Finance

Xie Zhu Technology says it will use the funding for technology research and development, expanding into new markets in Southeast Asia and to prepare for a potential IPO in 2020.   Read More

The company says it will use the funding to invest in digital product innovation, hire executive-level talent and expand operations into new cities.   Read More

Tritium Partners is leading the investment and is receiving a minority equity stake in the company. Read More

This latest investment, which is all equity, brings the company's total funding to date to €5 million.   Read More

Atta Inc. will also use the funding to recruit engineers and increase partnerships in the region. Read More

Shep, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2019, will lend its browser extension technology to FCM Travel Solutions' platforms. Read More

Holiday comparison and deals platform Icelolly will boost its marketing strategy following a £2 million investment from Silicon Valley Bank. Read More

The Guild wants to expand its alternative accommodation operations into new cities and develop guest-friendly technology for business travelers. Read More

Over the course of two interviews, PhocusWire spoke to Beth Godlin, president at the Aon Travel Practice, about a wide range of issues in the travel industry. Read More

Techstars Toronto, Practica Capital and Open Circle Capital VCs led the round, with participation from angel investors in the United States, Canada and the U.K.  Read More

Upscale apartment-hotel provider Domio has secured $100 million in Series B funding.   Read More

Phocuswright analysts discuss the state of travel startups in 2020 during The Phocuswright Conference in Florida in November. Read More

Helping travelers pay like locals: Aggregating and pre-ordering all local payment methods to use during vacations - mobile, cash and cards. Read More

GuruWalk, a Spanish startup specializing in tip-based guided tours, has secured €1 million in seed round funding.   Read More

The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to more than $9.9 million. Read More