Eight Roads Ventures
Eight Roads Ventures is a global venture capital firm and the proprietary investment arm of Fidelity International Limited (FIL). It targets technology-enabled companies across stages from early venture to growth and late-stage, with a focus on healthcare IT, information technology, software and services, fintech, consumer and enterprise technology, telecommunications, and related sectors. It operates internationally with offices in Europe (London) and Asia (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Mumbai, Bengaluru) and partnerships in Israel, Singapore, and the United States, reflecting a broad geographic scope. It typically invests between modest seven-figures to tens of millions of dollars, seeks to lead or co-lead and often takes a board seat, supporting portfolio companies with strategic and operational expertise. The firm emphasizes long-standing partnerships and a hands-on approach, backed by FIL’s resources.
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Lighthouse
Series C in 2024
Lighthouse is a commercial platform tailored for the travel and hospitality industry, specializing in hotel management solutions. The company offers a cloud-based platform that visualizes and leverages data to enhance business success. By providing actionable market insights and business intelligence tools, Lighthouse enables hoteliers and hotel management companies to make informed revenue and distribution decisions. Its services include real-time data analytics, which empower users to maximize property occupancy rates and increase revenue and profit. Formerly known as OTA Insight, Lighthouse aims to transform complex market dynamics into manageable strategies that foster growth in the hospitality sector.
BTP Automation
Grant in 2023
BTP Automation provides a hotel sourcing platform and analytics for corporate travel programs. The company collects and analyzes booking and hotel data from multiple sources to generate automated cost savings and to provide insights into hotel attachment rates. Its platform supports corporate travel program management by gathering booking details, applying machine learning for instant adjustments, and streamlining contract term negotiations across the hotel program lifecycle. This enables travel managers to achieve measurable cost reductions while reducing administrative effort and maintaining transparency on policy compliance and accommodation spend.
Amenitiz
Series A in 2022
Amenitiz develops an all-in-one operating platform for independent hoteliers and vacation-property owners. The system centralizes essential tools to run properties, including building conversion-optimized websites, attracting guests, and managing bookings, with the goal of making operations simple, profitable, and hassle-free. By unifying website creation, guest acquisition, and reservation management, the platform supports property owners in growing occupancy and improving guest experiences across diverse locations. Amenitiz emphasizes accessible online hospitality, providing a single solution designed to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and reduce manual tasks for small-to-mid-scale operators.
Lighthouse
Series B in 2021
Lighthouse is a commercial platform tailored for the travel and hospitality industry, specializing in hotel management solutions. The company offers a cloud-based platform that visualizes and leverages data to enhance business success. By providing actionable market insights and business intelligence tools, Lighthouse enables hoteliers and hotel management companies to make informed revenue and distribution decisions. Its services include real-time data analytics, which empower users to maximize property occupancy rates and increase revenue and profit. Formerly known as OTA Insight, Lighthouse aims to transform complex market dynamics into manageable strategies that foster growth in the hospitality sector.
Lighthouse
Venture Round in 2017
Lighthouse is a commercial platform tailored for the travel and hospitality industry, specializing in hotel management solutions. The company offers a cloud-based platform that visualizes and leverages data to enhance business success. By providing actionable market insights and business intelligence tools, Lighthouse enables hoteliers and hotel management companies to make informed revenue and distribution decisions. Its services include real-time data analytics, which empower users to maximize property occupancy rates and increase revenue and profit. Formerly known as OTA Insight, Lighthouse aims to transform complex market dynamics into manageable strategies that foster growth in the hospitality sector.
Fishtrip
Venture Round in 2015
Fishtrip is an online marketplace headquartered in Beijing, China, catering to Chinese holiday-makers looking for unique overseas accommodations. The platform focuses on providing distinctive lodging options that enhance travel experiences, allowing users to discover and book unconventional properties around the world. Established as a subsidiary of Tujia Online Information Technology, Fishtrip leverages the growing trend of experiential travel among Chinese tourists, positioning itself as a key player in the international travel market. Through its innovative approach, Fishtrip aims to meet the evolving preferences of its customers, offering tailored solutions for memorable travel experiences.
Pod Inns
Series B in 2012
Pod Inns (布丁酒店) is a provider of contemporary and convenient accommodations in the Chinese hotel industry. It is focused on high-end customers. Pod Inns has over 300 hotels in more than 40 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Wuhan, and Xian with 8 million registered members.
Since its establishment in China, Pod Inns has delivered accepted services and aims to reach higher through product innovation, professional management and service, and efficient cost control.
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