Investment partners

Who is Wayfarer?

Wayfarer is an innovative hotel operations and travel startup in Japan. Founded in late 2019, we manage over 400 rooms across our three brands: Wayfarer, Kabin, and ORI.

Our vision as a company is to brighten life for the next generation of everyday travelers. This means we build products that expand beyond just a place to stay; we connect travelers to the local community so they can discover more authentic experiences and explore IRL.

We also leverage in-house technology that enables digital touchpoints for superior operating efficiencies and a seamless traveler experience, all without forgetting the human touch and interactions that make travel real.

We’re not like most companies. We're upstarts. We take the "blueprint" and do it better. We think critically and act quickly. Communication is direct and we move at the pace of change.

Our team is diverse with nearly 40 nationalities, and we primarily communicate in English. Our culture is people-first and our organizational structure helps get things done, while still encouraging new ideas and innovation. We are always looking for bright additions to our team, so join us as we reimagine hospitality for the next generation traveler.

会社概要

Wayfarerは、日本発のホテルオペレーション＆トラベルテックのスタートアップです。2019年の創業以来、Wayfarer・Kabin・ORI の3ブランドで 400室以上 を運営しています。
私たちがめざすのは、“次世代の旅人の毎日を、もっと明るく、もっと豊かにすること。”単なる宿泊場所ではなく、旅を通して地域や人とつながれる “リアルな体験” をつくり出すことに全力です。

ビジョン

旅をもっと「IRL（In Real Life）」に。

テクノロジーを活かしながらも、人とのつながりや温度感を大切に。Wayfarerは自社開発のシステムを活用し、チェックインから滞在、運営管理まで幅広くデジタル化。効率的なオペレーションと、スムーズな宿泊体験を実現しています。
一方で、「旅の本質は人」。スタッフのホスピタリティやリアルな交流が生まれる仕組みづくりにも力を入れています。

企業文化・カルチャー

Wayfarerは、従来の企業像にとらわれない組織です。既存の枠を見直し、より良い形へと再構築する姿勢を大切にしています。批判的思考とスピード感を持って行動し、オープンでフラットな環境の中で迅速に意思決定を進めることが特徴です。

多国籍でダイバーシティに富んだチーム、約 40カ国 からメンバーが集まっています。社内の共通言語は英語で、国籍・文化・背景を越えて協働しています。人を大切にする “People First” の文化ー効率だけでなく、働く人の幸福度や働きやすさも重視しています。柔軟な組織で、新しい挑戦を歓迎する環境です。

Join Us：次世代の旅を、一緒につくろう。

Wayfarerは、未来の旅を再定義する仲間を歓迎しています。「旅が好き」「新しい仕組みをつくるのが好き」「多国籍な環境で働きたい」そんな方は、ぜひチームにジョインしてください。

What does it take?

The Investment partners will be responsible for all aspects of real estate at Wayfarer including deal sourcing, acquisitions & referrals and asset management

• You will have a strong network of relationships with real estate professionals both within and outside of Japan.
• You will be able to manage acquisition processes from start to closing, with a thorough understanding of TKGK and TMK investment structures.
• You will be a persuasive and competent salesperson, understanding the needs and incentives of capital partners, financing banks, and counterparties to negotiate positive outcomes for Wayfarer.
• You will maintain a detail-oriented approach to meeting notes and deal flow records.
• You will bring proven experience in hotel transactions and/or asset management.

What will you do?

• Support investment strategies for real estate acquisitions, ensuring alignment with Wayfarer’s growth objectives.
• Source capital partnerships and lead fundraising efforts to secure financing for current and future projects.
• Negotiate and structure investment deals, ensuring favorable terms for Wayfarer and its stakeholders.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on market trends, risk assessment, and investment analysis.

Benefits

• Long-term stock ownership plan
• Free stays at our hotels subject to availability
• 15 days paid leave after 6 months probation, unlimited sick leave
• Annual health checkups

Requirements

• Independence and an owner’s mindset
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role with a strong track record in investment.
• Strong understanding of investment structures such as TKGK and TMK
• Must be living in Japan with a valid visa/working status; ideally in Tokyo or Osaka