Social Travel App Minube Raises $1.37 Million to Expand Abroad

Samantha Shankman

December 17th, 2013 at 11:36 AM EST

Photo Credit: A screenshot of someone using the Minube app from the company's teaser video. Vimeo / Minube

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There are hundreds of social travel startups that are attempting to tie the inspiration, planning, or sharing stages of travel to users' social networks. Minube started earlier and includes a full scope of features that can make it a one-stop shop for users.

European social travel company Minube announced today that it raised $1.37 million (€1 million) from Spanish firms Kibo Ventures, Bonsai Venture Capital, and existing investor Sputnik Ventures. The Spain-based company launched in 2007 as a website and app that aims to inspire travelers and tie the booking stage as closely to the inspiration

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