Convenient, safe and affordable
Stasher is the perfect solution for temporary luggage storage, whenever and wherever you may need it. Whether you are waiting for your check-in, visiting a venue with a strict bag policy or catching a red-eye flight, there are many reasons you might need a place to leave your bags for a few hours. This is where Stasher comes in! With a few taps on your phone, you can find a place to store your bags around you and make the most of your day!
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What is Stasher?
Stasher is the world's first luggage storage network. Acting as an agent, it connects you with hotels and stores that can keep your luggage safe while you enjoy your time in a city.
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Why Use Stasher?
Trust is at the heart of what Stasher is about. It works with respected brands and vetted businesses. Their 4.8/5 review score is a testament to this and their customer support is multi award-winning. Each bag is also fully guaranteed up to £1,000.
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The Lightbulb Moment2015
How did it all start? People were always asking to store their stuff at Anthony's home near King's Cross. When a friend asked, Anthony replied "Sure, but I'm charging you for it". This joke was the lightbulb moment. On 21 September 2015, Jake and Ant, at the time roommates at Oxford, incorporated CityStasher Ltd (now Stasher).
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Prototyping and Expansion2016–2017
Ant and Jake worked on the prototype while finishing their studies. Over the summer, they sent a cold email to the CEO of Big Yellow Storage, James Gibson - he loved the vision and joined as their first investor. They turned the prototype into a fully functioning business.
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The Venture Investment Years2018–2020
Between 2017-2019, Stasher raised VC funding from Howzat Partners (Cheapflights, Trivago etc.), VentureFriends and investors from Hotels.com and Spotify. Their growth has seen them partner with companies including Hotels.com, Klook and Marriott, as well as brands like Premier Inn, Expedia and Accor. With 2020's $2.5m round, they planned to add more high calibre partners, grow the team and expand to 10,000+ cities. Stasher is currently present in every continent and over 1,210 cities.
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Post-covid2020–present
The coronavirus pandemic was, as you can imagine, a difficult time. The team had to be resilient. Thankfully, travel came back and Stasher has gone from strength to strength since. Stasher remains true to its original mission and culture: to build something useful, with quality customer service.
The faces behind the scenes
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JacobCo-founder and CEO
Jacob and Anthony, friends from their time studying economics at Oxford together, co-founded the business in 2015. They were both recognised in 2020 on Europe’s Forbes 30 under 30 list. Jacob's interests include football (he is a long-suffering supporter of Charlton Athletic), fitness and game theory.
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AnthonyCo-founder and CCO
Ant's interests include eating and complaining about being hungry…. Always. Along with Jacob, Anthony was recognised in 2020 on Europe’s Forbes 30 under 30 list. The pair also run a podcast - The Morality of Everyday Things - which is in the top 2.5% of podcasts worldwide.
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OscarCommercial Director
Oscar joined Stasher in early 2018 and leads the company’s Commercial Department, including global partnerships, supply growth, and revenue operations. When he’s not plotting the next sales campaign, you’ll likely find him flâneuring through a new city. One day, Oscar plans to swap the office for open waters and live aboard a catamaran, sailing the Mediterranean.
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James BurtonDirector of Growth
At home JB's growth efforts revolve around convincing his kids to eat something that isn't pasta or mulching his garden. He joined Stasher in 2025 and has been drawing fly-wheels and manifesting growth ever since.
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FreddieGrowth Manager
Freddie joined Stasher in 2025 as Growth Manager after 2 years of running his Pub finder app, Pub Club. Apart from at the pub, Freddie can be found watching Arsenal, playing golf, or walking his dogs.
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LukeHead of Engineering
Stasher Chess Champion, King of the North and hasn't seen sunlight in months. Occasionally known to break stuff. Works best when fueled with a chicken Parmo or two and the girliest alcoholic beverage you can find.
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MeganProduct Manager
Megan joined Stasher in 2019 as our host community manager after graduating from King’s in Spanish and Portuguese and transitioned into software development during covid. Having lived in Brazil and Mexico, Megan can often be found daydreaming about her next trip, and failing that she’s at the pub!
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EmilySr. Product Manager
Emily joined Stasher in January 2026 after working in product management across a variety of businesses. She may not have mastered baking the perfect loaf of sourdough yet, but she applies the same approach to both baking and product: talk to users/eaters, test ideas, learn fast, and try again. At Stasher, she’s focused on running experiments that (hopefully) succeed more often than her sourdough starter.
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PedroProduct Designer
Having transitioned from a background in law to the realm of design, Pedro is captivated by the pursuit of pixel-perfection and UX evangelization. He is obsessed with The Simpsons and classic movies and as a holder of a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he's skilled in the delicate art of folding clothes while people are still in them – a talent that that could be handy during refinements with developers or while delivering compelling demos to the team.
