This Ex-Zillow Exec Sold His Last Startup for $120M — Now He’s Disrupting the $1.3T Luxury Vacation Market
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Photo Courtesy of PacasoThree of the same VC firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay, respectively, are all in another private company: Pacaso.Venture backing in companies Pacaso is nothing new
After all, early-stage companies often have the potential to der the most outsized returns.But, recent regulatory have opened the door for individual investors to invest alongside these venture capitalists
Normally, everyday investors have to wait for a company to go public before they can invest, missing out on that early gain potential
Now, some companies are opening up investment opportunities to the public.This type of has already seen some great success stories
For example, in 2016, 433 people invested an average of $2,730 in a private startup named Revolut
Fast-forward to today, those $2,730 stakes are worth over $1 million, up 89,900%.Today, thousands of investors have joined big-name VCs in taking a chance on Pacaso
It's no surprise, considering Pacaso's resumé:The company has made $110M in gross fits to datePacaso's co-founder sold his last company to Zillow for $120MThey operate in over 40 vacation destinations across the US, Mexico, UK, and FranceThe company reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSOBut the growth potential is where the excitement is
Below we'll reveal more how Pacaso has ramped up and built a competitive moat so quickly, and how you can in their growth.Next-Generation Co-OwnershipAfter his $120M exit and subsequent role as a Zillow executive, Austin Allison created Pacaso’s game-changing co-ownership model
Powered by prietary and an innovative structure that eliminates the headaches of traditional vacation ownership, it’s already leaving a mark
Here’s how:Seamless Transactions: Clients easily buy, finance, and resell, s of luxury s through Pacaso’s intuitive platformTurnkey Ownership: Pacaso handles maintenance, scheduling, and furnishing; owners simply enjoy their vacation sMaximized Value: s that once sat empty up to 90% of the year now stay occupied nearly year-round, benefiting owners and local economiesThe demand for their services and expertise is real
In top destinations, co-ownership is growing 21% annually in the US, and Pacaso s have appreciated nearly 10% since 2021 – roughly double the growth of the broader luxury market.Scaling Into 10 New International DestinationsPacaso is already leading the charge in the $1.3 trillion US vacation market, combining real estate innovation with -driven efficiency to generate multiple revenue s
These include transaction service fees on every sale, recurring perty management fees, and exclusive financing options tailored to co-owners.Now, the platform’s global reach is growing quickly, and they’re already seeing strong returns in the $500B global market
In 2024, they set records in Paris and London
Meanwhile, Cabo (Mexico) is the #3-most-ed destination on their platform
No surprise Europe and Mexico have accounted for 22% of their revenue over the past two years
Now, they’re taking international expansion to an entirely new level
They recently announced 10 new international destinations will be added to their platform, spread across Italy, the Caribbean, and Mexico
That means Pacaso’s unique model is poised to dominate a combined $1.8T in vacation .Why Investors Are Paying AttentionThere are many reasons why firms managing a combined $180B+ in assets, and 10,000+ individual investors have already backed Pacaso, including:ven Leadership: Allison is joined by executives with decades of real-estate and startup experience.Strong Growth Metrics: Full-year 2024 financials showed a 21% YoY increase in gross real estate volume and a 24% imvement in adjusted EBITDA.Surging Demand: 40% of Americans want to buy a vacation in the next year (Coldwell Banker)After impressive full-year earnings showed gross fit grew 41%, and with continued growth and expansion ahead, Pacaso is really hitting their stride
You can claim your stake in Pacaso today for just $2.90/ and be part of this market’s next big disruption
Visit invest.pacaso.com to learn more.Pacaso is offering securities through the use of an Offering Statement that has been qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission under Tier II of Regulation A
A copy of the Final Offering Circular that forms a part of the Offering Statement may be obtained from: invest.pacaso.com
Reserving the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public
Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to apvals.Don’t Miss Your Chance to Become an Early Investor in Pacaso:Invest Now Disclaimers Please be advised that alternative investments carry a risk of monetary loss
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