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Meet the 18 finalists of the Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch 2024
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2024
Judges selected these startups from a crop of nearly 200 entries received for the global competition... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their... Read More
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HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
 The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment... Read More
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Indie Campers raises €35M to drive growth
By D.J. Catron | July 18, 2024
Based in Lisbon, Indie Campers was founded in 2013 and won the Innovator of the Year award at... Read More
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Landfolk lands €10.3M to expand vacation rental marketplace
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024
Landfolk is eyeing expansion in southern Europe following its move from its Denmark base into Germany,... Read More
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Corporate travel and events platform Planned raises $35M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 18, 2024
Based in Montreal, Planned said it combines human service with artificial intelligence to provide... Read More
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Tracking travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q2 2024
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024
While a handful of companies such as Guesty and Cover Genius have attracted significant later stage... Read More
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Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 16, 2024
Weeva managing director Julie Cheetham said the board's decision to shutter the startup came after an... Read More
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Moving Tech lands $11M for ride hailing apps from investors including Google
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2024
Moving Tech said it plans to invest in technology and product innovation as part of a “vision to... Read More
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Ravlling wants to be Northern Europe's “conscious travel” booking platform
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2024
Founded in 2022, Ravlling aims to make searching for sustainable travel options easy, provides curated... Read More
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