Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. It invests in seed, early, and growth-stage companies across technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, outsourcing, manufacturing, media, and retail sectors. The firm seeks ambitious founders and aims to help them build long-lasting, scalable businesses, often taking the lead or significant co-investor roles and providing strategic guidance, networks, and resources. It maintains an international footprint, including investments in India and other regions, reflecting a global approach to partnering with fast-growing companies. Sequoia emphasizes strong teams, innovative products or services, and the potential for rapid growth, positioning itself as a long-term partner for companies that redefine their markets.
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Past deals in Tourism
Safara
Venture Round in 2024
Safara offers a unique hotel booking platform where users earn cashback on each reservation, which can be instantly applied to future trips worldwide with no restrictions. The more you book, the more you save.
Tourlane
Series D in 2024
Founded in 2016, Tourlane operates an online platform connecting travelers with global travel specialists for personalized, multi-day tours. Its software offers real-time pricing, availability, and trip visualization, enabling affordable and convenient planning.
Safara
Seed Round in 2022
Safara offers a unique hotel booking platform where users earn cashback on each reservation, which can be instantly applied to future trips worldwide with no restrictions. The more you book, the more you save.
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
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2016, Tourlane operates an online platform connecting travelers with global travel specialists for personalized, multi-day tours. Its software offers real-time pricing, availability, and trip visualization, enabling affordable and convenient planning.
Tourlane
Series C in 2019
Founded in 2016, Tourlane operates an online platform connecting travelers with global travel specialists for personalized, multi-day tours. Its software offers real-time pricing, availability, and trip visualization, enabling affordable and convenient planning.
Flynote
Seed Round in 2019
Flynote is an online travel booking platform that connects travelers with destination planners and experts through chat, enabling instant planning and bookings for hotels, transportation, and experiences. It offers destination-specific itineraries aligned with travelers’ interests and moods, highlights local attractions, and provides customized tours to deliver curated holidays with comprehensive travel options.
Tourlane
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2016, Tourlane operates an online platform connecting travelers with global travel specialists for personalized, multi-day tours. Its software offers real-time pricing, availability, and trip visualization, enabling affordable and convenient planning.
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
Series A in 2014
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.
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