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1) FlixBus

1) FlixBus

FlixBus is a hybrid of a software firm, an e-commerce platform, and a transportation provider.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Munich
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Andre Schwammlein, Daniel Krauss, Jochen Engert
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $1,213,056,722
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

2) Traveloka

2) Traveloka

Traveloka is a web-based travel aggregator that assists clients in selecting and booking their next vacation destination.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Indonesia
  • City: Jakarta
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Albert Albert, Derianto Kusuma, Ferry Unardi
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $1,170,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

3) TravelPerk

3) TravelPerk

TravelPerk is a travel software that helps business travelers manage their trips and expenses.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Avi Meir, Javier Suarez, Ron Levin
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $293,175,371
  • Number of funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 26

You can find their website here.

4) Buser

4) Buser

Buser is a crowd-sourced charter platform that allows users to book low-cost bus rides.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Brazil
  • City: Sao Paulo
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Marcelo Coelho Vasconcellos
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $138,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

5) Astra

5) Astra

Astra is a rocket launch company that specializes in satellite delivery and launch.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Alameda
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Adam London, Chris Kemp
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $100,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

6) Cabana

6) Cabana

Cabana is a new travel company that converts vans into bookable mobile hotels.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Seattle
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Scott Kubly
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $13,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

7) GetYourGuide

7) GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is a website that allows you to schedule tours, sights, and activities all around the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Tao Tao, Tobias Rein
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $886,168,933
  • Number of funding rounds: 12
  • Number of investors: 35

You can find their website here.

8) HomeToGo

8) HomeToGo

HomeToGo provides the greatest vacation rental variety in the world, with millions of options from thousands of reputable partners.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Nils Regge, Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $176,652,718
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

9) Holidu

9) Holidu

Holidu is developing a holiday rental search engine.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Munich
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Johannes Siebers, Michael Siebers, Rasmus Porsgaard
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $100,363,206
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

10) May Mobility

10) May Mobility

May Mobility is using autonomous technology to improve cities and make the world a safer, greener, and more accessible place.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Ann Arbor
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Alisyn Malek, Edwin Olson, Steve Vozar
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $83,620,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

11) BlaBlaCar

11) BlaBlaCar

BlaBlaCar is a long-distance carpooling website that links drivers with empty seats and passengers to split the expense of travel.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: France
  • City: Paris
  • Started in: 2006
  • Founders: Francis Nappez, Frédéric Mazzella, Nicolas Brusson
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $563,534,130
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

12) KLOOK

12) KLOOK

Klook is a booking platform for travel and leisure that connects passengers with experiences and attractions.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Hong Kong
  • City: Central
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Bernie Xiaokang Xiong, Eric Gnock Fah, Ethan Lin
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $721,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 13

You can find their website here.

13) RedDoorz

13) RedDoorz

Through technology, RedDoorz is changing affordable housing in Southeast Asia.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Singapore
  • City: Singapore
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Amit Saberwal, Asheesh Saxena
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $134,400,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

14) BusUp

14) BusUp

Global Commuter Shuttle Service Provider with a Ground-Breaking Solution that Enables Shared and Flexible Commuter Shuttle Programs

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Alex Canals, Danilo Tamelini, Eva Romagosa, Rui Stoffel Fernandes
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $9,123,881
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

15) Snapcommerce

15) Snapcommerce

Snapcommerce is a shopping website that connects budget-conscious shoppers with the best offers on the market.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Canada
  • City: Toronto
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Henry Shi, Hussein Fazal
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $101,400,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 17

You can find their website here.

16) Red Ventures

16) Red Ventures

A collection of well-known businesses, digital platforms, and strategic alliances that assist individuals in making life's most significant decisions.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Fort Mill
  • Started in: 2000
  • Founders: Dan Feldstein, Mark Brodsky, Ric Elias
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $250,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

17) Goop

17) Goop

Goop is a digital lifestyle brand that offers both content and commerce.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Los Angeles
  • Started in: 2008
  • Founders: Gwyneth Paltrow
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $75,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

18) Vacasa

18) Vacasa

Vacasa is a vacation rental management company that specializes in assisting homeowners with the purchase, management, and sale of their holiday homes.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Portland
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Cliff Johnson, Eric Breon
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $634,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

19) nearbuy

19) nearbuy

NearBuy helps you find the finest things to do, purchase, and use in your area.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: New Delhi
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Ankur Warikoo
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $37,237,275
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

20) Virgin Hyperloop

20) Virgin Hyperloop

Virgin Hyperloop is a transportation technology company that aims to provide rapid, direct, and sustainable transportation on a large scale.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Los Angeles
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Brogan BamBrogan, Josh Giegel, Shervin Pishevar
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $368,426,737
  • Number of funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 34

You can find their website here.

