Start-Up Chile is a public business accelerator based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2010. It aims to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile, utilizing the country as a launchpad for global expansion. Recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators worldwide, Start-Up Chile accommodates up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: a pre-acceleration initiative for startups with female founders and a seed program for startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator focuses on various sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the region.
TourOpp is a company that enhances communication between tour operators and travelers through an automated SMS application. By streamlining interactions, it increases bookings, reviews, and referrals while reducing customer service costs. The platform allows tour operators to send essential information, reminders, and safety measures waivers directly to travelers, facilitating a more efficient communication process. Additionally, it features a smart chatbot that provides instant answers to traveler inquiries 24/7, allowing operators to focus on delivering exceptional experiences without being bogged down by individual communications. Overall, TourOpp aims to bridge the communication gap in the travel industry, benefiting both operators and customers.
Travl Join
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Travl Join is a web-based DaaS (Data-as-a-service) platform that delivers real-time traveler data and leads to travel companies. Blosgo´s machine-learning algorithms find unfindable travelers from across the web, based on traveler's destination, desire, and interests. Our next-generation tools & unmatched-data empowers travel companies to know, acquire, and convert travelers into customers.
Wheel the World
Grant in 2019
Wheel the World Inc. is a travel service provider focused on creating accessible travel experiences for individuals with disabilities, their friends, and families. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company operates an online platform that offers a range of services, including destination information, tour packages, activities, and accommodations. By utilizing a crowdsourced Accessibility Mapping System, Wheel the World collects extensive data about travel operators worldwide, providing over 250 data points per listing to ensure users have the necessary accessibility information when making booking decisions. The company aims to empower millions of people with disabilities to explore the world with confidence while promoting inclusive tourism in a significantly underserved market.
Konzup ™
Seed Round in 2017
I’m Tatiana Rihan, founder of Konzup, a company offering AI-powered travel insights and a smart itinerary generation platform. We have two key tools: Konzup Rio, which leverages data intelligence to transform the tourism experience in Rio de Janeiro, and encantadordeturistas.com, an AI-driven platform that quickly creates online ads for TikTok Ads, Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. Our technology generates tailored copy, images, and videos based on your business brief. With over a year of training using local data, our "Carioca AI" provides strategic insights that help businesses attract more visitors and increase sales. Additionally, we offer intelligent itinerary generation, personalized to suit various interests such as cinematic tourism, dark tourism, literary experiences, and more. Our system only features the most up-to-date information: new attractions are guaranteed, and closed venues are filtered out. While we operate in Portuguese, we are well-positioned to support global companies targeting Rio de Janeiro as a prime destination. The Rio de Janeiro City Tourism Department endorses Konzup Rio. I’ve also participated in acceleration programs such as Start-Up Chile, Seed MG, and the Singapore Tourism Accelerator, always focused on creating lasting impact within the tourism sector.
kupos.cl (aka PasajeBus.com)
Angel Round in 2017
kupos.com is the first multimodal marketplace for frequently used ground transportation services in Latin America. This arises from the need to convert mobility as a service (MaaS - Mobility-as-a-service) into a reality, focusing on promoting shared mobility services that are convenient, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly among users; providing the widest variety of travel and mobilization options in a simple way. The kupos.com vision represents the next mobility revolution: Multimodal (MaaS) + SIMSystem (Seamless Integrated Mobility System). At its core, kupos.com sits on a digital platform that integrates travel planning and booking, electronic ticketing, and end-to-end payment gateways or services across all modes of transportation. whether public or private. Instead of finding, booking, and paying for each mode of transportation separately, kupos.com will allow your users to plan and book door-to-door trips in a single app or platform.
Keteka
Seed Round in 2016
Keteka is an online tours and activities marketplace that lets travelers book unique, safe and authentic, tours with validated local guides from developing communities, offering dignified economic opportunity for local communities and life-changing experiences for travelers. Keteka was founded by two Peace Corps volunteers focused on helping rural and indigenous communities in Panama actually benefit from tourism. Kyle and Jack recognized that there were thousands of local guides and communities that needed, but lacked, direct access to travelers. At the same time, there were millions of travelers searching for off the beaten path experiences, yet lacked an easy way to find and book them. Eventually, by leveraging their connection to the Peace Corps Network, they began onboarding previously marginalized guides and communities, and offering travel experiences to a small group of friends and fam
Urban Challenger
Seed Round in 2016
Urban Challenger is an innovative platform that combines an app and card deck to promote active and social exploration of urban environments. By offering engaging travel challenges and activities, it aims to transform mundane city life into an adventurous experience. The application features intricate puzzles and unique challenges that encourage users to discover hidden gems, connect with locals, and experience diverse culinary offerings. Urban Challenger's mission is to inspire individuals to step outside their comfort zones and embrace new experiences, thereby enriching their understanding of the cities they inhabit or visit.
