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Corporate travel startup backed by Concur founder launches with $41M raised

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2021

Spotnana uses a cloud-based, API-friendly platform to provide unbundled travel services and automation to global corporations and travel companies. Read More

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Altacasa raises €2M for luxury second-home ownership platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

London-based Altacasa is the third startup in the luxury home co-ownership space to announce funding in recent weeks. Read More

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Angel Host raises $5.2M for rental tech development

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021

Investment for the startup was led by White Star Capital, with Desjardins Capital and Panache Ventures also involved. Read More

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Wanderlog lands $1.5M for trip planning service

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021

The seed funding for Wanderlog has come from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures. Read More

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Yatra claims of merger sabotage by Ebix dismissed in court

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

Yatra terminated the merger agreement with Ebix in June 2020 and filed legal proceedings. Read More

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Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

The seed investment for the company was led by Wave Capital, with Freestyle and Netflix founder Mark Randolph also participating. Read More

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Awaze grows its rural rental portfolio with additional acquisitions

By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2021

Awaze is buying Quality Cottages and sister brand Quality Unearthed, adding 671 units to its inventory in the United Kingdom. Read More

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Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021

Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the industry's recovery as well as setting it up for a better future. Read More

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Whim ground transport app creator MaaS Global secures €11M round

By Kevin May | August 26, 2021

The Series B investment capital comes from a quartet of backers, bringing its total raised so far to just under $75 million. Read More

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African shared mobility startup Plentywaka gets $1.2M seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 23, 2021

Along with the seed round, Plentywaka has acquired Ghana-based mobility startup Stabus. Read More

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Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021

Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the acquisition of Spain-based Shotl. Read More

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Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2021

Portland-based TrovaTrip, which enables influencers and experts to host group trips, has raised $5 million in funding. Read More

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Camping startup HolidayFox closes £1.17M pre-seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2021

HolidayFox enables travelers to search and book campsites in the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More

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Behind Ixigo's road to profitability and IPO

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 18, 2021

India-based Ixigo has not only survived the last 12 months but is now intent on coming out shining on the other side. Read More

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Hopper raises another $175M, will add 500 employees

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

Five months after a $170 million fundraise, Hopper is doing it again – this time $175 million in Series G financing, bringing its total raised to date to $585 million. Read More

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