OIYO

Founded in 2013 by Ritesh Agarwal, OYO (On Your Own) is an Indian multinational hospitality chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes, and living spaces. The company began as a platform to aggregate and standardize budget accommodations across India. Its mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and reliable places to stay for travelers worldwide by leveraging technology. OYO's business model involves partnering with property owners, providing them with technology and operational support—such as its proprietary hotel management app and dynamic pricing algorithms—to improve service quality and occupancy rates under the OYO brand.