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Wander

Backed byAndreessen HorowitzAbstract Ventures
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Wander is a premium short-term rental network of fully managed smart homes with hotel-level hospitality. Every property has high-speed internet, automated check-in, local guides, and on-demand concierge โ€” designed for remote workers and travelers who want more than Airbnb.

Location
Austin, USA
Raised
$30M
Stage
Series B
Founded
2021
Category
Marketplace
Funding
VC-backed
Team
50-200

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 ยท not independently verified

Founders of Wander

  • John Andrew Entwistle

Investors backing Wander

  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Abstract Ventures

Frequently asked questions

What does Wander do?

Wander is a premium short-term rental network of fully managed smart homes with hotel-level hospitality. Every property has high-speed internet, automated check-in, local guides, and on-demand concierge โ€” designed for remote workers and travelers who want more than Airbnb.

Where is Wander based?

Wander is based in Austin, USA.

When was Wander founded?

Wander was founded in 2021.

How much has Wander raised?

Wander has raised $30M in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Wander?

Wander was founded by John Andrew Entwistle.

Who has invested in Wander?

Wander is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Abstract Ventures.

How Wander would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Two-sided audience โ€” buyers + suppliers connecting through Wander's platform.

02Problem they solve

Wander is a premium short-term rental network of fully managed smart homes with hotel-level hospitality. Every property has high-speed internet, automated check-in, local guides, and on-demand concierge โ€” designed for rโ€ฆ The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Wander differentiates on luxury smart home rentals with hotel-level service. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz + Abstract Ventures, $30M raised โ€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by John Andrew Entwistle.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM โ€” multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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