TripHappy
Pre Seed Round in 2016
TripHappy, a US travel startup that leverages artificial intelligence to highlight relevant location and neighborhood information during the hotel search and discovery process.
Recorrido
Grant in 2015
Recorrido is an online platform that facilitates the search and booking of long-distance bus tickets. It provides travelers with comprehensive information about various travel options, allowing them to compare and purchase tickets conveniently. The platform features a built-in rating system that enhances transparency and helps users make informed decisions. Additionally, Recorrido supports bus operators by enabling them to showcase their services and optimize their offerings, ultimately improving profitability and operational efficiency. Through its user-friendly interface, Recorrido aims to deliver smart and affordable mobility solutions for travelers while benefiting the bus industry as a whole.
TourNative
Seed Round in 2014
TourNative helps tourists reach natives and share a true and organic local experience – creating jobs locally and connecting people worldwide. Tired of touristy things when you travel? Get a local to offer you a unique tour or experience. Think of TourNative as an uber or airbnb for local tours and experiences. It's insured and is available on desktop, tablet and as an app on iOS & Android.
Wonders
Seed Round in 2014
Wonders is a mobile journal app for premium quality visual stories about travel and outdoors. They source these stories from hand-picked community of photographers, publishers and brands. With Wonders 2.0 (November 2015) users can also purchase featured photographs as premium-quality prints or digital wallpapers, allowing featured photographers to earn income traveling full-time. Download Wonders now at: http://apple.co/1L3tZA3 Visit our site at: www.wndrs.com
Recorrido
Grant in 2014
Recorrido is an online platform that facilitates the search and booking of long-distance bus tickets. It provides travelers with comprehensive information about various travel options, allowing them to compare and purchase tickets conveniently. The platform features a built-in rating system that enhances transparency and helps users make informed decisions. Additionally, Recorrido supports bus operators by enabling them to showcase their services and optimize their offerings, ultimately improving profitability and operational efficiency. Through its user-friendly interface, Recorrido aims to deliver smart and affordable mobility solutions for travelers while benefiting the bus industry as a whole.
Pinocular
Seed Round in 2013
Pinocular was made for travelers by travelers. After working in Silicon Valley long enough the founders began going outside more often. Their doctors were pleased to see their vitamin D levels stabilize, and they felt better, too. They decided to visit hot spots like Hawaii, and took up surfing, scuba diving, and other activities. They began to visit museums, they learned how to sing and dance, got married and started families. In short, they began to work to live rather than live to work. One of the best decisions they made – as it lead to their purchase of vacation homes that they rent out when not using them. After a while they wanted to share their love for travel with others – and to help vacation rental owners like themselves at the same time. So they created Pinocular, where vacation rental owners rent out their homes to travelers looking to do what they love while on vacation.
Sighter
Seed Round in 2013
Sighter Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, is a developer of a photography-based mobile game that combines elements of treasure hunting with urban exploration. Founded in 2013, the app allows users to engage in a playful experience as they take and share photos of interesting sights, effectively turning sightseeing into a game. Designed for travelers, families, and those who enjoy outdoor activities with a smartphone, Sighter offers a unique blend of social interaction and exploration. The application serves as an enterprise platform for the tourism and events industries, enhancing the experience for tourists and event attendees through gamification. Sighter has garnered recognition through various startup competitions and accelerators, establishing itself within the tech and tourism sectors.
Fugate.cl
Seed Round in 2013
Fugate.cl is a provider of hotel reservation services that specializes in last-minute bookings across Chile. The company offers real-time information on the availability of rooms in a variety of hotels throughout the country. By focusing on same-night reservations, Fugate.cl delivers competitive offers, making it convenient for travelers seeking immediate accommodations.
Arrively
Seed Round in 2013
Read transportation reviews from top travelers, track your travel, and discover new routes. Did you enjoy the staff on your last flight, or did you miss your meeting because the train was late? Voice your opinion on Arrively.
