HSG

HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a global venture capital and private equity firm, managing over USD 55 billion across various funds. Established in 2005, HSG invests in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, with a focus on seed, venture, growth, buyout, and infrastructure stages. The firm has backed over 1,500 companies, with more than 160 listed on public exchanges and over 140 achieving unicorn status. HSG operates globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, providing extensive resources and industry expertise to its portfolio companies.

Rohit Agarwal

Managing Director

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director

Wang Chenyu

Vice President

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

Raghavv Garg

Analyst

Pushpak Kedia

Vice President

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Saksham Mittal

Analyst

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Javier Ng

Associate

Enita Pu

Partner

Wendy Qian

Analyst

Haim Sadger

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner

Johan Surani

Vice President

Vedant Trivedi

Associate

Aradhita Tuli

Investment Analyst

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Fu Xin

Partner

Past deals in Travel

Scapia

Series B in 2025
Scapia is a company that creates credit card applications to assist consumers with their travel expenses. The company's in-house software allows users to track credit card usage while also offering coins on transactions that can be redeemed for hotel and flight bookings on the same app, allowing customers to pay and redeem for travel and hotel stays with no FX transaction fees.

Atlys

Series B in 2024
Atlys is a technology company specializing in software solutions tailored for businesses. Their offerings include tools for project management, collaboration, data analytics, and automation, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Notably, Atlys has developed a visa application platform that simplifies the process for travelers by providing personalized guidance, document scanning, real-time status updates, thereby saving time and reducing stress.

Slice

Seed Round in 2024
Slice mission is to make travel accessible for everyone and enables travel experiences at a fair price.

Xiaohongshu

Secondary Market in 2024
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.

Mokobara

Series B in 2024
Mokobara is a luggage brand focused on providing innovative travel solutions through a range of products including suitcases, bags, duffels, and backpacks. The company aims to enhance the travel experience by offering luggage designed for modern travelers, featuring practical elements such as built-in chargers, silent wheels, and compression systems for efficient packing. Mokobara's mission is to facilitate ease of travel while ensuring that customers arrive at their destinations looking sharp.

Xiaohongshu

Secondary Market in 2023
Xiaohongshu, founded in 2013 and based in Shanghai, China, is a lifestyle sharing platform that allows users to share experiences through text, images, and videos. Initially aimed at assisting overseas travelers with shopping, it has transformed into a vibrant community focused on various lifestyle areas, including cosmetics, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, reading, fitness, and childcare. The platform serves as a social e-commerce space where users can post their favorite products, share shopping experiences, and discover global merchandise, particularly in luxury and beauty sectors. By fostering user-generated content, Xiaohongshu encourages a collaborative environment for lifestyle enthusiasts to exchange insights and recommendations.

Atlys

Series A in 2023
Atlys is a technology company specializing in software solutions tailored for businesses. Their offerings include tools for project management, collaboration, data analytics, and automation, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Notably, Atlys has developed a visa application platform that simplifies the process for travelers by providing personalized guidance, document scanning, real-time status updates, thereby saving time and reducing stress.

Life Wilderness

Angel Round in 2023
Life Wilderness reimagines human-computer interaction and is linked to the transportation and travel industries.

Airalo

Series B in 2023
Airalo is an eSIM store that provides travelers with access to eSIMs in over 190 countries and regions at competitive local rates. Designed for eSIM-compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs, Airalo simplifies connectivity for users by eliminating the need to carry multiple physical SIM cards or change phone numbers while abroad. Through its mobile application, travelers can easily select and activate their desired data plans based on their destination, ensuring seamless connectivity without the hassle of traditional SIM card swapping. This service is aimed at enhancing the travel experience by offering affordability and convenience in global communication.

Sensible Weather

Series A in 2022
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company focused on mitigating the impact of adverse weather on travelers and travel partners. It provides a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when their experiences are disrupted by bad weather. Utilizing its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform, Sensible Weather calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, which not only enhances the travel experience but also generates additional revenue for its partners. The company's insights offer valuable climate information and change projections, enabling users to stay informed about weather conditions and make better decisions for their travel and event planning.

