Investments

Dance raises €12M for e-bike fleet expansion
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Dance raises €12M for e-bike fleet expansion
By Morgan Hines | March 13, 2025
With the funding, the Berlin-based company plans to develop its software and hardware and to expand its fleet, offering e-bikes in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch
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AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch
By Morgan Hines | March 12, 2025
In a post addressed to creators and travelers Monday, Thatch said its content has migrated to Mindtrip. Read More
British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation
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British Airways-parent IAG plans €200M investment in airline innovation
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025
The corporate venture branch will invest the funding over the next five years, focused primarily on early-stage opportunities. Read More
American Express to acquire Center
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American Express to acquire Center
By Michael B. Baker | March 7, 2025
American Express said it plans to "create a seamless expense management platform" combining Center's software and Amex's corporate and small business cards. Read More
Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
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Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
By Morgan Hines | March 7, 2025
IDnow, which was founded in 2014, creates artificial intelligence-powered identification verification technologies that cater to brands across sectors including the travel sector. Read More
Mews raises $75M to expand in U.S., Europe
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Mews raises $75M to expand in U.S., Europe
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2025
The funding was led by Tiger Global, with input from existing investors including Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Read More
AI travel software provider Maya raises €1M
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AI travel software provider Maya raises €1M
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2025
The funding, which included investors such as Lighthouse, will be used to fuel global growth and further develop the company's white-label AI assistant.   Read More
Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
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Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
By Matthew Parsons | February 27, 2025
When it comes to the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, technology and political issues appear to be playing more of a role in the decisions being made by authorities. Read More
Flywire acquires hospitality payments specialist Sertifi for $330M
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Flywire acquires hospitality payments specialist Sertifi for $330M
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2025
Sertifi offers an SaaS platform for the hotel and hospitality industry that enables global brands and independent hotels groups to securely sign contracts, exchange payment details and complete... Read More
Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
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Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2025
A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI.... Read More
British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation
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British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025
The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency. Read More
Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx
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Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | February 24, 2025
The U.S. Travel Association is recommending a White House task force be set up to focus on what's needed to accommodate the upcoming decade of events. Read More
Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
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Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025
While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board. Read More
Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion
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Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion
By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2025
Along with the funding, RoomPriceGenie announced that Chas Scarantino will become the company's CEO as founder and current CEO Ari Andricopoulos becomes chief strategy officer. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2025
The company raised $370 million in Series C funding in November, and Fitzpatrick sees huge opportunity for the company to grow, particularly in the independent hotel sector. Read More