MovingWorlds
Seed Round in 2013
MovingWorlds is the Global Experteering Network. Think of it like a short-term Peace Corps crossed with match.com - helping people find the best plat to donate their expertise, anywhere they want to travel. MovingWorlds is a social impact organization addressing the global talent gap. Our online platform and community connects people who want to travel and volunteer their expertise directly with nonprofits, schools, and/or social enterprises around the world. We maintain quality by selectively sourcing professionals and organizations who then interact through our website to find each other and plan high-impact “Experteering” engagements. In addition, innovative corporations can leverage the same platform to create and manage worldwide skills-based volunteering programs for employees.
Safer
Series B in 2013
Safer is a technological platform designed to enhance the travel experience for customers in the aviation and bus sectors by providing a seamless door-to-door service. The platform addresses the challenge of maintaining a synchronized fleet of vehicles, ensuring that customers can travel without delays or stress, particularly at busy transit hubs. Safer offers online ticket booking and taxi booking services directly through airlines' websites, enabling commuters to easily arrange their transportation needs. Additionally, the company has developed a mobile application that allows users to search for and book nearby taxi rides, streamlining the commuting process and reducing wait times for both drivers and passengers.
Bizpora
Seed Round in 2013
Bizpora is an online platform designed to facilitate connections among entrepreneurs and business professionals, offering an alternative to traditional hotel stays. By allowing users to stay with like-minded members, Bizpora fosters meaningful face-to-face interactions and helps individuals expand their professional networks. The platform also provides valuable local insights, enabling users to save time and money through the guidance of their hosts. Additionally, Bizpora allows members to list their own accommodations, offering an opportunity to monetize extra space while assisting fellow business travelers. This community-oriented approach aims to enhance the experience of business travel by promoting collaboration and connection among its users.
paOnde
Seed Round in 2013
paOnde is a social and travel platform that helps users discover popular places to eat, drink, and socialize. By providing a curated list of highly rated venues in their vicinity, paOnde ensures that users can easily find enjoyable activities without the hassle of indecision. The platform not only enhances the user experience by connecting individuals with local businesses but also fosters exploration of new dining and entertainment options. With its focus on user-friendly functionality, paOnde aims to eliminate boredom and enhance social engagement in local communities.
Viajala
Grant in 2013
Viajala helps millions of Latin American travelers search the most exhaustive inventory of local airlines and online travel agencies.
GlampingHub
Seed Round in 2012
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.
Worldrat
Grant in 2012
Worldrat is an online platform based in Peru that focuses on alternative tourism. It operates as a web and mobile application, allowing users to create unique travel routes and discover various destinations worldwide. The platform emphasizes social travel content, enabling tourists to share their experiences and insights about different places. By facilitating the exploration of diverse tourism options, Worldrat aims to enhance the travel experience for its users.
Expediciones.mx
Seed Round in 2012
Expediciones.mx is an online platform that facilitates the booking of nature and adventure travel experiences. By connecting various tour operators, the platform simplifies the search and purchasing process for customers interested in adventurous trips. It aims to provide a safe and user-friendly environment for travelers looking to explore outdoor activities and natural landscapes.
Sinbad Travel
Seed Round in 2012
Sinbad Travel is an online travel club that focuses on vacation rentals in Latin America. It has registered around 18,000 users who can explore a diverse range of over 1,200 accommodations. The platform serves as a social network for travelers, facilitating connections and sharing experiences related to vacation rentals in the region.
TeliportMe
Seed Round in 2012
TeliportMe lets you explore places through the images and panoramas taken by users through the Android app – 360 TeliportMe is a community where users discover and share places they travel to through immersive experiences captured using their smartphones.
LaREDChina.com
Seed Round in 2012
LaRedChina.com is a comprehensive platform for Spanish speakers interested in doing business, travel, share experiences with China.
Touristlink
Seed Round in 2012
Touristlink.com is the social platform for travel. Travel is all about new experiences. No matter where you're going, Touristlink gives you opportunity to get a real feel of the culture. Meet up with a local for a coffee or beer, find travel companions to share the journey, or if you want arrange a tour with an independent guide.
OneSeed Expeditions
Seed Round in 2012
OneSeed Expeditions is a travel agency dedicated to creating meaningful travel experiences through trekking and multi-sport adventures globally. The company emphasizes the importance of investing in people by providing professional training and equitable employment opportunities for guides and porters. By partnering with local communities, OneSeed ensures that tourism benefits local economies, offering guides, porters, and entrepreneurs a stable source of income. This approach not only enhances the travel experience but also fosters sustainable practices that support local development.
