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News / Startups

Transportation startup Bolt closes €150M funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2020

The Estonia-based startup says it will use the funding to enhance the safety and quality of its products and services. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on the value of operating like a startup

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2020

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed his company's recovery strategy in an interview with Phocuswright analyst Carolina Sass de Haro. Read More

News / Technology

Uber steps back from autonomous vehicles, Amazon ready to drive in

By Kevin May | December 9, 2020

Uber's decision to sell off its driverless car unit reverses a previous important strategy item to position the company for the future of transportation. But Amazon is ready to launch its Zoox... Read More

News / Online

Battleface secures $12M to expand travel insurance platform

By Kevin May | December 8, 2020

The round comes 18 months after the U.S.-based company secured an undisclosed seed investment from Greenlight Re Innovations and Fintech Ventures Fund in January this year. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies

By Linda Fox | December 8, 2020

Airbnb is partnering with aid organizations to provide stays for workers and those affected by crises under its non-profit Airbnb.org. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020

During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest. Read More

News / Startups

Car subscription service Finn.auto lands €20m Series A

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020

The company has a sustainability focus - with a range of electric vehicles and offsets for each subscription. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020

JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe. Read More

News / Startups

Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2020

Space Perspective will use the funding to further its ambition of launching a test flight next year. Read More

News / Startups

InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups

By PhocusWire | December 4, 2020

To talk through the results of the annual State Of Startups report, we speak to Phocuswright's Mike Coletta who oversees the report each year. Read More

News / Startups

State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news

By Kevin May | December 4, 2020

The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More

News / Startups

E-scooter startup Voi raises $160M for European expansion

By Jill Menze | December 3, 2020

The Raine Group led the round, with existing investors VNV Global, Balderton, Creandum, Project A, Inbox and Stena Sessan also participating Read More

News / Startups

Reposite lands $2.5M investment for travel industry workspace platform

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020

The startup was developed during the pandemic to help trade partners manage relationships and reduce manual processes. Read More

News / Startups

HiJiffy lands €1M in seed funding, plans growth of guest communication tech in core markets

By Linda Fox | November 26, 2020

The investment is led by Portugal Ventures and the company plans to use the funds to strengthen its position in core markets such as the U.K. Read More