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The travel industry now includes everything from business expense management to commercial space flight. Companies are tackling challenges in autonomous driving, hotel operations, and even resource extraction from space.

Among the top companies are corporate travel platform Navan, with $2.2 billion in funding, and space-focused firms like Sierra Space.

Below is our list of 100 Travel startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Navan offers an all-in-one platform that combines corporate travel, expense management, and smart corporate cards. Their unified system automates manual processes, giving companies real-time visibility and control over employee spending.

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersAriel Cohen
Funding Amount$2.2B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusConvertible Note
Top InvestorsAndreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs, Coatue, Group 11

May Mobility develops autonomous driving technology to transform public transit. Their on-demand shuttle services provide communities with accessible and reliable transportation.

HeadquartersAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersAlisyn Malek, Edwin Olson, Steve Vozar
Funding Amount$309.6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsY Combinator, SV Angel, Liquid 2 Ventures, Toyota Motor, Palm Drive Capital

Mews develops a cloud-native property management system that helps hotels and hospitality groups automate their operations. The platform handles everything from bookings and check-ins to payments, freeing up staff to focus on creating better guest experiences.

HeadquartersPrague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Year Founded2012
FoundersRichard Valtr
Funding Amount$517.3M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsSalesforce Ventures, Battery Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Tiger Global Management, henQ

Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station, designed to be a primary destination for research, manufacturing, and commerce in low-Earth orbit. The company also provides end-to-end human spaceflight services, managing missions to the International Space Station for private and professional astronauts.

HeadquartersHouston, Texas, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersKam Ghaffarian, Michael Suffredini
Funding Amount$500M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAlumni Ventures, Bossa Invest, 1789 Capital, Declaration Partners, Sand Hill Angels

Sierra Space develops commercial space transportation systems, including the reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane. They are also building the foundational infrastructure for a new economy in low-Earth orbit.

HeadquartersLouisville, Colorado, United States
Year Founded2021
FoundersEren Ozmen, Fatih Ozmen
Funding Amount$1.7B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Coatue, AE Industrial Partners, MUFG Bank, BlackRock Private Equity Partners

Red Sea Global develops ambitious regenerative tourism destinations along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Their projects combine luxury hospitality with a strong commitment to environmental conservation and enhancement.

HeadquartersRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Year Founded2018
FoundersMohammad Al Saud
Funding AmountSAR2B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsRiyad Bank

Fetcherr has developed an AI-powered engine that helps airlines optimize revenue through real-time dynamic pricing. Their platform uses market simulations to predict demand, allowing carriers to continuously adjust fares based on live market conditions.

HeadquartersNetanya, HaMerkaz, Israel
Year Founded2019
FoundersDr. Uri Yerushalmi, Robby Nissan, Roy Cohen, Shimi Avizmil
Funding Amount$156.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsBattery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Left Lane Capital, M-Fund Club

Impulse Space builds orbital transfer vehicles designed for last-mile payload delivery in space. Their technology provides agile and economical transportation to move satellites between different orbits.

HeadquartersRedondo Beach, California, United States
Year Founded2021
FoundersTom Mueller
Funding Amount$525M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsAlumni Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, DFJ Growth

Hopper runs a mobile-first travel marketplace that uses predictive analytics to help travelers book flights and hotels at the best price. The app includes a suite of fintech products, such as Price Freeze and Cancel for Any Reason, that provide more flexible booking options.

HeadquartersMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Year Founded2007
FoundersFrederic Lalonde, Joost Ouwerkerk
Funding Amount$729.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsCiti, Inovia Capital, Goldman Sachs, La Caisse, Brookfield Asset Management

Interlune is developing technology to harvest natural resources from the Moon. They are focused on bringing these materials back to Earth to establish a new supply of resources for terrestrial industries.

HeadquartersEstes Park, Colorado, United States
Year Founded2020
FoundersGary Lai, Indra Hornsby, Rob Meyerson
Funding Amount$22.6M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsGaingels, Seven Seven Six, Liquid 2 Ventures, Shasta Ventures, US Department of Energy

90 Additional Travel Startups Worth Following

Our top picks offer a glimpse into a much bigger picture. From space mobility to AI-powered trip planning, companies have raised tens of billions to reshape how we experience the world.

