Tripresso
Seed Round in 2015
Tripresso is an online travel agency based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in package tour products, initially providing a marketplace for suppliers and a simple search engine for customers seeking suitable travel options. Over time, Tripresso expanded its offerings to include hotels, flight tickets, and customized travel plans for outbound travel. In 2018, it introduced TripSaaS, a proprietary software-as-a-service platform designed for brick-and-mortar travel agencies. This system facilitates the management of websites, product listings, orders, and customer relationships, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency. By leveraging data and partnerships with both online and offline travel information sources, Tripresso creates efficient travel planning networks that help users discover affordable travel packages.
Founded in 2006, Xola develops cloud-based software for businesses offering tours and activities. Its platform streamlines bookings from various channels, manages payments, calendaring, inventory, employee management, reporting, customer communication, and sales through online partners.
Triptrotting
Series A in 2012
Triptrotting, Inc. is an innovative travel company that connects travelers with local hosts, specifically catering to university students, alumni, and young professionals. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, Triptrotting operates an online community that matches users based on shared interests. Its application, "Wist," enhances the travel experience by allowing users to immerse themselves in local cultures, whether exploring their own city or visiting a new destination. By leveraging contextual, personalized, and social data, Triptrotting provides tailored recommendations that help users navigate unfamiliar environments with ease. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., Boston, and Chicago, further expanding its reach in the travel industry.