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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

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

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

Startups

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Startups

Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million

Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Podcasts

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Venture capital investment in the travel industry has decreased substantially in recent years.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Startups

12 Travel Startups Have Raised $100 Million This Year … That’s Up From Just 2

Travel startups raised roughly $2.8 billion during the first half of 2024. They had raised only $1.3 billion during the same period in 2023.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Startups

Flying Taxis, Jet Fuel, Hotel Booking: Funding for These 17 Travel Startups Tops $300 Million

There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Startups

Travel Venture Capital Hit a Decade Low in 2023: Where the Growth Is Now – Skift Research

Travel venture capital hit a decade low of $2.9 billion in 2023, but early 2024 signals a rebound with increased investments from Asia and the Middle East and a focus on experiences and AI.

Pranavi Agarwal | 5 months ago

Startups

Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million

Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago