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New venture from Airbnb’s Gebbia raises $41M Series A

By Mitra Sorrells | October 31, 2023

Samara builds small, pre-fabricated houses known as “accessory dwelling units” that property owners can use to create additional living space or as a rental property. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off

By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2023

FinMont helps travel merchants optimize their payment strategy by reducing the overall payment cost and increasing the acceptance rate globally. Read More

News / Technology

YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2023

The funds would go towards accelerating geographical expansion as well as product development. Read More

News / Startups

InterLnkd checks out with £1M investment

By Linda Fox | October 24, 2023

InterLnkd provides technology that enables travel suppliers such as airlines and tour operators to earn revenue by selling fashion, beauty and other items to travelers. Read More

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Flash Pack adventure travel raises $6.2M to boost U.S. expansion

By Derek Catron | October 23, 2023

Flash Pack hopes to triple its employee count in the U.S., the company’s fastest-growing market, accounting for 60% of its total trip sales. Read More

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Anyplace raises $10.27M for remote work-friendly rentals

By Derek Catron | October 18, 2023

The Launch fund spearheaded the funding round, which brings total funding for Anyplace — a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2021 — to $18 million. Read More

News / Startups

Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2023

Apartool will use the funds for further technology development for the serviced apartment platform as well as geographic expansion. Read More

News / Startups

Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform

By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023

Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales. Read More

News / Technology

DiDi Autonomous Driving lands $149M investment

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023

The autonomous vehicle unit of DiDi plans to further its R&D and seek collaborations as part of its strategy to speed up the commercial use of autonomous driving technology. Read More

News / Online

Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company

By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023

Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions. Read More

News / Startups

Alaska Airlines unveils Airline Venture Lab to address challenges

By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023

Alaska's Airlines Venture Lab is looking to launch its first startup in 2024 and will focus on solutions to address friction in air travel. Read More

News / Online

Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder

By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023

Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status. Read More

News / Startups

Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023

Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating. Read More

News / Online

Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023

The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises. Read More

News / Startups

Dharma raises $4.7M to scale marketplace for brand-led travel

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

Dharma’s most recent partnership is with Paramount Global to offer travel experiences linked to the company’s hit Netflix show, “Emily in Paris.” Read More

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