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Gathern is a peer-to-peer marketplace for short-term vacation rentals in Saudi Arabia. Property owners list places like chalets, villas, and apartments on the platform, and travelers can book them for stays. Owners pay a commission on each booking, and Gathern also offers the GatherIn Business Platform to help owners manage their listings and bookings. The product works by letting hosts create and manage listings, while guests search, filter, and reserve accommodations through the site; bookings and payments flow through the platform, with Gathern taking a fee. The service distinguishes itself by focusing on the Saudi market and being licensed by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism, positioning itself to support both domestic and international tourists. The company is aiming to grow Saudi vacation travel by expanding listings, improving user experience for hosts and guests, and increasing bookings through its platform.
About Gathern
Industries
Consumer Software
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$85.1M
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Gathern raised $72 million in 2025, funding regional expansion and AI upgrades.
- Management targets Kuwait and Bahrain entry by 2026, opening adjacent demand pools.
- The company claims 44% Saudi alternative hospitality share and over 500% growth.
What critics are saying
- Airbnb already enforces Saudi permit verification, compressing Gathern's compliance advantage quickly.
- Gathern's 2028 IPO plan exposes execution risk across GCC expansion and new categories.
- Saudi short-term rental rules bar private rooms and require permit checks, shrinking supply.
What makes Gathern unique
- Saudi Ministry of Tourism licensing gives Gathern regulatory credibility Airbnb lacks locally.
- Sanabil-backed Gathern commands Saudi market trust and ties to Vision 2030 capital.
- Al-Nassr partnership through 2027 boosts brand visibility inside Saudi travel demand.
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Funding
Total Funding
$85.1M
Meets
Industry Average
Funded Over
6 Rounds
Industry standards
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Health Insurance
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↓ -1%Gathern was founded in 2016 and competes with global players like Airbnb in the Saudi alternative hospitality market.
Gathern, a Riyadh-based vacation rental platform, raised $72 million in a Series B round led by Sanabil Investments, part of the Public Investment Fund. This funding increases Gathern's valuation to $266 million, solidifying its position as a market leader in Saudi Arabia's travel tech sector. The company plans to use the funds to expand in the Middle East, enhance AI guest tools, and prepare for a Saudi Stock Exchange listing. Gathern holds a 44% share of Saudi Arabia's alternative hospitality market.
Gathern, a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based peer-to-peer (P2P) vacation rental marketplace, raised $72M in Series B funding, at over $266M valuation
Gathern secures $72m funding round led by PIF's Sanabil Investments Saudi Arabia’s peer-to-peer vacation rental platform Gathern has raised $72 million in Series B funding, led by Sanabil Investments, part of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The round also included participation from STV, Pinnacle
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh-based short-term rental platform Gathern has secured $72 million [SAR 250 million] in Series B funding, valuing the company at over $266 million [SAR 1 billion].
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About Gathern
Industries
Consumer Software
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$85.1M
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded
2017
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