Investments

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News / Online
Klook, Traveloka, Trip.com among redemption partners for Singapore’s S$320M tourism recovery program
By Mitra Sorrells | November 25, 2020
The programs gives every Singapore citizen age 18 and above a S$100 voucher.  Read More
VIDEO: Jason Calacanis on travel, pandemics and investing
News / Startups
VIDEO: Jason Calacanis on travel, pandemics and investing
By Kevin May | November 24, 2020
Outspoken, controversial, driven and, ultimately, extremely successful - Jason Calacanis has been a fixture in the startups and wider digital world for over two decades. Read More
Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
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Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2020
Gojek, a ride-hailing, delivery and payments app, will help boost Indonesia's digital transformation following new investment. Read More
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News / Technology
Maidbot closes Series B led by makers of Lysol
By Mitra Sorrells | November 17, 2020
Maidbot and Lysol-maker RB will also collaborate to develop new commercial cleaning solutions.   Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2020
Find out how these startups have shifted priorities, created new partnerships and adjusted their products to meet the challenges created by COVID-19. Read More
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News / Technology
CTM acquires travel tech software provider Tramada
By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2020
The acquisition comes just one month after CTM purchased U.S.-based Travel & Transport. Read More
Limehome adds €10M to Series A funding
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Limehome adds €10M to Series A funding
By Linda Fox | October 23, 2020
Limehome's top-up round, which will spearhead a plan to expand the service to Spain, brings the total raised so far to €31 million. Read More
DANCE rides off with €15M in Series A funding
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DANCE rides off with €15M in Series A funding
By Linda Fox | October 23, 2020
The Berlin, Germany-based startup, which launched its pilot program three months ago, plans to expand initially across Europe and in the U.S. further down the road. Read More
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News / Online
RVshare raises $100M to expand peer-to-peer marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | October 22, 2020
RVshare, which has more than 100,000 recreational vehicles available for rent through its platform, says the funds will help it rapidly scale. Read More
VIDEO: Travel investors on startup survival
News / Startups
VIDEO: Travel investors on startup survival
By Linda Fox | October 19, 2020
Executives from Rockaway Capital, Credit Suisse, Lakestar and PROfounders Capital discuss the advice given to travel startups on their portfolios. Read More
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News / Startups
Casai lands $48M for its smart rental apartment platform
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2020
Investment in the Mexico-based company includes a partnership with TriplePoint Capital for a debt facility of up to $25 million. Read More
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Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020
Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability. Read More
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News / Technology
Cover Genius raises $12M as COVID accelerates need for insurance tech
By Jill Menze | October 14, 2020
King River Capital led the round, which will help the insurance technology specialist expand its product suite and partner network. Read More
Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO
News / Startups
Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO
By Kevin May | October 12, 2020
The IPO move for the subsidiary will give it the opportunity to merge or acquire businesses that would benefit from access to the public markets. Read More
Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business
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Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2020
    Existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Bertelsmann India Investments and Ward Ferry Management made up the latest cash injection in the budget hotel platform. Read More