The field is a mix of brand new startups and established players that are still growing. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the travel ecosystem.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
MDA Space logo MDA SpaceMobility1969$3.9MGrant
GetYourGuide logo GetYourGuideRetail2009$1.1BDebt Financing
Air India logo Air IndiaMobility1932$1.4BDebt Financing
Avelo Airlines logo Avelo AirlinesMobility2020$175.2MVenture Round
SpaceFields logo SpaceFieldsMobility2021₹485MSeed
Klook logo KlookTravel2014$1BSeries F
Away logo AwayRetail2015$181MSeries D
Airalo logo AiraloMedia2019$287.3MSeries C
Spotnana logo SpotnanaTravel2020$116MSeries B
Lake logo LakeMarketplace2023$2.6MPre-Seed
Ursa Major logo Ursa MajorMobility2015$284.3MSeries E
Pilot logo PilotAI2021CA$1.8MSeed
Replika logo ReplikaAI2015$10.9MSeries A
Mindtrip logo MindtripAI2023$19MSeed
Fora logo ForaTravel2021$78.5MSeries C
VistaJet logo VistaJetMobility2004$750MDebt Financing
Scout Space logo Scout SpaceMobility2019$1.6MGrant
Space DOTS logo Space DOTSMobility2021$5.1MSeed
Flexjet logo FlexjetMobility1995$800MPrivate Equity
Evolve logo EvolveTravel2011$224.2MSeries F
Goop logo GoopRetail2008$75MVenture Round
Kasa Living logo Kasa LivingTravel2016$166.3MVenture Round
BabyQuip logo BabyQuipRetail2016$10.8MSeed
SpaceX logo SpaceXManufacturing2002$11.8BSecondary Market
Tractor Beverage Company logo Tractor Beverage CompanyFood2014$83.6MVenture Round
Inversion logo InversionMobility2021$54.1MSeries A
Sojern logo SojernMarketing2007$172.3MVenture Round
CellPoint Digital logo CellPoint DigitalRetail2007$55MVenture Round
Landng logo LandngSaaS2021$515kPre-Seed
WheelsOn logo WheelsOnTravel2023$12.5MSeed
Skyscanner logo SkyscannerEnterprise2003$197.2MVenture Round
Zartico logo ZarticoGovTech2019$30.1MVenture Round
Peek logo PeekMarketplace2012$119.9MSeries C
TourRadar logo TourRadarMarketplace2010$66.5MSeries C
Adani Airports logo Adani AirportsMobility2019$1.1BDebt Financing
Yanolja logo YanoljaTravel2005$2BVenture Round
ResortPass logo ResortPassRetail2016$37.7MSeries B
Reaction Dynamics logo Reaction DynamicsMobility2016$20.4MGrant
WeTravel logo WeTravelFintech2016$121MSeries C
Isar Aerospace logo Isar AerospaceMobility2018$614.6MConvertible Note
K2 Space logo K2 SpaceMobility2022$175.5MSeries B
SMBC Aviation Capital logo SMBC Aviation CapitalMobility1997$2.1BDebt Financing
Turion Space logo Turion SpaceMobility2021$27.8MSeries A
Zeelo logo ZeeloEnterprise2016$56.6MSeries B
Stoke Space logo Stoke SpaceMobility2019$436.2MSeries C
Omio logo OmioMedia2013$596MDebt Financing
Kindred logo KindredTravel2021$22.8MSeries A
Virgin Atlantic Airways logo Virgin Atlantic AirwaysMobility1984$1.6BSecondary Market
Holiwise logo HoliwiseTravel2023£1.3MPre-Seed
Whimstay logo WhimstayMedia2018$10MSeed
Faye logo FayeFintech2021$49MSeries B
Atlys logo AtlysFintech2020$48.3MSeries B
Dhruva Space logo Dhruva SpaceMobility2012$21.8MSeries A
Skyroot Aerospace logo Skyroot AerospaceMobility2018$95.1MSeries C
Engine logo EngineTravel2018$221MSeries C
Virgin Voyages logo Virgin VoyagesTravel2014$1.8BPrivate Equity
Scapia logo ScapiaFintech2022$71.8MSeries B
Digantara logo DigantaraMobility2018$14.4MSeries A
Vilego logo VilegoMobility2020CN¥50MSeries B
The Exploration Company logo The Exploration CompanyMobility2021$196.8MSeries B
TransAstra logo TransAstraMobility2015$9.5MUndisclosed
ZUZU Hospitality logo ZUZU HospitalityTravel2016$31.3MSeries B
Blacklane logo BlacklaneMedia2011$203.5MSeries G
407 ETR logo 407 ETRMedia1999CA$3.3BDebt Financing
point.me logo point.meEnterprise2021$27MSeries B
Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited logo Porter Airlines (Canada) LimitedTravel2006CA$135MGrant
KKday logo KKdayRetail2014$197MVenture Round
Epsilon3 logo Epsilon3Enterprise2021$18.8MSeries A
Hurb logo HurbTravel2011$185MVenture Round
Mobi.AI logo Mobi.AIMedia2013$26.5MSeries A
Super.com logo Super.comRetail2016$200.2MSeries C
Seek logo SeekMedia2020$4MSeed
Wego logo WegoRetail2005$66MSeries C
Lightship logo LightshipMobility2020$61.2MSeries B
Headout logo HeadoutHardware2015$57.7MSeries B
Atomos Space logo Atomos SpaceMobility2018$22.8MVenture Round
TRAVARAS logo TRAVARASRetail2023$1.5MPre-Seed
A.M.A Selections logo A.M.A SelectionsTravel2022$2.9MUndisclosed
TravelPerk logo TravelPerkTravel2015$864.7MSeries E
Gilmour Space Technologies logo Gilmour Space TechnologiesMobility2012$176.5MGrant
Qatar Airways logo Qatar AirwaysMobility1993QAR4.5BDebt Financing
ELIVAAS logo ELIVAASTravel2022$17.4MSeries B
Alltheway logo AllthewayHardware2022$3.5MSeed
NORDA Dynamics logo NORDA DynamicsMobility2023$1.2MSeed
Easol logo EasolTravel2017$29.6MSeries A
Buupass logo BuupassMobility2016$2.5MVenture Round
volvero logo volveroMedia2018$1MGrant
EatClub logo EatClubFood2017$55.9MSeries A
Holidu logo HoliduMedia2014$252.3MVenture Round
Trip.com logo Trip.comTravel1999$1.5B

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