Dharma is a travel brand-as-a-service platform that specializes in hosting group trips led by inspiring individuals and notable brands. The company develops customized travel portfolios for its clients, which include comprehensive services such as distribution audits, product planning, budgeting, and the creation of websites and applications. Additionally, Dharma manages compliance, offers sales support, and provides guest-facing applications, ensuring quality control and risk management throughout the travel experience. By facilitating these services, Dharma enables its clients to successfully create and host memorable group trips for their communities, thereby shaping the future of travel brands.
Daytrip
Seed Round in 2022
Daytrip is a local discovery app and experience marketplace that delivers curated local recommendations while serving as a unique experience marketplace.
Travel often, debt-free. You just tell us your travel details and preferences, we budget everything for you and turn it into an easy subscription plan. Your plan takes care of: booking the best travel flights, hotels, and FX. Everything you need to enjoy your trip in due time.
We innovated in savings so we could help more people achieve their dreams. After 100k users, travel became the obvious choice of focus because it was responsible for more than 70% of our user's goals. This innovative approach to travel, using fintech at its core was only possible because we spent 3 years building the perfect savings solutions first.
Worldpackers
Venture Round in 2022
Worldpackers is an online travel marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that connects travelers seeking unique cultural experiences with hosts offering accommodation in exchange for skills. Founded in 2013 by Riq Lima and Eric Faria, the platform fosters a community centered around collaboration and genuine relationships, making travel more accessible. Travelers can find opportunities to engage in various tasks, from teaching languages to helping with hospitality, while hosts benefit from their skills and contributions. This model not only enhances the travel experience but also promotes meaningful cultural exchanges, allowing participants to immerse themselves in local customs and lifestyles. Through its user-friendly platform, Worldpackers enables a diverse range of individuals to forge connections and share experiences across the globe.
ApniBus
Pre Seed Round in 2022
ApniBus operates an intercity bus platform that enables online booking for a range of services, including government, Lok Parivahan, and private operators. The service provides live location tracking and customer support, helping travelers compare schedules, book trips, and manage journeys across intercity routes. By aggregating offerings from multiple operators, it aims to simplify travel planning and improve the passenger travel experience.
Trainman
Seed Round in 2022
Trainman offers a comprehensive online service for booking Indian Railways (IRCTC) train tickets. It provides real-time information on seat availability, PNR status, live train status, coach position, and fare calculator, aiming to simplify the entire travel experience.
Well Traveled
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Well Traveled operates a members-only travel platform and club that offers trusted recommendations, exclusive perks, and tools for travel discovery, planning, and booking. It enables travelers to connect with local communities and participate in a private membership where insider travel information is shared and trips are planned collaboratively. The platform also helps users find suitable accommodations and access tailored travel services to create memorable experiences.
Shuttle Central
Seed Round in 2022
Shuttle Central is an online mobility and transportation platform designed to assist travel companies in enhancing their revenue streams by offering supplementary services, starting with airport transportation. The company provides an integrated solution that connects local transportation services, allowing travel businesses to offer airport shuttles and car rentals through a unified platform. This innovative approach enables travel companies to generate additional revenue, estimated at 15% per transaction, by facilitating a seamless experience for travelers seeking convenient transportation options. Shuttle Central's technology empowers both travel providers and their customers, streamlining the process of arranging local transport and improving overall travel efficiency.
Vacation Home Rents
Venture Round in 2022
Vacation Home Rentals is a company that specializes in travel arrangement services, focusing on the rental of various types of accommodations, including homes, cabins, beach houses, cottages, condos, apartments, and houseboats. The company has developed an online platform that facilitates the easy discovery and comparison of vacation rental options. This platform allows customers to conveniently search for and identify affordable travel deals, enhancing the overall experience of planning their vacations. By streamlining the process of finding diverse lodging options, Vacation Home Rentals aims to meet the needs of travelers seeking unique and comfortable stay experiences.
instaHop
Pre Seed Round in 2022
InstaHop is an Indian AI-driven platform that connects travelers with local hosts for personalized experiences. It offers convenient ride options and matches user preferences with suitable experiences, eliminating the need for advance booking.
Sēkr is a crowdsourced mobile platform making every step of the outdoor travel planning experience easier, safer, and more social. The company is creating an inclusive community through access to 50K+ campsites, including the nation’s largest database of free campsites, and local outdoor events.
Captain Experiences
Seed Round in 2022
Austin-based Captain Experiences facilitates convenient online booking of guided outdoor sports experiences, initially focused on fishing. Their platform enables users to search for trips by location, group size, target species, price, and more, ensuring a hassle-free connection with Damn Good Guides in the field.
Daytrip
Seed Round in 2021
Daytrip is a local discovery app and experience marketplace that delivers curated local recommendations while serving as a unique experience marketplace.
Upaway
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Upaway is a travel agency app that offers on-demand trip support, combining travel organization tools with personalized assistance. The platform enables users to securely store and collaborate on travel-related documents, ensuring easy access across various trips and travel plans. It provides human trip support, assisting customers in finding suitable accommodations, making eco-friendly travel choices, and addressing issues such as lost luggage or flight delays. Additionally, Upaway delivers personalized safety updates for every destination, enhancing the overall travel experience and ensuring that customers can navigate their journeys with confidence and ease.