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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Startups
Tour Packages and Digital Tipping: Travel Startups Raise $104 Million
These startups are modernizing tour packages, timeshares, and tipping with digital products.
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.
Startups
Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million
Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million.
Podcasts
Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast
Venture capital investment in the travel industry has decreased substantially in recent years.