Journey Ventures

Journey Ventures, established in 2019, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company invests in and partners with startups in the tourism, travel technology, and hotel industries, providing capital, mentorship, and strategic business support. It focuses on companies that have reached a stage of technological development and are seeking investment at market valuation and round price.

Aviv Refuah

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Hotel

Duve

Series A in 2022
Duve is a guest management platform designed to enhance the hospitality experience by digitizing hotel processes and improving communication between hoteliers and guests. Founded by industry professionals, the platform aims to increase profitability and elevate guest experiences while maintaining a personal touch. Duve offers a customizable and intuitive solution that integrates seamlessly with over 100 existing hospitality systems, including property management systems and channel managers. Operating in more than 60 countries and available in 20 languages, Duve enables hoteliers to provide contactless services, personalized communication, and upsell opportunities, thereby enhancing brand awareness and performance. The platform's focus on delivering a friendly and flexible user experience allows hotels, hostels, and vacation rentals to create meaningful interactions with their guests.

UpStay

Pre Seed Round in 2019
UpStay, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in hotel upselling software designed to enhance guest experiences while generating new revenue streams for hotels and hotel chains. The company provides a fully automated, data-driven cloud solution that focuses on post-booking revenue generation. By cross-selling high-margin products, UpStay significantly impacts hotels' financial performance and streamlines the guest journey. This innovative approach allows hoteliers to minimize the overhead costs associated with front desk or reservations teams, thereby improving operational efficiency and profitability.

Roomerang

Series A in 2019
Roomerang LTD is an Israel-based company founded in 2017 that operates an internet-based platform for hotel booking. The company focuses on leveraging a diverse portfolio of Bed Banks and Hotel Wholesalers, enabling it to provide competitive rates and enhanced availability compared to many larger online travel agencies (OTAs). By utilizing this unique approach, Roomerang aims to offer customers a compelling alternative in the hotel booking market.

Holisto

Series A in 2019
Holisto is an online hotel booking platform that leverages technology to offer customers access to better deals on lodging. By analyzing a vast array of information from various brokers, agents, and hotels, Holisto provides travelers with optimized pricing options that go beyond traditional rates offered by travel suppliers. The platform innovatively splits reservations into smaller units and creates unique packages, allowing users to find attractive deals tailored to their needs. This approach not only enhances travel experiences but also helps customers save money while planning their trips.
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