At his core, Pedro's mission is to enhance user experiences, alleviating any sense of "suckage." and If you wish to reach out to him, be sure to raise a flag that declares: "I am not my user, my user is not me.”
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OskiProduct Designer
Joined Stasher in 2025, converting a past life in marketing and visual design into crafting products that (hopefully) won’t ruin your day. Venezuelan, Paris-based, and often found cooking, gaming, taking photos, or getting humbled at martial arts.
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RomanySr. Software Engineer
An architect at heart, Romany turns spaghetti code into structured symphonies. With 10+ years of experience from Cairo to Berlin , he’s obsessed with clean architecture and helping teams grow. If he’s not refactoring a legacy system, he’s likely perfecting his serve in Padel or proving he’s the undisputed champion of fighting games.
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JcBackend Developer
Jc is a nocturnal coder who's also known to chase the sunrise on two wheels. By night, he's your go-to backend robot, crafting digital wonders in the glow of his screen. But come morning, you'll find him tearing up the streets on a bike, fuelling up for another night of coding conquests.
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HabibBackend developer
Habib builds the backend systems that quietly keep everything running. Fueled by coffee, he spends his time wrangling APIs and databases, or deep into a game, a book, or a podcast rabbit hole. Calm, consistent, usually dressed in black, and happiest when things just work.
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BowieSoftware Engineer
Bowie is a software engineer who loves creating technology that feels simple, human, and enjoyable. She focuses on developing intuitive, high-performance software that people love to use. Curious and open-minded, she thrives on multicultural experiences and new perspectives. Offscreen, she finds joy in classic music and its timeless charm.
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MarioLead Frontend Developer
Mario joined Stasher in 2022, working his way up to Frontend Team Lead. When he isn't wrangling code in the dead of night, he’s likely sipping rum and decompressing with the world's most peaceful video games.
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JohnFrontend Developer
John always dreamed of being a professor in an academy. But he needed to make a living so he became a Software Developer. Right now, his son is teaching him how to be a father first. You can find him measuring the water on the feeding bottle on his coding breaks.
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DianeFrontend Developer
Diane is an introvert who found her way in the world of code and pixels. She likes keeping things simple, both in her work as a Front-end Developer and her personal life. She still claims to be a bookworm even though she has not read books in a long time.
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IsaacSoftware Engineer
Hailing from the ancient land of Egypt, Isaac is a software engineer who specializes in crafting clean, elegant, and efficient code. Since joining Stasher in August 2025, he has been busy optimizing the web platform using React and Next.js, ensuring the booking workflow is as seamless as a smooth flight.
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KristofferMobile App Developer
Throughout his career, Kris has been a Software Engineer focusing on mobile applications. He was in the Middle East when the pandemic struck which allowed him to upskill that bolstered his career even further. Wanderlust made his young heart venture back to the beautiful beaches and seas of the Philippines , because why not?
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MarkMobile App Developer
Mark is a dedicated father of two whose love for gaming and programming fuels his everyday adventures. When he’s not debugging code or crafting new software solutions, he’s exploring digital realms alongside his kids. For Mark, balancing fatherhood with his passion for technology is all about creativity, exploration, and making lasting memories—both on-screen and off.
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IanQuality Assurance Engineer
Meet Ian, our QA Engineer. He's on a mission to break things (in the best way possible) to keep our applications running smoother than ever. When he's not testing code, you'll find him indulging in his favorite pastimes: binge-watching YouTube and Netflix or playing mobile games. He also loves outdoor activities such as biking and hiking through scenic routes
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MinalQuality Assurance Engineer
Minal brings her sharp eye for detail from the banking and luxury watch auction worlds where precision isn't just preferred, it's essential. After leading QA teams in high-stakes environments, she's now ensuring every Stasher user enjoys a flawless luggage storage experience. A self-proclaimed "professional mistake finder" (and proud of it), Minal excels at manual, API, and database testing, approaching each bug hunt with the enthusiasm of a detective on a case. When not hunting bugs, she's strategizing over chess, cooking up new recipes, or exploring historical mysteries and intriguing artifacts.
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CrisHead of Operations
Cris is a in-progress digital illustrator with a nomadic soul. He founded Airkeep.me, another luggage storage platform focused on the Latin American market. He met the Stasher’s team in 2020 and after a few years Airkeep was acquired, where Cris joined the Stasher team in 2022.
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IaraOperations Manager
Iara is a Leeds College of Music graduate whose Stasher journey started as an Operations Associate and has since progressed to Operations Manager. When she’s not doing that, she’s literally just a girl who loves painting, singing, reading and travelling. If she’s not at her desk, you might find her buried in a book or fixing her eyeliner.
