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Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

Fewer than 10 travel startups have raised at least $100 million so far this year.

Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

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This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

Some investors are hesitant to fund startups in places experiencing currency volatility, but Triply overcame that challenge while consolidating payment tools for smaller travel businesses.

This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

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AI Trip Planning, Luggage, Payments: Startup Funding Roundup

Assembly has found customers for a new luggage brand and travel gear, while Stippl wants to expand the use of its social media app for travel planning.

AI Trip Planning, Luggage, Payments: Startup Funding Roundup

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TCab Tech Raises $20 Million for Flying Taxi: Startup Funding Roundup

There's a lot of money going into the development of flying taxis. The one featured this week has its eyes set on the Middle East and Asia.

TCab Tech Raises $20 Million for Flying Taxi: Startup Funding Roundup

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2 Rideshare Startups Raise $250 Million from Uber and Others

Four startups raised nearly $280 million this week alone for services that help consumers travel without owning personal vehicles.

2 Rideshare Startups Raise $250 Million from Uber and Others

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3 Companies Modernizing Air Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Investment in air travel was one theme we saw among seven startups that raised money in the past two weeks.

3 Companies Modernizing Air Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

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Mews’ Latest Funding Values Hotel Tech Startup at $1.2 Billion

Mews, a startup selling hotel management software, earned unicorn status with its latest $110 million funding. The funding round placed a $1.2 billion value on the startup.

Mews’ Latest Funding Values Hotel Tech Startup at $1.2 Billion

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Southwest Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet’s Renewable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

There's a lot of money pouring into next-generation flight technology with promises of huge revenues in the future.

Southwest Invests $30 Million in LanzaJet’s Renewable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

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Velocys Raises $40 Million for Jet Fuel Tech: Startup Funding Roundup 

More renewable jet fuel companies are raising money to develop products, but a lot more money is needed to reach the industry's zero-emissions goals by 2050.

Velocys Raises $40 Million for Jet Fuel Tech: Startup Funding Roundup 

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Electric Plane, Corporate Retreats, AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Multiple travel startups raised nearly half of a billion dollars a couple of weeks ago. It's a bigger group again this week, but they're all smaller numbers this time.

Electric Plane, Corporate Retreats, AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup