Investments

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News / Technology
Rydoo sells business travel platform to CDS Groupe
By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022
CDS Groupe says it wants to become Europe’s leader in hotel reservation solutions for business travel. Read More
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News / Startups
Faye collects $8M in funding for its travel insurance app
By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022
Built amid the pandemic and launched earlier this year, Faye allows travelers to file claims and receive reimbursement via its app. Read More
Bookaway revs up with $35M in Series C funding
News / Startups
Bookaway revs up with $35M in Series C funding
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2022
The company, whose brands include 12Go, GetByBus and Plataforma 10, has now raised a total of $80 million.   Read More
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News / Online
Intrepid Travel funnels $7.85M into Australian eco-friendly cabin provider
By Jill Menze | May 10, 2022
With the investment, off-grid accommodations provider CABN plans to grow from 11 sustainable cabins to more than 70 across the country. Read More
Sabre acquires Nuvola to enrich hospitality retailing solutions
News / Distribution
Sabre acquires Nuvola to enrich hospitality retailing solutions
By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022
With Nuvola, Sabre aims to tackle the on-property fulfillment challenges that arise for hoteliers offering a wide range of ancillaries and attributes. Read More
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News / Technology
777 Partners acquires AeroCRS and WorldTicket
By Mitra Sorrells | May 5, 2022
The firm says it will form a new travel group to offer a suite of products to airlines and travel companies for retailing, distribution, interlining and passenger connectivity. Read More
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
News / Technology
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
By Kevin May | May 5, 2022
The non-dilutive debt financing program is the fifth round of support that the U.S.-based company has received to-date from Lighter Capital. Read More
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News / Startups
Mint House raises $35M led by Mohari Hospitality
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2022
Mint House reports its revenue grew more than 200% in 2021, and in the last two years the company has tripled its property count, now at 22 properties in 14 markets. Read More
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News / Technology
InnKey looks beyond PMS tech following Yanolja investment
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2022
India-based InnKey will use the funds to expand its business. Read More
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News / Technology
Movable Ink bags $55M for personalization tech push
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2022
Movable Ink works with a number of travel companies on content personalization including Delta Air Lines, MGM Resorts, Princess Cruises and Uber. Read More
NUMA strikes deal to manage and operate €500M hotel portfolio
News / Startups
NUMA strikes deal to manage and operate €500M hotel portfolio
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2022
NUMA Group has entered into a strategic partnership with LaSalle Investment Management to create a portfolio of properties in major cities around Western Europe. Read More
Update: Swvl, Zeelo acquisition agreement terminated
News / Startups
Update: Swvl, Zeelo acquisition agreement terminated
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2022
Plans for shared mobility and transit company Swvl to acquire smart bus platform Zeelo have been called off. Read More
Trouble in travel SPAC-land or just choppy seas?
News / Startups
Trouble in travel SPAC-land or just choppy seas?
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2022
SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) have become a useful mechanism for travel companies to go public. But things haven't gone as smoothly as some companies have wanted. Read More
Bolt sees massive uptick in scooter usage, commits €150M to micromobility
News / Online
Bolt sees massive uptick in scooter usage, commits €150M to micromobility
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
With the number of scooter rides jumping more than 500%, Bolt plans to expand its operations. Read More
Bounce packs $12M funding round to expand luggage store platform
News / Online
Bounce packs $12M funding round to expand luggage store platform
By Kevin May | April 27, 2022
Andreessen Horowitz is leading the Series A round, with previous backer General Catalyst also participating in the new investment. Read More
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