Investments

News / Startups

Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform

By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023

Germany-based Raus offers cabin accommodation in areas near German cities, including Berlin and Dresden. The investment will go towards expansion across Europe with a launch in Austria planned soon. Read More

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Thailand OTA Traveligo gets $25M, rebrands to Gother

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 1, 2023

As part of its rebranding and expansion, Traveligo will partner with TakeMeTour, an online marketplace for tours and activities in Thailand. Read More

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Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023

The company operates multifamily apartments, single-family homes and boutique hotels in cities including Seattle, Chicago and Denver. Read More

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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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Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2023

Viator CCO Sarah Dines, Rezdy CEO Chris Atkin and investor Michael Zeisser were among the panelists discussing the tours and activities sector at Arival 360 Orlando. 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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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