Kuotus
Seed Round in 2012
Kuotus makes it possible to sell tours and activities the same way flights and accommodation are sold. It's a reservation management system for local tour providers that also connects them in real time with multiple sales channels, be it online travel outlets or hotels and hostels
Localguiding
Seed Round in 2012
Localguiding is a platform that facilitates the booking of unique tours and local activities across hundreds of cities worldwide. It connects users with local guides who offer personalized experiences, allowing travelers to explore destinations in a more authentic way. The platform enables users to browse various tours and activities online, providing a comprehensive selection for different interests. Additionally, Localguiding allows individuals to offer their own unique experiences, creating opportunities for local guides to share their knowledge and insights with visitors. This approach not only enhances the travel experience but also supports local economies by promoting community engagement.
OwnersAbroad.org
Seed Round in 2011
OwnersAbroad comprises a portfolio of travel and holiday websites promoting homes for holiday-makers to rent direct from the owners. The flagship website, http://www.ownersabroad.org is currently ranked by Alexa as one of the top 100,000 in the UK.
Frontierre
Seed Round in 2011
Frontierre is something that is not explored … yet. The last and farthermost limit of knowledge or settlement beyond which lies the vast, wild and unknown. Frontierre is the new found land for the first-comers and adventurous. This is what Frontierre is all about- your springboard into new ventures, experiences, friendships and alliances across distances and cultures. Frontierre is the new found land of social eMarket, connecting travellers and Travel and Tourism organisations and powered by the two forces: social network and eMarket. With our family and friends scattered all over the world, we have long dreamt of a consolidated web platform that will make it possible to plan the entire travel, including places to stay and visit, in one go. To get to see and meet local people and explore local tourism opportunities. To share the experiences with our old friends and keep connections with the new ones that we meet on our journeys. To get inspired, and importantly, to connect to service providers directly to get better deals surpassing the intermediaries and language barriers. Equally the T&T industry is seeking to improve and increase direct contact with their customers, as well as direct booking and marketing. To streamline their information and channel it towards their guests, uplift and maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction. Reach out to new audiences. Ultimately- to get closer and more social with travellers. On Frontierre travellers and T&T organisations and businesses are equals in their social interaction with each other, pursuing the common goal of discovering and providing better, unique travel deals and opportunities. The vision is to have all sorts of T&T organisations onboard – national tourism organisations and consulates, hotels, B&Bs and hostels, restaurants and cafes, museums and clubs, local guides and global travel guide services and databases interacting casually and socially with various travellers. Frontierre is all about direct information sharing and connectivity in the pursuit of global travelling and tourism.
WeHostels
Seed Round in 2011
WeHostels is a mobile application designed for young and budget-conscious travelers seeking affordable accommodations worldwide. The app simplifies the booking process for hostels and hotels by allowing users to view potential roommates and their profiles before making a reservation. This feature fosters a social and engaging experience, enabling travelers to connect with each other directly through the platform. By focusing on value and community, WeHostels enhances the travel experience for those looking for budget-friendly options while facilitating connections among like-minded individuals.
LEAFER
Seed Round in 2011
Claan is a creative studio that envisions, designs and builds digital products and applied communication. Claan designs user experience and interfaces for physical and digital spaces: Creates environmental and workspace design, orientation systems and usability concepts for architecture and public spaces. Turns ideas into tangible interfaces, objects, web and mobile apps in a user-centered approach for brands and for themselves. Claan's team loves new challenges and approaches every project in a distinct and tailored way. As visual storytellers, designers, information architects and developers they excel in their field of expertise. Clara Vieira e Andreas Eberharter founded Claan in 2008. The co-founders lived and worked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Vienna, Austria and Santiago of Chile. The acquired experience is the foundation of global mindset and a strong internationalisation (Europe, USA, South America). Claan works for multinational corporations, startups, institutional and artistic organisations of any kind and size.
Bungolow
Seed Round in 2011
Bungolow is a members-only service dedicated to providing amazing deals at various South American hotels.
CruiseWise
Seed Round in 2011
CruiseWise is an online platform that simplifies the cruise booking process by providing users with comprehensive information about various cruise options. Founded in 2010 by Amit Aharoni, Steve Davis, and Nicolas Meunier, the company addresses the challenges faced by the cruise industry, particularly during periods of decreased bookings. CruiseWise allows customers to compare prices, routes, and cabin choices across multiple cruise lines, ensuring transparency by displaying the total cost for the cruise, including taxes, based on the number of passengers. The platform features detailed data on ship sizes, service levels, and construction dates, along with photos of cabins and entertainment facilities, all designed to enhance the user experience without overwhelming potential travelers.
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