John Lee, Founder of H2O Hospitality

About John Lee

John Lee (also known as Woong Hee John Lee) is the Founder and CEO of H2O Hospitality, a South Korean startup founded in 2015 that provides digital transformation and unmanned management solutions for hotels and resorts. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley before starting his career in hospitality operations, including a period doing cleaning work prior to launching H2O. The company manages approximately 40,000 units across Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand, with a focus on 4–5 star mainstream hotels.

John Lee at a glance

• Company: H2O Hospitality
• Total raised: $40M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: Kakao Investment, Korea Development Bank, Gorilla Private Equity, Intervest, NICE Investment, Samsung Ventures
• Location: Seoul, South Korea

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