Investments

News / Startups

Cover Genius adds $10M in Series B for growth in the U.K., U.S. and Asia

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019

Cover Genius, an insurance technology specialist, is plotting growth after landing $10 million in Series B funding. Read More

News / Startups

Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2020

By PhocusWire / Voyager HQ | November 18, 2019

We're excited to highlight the next wave of companies that have shown potential to break through in 2020, based on their ability to innovate, grow customers and expand geographically, as well as... Read More

News / Online

Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2019

Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Amadeus talks trends, Innovation and platform

By Mark Bedard | November 18, 2019

If the current hospitality industry could be summed up in a single word it could be this: evolution. Nearly everything we know about the guest and the industry is evolving. Read More

News / Startups

Refundit pockets $9.8M for its digital VAT refund service

By Linda Fox | November 15, 2019

Amadeus Ventures led the round, with participation also coming from Portugal Ventures and a number of seed investors. Read More

Interview / Startups

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Chris Hemmeter

By PhocusWire | November 12, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Welcome, Chris Hemmeter of Thayer. Read More

News / Technology

Voi Technology raises $85M to expand e-scooter services in Europe

By Steven Lerner | November 12, 2019

This latest funding, a Series B round, brings the company’s current funding total to $137.9 million. Read More

News / Startups

Here they are: Summit and Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2019

The annual roll-call of the companies showcasing at the Summit and Launch sessions at this year's event. Read More

News / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019

Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride... Read More

News / Technology

Tech investment from aviation continues, cybersecurity and cloud the top priorities

By Linda Fox | November 6, 2019

Airlines and airports are predicted to invest more than $61 billion in IT in 2019, up from the $50 billion spent last year. Read More

News / Startups

The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - Outside forces may correct travel startup growth

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2019

The figures are extraordinary, in many respects - there was a 55% increase year-over-year ($5.7 billion) in the amount of money going into travel startups. Read More

News / Technology

Travel app LuckyTrip crowdfunds £1.5M on Crowdcube, Syndicate Room

By Steven Lerner | October 30, 2019

LuckyTrip's latest crowdfunding campaigns - including £1 million from 1,879 investors on Crowdcube - will allow it to scale internationally as it grows in popularity. Read More

Richard Branson celebrates the first Virgin Galactic trade on the New York Stock Exchange

News / Technology

One small step for space tourism - Virgin Galactic merges with Social Capital Hedosophia, goes public

By Steven Lerner | October 29, 2019

With the merger between Virgin Galactic and Social Capital Hedosophia, anyone can now invest in a human spaceflight company. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb leads $60M investment in attraction bookings brand Tiqets

By Kevin May | October 29, 2019

Created in 2014, CEO and co-founder Luuc Elzinga has led the company through a number of investments, including a $23 million Series B almost 12 months ago to the day. Read More