Insider

Series D in 2022
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

Klook

Series E in 2021
Klook is a global online platform facilitating the booking of travel experiences, services, and accommodations. It offers a wide array of activities such as tours, theme park tickets, cultural experiences, and adventure activities across numerous destinations worldwide. Additionally, Klook provides essential travel services like public transport passes, airport transfers, car rentals, SIM cards/eSIMs, and dining reservations to cater to various aspects of travel planning.

Insider

Series C in 2020
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

Trell

Seed Round in 2020
Trell is a community-based platform for discovering lifestyles through videos in Indian Languages. It enables people to create visual collections of their lifestyle experiences. The community shares new ideas, experiences, and product recommendations with each other in multiple Indian languages and over 7 different lifestyle categories including Fashion, Beauty, Movies & TV Series, Recipes, Travel & Personal Care. 100M + users create around 5M+ visual & textual blogs that get over 10 Billion views on the app every month.

Airalo

Seed Round in 2019
Airalo is an eSIM store that provides travelers with access to eSIMs in over 190 countries and regions at competitive local rates. Designed for eSIM-compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs, Airalo simplifies connectivity for users by eliminating the need to carry multiple physical SIM cards or change phone numbers while abroad. Through its mobile application, travelers can easily select and activate their desired data plans based on their destination, ensuring seamless connectivity without the hassle of traditional SIM card swapping. This service is aimed at enhancing the travel experience by offering affordability and convenience in global communication.

Klook

Series D in 2019
Klook is a global online platform facilitating the booking of travel experiences, services, and accommodations. It offers a wide array of activities such as tours, theme park tickets, cultural experiences, and adventure activities across numerous destinations worldwide. Additionally, Klook provides essential travel services like public transport passes, airport transfers, car rentals, SIM cards/eSIMs, and dining reservations to cater to various aspects of travel planning.

Klook

Series D in 2018
Klook is a global online platform facilitating the booking of travel experiences, services, and accommodations. It offers a wide array of activities such as tours, theme park tickets, cultural experiences, and adventure activities across numerous destinations worldwide. Additionally, Klook provides essential travel services like public transport passes, airport transfers, car rentals, SIM cards/eSIMs, and dining reservations to cater to various aspects of travel planning.

Insider

Series B in 2018
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

Huangbaoche

Series C in 2018
Huangbaoche is a travel service that specializes in offering tour packages and booking options for outbound Chinese tourists. The company operates a platform featuring over 100,000 Chinese-speaking drivers and tour guides who facilitate various services, including airport pick-up, chartered car rentals, and guided tours. Huangbaoche covers more than 1,500 travel destination cities across 80 countries, catering specifically to the needs and preferences of Chinese-speaking travelers.

Klook

Series C in 2017
Klook is a global online platform facilitating the booking of travel experiences, services, and accommodations. It offers a wide array of activities such as tours, theme park tickets, cultural experiences, and adventure activities across numerous destinations worldwide. Additionally, Klook provides essential travel services like public transport passes, airport transfers, car rentals, SIM cards/eSIMs, and dining reservations to cater to various aspects of travel planning.

nearbuy

Venture Round in 2017
nearbuy India Private Limited operates an online platform that connects customers with local merchants throughout India, facilitating the discovery and purchase of various services and products. The platform offers deals and coupons across a wide range of categories, including dining, wellness, entertainment, electronics, travel, and home goods. Formerly known as Groupon India, the company rebranded in 2015 and has positioned itself as a hyper-local e-commerce destination. It serves as a social hub where users can explore local experiences, from dining at restaurants to enjoying spa services, thereby enriching their interaction with the community. Founded in 2010 and based in New Delhi, nearbuy has evolved into a significant player in the local business ecosystem, operating as a subsidiary of Little Internet Pvt. Ltd. since 2017.

ixigo

Series B in 2017
ixigo is an AI-based travel app founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, catering to over 150 million users in India. The platform enables travellers to organise, book, and track their trips through a network of more than 120 travel suppliers and online travel agencies, covering flights, trains, hotels, buses, and cabs. ixigo aims to provide trustworthy and personalised travel recommendations. It has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing travel apps, ranking as the second most downloaded in India and the sixth globally on the Google Play Store as of 2018. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in the travel sector, leveraging advancements in AI, voice technology, and machine learning. ixigo has received multiple accolades, including the Phocuswright people's choice award for its AI-driven voice-based travel assistant, TARA, and the best UI/UX award for its flights app at the Google India App Summit in 2018.

