Startups, Launches, Venture Capital Fundings in Travel Sector by Skift

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 | 1 week ago

Startups

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 | 2 weeks ago

Startups

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 | 3 weeks ago

Startups

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 | 1 month ago

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 | 1 month ago

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 | 1 month ago

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 | 2 months ago

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 | 2 months ago

Startups

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago