Articles tagged “thayer ventures”

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

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 | 5 days 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 | 4 weeks ago

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Startups

Travel Venture Capital Hit a Decade Low in 2023: Where the Growth Is Now – Skift Research

Travel venture capital hit a decade low of $2.9 billion in 2023, but early 2024 signals a rebound with increased investments from Asia and the Middle East and a focus on experiences and AI.

Pranavi Agarwal | 3 months ago

Travel Venture Capital Hit a Decade Low in 2023: Where the Growth Is Now – Skift Research

Startups

Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million

Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

The Fragmented Travel Tech Industry Probably Won’t Consolidate Anytime Soon

The trick for a travel tech platform to do business with a big company is to start small, prove the service works, and then upsell.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

The Fragmented Travel Tech Industry Probably Won’t Consolidate Anytime Soon

Luxury

Inspirato Reports Growth in Luxury Subscription Travel Ahead of Going Public

So far, luxury travel club Inspirato is on track with the projections it made in June for its growth. Other companies looking at subscription or luxury products should take note of its latest pitch deck.

Sean O'Neill | 3 years ago

Inspirato Reports Growth in Luxury Subscription Travel Ahead of Going Public

Travel Technology

What’s Next for Leading Travel Tech Investor Thayer Ventures?

Big Tech flies to the Code conference, and politicians flock to Davos. But travel tech professionals don't have their own premiere, invitation-only event. The next-best thing is a conference run by Thayer, an investment firm. Here's a briefing.

Sean O'Neill | 3 years ago

What’s Next for Leading Travel Tech Investor Thayer Ventures?

Online Travel

Inspirato to Go Public in $1.1 Billion Thayer Ventures Blank Check Merger

It's the latest validation of the subscription model in travel. Inspirato, which has 12,500 customers paying for its luxury travel subscription products, is merging with Thayer's special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Inspirato to Go Public in $1.1 Billion Thayer Ventures Blank Check Merger