This proposed capital raise is expected to fuel the prop-tech, asset-light HBNB business model towards its next growth stage of worldwide expansion
SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HBNB) (“HBNB,” “Hotel101 Global” or the “Company”) announced today that its board of directors (the “Board”) has approved the proposed intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, perpetual convertible preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) to raise up to USD 300 million, in one or more private placements to persons reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)) pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and/or in one or more registered offerings, subject to applicable legal and regulatory restrictions (the “Proposed Transaction”).
The Proposed Transaction is subject to engagement of underwriters, placement agents and other third parties, entry into definitive agreements, satisfying (or obtaining the waiver of) on a timely basis the conditions in the definitive agreements expected to be entered into, relevant approvals from and required registrations and filings with relevant regulatory authorities and other factors and conditions. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will occur at all, or be completed in the time frame, on the terms or in the manner described herein.
The Proposed Transaction is expected to fuel the prop-tech, asset-light HBNB business model towards its next growth stage of worldwide expansion. The Proposed Transaction is anticipated to occur in 2026 and may be conducted in one or more tranches.
The Company intends for the net proceeds from the Proposed Transaction to be applied towards fueling the Company's strategic expansion of Hotel101 projects worldwide, advancing its innovative, asset-light, technology-enabled hospitality platform.
For 2026, the Company is targeting securing commitments for a substantial portfolio of rooms across multiple countries, primarily via joint ventures and licensing agreements with established local partners. This approach enables efficient, scalable growth while leveraging regional expertise.
These milestones form a key part of Hotel101 Global's long-term vision towards its goal to eventually establish and operate one million Hotel101 rooms across 100 countries.
Through its standardized "HappyRoom" model and condotel structure, the Company aims to deliver consistent, high-quality, affordable hospitality on a truly global scale, creating enduring value for investors, partners and guests alike.
The Board has authorized management to engage underwriters, placement agents, financial advisors and legal counsel, as necessary, to assist in the Company’s pursuit, preparation and execution of the Proposed Transaction.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION. NO OFFER OF SECURITIES SHALL BE MADE EXCEPT BY MEANS OF A PROSPECTUS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM, AND OTHERWISE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.
About Hotel101 Global
Listed on Nasdaq (Ticker: HBNB) with a market capitalization of approx. US$2.34 billion as of January 16, 2026. Hotel101 is an asset-light, prop-tech hospitality platform pioneering a global standardized “condotel” business model. Hotel101 aims to disrupt the global hotel and hospitality sector through its unique tech-enabled business model that positions it to generate revenues twice: first from the advance sale of individual hotel units during the construction phase; and second, from long-term recurring revenue derived from day-to-day hotel operations. The expansion of Hotel101 towards its long-term goal to operate in 100 countries globally is expected to be driven mainly by joint ventures and license agreements with local developers in various countries worldwide.
Hotel101 Global expects to start accepting hotel guests at Hotel101-Madrid, the first global Hotel101 project expected to become operational, by March 2026. The Hotel101 Global Group is advancing its global expansion plans towards its medium-term goal to be in 25 countries and its long-term goal of operating one million Hotel101 rooms in 100 countries globally.