Investments

News / Startups

Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion

By Jill Menze | April 5, 2022

Amenitiz offers a complete operating system for independent hoteliers to help them boost direct bookings and reduce their dependence on OTAs. Read More

News / Startups

Casai broadens tech offerings with Loopkey acquisition

By Jill Menze | April 4, 2022

Loopkey is a smart-lock hardware and software company based in Brazil. Read More

News / Technology

HotelOnline looks to expansion with Yanolja investment

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022

HotelOnline provides e-commerce, distribution and digital marketing services to properties across Africa and the Middle East. Read More

News / Online

Matsuri raises $16M for rental technology push

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2022

The Japan-based company wants to expand its StayX technology platform nationwide. Read More

News / Technology

Fareportal takes stake in search tech company Search Machines

By Jill Menze | April 4, 2022

U.K.-based Search Machines helps large enterprises optimize and customize their search user acquisition. Read More

News / Startups

Swvl IPO gets shareholder go ahead

By Linda Fox | April 1, 2022

The Dubai-based shared mobility and transit company had previously announced its combination with Queen’s Gambit in July 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Investors on rethinking hospitality and real estate and the rise of digital nomads

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 1, 2022

The total restructuring of accommodation real estate and the rise of digital nomads will be two of the biggest pandemic changes, say investors who spoke at The Bridge Series, organized by WiT and... Read More

News / Technology

Rental monitoring solution Minut raises $14M Series B

By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2022

The Minut sensor monitors noise, occupancy, motion and temperature in vacation rental properties. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022

Germany-based e-domizil is said to have more than 370,000 homes across its brands. Read More

News / Startups

Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul

By Jill Menze | March 30, 2022

Uplifting secured the funds after its co-founder sent a message to an investor from Calm Company Fund. Read More

News / Distribution

Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech

By Kevin May | March 29, 2022

The top-up investment will be used to continue development of its interlining technology platform, giving airlines and other transport providers the ability to sell complex itineraries without the need... Read More

News / Startups

Kyte secures $200M for on-demand car rental expansion

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2022

The credit financing for the San Francisco-based company comes from Goldman Sachs and Ares Global Management. Read More

News / Technology

Swvl buys mobility platform Door2Door for European expansion

By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022

The deal follows Dubai-based Swvl’s entry into the European market via its acquisition of mass transit platform Shotl in 2021. Read More

News / Technology

Skyports raises $23M for electric air taxi, drone services

By Jill Menze | March 24, 2022

London-based Skyports aims to change the way people move around their communities and reduce congestion and pollution through electric aviation. Read More