OYO Rooms was founded in 2013 by Ritesh Agarwal who started working at age 13 and founded OYO at age 18. OYO has over 8500 hotels in 230 cities across India and is headquartered in Gurugram. OYO promises consistent amenities and experiences across its rooms and offers prices lower than other budget hotels. It uses technology to connect its functions and provide customers with a seamless experience. OYO aims to understand what travelers want through an ecosystem of over 2700 organizations that check in daily.