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108 Well-Known Travel Startups
Updated: August 4, 2022 | Startups
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Think Travel is boring and everything’s been done before?
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If you’re in the Travel industry or are interested in starting a company in this space, this article dives into 108 of the hottest fast-growing Travel startups.
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1) FlixBus
FlixBus is a hybrid of a software firm, an e-commerce platform, and a transportation provider.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Munich
Started in: 2011
Founders: Andre Schwammlein, Daniel Krauss, Jochen Engert
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $1,213,056,722
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 16
You can find their website here.
2) Traveloka
Traveloka is a web-based travel aggregator that assists clients in selecting and booking their next vacation destination.
Details of the startup:
Country: Indonesia
City: Jakarta
Started in: 2012
Founders: Albert Albert, Derianto Kusuma, Ferry Unardi
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $1,170,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 9
You can find their website here.
3) TravelPerk
TravelPerk is a travel software that helps business travelers manage their trips and expenses.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2015
Founders: Avi Meir, Javier Suarez, Ron Levin
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $293,175,371
Number of funding rounds: 8
Number of investors: 26
You can find their website here.
4) Buser
Buser is a crowd-sourced charter platform that allows users to book low-cost bus rides.
Details of the startup:
Country: Brazil
City: Sao Paulo
Started in: 2016
Founders: Marcelo Coelho Vasconcellos
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $138,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
5) Astra
Astra is a rocket launch company that specializes in satellite delivery and launch.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Alameda
Started in: 2016
Founders: Adam London, Chris Kemp
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $100,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
6) Cabana
Cabana is a new travel company that converts vans into bookable mobile hotels.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Seattle
Started in: 2019
Founders: Scott Kubly
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $13,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
7) GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide is a website that allows you to schedule tours, sights, and activities all around the world.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2009
Founders: Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Tao Tao, Tobias Rein
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $886,168,933
Number of funding rounds: 12
Number of investors: 35
You can find their website here.
8) HomeToGo
HomeToGo provides the greatest vacation rental variety in the world, with millions of options from thousands of reputable partners.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2014
Founders: Nils Regge, Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $176,652,718
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
9) Holidu
Holidu is developing a holiday rental search engine.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Munich
Started in: 2014
Founders: Johannes Siebers, Michael Siebers, Rasmus Porsgaard
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $100,363,206
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
10) May Mobility
May Mobility is using autonomous technology to improve cities and make the world a safer, greener, and more accessible place.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Ann Arbor
Started in: 2017
Founders: Alisyn Malek, Edwin Olson, Steve Vozar
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $83,620,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
11) BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is a long-distance carpooling website that links drivers with empty seats and passengers to split the expense of travel.
Details of the startup:
Country: France
City: Paris
Started in: 2006
Founders: Francis Nappez, Frédéric Mazzella, Nicolas Brusson
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $563,534,130
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
12) KLOOK
Klook is a booking platform for travel and leisure that connects passengers with experiences and attractions.
Details of the startup:
Country: Hong Kong
City: Central
Started in: 2014
Founders: Bernie Xiaokang Xiong, Eric Gnock Fah, Ethan Lin
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $721,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 13
You can find their website here.
13) RedDoorz
Through technology, RedDoorz is changing affordable housing in Southeast Asia.
Details of the startup:
Country: Singapore
City: Singapore
Started in: 2015
Founders: Amit Saberwal, Asheesh Saxena
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $134,400,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
14) BusUp
Global Commuter Shuttle Service Provider with a Ground-Breaking Solution that Enables Shared and Flexible Commuter Shuttle Programs
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2016
Founders: Alex Canals, Danilo Tamelini, Eva Romagosa, Rui Stoffel Fernandes
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $9,123,881
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
15) Snapcommerce
Snapcommerce is a shopping website that connects budget-conscious shoppers with the best offers on the market.