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PeriklisPartnerships Manager
Periklis joined us in 2022 after he graduated with his master's degree in Marketing & Data analytics. He is passionate about innovation and finding ways to make things done. Travelling in remote nature locations and skiing are his favourite things.
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MargaridaPartnerships Growth Associate
Margarida landed in the Partnerships team in 2025, bringing the mix of a Business and Psychology background. Being proudly Portuguese, she runs entirely on sunshine, strong coffee, and the undeniable draw of the beach. If there's a deal to be made, or a pastel de nata to be found, Margarida's on it!
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Abi HoweSpecial Projects Manager
Abi joined Stasher in 2025, with a background in consulting and process improvement. When she's not stashing, you can find her crafting, baking, reading, at the theatre or at the gym.
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KellySupply Manager
Kelly joined Stasher in 2022 to help grow our host network. She may not know what a trophy looks like, being a lifelong Tottenham fan, but she holds the record for the fastest Stashpoint sign-up in Stasher’s history. She enjoys roast dinners and eating celery at odd times, is triggered by tangerines, and in her spare time helps to organise Summer Soulstice festival.
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DanielSupply Growth Manager
Daniel joined Stasher in 2025 as Supply Growth Manager, bringing a background in sales and business development. He focuses on growing Stasher’s supply by connecting with hosts and constantly experimenting with smarter, more efficient ways to scale. A travel enthusiast and water polo player, Daniel currently lives in Gran Canaria, a place he had dreamed of calling home long before it became reality.
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AbiLatam Manager
Abi joined Stasher in 2022 bringing a Mexican touch to the company. She graduated in Tourism and considers herself a specialist in the Riviera Maya. She is passionate about pastries and has a small Alfajores shop. Abi enjoys crypto winter as a hobby.
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MiguelRev-Ops Manager
Miguel joined Stasher in 2024, after having worked a few years in the B2B SaaS industry, he decided to return to the travel industry which is his passion. He joined Stasher to help the sales team with operations and CRM. He's a great chef, and when he's not in London you can find him traveling or skiing in the mountains.
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MichaelCustomer Support Team Lead
Michael joined Stasher in 2024. He has been in the Customer Support and Tech Support industry for over a decade and has worked with some of the major tech companies out of Palo Alto. He is passionate about traveling, the future of technology and A.I.. He enjoys movies, cooking, and exploring new cities he has never been to before.
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JamesPR and SEO Manager
Introducing James, our PR and SEO Manager. After a quarter life crisis pivoted his life from the legal field to digital marketing 6 years ago - he has been honing his SEO expertise for the last 4. A Dubai native turned UK resident, James is driven by the joys of slow travel and the challenge of pleasing the Google gods. He blends analytical skills with narrative creativity, aiming to elevate our brand’s online presence and engage our audience on a meaningful level.
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DannyData Analyst
Meet Danny, our resident Data Analyst who joined us in November 2023, armed with an undergraduate degree in Business Management from the University of Kent and a Masters in Business Analytics from UCL. When he’s not busy turning data into decisions, you can find Danny supporting the only football team that matters (according to him) – Arsenal. Like most of the Stasher crew, he loves to travel, and is on a mission to stamp his passport as many times as his annual leave — and our patience — will allow.
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ZenaAnalytics Engineer
A self-proclaimed emoji-connoisseur and Gemini, Zena joined Stasher in late 2025 as their first Analytics Engineer. She'll make a deck for any conversation, and when she's not chatting your ear off about "sustainable, scaleable and robust data pipelines", she enjoys creating art. With a background in Bioinformatics, she's loves the intersection of Arts and Science, and ran a digital collage series called 'Last Week in Photos' where she could unite the two. Working in analytics, her motto is "I query, therefore I am".
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SarahBrand and Content Manager
Meet Sarah who joined us in 2024 as our Brand and Content Manager. Coming from a background in travel content creation, Sarah now handles all things social media here at Stasher. When she’s not creating videos, she can usually be found having a latte and almond croissant at a cafe, or on a plane heading somewhere new.
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EdmondChief Strategy Officer
Edmond joined Stasher as a team mascot, but his tireless dedication to the cause has seen him rise the ranks to the executive team. During Covid, Edmond took some time off to recharge.
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Rascal E Raccoon (aka Raz)Head of Waste Management
Raz joined Stasher in 2022, following the mysterious disappearance of Edmond, our former Chief Strategy Officer. Raz enjoys swordfighting, wearing fun hats, and plotting to take over the world. Rumours that Edmond has been seen running a solar farm in Mexico are as yet unconfirmed.
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