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Travel Startup Funding Slows Down After $689 Million Spree

Travel startups raised $689 million over two weeks in mid-April, and then they raised only $29 million in the two weeks following that.

Travel Startup Funding Slows Down After $689 Million Spree

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Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Four travel startups have raised more than $100 million each over the past two weeks.

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

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Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

Fewer than 10 travel startups have raised at least $100 million so far this year.

Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

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This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

Some investors are hesitant to fund startups in places experiencing currency volatility, but Triply overcame that challenge while consolidating payment tools for smaller travel businesses.

This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

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AI Trip Planning, Luggage, Payments: Startup Funding Roundup

Assembly has found customers for a new luggage brand and travel gear, while Stippl wants to expand the use of its social media app for travel planning.

AI Trip Planning, Luggage, Payments: Startup Funding Roundup

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TCab Tech Raises $20 Million for Flying Taxi: Startup Funding Roundup

There's a lot of money going into the development of flying taxis. The one featured this week has its eyes set on the Middle East and Asia.

TCab Tech Raises $20 Million for Flying Taxi: Startup Funding Roundup

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2 Rideshare Startups Raise $250 Million from Uber and Others

Four startups raised nearly $280 million this week alone for services that help consumers travel without owning personal vehicles.

2 Rideshare Startups Raise $250 Million from Uber and Others

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3 Companies Modernizing Air Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Investment in air travel was one theme we saw among seven startups that raised money in the past two weeks.

3 Companies Modernizing Air Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

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Mews’ Latest Funding Values Hotel Tech Startup at $1.2 Billion

Mews, a startup selling hotel management software, earned unicorn status with its latest $110 million funding. The funding round placed a $1.2 billion value on the startup.

Mews’ Latest Funding Values Hotel Tech Startup at $1.2 Billion

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Southwest Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet’s Renewable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

There's a lot of money pouring into next-generation flight technology with promises of huge revenues in the future.

Southwest Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet’s Renewable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup