Finance


Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion
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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
Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor
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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
Dharma raises $4.7M to scale marketplace for brand-led travel
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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
Travel insurtech startup BeSafe Group closes €3M round
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Travel insurtech startup BeSafe Group closes €3M round
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2023
Founded in 2018, Rome-based BeSafe said it has insured more than 250,000 travelers and has a network of more than 1,600 customers, including hotels, tour operators and travel agencies. Read More
Safely raises $8M for its short-term rental insurance and screening tools
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Safely raises $8M for its short-term rental insurance and screening tools
By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2023
Since its founding, Safely has raised more than $20 million in a combination of funding and venture debt and has insured more than four million nights. Read More
MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding
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MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
The Finland-based company provides hotels software to digitize the sale and management of their meeting and event spaces, integrated with property management systems.   Read More
NUMA raises $59M to grow its hospitality brand across Europe
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NUMA raises $59M to grow its hospitality brand across Europe
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
NUMA has more than 4,500 rooms and apartments in 10 countries across 28 cities in Europe including Berlin, Rome, Milan and Barcelona, with a focus on “boutique studios for modern travelers.”   Read More
TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
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TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More
Ireland’s Shackle raises £12M for digital hospitality platform
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Ireland’s Shackle raises £12M for digital hospitality platform
By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2023
The startup provides contactless tools to manage hotel services such as check-in, room entry, food ordering and payments and last year raised $5.5 million in seed funding.     Read More
Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather
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Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2023
Sensible Weather said the funding advances its goal to support travel, event and outdoor businesses in the face of growing weather uncertainty.   Read More
Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe
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Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2023
The hospitality company currently has 37 properties with 1,200 units across 13 cities in Spain and southern Europe and plans to reach 1,300 units by the end of 2024. Read More
State of startup fundraising: Do you need venture capital?
Opinion / Startups
State of startup fundraising: Do you need venture capital?
By Cara Whitehill – Unlock Advisors | September 18, 2023
During a tough year for travel startups, investor and advisor Cara Whitehill offers insight into multiple routes to fundraising success. Read More
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
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Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm. Read More
Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
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Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Iceland-based Travelshift operates marketplaces including Guide to Europe for European leisure travel. Read More
Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
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Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience. Read More
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