Klook

Series B in 2017
Klook is a global online platform facilitating the booking of travel experiences, services, and accommodations. It offers a wide array of activities such as tours, theme park tickets, cultural experiences, and adventure activities across numerous destinations worldwide. Additionally, Klook provides essential travel services like public transport passes, airport transfers, car rentals, SIM cards/eSIMs, and dining reservations to cater to various aspects of travel planning.

ixigo

Venture Round in 2016
ixigo is an AI-based travel app founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, catering to over 150 million users in India. The platform enables travellers to organise, book, and track their trips through a network of more than 120 travel suppliers and online travel agencies, covering flights, trains, hotels, buses, and cabs. ixigo aims to provide trustworthy and personalised travel recommendations. It has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing travel apps, ranking as the second most downloaded in India and the sixth globally on the Google Play Store as of 2018. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in the travel sector, leveraging advancements in AI, voice technology, and machine learning. ixigo has received multiple accolades, including the Phocuswright people's choice award for its AI-driven voice-based travel assistant, TARA, and the best UI/UX award for its flights app at the Google India App Summit in 2018.

Tapzo.

Series C in 2016
Tapzo (formerly Helpchat) is an All in One App for high frequency use cases. This could be anything from finding best offers, deals & coupons, booking cabs/taxis & autos, ordering food, recharging prepaid mobile & DTH, paying postpaid mobile bills, reading news, following & sharing trending, funny & viral stories, checking live cricket scores and daily horoscope! Tapzo is a 500+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. You can check out the mobile app here. Android: bit.ly/Tapzo iOS: bit.ly/TapzoApp

DAILYHOTEL

Venture Round in 2015
DAILYHOTEL is a lifestyle technology enabler that provides affordable access to quality experiences in accommodation, dining and travel offerings through its mobile platform. They focus on transaction through mobile app only, selling more than 100,000 room every month on average in just South Korea alone. In 2017 March, they have reached over 7million downloads for their app.

Tapzo.

Series B in 2015
Tapzo (formerly Helpchat) is an All in One App for high frequency use cases. This could be anything from finding best offers, deals & coupons, booking cabs/taxis & autos, ordering food, recharging prepaid mobile & DTH, paying postpaid mobile bills, reading news, following & sharing trending, funny & viral stories, checking live cricket scores and daily horoscope! Tapzo is a 500+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. You can check out the mobile app here. Android: bit.ly/Tapzo iOS: bit.ly/TapzoApp

Tuniu

Post in 2015
Tuniu Corporation is an online leisure travel company based in Nanjing, China, founded in 2006. It specializes in offering a wide array of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided options, tailored for leisure travelers. The company provides comprehensive travel-related services such as ticket sales for tourist attractions, visa applications, accommodation reservations, and transportation options, including air, train, and bus tickets. Tuniu also offers car rental and insurance services, along with advertising solutions for tourism boards. The company's products and services are accessible through its website, mobile platform, and a network of offline channels, which includes call centers and retail stores across China. With over 550,000 stock keeping units covering more than 140 countries, Tuniu aims to enhance customer experience and expand its market presence by diversifying its offerings and investing in technology.

nearbuy

Venture Round in 2015
nearbuy India Private Limited operates an online platform that connects customers with local merchants throughout India, facilitating the discovery and purchase of various services and products. The platform offers deals and coupons across a wide range of categories, including dining, wellness, entertainment, electronics, travel, and home goods. Formerly known as Groupon India, the company rebranded in 2015 and has positioned itself as a hyper-local e-commerce destination. It serves as a social hub where users can explore local experiences, from dining at restaurants to enjoying spa services, thereby enriching their interaction with the community. Founded in 2010 and based in New Delhi, nearbuy has evolved into a significant player in the local business ecosystem, operating as a subsidiary of Little Internet Pvt. Ltd. since 2017.

