Virdee

About Virdee

Virdee is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, established in 2020 by Branigan Mulcahy and Nadav Cornberg, that is reshaping guest and resident experiences in the hospitality and commercial real estate sectors. Based in Austin, Texas, the firm was conceived from the founders' direct experiences at The Guild, a tech-enabled hospitality company, where they identified a critical need for a comprehensive and intuitive solution to manage a decentralized network of properties.

The company's founding was catalyzed by the market shift towards contactless interactions. Mulcahy, now COO, brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate investment and development, coupled with a background as a Marine Captain. Cornberg, the CTO, has a 16-year history in software engineering, having managed product teams at major tech companies like Zynga and Check Point. In May 2024, Paul Pellman, a seasoned tech executive, was appointed as the company's first CEO to steer its next growth phase.

Virdee provides a virtual reception platform that automates front-desk workflows, significantly reducing operational costs while creating new revenue opportunities. The company operates on a SaaS business model, offering its software to a range of clients including hotels, multifamily residences, student housing, and medical facilities. Its technology is designed to integrate with existing property management systems, payment processors, and smart lock manufacturers, providing a flexible solution for property owners. Revenue is generated through subscriptions to its platform and by enabling clients to offer ancillary services such as room upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, and food and beverage ordering.

The core of Virdee's offering is a suite of products—including a mobile app, in-lobby kiosks, and web-based solutions—that provides a seamless, self-service experience for guests. This encompasses secure identity verification, payment collection, digital key access, and remote assistance via voice, video, or chat. A key achievement has been reducing guest check-in times from several minutes to under 20 seconds. The platform's API-first approach allows for robust integrations, including a notable partnership with CLEAR for frictionless identity verification. Since its inception, Virdee has secured over $24 million in funding, including a $12.4 million Series A round in late 2023 led by Moneta Ventures, which is fueling product development and market expansion.