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The hospitality sector is seeing major investment in technology platforms. Companies like GetYourGuide and Klook have each raised over $1 billion to connect travelers with experiences.
The trend extends to hotel operations, with Mews securing $517.3 million for its property management system.
Below is our list of 100 Hospitality startups worth keeping an eye on.
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SevenRooms offers a guest experience and retention platform built for the hospitality industry. Their software helps operators take control of their guest data to increase direct bookings, build loyalty, and personalize the customer journey.
Red Sea Global develops several of the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations along the Saudi Arabian coast. Their projects combine luxury hospitality with a core mission to enhance the surrounding natural environment.
Nory provides an AI-powered platform that helps restaurants centralize and manage their core operations. The system analyzes business data to offer predictive insights for key areas like inventory control and staff scheduling.
Buyers Edge Platform operates a data-driven purchasing platform specifically for the foodservice industry. They use software and group purchasing power to connect operators, distributors, and manufacturers, helping them improve efficiency and secure better pricing.
Lighthouse builds a commercial platform that gives the travel and hospitality industry access to real-time data and analytics. The company's tools are used by hotels and airlines to optimize pricing, track market share, and drive revenue growth.
GetYourGuide operates an online marketplace for booking travel experiences and activities across the globe. Their platform connects travelers with a vast selection of tours, attractions, and excursions offered by local guides and operators.
Petpooja builds a comprehensive restaurant management platform centered on its point-of-sale software. The system gives food businesses an integrated suite of tools to handle operations like billing, inventory, and online ordering.
Klook built a leading travel and leisure booking platform that connects travelers with experiences and attractions around the world. Their app and website offer a seamless way to discover and book everything from popular tours and transport to unique local activities.
ROLLER builds a guest experience platform that handles ticketing, point-of-sale, and customer management for attractions. Their system streamlines everything from online booking to in-venue payments, aiming to improve the overall guest experience.
Those top ten picks offer a great snapshot, but there's a much bigger picture to see. Together, these companies have raised billions of dollars, with many using AI to improve the worlds of travel and food.
The list includes a mix of brand new companies and more established names, all contributing to the industry's growth. Here is a look at the other hospitality startups.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2017 | $175.8M | Series C | |
| Travel | 2011 | $224.2M | Series F | |
| Travel | 2016 | $166.3M | Venture Round | |
| Food | 2014 | $83.6M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | $177M | Series D | |
| Retail | 2016 | $37.7M | Series B | |
| Travel | 2011 | $1B | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2004 | $34.4M | Private Equity | |
| Travel | 2017 | $85M | Series B | |
| Retail | 2014 | $83.5M | Venture Round | |
| Real Estate | 2009 | $281.6M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2020 | £131.2M | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2007 | $420.8M | Series D | |
| Media | 2018 | $10M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $49M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2007 | $150M | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2020 | $134.8M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2005 | $16.9M | Undisclosed | |
| AI | 2021 | $375k | Pre-Seed | |
| Travel | 2018 | $221M | Series C | |
| Media | 2014 | $45M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2016 | $31.3M | Series B | |
| Media | 2011 | $203.5M | Series G | |
| Media | 1977 | $725M | Debt Financing | |
| Food | 2016 | $124.9M | Series C | |
| Travel | 2012 | $12.9M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 1982 | $206M | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | $8.6M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 1992 | $725.1k | Undisclosed | |
| Marketing | 2018 | £14.5M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $7.6M | Seed | |
| Media | 2020 | $4M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2005 | $66M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | $29M | Series B | |
| Travel | 2022 | $2.9M | Undisclosed | |
| Travel | 2012 | $36.6M | Series B | |
| Travel | 2022 | $17.4M | Series B | |
| AI | 2024 | £626k | Pre-Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2012 | $800k | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2021 | $29.5M | Series A | |
| Marketplace | 2017 | $247.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Travel | 2005 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2019 | $4.7M | Series A | |
| Travel | 1999 | $1.5B | — | |
| Travel | 2003 | $250M | Private Equity | |
| Manufacturing | 2013 | ₹24.9B | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2020 | $33M | Corporate Round | |
| Hardware | 2015 | $18.7M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2018 | €71M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2008 | $10.1M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $2M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2016 | €9.5M | Series A | |
| Media | 2019 | $53M | Series A | |
| Food | 2016 | €32M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2021 | €15.1M | Series A | |
| AI | 2018 | $1.9M | Angel | |
| Travel | 2014 | $8.6M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2019 | $12.5M | Convertible Note | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | €7.3M | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2019 | R$37.4M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | €3.6M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2015 | $38.2M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2020 | $4.7M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2012 | $400M | Private Equity | |
| Travel | 2022 | $1.2M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2015 | $20M | Series B | |
| SaaS | 2025 | $150k | Pre-Seed | |
| Food | 2012 | $14M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | $100M | Series C | |
| SaaS | 2019 | $6M | Series A | |
| Travel | 1999 | $147M | Debt Financing | |
| Travel | 2015 | $23M | Series B | |
| SaaS | 2019 | $6M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2014 | $3.3M | Undisclosed | |
| Travel | 2019 | $47M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2017 | €1.8M | Seed | |
| Education | 2011 | $16.1M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2014 | €50M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2017 | €61.5M | Private Equity | |
| Retail | 2022 | €1.3M | Seed | |
| Food | 2020 | €5M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2017 | €5M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2018 | $2M | Venture Round | |
| Travel | 2016 | £5.5M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $5.8M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2015 | $1.6M | Convertible Note | |
| Food | 2008 | £6.5M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2015 | $541.9k | Seed | |
| Travel | 2020 | CHF600k | Convertible Note | |
| Travel | 2020 | €1.6M | Pre-Seed |