Details of the startup:
Country: Canada
City: Toronto
Started in: 2016
Founders: Henry Shi, Hussein Fazal
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $101,400,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 17
You can find their website here.
16) Red Ventures
A collection of well-known businesses, digital platforms, and strategic alliances that assist individuals in making life's most significant decisions.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Fort Mill
Started in: 2000
Founders: Dan Feldstein, Mark Brodsky, Ric Elias
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $250,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
17) Goop
Goop is a digital lifestyle brand that offers both content and commerce.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Los Angeles
Started in: 2008
Founders: Gwyneth Paltrow
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $75,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
18) Vacasa
Vacasa is a vacation rental management company that specializes in assisting homeowners with the purchase, management, and sale of their holiday homes.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Portland
Started in: 2009
Founders: Cliff Johnson, Eric Breon
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $634,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
19) nearbuy
NearBuy helps you find the finest things to do, purchase, and use in your area.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: New Delhi
Started in: 2011
Founders: Ankur Warikoo
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $37,237,275
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
20) Virgin Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop is a transportation technology company that aims to provide rapid, direct, and sustainable transportation on a large scale.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Los Angeles
Started in: 2014
Founders: Brogan BamBrogan, Josh Giegel, Shervin Pishevar
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $368,426,737
Number of funding rounds: 9
Number of investors: 34
You can find their website here.
21) ixigo
ixigo.com is an online travel site in India that makes all of your vacations easier.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Gurgaon
Started in: 2006
Founders: Aloke Bajpai, Dharmendra Yashovardhan, Rajnish Kumar
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $35,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
22) Omio
Omio's multi-mode search tool evaluates and mixes rail, plane, bus, and vehicle travel options for destinations.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2012
Founders: Naren Shaam
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $396,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 10
Number of investors: 26
You can find their website here.
23) LetsTransport
Lets Transport is a logistics company that offers a variety of services.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Bengaluru
Started in: 2015
Founders: Ankit Parasher, Pushkar Singh, Sudarshan Ravi
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $24,628,092
Number of funding rounds: 8
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
24) Locomation
Locomation creates safe and dependable self-driving transport solutions.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Pittsburgh
Started in: 2016
Founders: Alonzo Kelly, Cetin Mericli, Michael George, Tekin Mericli, Venkat Rajagopalan
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $11,480,847
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 16
You can find their website here.
25) Beonprice
Beonprice is committed to being at the forefront of revenue strategy in the future.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Salamanca
Started in: 2012
Founders: Emilio Galán, Rubén Sánchez
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: € 5,900,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
26) Tourlane
Tourlanea is an online planning and booking tool that assists tourists in researching and purchasing multi-day trips.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2016
Founders: Julian Stiefel, Julian Weselek
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $101,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
27) Sherpa
Sherpa is a travel technology startup that helps businesses to include travel requirements into their offerings.
Details of the startup:
Country: Canada
City: Toronto
Started in: 2015
Founders: Ivan Sharko, Max Tremaine
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $11,013,612
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
28) Gordian Software
Gordian Software sells airline add-ons like seat selection and baggage using APIs.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Bellevue
Started in: 2017
Founders: Joe Sarre, Stephen Grabowski
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $8,150,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
29) Coverfox Insurance
Coverfox Insurance is an insurtech company that offers simple online insurance brokerage services.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Mumbai
Started in: 2013
Founders: Devendra Rane, Varun Dua
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $51,250,370
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 13
You can find their website here.
30) KKday
KKday is a global e-commerce travel company that links tourists with unique local experiences.
