“Nomadic traveler”-focused hospitality brand Selina goes public

Selina, a hotel group targeting consumers that want to blend travel and work abroad, debuted as a public company yesterday following its merger with special purpose acquisition company BOA.

Founded in 2014 and based in London, Selina’s portfolio includes 163 open or secured properties in 25 countries.

The brand targets millennial and Gen Z travelers with spaces that blend co-working, recreation, wellness and local experiences. 

The company says the deal will generate $54 million in capital to accelerate growth.

It is also expected to provide $118 million from subscriptions to the $147.5 million principal amount of 6% senior unsecured convertible notes due 2026.

“Today marks a major milestone for Selina, as we complete our goal of becoming a publicly traded company and embark on our next chapter of growth,” says Rafael Museri, co-founder and CEO of Selina.

“The completion of this transaction is further validation of our highly differentiated hospitality offering, we can scale the brand and our unique destinations to travelers and locals around the world like never before. We look forward to leveraging this capital to drive long-term profitable growth, introduce new offerings that facilitate meaningful connections, and enhance our technology to support our rapid global expansion.”

Museri will continue to lead the company along with the rest of Selina’s current management team. 

Earlier this month Selina reported financial results for the first half of 2022, with revenue coming in at $86 million, a 142% increase compared to the first half of 2021. 

The company first announced plans to go public in December 2021.