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Startups

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups developing next-generation aircraft and components have raised over half a billion dollars in venture capital so far this year.

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

August Had 3 of the Year’s Biggest Startup Fundraises – Then a Slowdown

Travel startup funding in August started with a bang and ended with a whisper.

August Had 3 of the Year’s Biggest Startup Fundraises – Then a Slowdown

Venture Capital

Skift Power Rankings: Brad Gerstner

Gerstner knows online travel and tech – he was there as both an investor and operator during e-commerce’s first wave.

Skift Power Rankings: Brad Gerstner

Venture Capital

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now.

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Startups

Archer Aviation Raises $230 Million to Deploy Flying Taxis in 2026: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel startups announced fundraises over the last week exceeding $400 million.

Archer Aviation Raises $230 Million to Deploy Flying Taxis in 2026: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups

Travel Startups Raised $240 Million This Week

One startup fundraise this week — the largest yet this year — also outdid the top two deals in 2023 by GetYourGuide and Klook.

Travel Startups Raised $240 Million This Week

Startups

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast.

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

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Tour Packages and Digital Tipping: Travel Startups Raise $104 Million

These startups are modernizing tour packages, timeshares, and tipping with digital products.

Tour Packages and Digital Tipping: Travel Startups Raise $104 Million

Startups

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times.

Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Startups

Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million

Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million.

Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million