On January 22, 2026, Richard Valtr, the founder of Mews, reached several major professional milestones that solidified the company’s position as a global leader in hospitality technology.
The following achievements were announced or celebrated on that specific date:
1. Secured $300 Million in Series D Funding
Mews officially announced the closing of a $300 million Series D funding round led by EQT Growth, with participation from new investors like Atomico and HarbourVest Partners.
Company Valuation: This investment propelled Mews to a $2.5 billion valuation.
Strategic Focus: The funds are earmarked for accelerating the company’s "AI-native" future, focusing on agent-driven systems to automate complex hotel workflows and expanding its fintech infrastructure (Mews Payments).
2. Global Recognition in Hotel Tech Awards
While the results were released earlier in January, the 22nd served as a focal point for celebrating Mews' dominance in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, where the company secured:
#1 Property Management System (PMS): Won for the third consecutive year (2024, 2025, 2026).
#1 Hotel Point of Sale (POS): Named the best in the world for the first time.
Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech: Recognized for the sixth year in a row.
Hoteliers Choice Award: Highlighting customer loyalty and product trust.
3. Massive Scale and Growth Milestones
Valtr’s leadership led to significant operational milestones reported as of early 2026:
Customer Base: The platform now powers 15,000 customers across 85 countries.
Financial Momentum: Reached $19.7 billion in platform transaction volume in 2025, with a 55% increase in SaaS gross profit.
Expansion through M&A: The company recently completed its 14th acquisition with the purchase of DataChat, a generative AI analytics platform, further enhancing Mews' data capabilities.
