Articles tagged “vcroundup”

Startups

Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis

Waymo wants road trippers to take driverless cars across the U.S. It's already operating a ride-hailing service, and it has tech and money from Google, so chances are good.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis

Startups

AI Assistant for Pilots and Camper Van Interior Design: Travel Startup Funding Roundup

Nineteen travel startups raised $1.1 billion near the start of October. Then it slowed down.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

AI Assistant for Pilots and Camper Van Interior Design: Travel Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

13 Travel Startups Raise $600 Million in 2 Weeks

Twelve’s massive total fundraise of $645 million shows that the company is positioning itself for a future where alternative jet fuels aren’t just trendy, but essential. Skift has now reported 16 travel startups that have raised over $100 million so far this year.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

13 Travel Startups Raise $600 Million in 2 Weeks

Startups

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups developing next-generation aircraft and components have raised over half a billion dollars in venture capital so far this year.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

August Had 3 of the Year’s Biggest Startup Fundraises – Then a Slowdown

Travel startup funding in August started with a bang and ended with a whisper.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

August Had 3 of the Year’s Biggest Startup Fundraises – Then a Slowdown

Startups

Archer Aviation Raises $230 Million to Deploy Flying Taxis in 2026: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel startups announced fundraises over the last week exceeding $400 million.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Archer Aviation Raises $230 Million to Deploy Flying Taxis in 2026: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Travel Startups Raised $240 Million This Week

One startup fundraise this week — the largest yet this year — also outdid the top two deals in 2023 by GetYourGuide and Klook.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Travel Startups Raised $240 Million This Week

Startups

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Tour Packages and Digital Tipping: Travel Startups Raise $104 Million

These startups are modernizing tour packages, timeshares, and tipping with digital products.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Tour Packages and Digital Tipping: Travel Startups Raise $104 Million