Imagine a world where travel returns to what it once was – a transformative, enriching experience that gives you time to arrive and enables authentic encounters. This world lives slow travel: it honours local cultures and opens up spaces with soul – instead of superficial consumption, rushed sightseeing and interchangeable accommodation.

While Airbnb saturates the market with 8 million listings, we return to the essentials with the Oazo Club: trust, curation, warmth. Our invitation-only model is the answer to a characterless travel landscape, anonymous interactions and the need for genuine connection. Since August 2025, we have proven that our concept works. Now is the time to scale.

The three pillars of our Vision

Slow travel as a lifestyle We believe in fewer but more conscious trips with longer stays that allow for genuine immersion in local cultures, access to insider knowledge from hosts, and time to truly arrive. Slowing down is what matters – it's not the quantity of experiences that counts, but their depth.

Curation instead of excess Instead of endless options, we focus on careful selection; instead of interchangeable accommodation, we focus on holiday oases with personal stories; instead of algorithmic recommendations, we focus on trusted hosts. Find the right thing straight away, without having to search endlessly.

Community-driven growth Our growth is driven by the network effects of selective membership – organically through recommendations from people who share our values. This loyalty based on shared beliefs makes Oazo more than just a platform: it makes it a movement.

Why we founded Oazo

We are Rea and Cédric, serial entrepreneurs with over 20 years of experience in building marketplaces and life and business partners. As guests, we spent hours searching for accommodation that was lovingly furnished, conveyed a sense of tranquillity and invited us to slow down – places with soul. As hosts, we didn't want to have to choose between «open to everyone» or «not renting at all».

There was no solution – so we founded Oazo: a private booking platform that is accessible by invitation only. Here you will find guests who appreciate slow travel and hosts who want to share their thoughtfully designed holiday oases with like-minded people. Instead of mass appeal, we focus on curation – only homes that we would book ourselves. Instead of anonymity, we focus on trust through selective access. And instead of pure transaction, we focus on genuine hospitality between people who share the same values and understand that a slow travel experience is worth more than the cheapest price.

Why now is the right Time

The slow travel market is growing rapidly – more and more people are looking for meaningful travel experiences away from the mainstream and are willing to invest more to get them. Trends include increased demand for longer stays and extended breaks, as well as remote work. Secondary cities are becoming more popular than mainstream hotspots, cultural immersion is replacing sightseeing, and genuine hospitality is taking the place of purely economic profit. Oazo serves this lucrative niche with a scalable business model.

Our four competitive Advantages

Oazo is not just another rental platform. What sets us apart:

1. Invitation-only structure. Ensures community, trust and the highest quality on both sides. Only hosts, investors and their invited trusted individuals are granted access to the Oazo Club.

2. Personalised service with AI support. Human support through concierge and premium services, enhanced by intelligent automation for scalability.

3. Regulatory advantages. As a closed club, we avoid many of the administrative hurdles of public platforms.

4. Defensible business model. Community building, curation and trust cannot be copied.

Who we are

A seasoned team, all over 50. We are united by entrepreneurship, a pioneering spirit and complete conviction in what we do. This gives us the strategic foresight and efficiency that makes the difference.

Rea Eggli, Co-founder: crowd funding pioneer (wemakeit, OOMNIUM), marketplace expert, community building

Cédric Tribolet, Co-founder: agency management (Crafft, LikeBerry), communications and marketing, project management professional

Elisa Tirendi, Finance & Managing Partner: Lecturer at ETH Zurich, certified fiduciary Samuel Graf, Hospitality & Managing Partner: Events and catering, co-founder of iconic venues

Marc Rinderknecht, Product Owner: Digital product developer (OOMNIUM), UX/tech expert

Matthias Saner, UX Design: Digital design pioneer Daniela Mitidieri, Operations: Organisation and communication professional

PS: Our developers at Panter are responsible for digital acceleration – they are a bit younger, though ;)

More details about the team members can be found in the detailed investment proposal.

Where we stand today

In 2025, we built Oazo bootstrapped:

CHF 28'000 in equity capital (2 co-founders, 2 managing partners)
In addition, we secured CHF 75'000 in convertible loans before launching the platform.
Customised platform developed (no templates, full control)
20 curated homes in 8 countries online
16 additional homes in the onboarding process
426 club members
First bookings

Where the Journey is headed

Following our launch in August 2025 with 20 Oazo Homes, we will start our funding campaign via OOMNIUM (CHF 380'000) in November.

In 2026, we will launch concierge and host services, carefree packages and AI-supported automation. By the end of 2026, 130 homes will be live, followed by another round of financing with family offices or professional investors. At the same time, we will establish multiple revenue streams Ð platform fees plus subscription models.

In 2028, we will reach breakeven and define our exit strategy. By 2030, we will grow to 1'400 Oazo Homes, 44'000 club members and CHF 4.3 million in revenue.

Now is your Moment

We have proven that the concept works. The community wants it. The hosts appreciate it. Now we are taking Oazo to the next level – and for that we need fresh capital. And this is your chance to help shape the future of slow travel.

With this round of financing, we will expand the platform with new functionalities. At the same time, we will strengthen our marketing so that Oazo can reach our target groups and grow organically. We will secure key positions in product, hospitality and operations so that we, as founders, can focus fully on strategy, development and scaling.

In the summer of 2026, another round with professional investors or family offices will follow to finance the next phase of growth.

This limited business angel round is your unique opportunity to get involved at this early stage and become part of a promising start-up and a growing movement.

Reasons to invest

First-mover in the slow travel segment – We are tapping into a mega-trend and occupying a highly attractive niche before others discover it.

Defensible business model – An exclusive community, strong brand, regulatory advantages and high barriers to entry make Oazo difficult to replicate.

Proven execution power – Our team has over 20 years of experience in building marketplaces and communities. We have already successfully built OOMNIUM and wemakeit.

Clear exit perspective – Our roadmap and growth potential are defined. We will reach breakeven by 2028 and determine the exit strategy.

Impact with returns – Oazo promotes sustainable tourism, values cultural heritage and supports hosts on an equal footing. Meaningful and profitable.

Become an Oazo Business Angel

From 11 November 2025 to 5 December 2025, you can invest as follows:

CHF 10'000 with a 15% discount
CHF 25'000 with a 15% discount plus an Oazo holiday voucher worth CHF 500
CHF 50'000 with a 15% discount plus an Oazo holiday voucher worth CHF 1'000

As a business angel, you become part of the Oazo Circle, our inner community: quarterly insights into figures and strategy, the opportunity to participate in the advisory board and membership in our test group for new platform features. At the annual Oazo Circle Event – more than just networking over champagne – we exchange ideas in person. You also benefit from early access to partnerships related to travel and enjoyment and recognition as a Circle Member.

Join us in building the alternative that we – and perhaps you too – have been missing, and become part of a shared journey that is not only meaningful but also economically successful.

Rea & Cédric
Founders, Oazo Homes

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