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

Startups

Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money

Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Startups

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Startups

Beond Raises $13 Million for ‘Premium Leisure’ Airline: Startup Funding Roundup

Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

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 | 3 weeks ago

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 | 4 weeks ago

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 month 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 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months 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 | 2 months ago