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Rad Power Bikes raises $150M to grow e-bike business

By Jill Menze | February 4, 2021

The Seattle-based direct-to-consumer brand will use the funds to scale its retail and service offerings. Read More

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Uber acquires alcohol delivery service Drizly in $1.1B deal

By Jill Menze | February 2, 2021

As part of the deal, Drizly will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber, and its marketplace will be integrated with the Uber Eats app. Read More

News / Online

Grab boosts liquidity with $2B loan facility

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2021

Grab says the five-year term loan enables it to boost liquidity and mix up its funding sources. Read More

News / Startups

Bbot adds $4M to seed round for hospitality ordering tech

By Linda Fox | January 27, 2021

Bbot will put the funds towards product development including the release of an API. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How does travel heal itself?

By Raj Singh - JetBlue Technology Ventures | January 22, 2021

Four trends are poised to redefine the industry in the coming year - and emerging technology has a tremendous opportunity to transform this new travel experience. Read More

News / Startups

Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally

By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021

The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT acquires Ovation Travel Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, which will remain in place. Read More

News / Online

TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.” Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News / Technology

Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise

By Jill Menze | January 21, 2021

Microsoft is backing a $2 billion funding round for General Motors’ driverless car unit Cruise as part of a long-term strategic relationship. Read More

News / Online

Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021

Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide. Read More

News / Startups

Kambr adds $3M in funding to accelerate airline revenue tech development

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2021

The investment comes from private equity investors and aviation industry veteran Michael Scheeringa. Read More

News / Online

Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities. Read More

News / Online

OYO raises $7.4M as part of Series F round

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2021

The new capital comes from Hindustan Media Ventures. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Experts on the state of travel innovation

By PhocusWire | January 8, 2021

The Phocuswright Conference 2020's dragons give their take on the biggest trends, promising players and what’s next for online travel innovation and investment. Read More

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