coolberg, Career Launchers, Little Italy, etc.) partner with Tribe for community events, co-marketing activations, and resident perks within Tribe properties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanza Living: Stanza Living is India's largest managed student-accommodation operator with a presence across 25+ cities, offering all-inclusive managed hostels with meals, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and community programming — directly comparable to Tribe Student and Tribe Commune.
• OYO Life (Oravel Stays): OYO Life is the long-stay managed accommodation brand of OYO, offering monthly furnished rentals for students and working professionals across Indian cities — competing with Tribe on price, location coverage, and tech-enabled booking.
• CoHo (CoHo.in): CoHo is an Indian co-living operator targeting students and young professionals with fully furnished, managed accommodations and community events — directly comparable to Tribe's all-inclusive, community-led model.
• ZoloStays: ZoloStays operates managed co-living spaces for students and working professionals in India, with all-inclusive pricing and app-based resident management — a direct head-to-head competitor to Tribe's Commune and Student products.
• YourSpace: YourSpace is an Indian managed co-living operator offering premium furnished rooms with amenities and community events for students and professionals, competing with Tribe in the all-inclusive segment.
• Colive: Colive (formerly known as COVAI) operates large-format managed co-living residences for working professionals across major Indian cities — competing with Tribe's Commune and Suites brands.
• Housr: Housr is an Indian managed co-living operator offering premium furnished accommodations with concierge services for professionals and students — closely aligned with Tribe's premium, community-led positioning.
• Zostel: Zostel is India's largest backpacker hostel chain, operating dormitory-style lodging in tourist destinations with a strong community programming ethos — comparable to Tribe's hostel model but skewed toward backpackers rather than students.

Emerging players

• The Hosteller: The Hosteller is a growing Indian backpacker hostel brand targeting millennial travelers with premium dorms and private rooms — an adjacent hostel operator with similar community and design ethos, though focused on leisure travel rather than student housing.

Broad incumbents

• Treebo Hotels: Treebo Hotels is a broader budget hotel franchise in India; while not a co-living specialist, it overlaps with Tribe's executive and short-stay offerings through its mid-range and premium hotel network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TribeStays
• Facebookfacebook.com/tribestays
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tribestays
• Instagraminstagram.com/tribestays/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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