Articles tagged “startups”

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

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

Experiences

Klook at 10: Expanding Beyond Travel Experiences

Have you ever been on a trip and wanted one app to book your museum entrance tickets, get you train tickets, score you concert seats, and maybe throw in a cooking class for good measure? Klook wants to be there for you.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Klook at 10: Expanding Beyond Travel Experiences

Travel Technology

11 Travel Tech Acquisitions in 3 Months — See the List

With backing from private equity and venture capital, multiple travel tech companies have said this year that more acquisitions are coming.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

11 Travel Tech Acquisitions in 3 Months — See the List

Travel Technology

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

Travel Technology

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps."

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

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.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Travel Technology

Concur Founder, Former Expedia Execs Back Business Travel AI Startup: Otto

Steve Singh is continuing to build and fund an ecosystem that he hopes will bring about a more high-tech experience for the next generation of business travel. Otto will have to work out the rough edges of other AI trip planners to date.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Concur Founder, Former Expedia Execs Back Business Travel AI Startup: Otto

Travel Technology

Flyr Raises $295 Million, Largest Travel Tech Deal This Year 

Flyr is using the funding to support growth and scale the company, which saw recurring revenue growth of 290% over the last 12 months.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Flyr Raises $295 Million, Largest Travel Tech Deal This Year 

Airlines

American Airlines Bets on Hydrogen-Electric Engines Despite Limits

Airlines have been making larger investments in hydrogen-electric startups as they look for ways to become more sustainable. But it’s unclear if such engines can be used on a wide scale.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

American Airlines Bets on Hydrogen-Electric Engines Despite Limits