Details of the startup:
Country: Taiwan
City: Taipei
Started in: 2014
Founders: Ming Chen
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $107,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
31) Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts is a membership organization that invites self-contained RVers to stay for free overnight.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Vail
Started in: 2010
Founders: Don Greene, Kim Greene
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $37,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
32) AvantStay
AvantStay is a technology-driven hospitality firm that specializes on group travel experiences.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Los Angeles
Started in: 2017
Founders: Reuben Doetsch, Sean Breuner
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $26,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
33) Wheels
Wheels is a public shared electric mobility platform that offers transportation to the general public.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Los Angeles
Started in: 2018
Founders: Chris Stavlas, Jonathan Viner, Joshua Viner
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $96,297,422
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
34) SUPER73
SUPER73 is a lifestyle adventure brand based in the United States that combines motorcycling tradition with youth culture.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Irvine
Started in: 2016
Founders: Aaron P. Wong, Alix Armour, LeGrand Crewse, Michael Cannavo
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $29,490,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
35) Localeur
Localeur is a global network of locals who share their favorite spots to eat, drink, and play with visitors from all over the world.
Details of the startup:
Country: United States
City: Austin
Started in: 2013
Founders: Chase White, Joah Spearman
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $5,700,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
36) OYO
OYO is a hotel chain with a branded network of hotels that provide uniform guest experiences.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Gurgaon
Started in: 2012
Founders: Ritesh Agarwal
Number of employees: 10001+
Funding amount: $3,439,351,106
Number of funding rounds: 17
Number of investors: 23
You can find their website here.
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37) HNA Group
HNA Group is a conglomerate of companies with interests in travel, finance, and other business ventures.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Haikou
Started in: 1993
Founders: Chen Feng, Tan Xiangdong, WenLi Chen, Xianhua Li
Number of employees: 10001+
Funding amount: $3,830,545,855
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
38) Travello app
Travello is a travel social network that is used in over 180 countries.
Details of the startup:
Country: Australia
City: Brisbane
Started in: 2014
Founders: Mark Cantoni, Ryan Hanly
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $9,972,317
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
39) Blacklane
Blacklane is a global chauffeur service that provides safe, environmentally friendly, and stress-free transportation.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2011
Founders: Frank Steuer, Jens Wohltorf
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $102,967,714
Number of funding rounds: 9
Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
40) RateGain
RateGain is a pioneer in the field of hospitality and travel technology.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Noida
Started in: 2004
Founders: Bhanu Chopra
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $50,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
41) DanAds
DanAds is a white label self-serve ad-desk for small and medium advertisers for publishers.
Details of the startup:
Country: Sweden
City: Sollentuna
Started in: 2013
Founders: Istvan Beres, Peo Persson
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $15,136,167
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
42) Drivezy
Drivezy is India's largest vehicle sharing network, allowing consumers to turn their automobiles into family members who earn money.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Bengaluru
Started in: 2015
Founders: Abhishek Mahajan, Amit Sahu, Ashwarya Singh, Hemant Kumar Sah, Vasant Verma
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $149,322,624
Number of funding rounds: 11
Number of investors: 26
You can find their website here.
43) TravelTriangle
TravelTriangle allows travelers to book a customized vacation itinerary with a local travel agency.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: New Delhi
Started in: 2011
Founders: Prabhat Gupta, Sanchit Garg, Sankalp Agarwal
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $47,900,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
44) Yanolja
The No. 1 OTA in South Korea and Asia's fastest-growing travel startup
Details of the startup:
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul
Started in: 2005
Founders: Lee Sujin
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $248,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
45) BYHOURS
BYHOURS is the first hotel booking site for microstays.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2012
Founders: Christian Picard, Christian Rodriguez, Guillermo Gaspart, Hugo Palomar
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $18,473,397
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 18
You can find their website here.
46) Tiqets
Tiqets is a ticketing platform that allows people to search for, purchase, and use museum and attraction tickets.
Details of the startup:
Country: The Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Started in: 2013
Founders: Christiaan Solcer, Luuc Elzinga, Maarten Raaijmakers, Marijn Speelman, Robert Westers
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $105,450,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
47) Hostaway
Fast-growing vacation rental property managers can benefit from Hostaway's scalable solutions and award-winning service!
