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General Catalyst’s Joel Cutler on the State of Startup Innovation in Travel

Discover what type of travel startups attract venture capital funding, see where the smart money is going, and understand some of the common mistakes that startups make as they seek funding and strive to build their new businesses.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Cheapflights Owner Momondo Group Gets $130 Million in Funding from Great Hill

Momondo Group is now controlled by Great Hill Partners, which has a track record in taking companies public. That is a possible exit strategy for Momondo Group, although with Skscanner's valuation dwarfing Momondo's, the latter still has a long way to go.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

5 Top Quotes From a Venture Capital Investor in Travel Startups

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

The Biggest Venture Capital Players Investing in Travel Startups

The companies being bought at high valuations aren't necessarily young bucks. And the buyers aren't dunces, either (most of the time).

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

New Trends Report: Venture Investment Trends in the Travel Industry

Discover what type of travel startups attract venture capital funding, see where smart money is going, and understand some of the common mistakes that startups make as they seek funding and strive to build their new businesses.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Spottly Raises $850,000 to Build Video Travel App

Although video content is becoming more popular and easier to consume, the number of travelers that reference peer-written reviews and guides also continues to grow.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Tourism App Developer BlueBridge Raises $1 Million to Expand

Although it may be difficult to get visitors to download an app for a one-time visit, those that prove useful in the planning and navigation phases are likely to improve visitors' experience and perception of the destination.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Night-Swapping Startup Cosmopolit Home Raises $2.6 Million to Expand in Europe, U.S.

A mix between Couchsurfing and home-swapping, Cosmopolit Home will become a better, more reliable travel resource as its user base and nightly availability expand.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Music Travel Site Festicket Secures $2.7 Million in Funding

Festicket undoubtedly faces stiff competition as concert-goers seeks accommodations, but working with the music festivals themselves undoubtedly is a plus.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Online Travel

FlightCar Raises $13.5 Million for Peer-to-Peer Airport Car Rentals

Flightcar needs to work out its relationship with existing and new airport partners to legitimize its business and pave way for its growth.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 8 years ago