Safara
Venture Round in 2024
Safara is a membership-based service designed to transform how travelers book accommodations. The company caters to frequent travelers by offering a platform that simplifies hotel booking while providing cashback rewards on each reservation. Users earn cashback that can be applied toward future travel bookings, allowing for significant savings on subsequent trips. This cashback is available instantly and can be used without restrictions, making it a flexible option for travelers. By facilitating affordable travel through a points-based system, Safara aims to enhance the travel experience, enabling users to enjoy more rewarding and cost-effective journeys. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital and Thayer Ventures.
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. The company specializes in connecting travelers with travel specialists across the globe, facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours. Tourlane's platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including flight bookings, accommodations, tours, activities, and transfer options, all in one place. By combining advanced technology with expert travel consulting, Tourlane provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing clients to tailor their travel experiences to their preferences easily. The platform is designed to simplify the booking process, making it fast and comparable, while ensuring that travelers can access authentic experiences in over 30 countries.
Safara is a membership-based service designed to transform how travelers book accommodations. The company caters to frequent travelers by offering a platform that simplifies hotel booking while providing cashback rewards on each reservation. Users earn cashback that can be applied toward future travel bookings, allowing for significant savings on subsequent trips. This cashback is available instantly and can be used without restrictions, making it a flexible option for travelers. By facilitating affordable travel through a points-based system, Safara aims to enhance the travel experience, enabling users to enjoy more rewarding and cost-effective journeys. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital and Thayer Ventures.
Boundless Life
Seed Round in 2022
Boundless Life, established in 2021 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in creating global living communities for families seeking a nomadic lifestyle. The company designs and operates thoughtfully curated destinations worldwide, offering private homes, co-working spaces, an experiential learning school system, and locally integrated recreational facilities. This holistic approach enables families to live, learn, work, and explore diverse cultures sustainably.
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. The company specializes in connecting travelers with travel specialists across the globe, facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours. Tourlane's platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including flight bookings, accommodations, tours, activities, and transfer options, all in one place. By combining advanced technology with expert travel consulting, Tourlane provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing clients to tailor their travel experiences to their preferences easily. The platform is designed to simplify the booking process, making it fast and comparable, while ensuring that travelers can access authentic experiences in over 30 countries.
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. The company specializes in connecting travelers with travel specialists across the globe, facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours. Tourlane's platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including flight bookings, accommodations, tours, activities, and transfer options, all in one place. By combining advanced technology with expert travel consulting, Tourlane provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing clients to tailor their travel experiences to their preferences easily. The platform is designed to simplify the booking process, making it fast and comparable, while ensuring that travelers can access authentic experiences in over 30 countries.
Flynote
Seed Round in 2019
Flynote is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with destination planners and experts through a chat interface. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including personalized itineraries tailored to individual interests and travel preferences, local tourist attractions, customized tours, and bookings for accommodations and transportation. By facilitating instant communication with travel experts, Flynote aims to enhance the travel planning experience, enabling users to secure the best deals and enjoy curated holiday experiences that align with their specific desires.
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. The company specializes in connecting travelers with travel specialists across the globe, facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours. Tourlane's platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including flight bookings, accommodations, tours, activities, and transfer options, all in one place. By combining advanced technology with expert travel consulting, Tourlane provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing clients to tailor their travel experiences to their preferences easily. The platform is designed to simplify the booking process, making it fast and comparable, while ensuring that travelers can access authentic experiences in over 30 countries.
Traveloka
Venture Round in 2017
Traveloka is an online travel aggregator based in Indonesia, primarily focused on helping customers search for and book various travel options. It operates a comprehensive platform that enables users to compare and book flights, hotels, villas, apartments, transportation, tours, holiday packages, and activities. By providing a user-friendly search engine, Traveloka aims to simplify the travel planning process, allowing individuals to find accommodations and tickets that meet their specific needs. The company has expanded its operations to six countries and continues to explore new initiatives to enhance its impact in the travel industry.
daoxila.com
Venture Round in 2014
DAOXILA Wedding Network is an e-commerce platform specializing in wedding receptions and banquet reservations. It operates by combining online and offline services to address challenges users face when searching for wedding venues and reception hotels. Since its inception, DAOXILA has successfully facilitated wedding feasts for 120,000 couples. The company offers a comprehensive range of wedding services, including information on hotels, banquets, studios, wedding apparel, and accessory stores, aiming to provide the best possible wedding experiences for users.
Trippy, Inc. is a travel information platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. It serves as a community-driven resource where travelers can ask questions and share experiences about various destinations. The platform encourages users to seek advice on accommodations, attractions, and activities, fostering a supportive environment aimed at enhancing travel experiences. Trippy was founded by J.R. Johnson, who previously led the successful growth of VirtualTourist.com and OneTime.com before their acquisition by Expedia. The company aims to inspire users by promoting a sense of community and the joy of helping others through shared travel insights.
Decolar.com
Venture Round in 2012
Decolar.com is an online travel agency that offers complete travel services, including tickets, tour packages, accommodation, and car rental. Since 1999, more than 2,000,000 people have bought their air tickets through this platform. Decolar.com is present in 21 countries, including Argentina, the U.S., and Spain. It has a partnership of more than 500 airlines and 150,000 hotels worldwide. When purchasing an airline ticket or travel package, Decolar.com’s customers also receive discounts at restaurants and shops in the chosen destination, plus 10% discount on purchases in Duty Free. Decolar.com was launched in 1999 and is based in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo.
Despegar
Venture Round in 2012
Despegar is an online travel agency that specializes in the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets, providing services for both leisure and corporate travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to research travel options, check flight availability, and make reservations for flights, hotels, and car rentals through its platform. Despegar also offers various travel-related services, including vacation packages and access to airlines and accommodation options. The company operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States, aiming to facilitate unique travel experiences for its customers.
Trippy
Venture Round in 2011
Trippy, Inc. is a travel information platform based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. It serves as a community-driven resource where travelers can ask questions and share experiences about various destinations. The platform encourages users to seek advice on accommodations, attractions, and activities, fostering a supportive environment aimed at enhancing travel experiences. Trippy was founded by J.R. Johnson, who previously led the successful growth of VirtualTourist.com and OneTime.com before their acquisition by Expedia. The company aims to inspire users by promoting a sense of community and the joy of helping others through shared travel insights.
Yada International Holdings
Angel Round in 2011
Yada International Holdings Ltd. is a company based in Beijing, China, that specializes in the development and investment in rehabilitation and aged-care properties. Founded in 2011, the company aims to create supportive living environments for senior citizens. Yada International Holdings also focuses on the broader healthcare sector, providing financial support and resources to enterprises in both the aged-care and tourism industries. This dual focus allows the company to facilitate the successful development of facilities and services that cater to the needs of an aging population in China.
Travelguru
Venture Round in 2006
Travelguru is an Indian online travel portal that facilitates travel arrangements for users by providing a comprehensive platform for booking flights, hotels, and holiday packages. The website enables customers to search for and secure deals on travel options both within India and internationally. By offering a user-friendly interface, Travelguru allows individuals to plan and organize their travel itineraries efficiently, catering to a diverse range of travel needs and preferences.