Details of the startup:
Country: Canada
City: Toronto
Started in: 2015
Founders: Marcus Rader, Mikko Nurminen, Saber Kordestanchi
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $3,222,812
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
48) TourRadar
TourRadar is a website that allows you to compare and book multi-day trips in over 200 countries around the world.
Details of the startup:
Country: Austria
City: Vienna
Started in: 2010
Founders: Shawn Pittman, Travis Pittman
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $66,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 14
You can find their website here.
49) Cleartrip
Cleartrip is a web-based travel agency that helps travelers find and book flights to any destination.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Mumbai
Started in: 2006
Founders: Hrush Bhatt, Matthew Spacie, Stuart Crighton
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $56,400,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
50) Hello TransTech
Hello TransTech (previously HelloBike) is a Chinese company that creates smart-sharing bikes for short-distance travelers.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Shanghai
Started in: 2016
Founders: Han Mei, Jiang Wei, Li Kaizhu, Yang Lei
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $1,754,944,610
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
51) Alitalia
Alitalia is Italy's national airline and flag carrier.
Details of the startup:
Country: Italy
City: Rome
Started in: 1946
Number of employees: 10001+
Funding amount: $412,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
52) Limehome
Limehome transforms commercial buildings into chic apart-hotels that are managed through their technology platform for business and leisure tourists.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Munich
Started in: 2018
Founders: Josef Vollmayr, Lars Stabe
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: € 36,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
53) Lambus
The All-In-One travel platform aims to bring all aspects of the travel experience together on a single platform.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Osnabrück
Started in: 2018
Founders: Anja Niehoff, Hans Knöchel, Hendrik Scherer, Leon Braun, Niklas Kling, Torben Pretzel
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $690,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
54) Tujia
Tujia is a website that allows people to book vacation rentals.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Beijing
Started in: 2011
Founders: Luo Jun, Melissa Yang
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $755,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
55) Trafi
Trafi is a mobility-as-a-service platform that helps communities and businesses achieve their objectives by providing shared transportation solutions.
Details of the startup:
Country: Lithuania
City: Vilnius
Started in: 2013
Founders: Algimantas Krasauskas, Dr. Jurgis Pasukonis, Mantas Vizbaras, Martynas Gudonavicius
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $14,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
56) ZEN Rooms
ZEN Rooms is an Asian network of high-quality affordable hotels.
Details of the startup:
Country: Singapore
City: Singapore
Started in: 2015
Founders: Kiren Tanna, Nathan Boublil
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $23,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
57) Comtravo
Comtravo is a travel and tourism company that focuses on travel management, business travel, and online reservations.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2015
Founders: Jannik Neumann, Michael Riegel, Simon Schmincke, Slobodan Utvic
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: € 38,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 14
You can find their website here.
58) Mapify
Mapify is a social marketplace for travel experiences that brings people from all over the world together to share their past and current adventures.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2017
Founders: David Pflugpeil, Magnus Langanke, Patrick Haede, Sebastian Hade, Sebastian Haede, Tobi Schnorpfeil
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $1,300,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
59) Wego
Wego is an internet search engine that helps travelers research, compare, and book hotel and airfare deals for their upcoming vacations.
Details of the startup:
Country: Singapore
City: Singapore
Started in: 2005
Founders: Craig Hewett, Ross Veitch
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $59,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
60) Blowhorn
Moving products from 1g to 1Ton is India's premier asset light logistics startup.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Bengaluru
Started in: 2014
Founders: Michael Strong, Mithun Srivatsa, Nikhil Shivaprasad
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $8,750,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
61) Bikemap
Bikemap is a global provider of bike map and navigation services. Offline, routing, and map functions are all available with a mobile subscription.
Details of the startup:
Country: Austria
City: Vienna
Started in: 2014
Founders: Christof Hinterplattner, Matthias Natmessnig, Peter Eich
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: € 2,600,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 3
You can find their website here.
62) Evaneos
Evaneos is a web platform that connects travelers with local agents to help them plan, estimate the cost, and book customized vacations.
