Azuro, a Switzerland-based proptech and lifestyle startup, has raised €5 million in venture funding from Infinitas Capital, a next-generation Swiss family office, and German early-stage investor Daniel Bronk. The funding will support the launch of Europe’s first user-owned portfolio of smart vacation homes, introducing a new ownership and travel model for modern property investors.
The investment will accelerate Azuro’s development projects in Mallorca and the Alps, with nine locations planned over the next two years. The first homes are expected to open in 2026. By 2028, Azuro plans to deploy over €50 million in real estate capital across Europe’s leading leisure markets, creating a structured property vehicle tailored for the continent’s growing second-home sector.
Azuro’s approach emerges amid tightening European regulations on short-term rentals and absentee-owned holiday homes. Cities such as Barcelona are moving toward stricter measures, including a proposed ban on tourist apartments by 2028, as policymakers push for sustainable, year-round occupancy.
Instead of traditional short-term rentals, Azuro’s model allows co-ownership of compact, design-focused homes built for consistent use throughout the year. Buyers can invest starting at €40,000, gaining a share in a portfolio of two-bedroom properties located in top European destinations. Availability is maintained through a fixed owner-to-home ratio, ensuring predictable access.
Unlike many fractional ownership or branded residence models that include heavy premiums, Azuro’s pricing aligns closely with net asset value, supported by its in-house real estate development division.
Azuro’s offering is aimed at busy professionals who prefer high-end, low-maintenance alternatives to traditional second-home ownership. The homes emphasize consistent quality, access to outdoor recreation, and long-term investment potential.
Co-founders Jan Linhart and David Polacek explained:
“Azuro is for people like us, who want solutions that make life simpler, without the hassle of endless accommodation search or playing the vacation rental roulette. We’re building a network of sleek, compact homes that we would love to stay in ourselves. Azuro’s homes are designed for year-round use and located in natural settings across European vacation hotspots, giving buyers meaningful experiences and long-term upside.”
Robin Lauber, Co-founder of Infinitas Capital, added:
“Jan and David have built a model that responds directly to the pressures facing Europe’s second-home market. As traditional options are regulated out, what will survive are sustainable, locally aligned homes that are consistently occupied. This is the emergence of a new asset class at the intersection of real estate finance, hospitality and lifestyle, and one that reflects how the next generation want to live and connect.”
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