Showplace is a B2B platform that connects brands with rental companies, enabling them to offer high-quality products directly to their customers through a network of short-term rental properties. The service provides exclusive discounts of up to 50% on purchases, enhancing the rental experience while creating new revenue streams for property owners.
Funding
$4.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Short-term rental property owners often struggle to provide a consistent, high-quality experience for guests, while brands face challenges in reaching potential customers in a tangible, engaging way. Guests lack convenient access to purchase the products they experience during their stays, limiting potential revenue streams for property owners.
Solution
Showplace is a B2B platform that connects brands with short-term rental property owners, enabling them to showcase and offer products directly to guests. Rental owners can access exclusive discounts on a curated selection of products, enhancing the guest experience while creating new revenue opportunities through in-property sales. Brands gain access to a network of rental properties, turning them into showrooms where guests can interact with and purchase their products via QR codes and online stores. The platform facilitates a seamless shopping experience for guests, allowing them to buy items they've enjoyed during their stay.
Target Audience
Showplace primarily targets short-term rental property owners and managers looking to enhance guest experience and generate additional revenue, as well as brands seeking innovative ways to showcase their products to a captive audience.
Features
- Access to a network of over 20,000 short-term rental properties across France.
- Exclusive discounts of up to 50% on products for rental properties.
- Platform integrates with major booking platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com.
- Option to create a personalized online store for each rental property, allowing guests to pre-purchase products and services.
- Secure payment processing with a 5% commission on sales made through the online store.
- QR code integration for in-property product displays, enabling guests to easily purchase items.