Funding news · Sep 15, 2026
HomeExchange raises Series C+ led by Verlinvest to grow home-swapping platform
HomeExchange Raises Series C+ Led by Verlinvest
HomeExchange, the Paris-headquartered home-swapping platform, has raised a Series C+ round led by Verlinvest, with Ternel also participating. The funding was dated September 15, 2026. The amount was not disclosed.
What HomeExchange Does
HomeExchange describes itself as the world's largest home swapping platform. It connects members in 155 countries through a trust-based, non-monetary exchange model: each member lends their home and stays in another member's home in return. The platform supports two mechanisms:
- Direct reciprocity — members swap homes with one another directly
- GuestPoints — a points system that allows members to stay in another member's home without a simultaneous, one-to-one exchange
The company also operates HomeExchange Collection, a curated tier of exceptional homes launched in 2021.
Scale and Traction
According to the company, HomeExchange lists more than 600,000 homes. In the past year, it enabled 2.3 million travelers and over 11.8 million overnight stays. Those numbers underscore the platform's position in the alternative-accommodation market, where it competes for travelers seeking stays without traditional hotel bookings.
Company Background
HomeExchange was founded in 1992. In 2017, it was acquired by GuestToGuest co-founders Emmanuel Arnaud and Charles-Edouard Girard. The company has been a certified B Corp since 2022 and employs more than 150 people across France, Croatia, Spain, and the United States.
The Funding
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Round type | Series C+ |
| Amount | Not disclosed |
| Currency | EUR |
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Lead investor | Verlinvest |
| Investors | Ternel, Verlinvest |
The round extends the company's Series C stage with a lead backer in Verlinvest and additional participation from Ternel. The currency listed for the round is EUR.
Why It Matters
Home swapping sits within the broader travel and alternative-accommodation sector, where trust, liquidity, and network effects determine which platforms scale. HomeExchange's non-monetary model differentiates it from rental marketplaces: members exchange stays rather than pay nightly rates, with GuestPoints smoothing imbalances in supply and demand across geographies.
A network spanning 155 countries and more than 600,000 homes gives the company a substantial base to build on. The Series C+ capital, led by Verlinvest, signals continued investor interest in the category and in HomeExchange's specific approach.
What to Watch
- How HomeExchange deploys the new capital across its platform and HomeExchange Collection tier
- Growth in members, homes, and overnight stays following the round
- Whether the company expands its presence in its existing markets — France, Croatia, Spain, and the United States — or beyond
- Any further detail on the round size or additional investors
All figures and background cited here come from the disclosed funding data and company description. The funding amount for this round was not disclosed.