Investments

News / Technology

TIER Mobility bolsters Series B funding to $100M, eyes e-scooter expansion

By Steven Lerner | February 24, 2020

European e-scooter provider TIER Mobility has augmented its Series B round to more than $100 million with additional equity and debt funding. Read More

News / Online

Hopin raises $6.5M to bring live events online

By Steven Lerner | February 21, 2020

As event organizers rethink their carbon footprint, London-based startup Hopin is helping to bring physical events online. Read More

Opinion / Startups

Where are the new openings for startups in the travel industry?

By Suzanna Chiu - Amadeus Ventures | February 17, 2020

There are three key areas where there are still plenty of opportunities for companies to bring some innovation to the industry and travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Impala seizes $20M in funding to invest in hotel booking tools

By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020

The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and Latitude Ventures, the Series B+ sister fund to LocalGuide. Read More

News / Online

Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors

By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020

Several celebrities, most notably NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and rapper 2 Chainz, are now shareholders in Turo. Read More

News / Technology

Communications platform Beekeeper augments Series B with $5M in funding

By Steven Lerner | February 5, 2020

Nearly five months after announcing its $45 million Series B funding, Beekeeper is adding an extra $5 million to the round. Read More

News / Online

H2O Hospitality adds $7M in funding to sustain quarterly revenue growth

By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020

The new round will be used to support the company’s fast-growing working capital needs. Read More

News / Technology

Wishbox secures $2.5M to help property managers win upsells

By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020

The company says the funding will be used to accelerate global expansion and to develop more opportunities for property managers to offer value to their guests. Read More

News / Technology

Cruise industry joins maritime groups' call to develop zero-carbon technologies

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2020

The Cruise Lines International Association has joined a maritime industry call for a new $5 billion research and development initiative to create zero-carbon technologies. Read More