Co-Founder With Investment
7 days ago
Co-founder & CMO Opportunity | Scale India's Leading Backpacker Hostel Chain
Location:
Himachal Pradesh (Multi-location operations)
Investment Required:
₹20-25 Lakhs + Sweat Equity
Role:
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Current Performance:
₹12+ Lakhs/Month | 100% YoY Revenue Growth
Commitment:
Full-time founding team member
The Opportunity
We've built India's fastest-growing backpacker hostel chain with
100,000+ community members
and proven unit economics. After 4+ years of operations, we've achieved exceptional product-market fit with
55% annual occupancy
,
65% direct bookings
, and an impressive
NPS score of 80
.
Our Business Model:
Premium backpacker hostels + scenic view cafes across India's top tourism destinations
Why Now:
Post-pandemic travel boom, increasing domestic tourism, and our proven scalable model ready for aggressive expansion across India
What We're Looking For
The Right Co-founder Partner:
Marketing Leadership:
4-7 years scaling hospitality/travel marketing and brand growth
Investment Capacity:
₹20-25 Lakhs to fuel our expansion engine
Proven Track Record:
Built marketing funnels that drove customer acquisition at scale
Hospitality/Travel Experience:
Understanding of tourism marketing and guest lifecycle
Digital-First Mindset:
Expertise in performance marketing, social media, and online brand building
Entrepreneurial DNA:
Ready to build, execute, and scale in a fast-growing environment
Your Role & Impact
Strategic Ownership:
• Scale our 100K+ community to 500K+ members within 18 months
• Drive occupancy from 55% to 75%+ across all properties through marketing excellence
• Build India's most recognizable backpacker brand and hospitality community
• Establish strategic partnerships with travel platforms, influencers, and tourism boards
Revenue Growth:
• Scale monthly revenue from ₹12L to ₹50L+ through marketing-led initiatives
• Increase direct bookings from 65% to 80%+ reducing dependency on OTAs
• Launch and scale our scenic cafe business line alongside hostel operations
• Drive repeat customer rate and lifetime value optimization
The Investment Opportunity
Financial Terms:
•
Investment Range:
₹20-25 Lakhs for aggressive market expansion
•
Equity Stake:
Significant co-founder equity + performance milestones
•
Current Profitability:
28% EBITDA, 7% net profit margins
•
Projected Returns:
10x+ based on hospitality market growth and our expansion plans
What Your Investment Accelerates:
• Multi-city expansion and new property acquisitions
• Performance marketing campaigns across digital channels
• Team expansion and marketing automation tools
• Brand positioning and community building initiatives
Why This is Your Moment
Proven Model:
100% YoY growth with 28% EBITDA margins
Strong Community:
100K+ engaged travelers with 80 NPS score
Scalable Operations:
Automated processes enabling rapid expansion
Prime Locations:
Established presence in India's top backpacking destinations
Self-Sustaining:
Profitable operations providing expansion capital
Ready to Scale:
Infrastructure, team, and processes ready for 10x growth
Ready to Build India's Backpacking Empire?
We're not just hiring a CMO – we're seeking a
co-founder partner
to build the definitive backpacker hospitality brand in India and beyond.
Let's Discuss:
• Your vision for scaling hospitality brands in the digital age
• Investment timeline and partnership expectations
• Strategies for building India's largest backpacker community
• Experience with travel/hospitality marketing and growth hacking
Ready to Join?
Send me a DM with:
- Your hospitality marketing wins and growth strategies
- Investment capacity and commitment timeline
- Your vision for the future of backpacker travel in India
Together, let's make every backpacking journey unforgettable
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