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Startups

Online Travel

Klook Raises $210 Million to Compete With Viator and GetYourGuide

Klook turning profitable is good news. And the travel startup's failure to get additional follow-on funding from troubled backer Softbank is unsurprising. Klook has made great strides, but it must someday find an exit for its early investors.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Klook Raises $210 Million to Compete With Viator and GetYourGuide

Startups

Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million

Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million

Startups

SkyNRG Raises $191 Million for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

SkyNRG Raises $191 Million for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

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Summer Raises $18 Million To Buy Vacation Rental Homes: Startup Funding Roundup 

Summer wants to help people buy vacation rental homes, and Raus wants to help people take a break from big cities.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Summer Raises $18 Million To Buy Vacation Rental Homes: Startup Funding Roundup 

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Gother Raises $25 Million for Asian Online Travel Agency: Startup Funding Roundup

The travel industry in Southeast Asia is continuing to grow, and so is the short-term rental industry worldwide.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Gother Raises $25 Million for Asian Online Travel Agency: Startup Funding Roundup

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YouTrip Raises $50 Million for Payments Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

YouTrip wants to help people more easily make payments while traveling abroad, and Flash Pack want to help solo travelers meet one another on group trips.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

YouTrip Raises $50 Million for Payments Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Anyplace Raises $10.3 Million for Remote Worker Rentals: Startup Funding Roundup

Two startups in corporate travel raised money this week, along with another in short-term rentals.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Anyplace Raises $10.3 Million for Remote Worker Rentals: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Three tech-enabled property managers — typically less affected by increasing short-term rental regulations — have announced fundraises recently.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Atlys Raises $12 Million for E-Visa Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Atlys wants to make obtaining e-visas simpler for travelers, and Shackle is part of the growing effort to modernize the hotel industry.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Atlys Raises $12 Million for E-Visa Platform: Startup Funding Roundup