Daily Travel Startup Watch: Liftopia, Picotek and More
Every day we alert our readers of new startups in the travel industry being listed on AngelList, as an early information service for those who keep track of such things. Every weekday, there will be a list of these newbies, along with each of their mini-profiles.
https://angel.co/liftopia/embed/angellist.js
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