Vacatia
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Vacation ownership, Online marketplace |
| Predecessor | Vacation Listing Service Inc. |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Key people | Caroline Shin (CEO), Keith Cox (Chairman), Mike Janes (CMO) |
| Products | Vacation rental marketplace, Timeshare interests |
Vacatia, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a U.S.-based Vacation Ownership enterprise that evolved from Vacation Listing Service Inc., debuting as a digital marketplace dedicated to the purchase and sale of timeshare interests.
History
Vacatia secured $5 million in a seed round funding in September 2013, attracting investment from seasoned professionals within the travel, hotel, and vacation rental sectors. Notable contributors included Spencer Rascoff (associated with Zillow and Expedia), Erik Blachford (Expedia), Robert Spottswood (Hyatt Vacation Ownership), Raymond L. “Rip” Gallein Jr. (Starwood Vacation Ownership), alongside financiers from Starwood Capital Group, Bee Partners, Peterson Ventures, Meyer Ventures, Silver Lake Partners, and Google Capital.
In April 2015, the company completed an $8.8 million Series A round led by Javelin Venture Partners. At this time, co-founder Caroline Shin advanced from COO to CEO, while co-founder Keith Cox assumed the role of Chairman. Additionally, Mike Janes—previously CMO at StubHub and GM at Apple Inc.—was appointed as chief marketing officer.
Vacatia officially introduced its vacation rental marketplace to the public in November 2015. By May 2016, the platform had extended its reach internationally by incorporating 20 resorts located in Cancun and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. In April 2016, Vacatia enhanced its U.S. distribution capabilities through integration with HomeToGo. That same month, it gained authorization from Disney Vacation Club to act as an approved seller.
In January 2025, Vacatia expanded its portfolio by acquiring The Berkley Group, Inc., a prominent U.S. resort development company, along with Daily Management, Inc., a comprehensive property management organization specializing in vacation ownership resorts.