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They say that startup funding is tight right now, but these big fundraises show that some money is still flowing.
Justin Dawes | 3 months ago
Lightship is developing a fully electric RV available starting in 2026, and Tumodo wants to expand its business travel platform throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Another two AI-powered trip planners have raised money this month, plus a startup that detects bed bugs and a new eSIM app.
Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.
Justin Dawes | 4 months ago
Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.
Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.
Justin Dawes | 5 months ago
Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.
The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.
Summer wants to help people buy vacation rental homes, and Raus wants to help people take a break from big cities.
The travel industry in Southeast Asia is continuing to grow, and so is the short-term rental industry worldwide.
Justin Dawes | 6 months ago