Details of the startup:
Country: France
City: Paris
Started in: 2009
Founders: Eric La Bonnardiere, Yvan Wibaux
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $109,067,752
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
63) MyRealTrip
In South Korea, MyRealTrip is a prominent tours and activities startup.
Details of the startup:
Country: South Korea
City: Seoul
Started in: 2012
Founders: Donggun Lee, Minseo Baek
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $62,045,628
Number of funding rounds: 8
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
64) Mafengwo
Mafengwo is a Chinese social media platform that allows users to share their travel experiences with others.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Beijing
Started in: 2010
Founders: Gang Chen, Gang Lv
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $503,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
65) Boxever
Boxever is a digital optimization tool that helps organizations make every customer encounter smarter by combining data and artificial intelligence.
Details of the startup:
Country: Ireland
City: Dublin
Started in: 2011
Founders: Alan Giles, Dave O'Flanagan, Dermot O'Connor
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $19,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
66) Bobobox Indonesia
Bobobox Indonesia is a start-up capsule hotel.
Details of the startup:
Country: Indonesia
City: Bandung
Started in: 2017
Founders: Antonius Bong
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $13,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
67) HolidayMe
HolidayMe is an online site that provides clients in the Middle East with on-demand tailored vacation solutions.
Details of the startup:
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Started in: 2013
Founders: Digvijay Pratap, Geet Bhalla
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $39,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 9
You can find their website here.
68) Tripoto Travel Private Limited
The world's largest travel community and marketplace platform is based in India.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: New Delhi
Started in: 2013
Founders: Anirudh Gupta, Michael Pargal Lyngdoh
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $8,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
69) DRIVEU
DriveU is a simple and quick solution for consumers and companies to find on-demand drivers.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Bengaluru
Started in: 2015
Founders: Amulmeet Chadha, Ashok Shastry, Rahm Shastry
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $4,964,661
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
70) Musement
Musement is a travel companion that lets you book tickets for activities and attractions in over 1000 destinations all over the world.
Details of the startup:
Country: Italy
City: Milan
Started in: 2012
Founders: Alessandro Petazzi, Claudio Bellinzona, Fabio Zecchini, Paolo Giulini
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $16,465,762
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
71) COSI Group
COSI Group, based in Germany, is a short-term rental technology provider and a driver of the new asset class commercial living.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2019
Founders: Christian Gaiser, Dimitri Chandogin, Gerhard Maringer, Inga Svinhufvud Laudiero
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: € 25,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
72) Homelike
Homelike is an online marketplace for corporations and corporate travelers to rent furnished and serviced apartments on a temporary basis.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Köln
Started in: 2014
Founders: Christoph Kasper, Dustin Figge
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $18,756,282
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
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73) Hotel Urbano
Hotel Urbano, often known as Hurb, is an online platform that allows travelers to search for and book lodging and activities.
Details of the startup:
Country: Brazil
City: Rio De Janeiro
Started in: 2011
Founders: José Eduardo Mendes, João Ricardo Rangel Mendes
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $135,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 3
You can find their website here.
74) IntrCity
In both metro and tier-2 cities, today's tech-savvy Millennial consumers have grown up using Ola and Uber Apps for transportation and have a limited tolerance for substandard digital experiences. Consumers are wanting more convenience, cashless/contactless digital customer services, and a better on-ground experience, which can only be offered by connecting these through technology. Our technology enables smooth intercity travel using the only two true alternative modes of transportation: buses and trains. Our passengers can expect comfort, safety, and punctuality from IntrCity SmartBus. We achieve these objectives through well-defined quality standards, standardized bus configurations, and our own mobility technologies.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Noida
Started in: 2014
Founders: Kapil Raizada, Manish Rathi
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $16,123,940
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
75) Airblack
People with a passion may learn from handpicked experts and influencers, livestream their events, and launch their enterprises online using Airblack.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Gurgaon
Started in: 2019
Founders: Pulkit Pujara, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Videt Jaiswal
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $1,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
76) Lifelong Online
Lifelong Online is a brand of household appliances.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Haryana
Started in: 2015
Founders: Bharat Kalia,
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: ₹400,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
77) SnappCar
SnappCar is a car-sharing marketplace that offers dependable and easy-to-use vehicles.
