Altek AI
Category: AI Agents
An autonomous AI operating layer for the hospitality industry that automates guest communication and internal hotel workflows. Altek AI was founded in 2024. The company is led by Alexander Gauslaa. Based in Oslo, Norway. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: €423K. Latest round: Pre-seed. Key investors include Startuplab, Industry Angel Investors.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- €423K
Value proposition
Reduces the operational burden on hotel staff by autonomously handling up to 90% of guest inquiries and tasks, improving response times and guest satisfaction while lowering overhead.
Products and solutions
Autonomous Guest Communication Agent, AI Hospitality Operating Layer, Automated Internal Workflow Engine, Property Management System (PMS) Integration Suite
Unique value
Moves beyond simple chatbots by providing a deep 'operating layer' that integrates with hotel systems to execute tasks autonomously rather than just providing scripted answers.
Target customer
Hotels, luxury resorts, and hospitality management groups, with an initial focus on the Nordic market.
Industries served
Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Real Estate (Short-term Rentals)
Technology advantage
Achieves a high automation rate (90% of inquiries) using generative AI agents that understand complex guest needs and can trigger backend operational workflows without human intervention.
How they differentiate
Altek AI distinguishes itself by moving beyond standard chatbots to provide an 'autonomous operating layer.' It utilizes generative AI agents that integrate deeply with Property Management Systems (PMS) to execute complex tasks and workflows rather than just providing scripted FAQ responses.
Main competitors
HiJiffy, Quicktext, Asksuite
Key partnerships
Startuplab (Lead Investor & Accelerator), The Thief (Early Adopter/Strategic Partner), Britannia Hotel (Early Adopter/Strategic Partner), Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels) network connections
Notable customers
The Thief (Oslo), Britannia Hotel (Trondheim)
Major milestones
Company founded in Oslo (2024), Successfully automated 90% of guest communication for early adopters, Secured €423k pre-seed funding led by Startuplab (January 2025), Strategic expansion across the Nordic hospitality market
Growth metrics
Achieved a 90% automation rate for guest inquiries; successfully onboarded premier luxury hotels within the first year of operation.
Market positioning
Specialized AI automation provider for the luxury and high-end hospitality sector.
Geographic focus
Nordics (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland)
Patents and IP
No registered patents disclosed as of latest update.
About Alexander Gauslaa
Alexander Gauslaa has a background in scaling high-growth B2B SaaS. He previously served as an Account Executive at Ardoq, a prominent Norwegian enterprise architecture company, where he focused on enterprise sales and business development. This experience in complex software solutions and market expansion is central to his leadership at Altek AI.
Official website: https://altek.ai