For Lodgerin CEO Óscar Rubio, the move from Madrid to Miami has been nothing less than planting a flag for a new phase of global growth. The startup he founded in 2022 has quickly become a major player in the mid-term rental space, managing more than 90,000 units across 12 cities. But as Rubio told Refresh Miami, the company’s ambitions go far beyond Europe.
“Miami has become a very important part of our growth strategy,” said Rubio [pictured above], who has lived in Miami for the past year. “It’s a place where technology and international mobility intersect naturally. Establishing our base here allows us to stay close to innovation and strengthen partnerships across the Americas.”
That blend of tech and mobility is exactly what defines Lodgerin. The company calls itself a “digital ecosystem” for international relocation – connecting universities, companies, and individuals with housing providers and services that make medium-length stays (from one to twelve months) seamless. Whether it’s students crossing borders for exchange programs or professionals relocating for work, Lodgerin helps everyone involved keep track of contracts, bookings, payments, and documentation in one connected system.
At the center of that ecosystem is Arrento, Lodgerin’s software for property management and marketing. Arrento consolidates listings, payments, contracts, and communication tools into a single dashboard. For landlords, that means fewer intermediaries and more control. For tenants, it means a smoother experience backed by Lodgerin’s hands-on support.
“The consolidation of Arrento represents a major step forward in our global vision,” Rubio asserted. “From Miami, we are driving the technological development that will allow us to keep growing and expanding our ecosystem into new markets. This city has become a strategic hub from which we project Lodgerin’s evolution on an international scale.”
That expansion is already taking shape. The company’s footprint spans Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Milan, and Dubai – and Miami marks its first U.S. office. From there, Lodgerin plans to reach new American cities and connect with local universities and real estate groups. Currently, the company has 27 employees spread across the U.S., Spain, and Colombia.
Its next phase will involve scaling its second software product, Abroad, a platform for organizations that manage relocation programs, and Arribo, an app that helps tenants communicate directly with owners and access support services.
Together, these tools aim to cover every part of the international housing process – something Rubio and his team see as both a business opportunity and a cultural shift. The way people live, study, and work across borders is changing fast, and Lodgerin wants to be the infrastructure behind that new mobility.
“Our vision for the coming years is to firmly consolidate Lodgerin’s presence in the United States,” Rubio said. “We want to bring our ecosystem to new cities and offer a connected and reliable way to manage mid-term rentals globally.”
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