Details of the startup:
Country: The Netherlands
City: Utrecht
Started in: 2011
Founders: Pascal Ontijd, Victor van Tol
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: € 24,190,000
Number of funding rounds: 11
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
78) QuickRide
In Bangalore, there are apps for carpooling, bikepooling, and ridesharing.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Bengaluru
Started in: 2014
Founders: Knm Rao
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $14,300,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 3
You can find their website here.
79) Exoticca
Exoticca creates an internet platform to make booking vacation easier.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2013
Founders: Jesus Rodriguez Fernandez, Marti Guasch Mercade
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: € 21,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 13
You can find their website here.
80) Withlocals
Withlocals is a peer-to-peer marketplace where locals give travelers their experiences and services.
Details of the startup:
Country: The Netherlands
City: Eindhoven
Started in: 2013
Founders: Marijn Maas, Willem Maas
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $16,523,026
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
81) MeTripping
MeTripping is a smart travel search engine that assists travel agents in making trip decisions while also addressing indecision and iteration.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Bengaluru
Started in: 2015
Founders: Varun Gupta
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $850,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
82) Happyeasygo Group
HappyEasyGo.com is a travel website.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Haryana
Started in: 2017
Founders: Boris Zha
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $49,596,151
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 14
You can find their website here.
83) Ayenda Hotels
The most rapidly expanding cheap hotel chain.
Details of the startup:
Country: Colombia
City: Medellín
Started in: 2015
Founders: Andrés Sarrazola
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $10,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
84) Zizoo
Zizoo is a popular site for boat vacations.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2014
Founders: Anna Banicevic, Benito Gonzalez del Valle, Ivan Miletic, Sinan Masovic
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $10,134,765
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
85) Tropicfeel
A new travel gear brand situated in Barcelona.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2017
Founders: Alberto Espinós, Lucas de Lucas de Gispert
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $3,569,744
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
86) Aviasales
Aviasales.ru is a website that allows you to look for airline tickets online.
Details of the startup:
Country: Thailand
City: Phuket
Started in: 2007
Founders: Konstantin Kalinov
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $10,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
87) PaulCamper
PaulCamper is a website and community for sharing campervans and RVs across Europe.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2013
Founders: Alex Gluchowski, Dirk Fehse, Franziska Schulz
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: € 11,800,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
88) Horizn Studios
Horizn Studios is an up-and-coming digital travel company.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2015
Founders: Jan Roosen, Stefan Holwe
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $29,895,504
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
89) The Hotels Network
The Hotels Network assists hotel chains in expanding their direct channel.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2015
Founders: Juanjo Rodriguez, Laura Martinez Celada, Marc Rollan Serrano
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $15,217,020
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
90) BizAway
BizAway is the most comprehensive tool for planning, managing, and controlling business travel.
Details of the startup:
Country: Italy
City: Spilimbergo
Started in: 2015
Founders: Flavio Del Bianco, Luca Carlucci
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: € 6,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 3
You can find their website here.
91) Airalo
Airalo is an eSIM store where passengers may get local and economical eSIMs.
Details of the startup:
Country: Singapore
City: Singapore
Started in: 2019
Founders: Ahmet Bahadır Özdemir, NA NA
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $1,850,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
92) GetTransfer.com
GetTransfer.com offers the most affordable transfers and chauffeured car rentals.
Details of the startup:
Country: Cyprus
City: Larnaca
Started in: 2014
Founders: Alexander Pershikov, Alexander Sapov, Arie Kravtchin
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $8,950,000
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 3
You can find their website here.