YaoChuFa

Series C in 2014
YaoChuFa, established in October 2011, operates an online tourism service platform focused on providing comprehensive travel packages for urban and regional tourism. The company specializes in one-day travel itineraries centered around major cities and their neighboring areas, featuring carefully selected boutique resorts, specialty restaurants, and access to popular tourist attractions. YaoChuFa's offerings are designed to maintain high-quality standards, typically rated 4-5 stars, ensuring a premium experience for families and parents traveling with children. The platform aims to deliver economical, convenient, and satisfying tourism products and services, including transportation, accommodation, and travel planning, catering to the leisure and entertainment needs of the public.

Tapzo.

Series A in 2014
Tapzo (formerly Helpchat) is an All in One App for high frequency use cases. This could be anything from finding best offers, deals & coupons, booking cabs/taxis & autos, ordering food, recharging prepaid mobile & DTH, paying postpaid mobile bills, reading news, following & sharing trending, funny & viral stories, checking live cricket scores and daily horoscope! Tapzo is a 500+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. You can check out the mobile app here. Android: bit.ly/Tapzo iOS: bit.ly/TapzoApp

Tapzo.

Seed Round in 2011
Tapzo (formerly Helpchat) is an All in One App for high frequency use cases. This could be anything from finding best offers, deals & coupons, booking cabs/taxis & autos, ordering food, recharging prepaid mobile & DTH, paying postpaid mobile bills, reading news, following & sharing trending, funny & viral stories, checking live cricket scores and daily horoscope! Tapzo is a 500+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. You can check out the mobile app here. Android: bit.ly/Tapzo iOS: bit.ly/TapzoApp

Lvmama

Series C in 2011
Lvmama is a prominent e-tourism platform based in China, specializing in both domestic and international travel services. Founded in 2008, the company initially focused on DIY tour services but has since evolved into a comprehensive tourism website. Its offerings include hotel reservations, ticket bookings, tour planning, and visa applications, catering to a diverse range of travel needs. Lvmama features over 6,000 scenic spots and resort hotels, as well as collaborations with numerous domestic and international tourism bureaus and airlines. The platform supports various travel formats, including group tours and long-distance travel, and is accessible across all provinces in China, as well as in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide.

Tuniu

Series C in 2011
Tuniu Corporation is an online leisure travel company based in Nanjing, China, founded in 2006. It specializes in offering a wide array of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided options, tailored for leisure travelers. The company provides comprehensive travel-related services such as ticket sales for tourist attractions, visa applications, accommodation reservations, and transportation options, including air, train, and bus tickets. Tuniu also offers car rental and insurance services, along with advertising solutions for tourism boards. The company's products and services are accessible through its website, mobile platform, and a network of offline channels, which includes call centers and retail stores across China. With over 550,000 stock keeping units covering more than 140 countries, Tuniu aims to enhance customer experience and expand its market presence by diversifying its offerings and investing in technology.

Lvmama

Series B in 2010
Lvmama is a prominent e-tourism platform based in China, specializing in both domestic and international travel services. Founded in 2008, the company initially focused on DIY tour services but has since evolved into a comprehensive tourism website. Its offerings include hotel reservations, ticket bookings, tour planning, and visa applications, catering to a diverse range of travel needs. Lvmama features over 6,000 scenic spots and resort hotels, as well as collaborations with numerous domestic and international tourism bureaus and airlines. The platform supports various travel formats, including group tours and long-distance travel, and is accessible across all provinces in China, as well as in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide.

Via.com

Venture Round in 2010
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.

Via.com

Venture Round in 2009
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.

Via.com

Venture Round in 2007
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.

The Times Of India

Series A in 2004
The Times of India is an English language daily newspaper with a national circulation, published in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. Covering a wide range of topics such as business, technology, sports, entertainment, travel, and real estate, the newspaper traces its origins back to 1838 when it was known as The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce. Originally catering to the British residents of western India, the publication transitioned to a daily format in 1851 and was eventually renamed The Times of India in 1861.
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