Justin Dawes, Author at 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

Travel Technology

Cabana Seeks Buyers During Tight Venture Capital Market

Venture capital is tight for certain types of startups, so those that need help scaling might run into some trouble.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Short-Term Rentals

Digital Nomad Startup Raises $325 Million For 150 Boutique Hotels

Traditional short-term rentals often don't work well for the digital nomad who also wants to socialize. Outsite is trying to fill that gap.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Travel Technology

Mondee Acquires AI Company Founded by Former Apple Developer

This is the second notable acquisition of an AI company in the travel industry this week. It follows Airbnb's purchase of GamePlanner.AI.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

News Blog

Airbnb’s AI Acquisition Paid Partially in Stock Valued Above $100 Million

Airbnb made public filings on Tuesday showing that its acquisition of AI company GamePlanner.AI was paid partially with stock valued at about $104.5 million. The filings said that the company is offering 877,062 shares and the two largest recipients were listed as Adam Cheyer (337,652 shares) and Siamak Hodjat (245,565). Cheyer and Hodjat are the…

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Acquires AI Company Led by a Siri Creator

Adam Cheyer has driven a lot of success through his work at past companies. Now he's at Airbnb, showing the company really is serious about its dedication to integrating AI.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago