HiRUM

HiRUM Software Solutions is a complete end-to-end property management software provider serving hotels, resorts, motels, and other accommodation businesses. It offers tools for trust accounting, channel management, booking engines, and more. Based in Queensland, Australia, HiRUM has built a reputation for reliability, local expertise, and customer-centric service.

• Headquarters: Arundel, Queensland, Australia

• Founded: 1997

• Status: Acquired by Guesty in September 2022

• Founders: Sylvia and Philip Johnston

• Initial Focus: Trust accounting and front desk software for Australian accommodation providers

• Growth Trajectory:
  • Expanded from small-scale hospitality clients to large hotel chains
  • Became a household name in Australia’s tourism sector
  • Supported prestigious brands like Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Grand Mercure

• Funding Rounds: HiRUM was privately held and did not publicly disclose venture capital rounds.

• Acquisition: Acquired by Guesty, a global property management platform, in September 2022 as part of Guesty’s $170 million funding round

• Valuation: Specific post-acquisition valuation figures are not publicly disclosed, but the deal was part of Guesty’s strategic expansion into APAC.