Articles tagged “funding”

Startups

Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis

Waymo wants road trippers to take driverless cars across the U.S. It's already operating a ride-hailing service, and it has tech and money from Google, so chances are good.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis

Ground Transport

Blacklane Raises $65 Million for Luxury Chauffeur App

The fresh funding comes shortly after Uber announced a black-car service for business travelers.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Blacklane Raises $65 Million for Luxury Chauffeur App

Startups

Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Burned Through $1 Billion. Now It’s Facing Bankruptcy

There are several startups worldwide developing flyings taxis, but it's a capital-intensive venture. Lilium isn't the first to face empty coffers.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Burned Through $1 Billion. Now It’s Facing Bankruptcy

Startups

AI Assistant for Pilots and Camper Van Interior Design: Travel Startup Funding Roundup

Nineteen travel startups raised $1.1 billion near the start of October. Then it slowed down.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

AI Assistant for Pilots and Camper Van Interior Design: Travel Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa Founder Knocks Pacaso’s Fundraising as Deceptive

It's great that individuals can get in on a piece of the startup action — as long as they understand the investment.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Vacasa Founder Knocks Pacaso’s Fundraising as Deceptive

Business Travel

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Podcasts

Carnival’s Alaska Boom, Travel Startup Funding and Singapore’s Surge

Today's podcast looks at Carnival’s Alaska growth, a big fundraising haul for startups, and Singapore’s growth at the expense of Hong Kong.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Carnival’s Alaska Boom, Travel Startup Funding and Singapore’s Surge

Startups

13 Travel Startups Raise $600 Million in 2 Weeks

Twelve’s massive total fundraise of $645 million shows that the company is positioning itself for a future where alternative jet fuels aren’t just trendy, but essential. Skift has now reported 16 travel startups that have raised over $100 million so far this year.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

13 Travel Startups Raise $600 Million in 2 Weeks

Startups

Mews Secures $100 Million Loan for More M&A: ‘The Market Is Ripe for Consolidation’

The hotel tech market is ripe for consolidation, and Mews wants to take advantage.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Mews Secures $100 Million Loan for More M&A: ‘The Market Is Ripe for Consolidation’