93) Kambr
Software, consulting, and content are all used to improve airline revenue performance.
Details of the startup:
Country: The Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Started in: 2019
Founders: Chris Anthony, Jason Kelly, Martin Kaduc, Michael Peters
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $7,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
94) Hotelogix
Independent hotels, resorts, lodges, bed & breakfasts, and other mid-sized hospitality establishments can use Hotelogix's hotel management system.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Noida
Started in: 2008
Founders: Aditya Sanghi, Prabhash Bhatnagar
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $8,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
95) Bidroom
When compared to other booking services, Bidroom is the world's first no-commission hotel booking platform, offering up to 25% reduced room pricing.
Details of the startup:
Country: The Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Started in: 2014
Founders: Casper Knieriem, Michael Ros
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: € 21,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
You can find their website here.
96) Kiwi.com
Kiwi.com is an online travel technology company with a database of over 800 air and ground carriers from around the world.
Details of the startup:
Country: Czech Republic
City: Brno
Started in: 2012
Founders: Jiri Hlavenka, Jozef Képesi, Oliver Dlouhý
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $2,072,420
Number of funding rounds: 6
Number of investors: 3
You can find their website here.
97) Hardt Hyperloop
Hardt creates a system for commuting long distances that is fully emission-free, safe, and accessible to all.
Details of the startup:
Country: The Netherlands
City: Delft
Started in: 2016
Founders: Marinus Van Der Meijs, Mars Geuze, Sascha Lamme, Tim Houter
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: € 6,850,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
98) SMBC Aviation Capital
SMBC Aviation Capital is a global aircraft leasing company that works with airlines to lease commercial jet aircraft.
Details of the startup:
Country: Ireland
City: Dublin
Started in: 1997
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $600,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
You can find their website here.
99) Yolobus
Yolobus provides intercity bus and mobility services, ensuring that passengers have a pleasant and safe travel.
Details of the startup:
Country: India
City: Gurgaon
Started in: 2019
Founders: Danish Chopra, Mukul Shah, Shailesh Gupta
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $4,100,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
100) Circula
Circula is an automated tool for managing expenses and employee benefits like food coupons that saves accounting firms roughly 70% on processing costs.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2017
Founders: Nikolai Skatchkov
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: € 4,300,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
101) Rentals United
Vacation Rental Software & Channel Manager
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Started in: 2014
Founders: Emil Majkowski, James Burrows, Markus Alderbäck, Mathias Steyskal, Vanessa de Souza Lage
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $6,464,363
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
102) Rezdy
Rezdy is an online activity reservation system.
Details of the startup:
Country: Australia
City: Sydney
Started in: 2011
Founders: Hugo Sterin, Simon Lenoir
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: A$9,550,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 7
You can find their website here.
103) Travelcircus
Travelcircus is a premium travel experience booking platform available online.
Details of the startup:
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Started in: 2014
Founders: Bastian Bockenhuser, Mathias Zeitler
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: € 2,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
104) TROOP
Big Data-driven corporate meeting planning platform.
Details of the startup:
Country: Spain
City: Villanueva Del Pardillo
Started in: 2017
Founders: Dennis Vilovic, Leonard Cremer
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $927,643
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
105) Qyer.com
Qyer.com is a Chinese travel service platform.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Beijing
Started in: 2004
Founders: Bryan Xiao
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $70,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
106) Huilianyi
Huilianyi is a Chinese company that develops business travel and expenditure reimbursement software.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Putuo
Started in: 2016
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $64,681,736
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
107) Mancando
Mancando is an automotive parts provider that provides auto repair shops with car worn components.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Guangzhou
Started in: 2015
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $114,302,119
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
108) Candao
Candao is a company that provides catering services.
Details of the startup:
Country: China
City: Guangzhou
Started in: 2014
Founders: Zhenhong Li
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: CN¥100,000,000
Number of funding rounds: 1
Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.