21) ixigo

21) ixigo

ixigo.com is an online travel site in India that makes all of your vacations easier.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Gurgaon
  • Started in: 2006
  • Founders: Aloke Bajpai, Dharmendra Yashovardhan, Rajnish Kumar
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $35,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

22) Omio

22) Omio

Omio's multi-mode search tool evaluates and mixes rail, plane, bus, and vehicle travel options for destinations.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Naren Shaam
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $396,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 26

You can find their website here.

23) LetsTransport

23) LetsTransport

Lets Transport is a logistics company that offers a variety of services.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Ankit Parasher, Pushkar Singh, Sudarshan Ravi
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $24,628,092
  • Number of funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

24) Locomation

24) Locomation

Locomation creates safe and dependable self-driving transport solutions.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Pittsburgh
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Alonzo Kelly, Cetin Mericli, Michael George, Tekin Mericli, Venkat Rajagopalan
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $11,480,847
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

25) Beonprice

25) Beonprice

Beonprice is committed to being at the forefront of revenue strategy in the future.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Salamanca
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Emilio Galán, Rubén Sánchez
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: € 5,900,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

26) Tourlane

26) Tourlane

Tourlanea is an online planning and booking tool that assists tourists in researching and purchasing multi-day trips.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Julian Stiefel, Julian Weselek
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $101,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

27) Sherpa

27) Sherpa

Sherpa is a travel technology startup that helps businesses to include travel requirements into their offerings.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Canada
  • City: Toronto
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Ivan Sharko, Max Tremaine
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $11,013,612
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

28) Gordian Software

28) Gordian Software

Gordian Software sells airline add-ons like seat selection and baggage using APIs.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Bellevue
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Joe Sarre, Stephen Grabowski
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $8,150,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

29) Coverfox Insurance

29) Coverfox Insurance

Coverfox Insurance is an insurtech company that offers simple online insurance brokerage services.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Mumbai
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Devendra Rane, Varun Dua
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $51,250,370
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 13

You can find their website here.

30) KKday

30) KKday

KKday is a global e-commerce travel company that links tourists with unique local experiences.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Taiwan
  • City: Taipei
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Ming Chen
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $107,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

31) Harvest Hosts

31) Harvest Hosts

Harvest Hosts is a membership organization that invites self-contained RVers to stay for free overnight.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Vail
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Don Greene, Kim Greene
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $37,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

32) AvantStay

32) AvantStay

AvantStay is a technology-driven hospitality firm that specializes on group travel experiences.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Los Angeles
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Reuben Doetsch, Sean Breuner
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $26,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

33) Wheels

33) Wheels

Wheels is a public shared electric mobility platform that offers transportation to the general public.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Los Angeles
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Chris Stavlas, Jonathan Viner, Joshua Viner
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $96,297,422
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

34) SUPER73

34) SUPER73

SUPER73 is a lifestyle adventure brand based in the United States that combines motorcycling tradition with youth culture.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Irvine
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Aaron P. Wong, Alix Armour, LeGrand Crewse, Michael Cannavo
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $29,490,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

35) Localeur

35) Localeur

Localeur is a global network of locals who share their favorite spots to eat, drink, and play with visitors from all over the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United States
  • City: Austin
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Chase White, Joah Spearman
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $5,700,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

36) OYO

36) OYO

OYO is a hotel chain with a branded network of hotels that provide uniform guest experiences.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Gurgaon
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Ritesh Agarwal
  • Number of employees: 10001+
  • Funding amount: $3,439,351,106
  • Number of funding rounds: 17
  • Number of investors: 23

You can find their website here.

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37) HNA Group

37) HNA Group

HNA Group is a conglomerate of companies with interests in travel, finance, and other business ventures.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Haikou
  • Started in: 1993
  • Founders: Chen Feng, Tan Xiangdong, WenLi Chen, Xianhua Li
  • Number of employees: 10001+
  • Funding amount: $3,830,545,855
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

38) Travello app

38) Travello app

Travello is a travel social network that is used in over 180 countries.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Australia
  • City: Brisbane
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Mark Cantoni, Ryan Hanly
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $9,972,317
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

39) Blacklane

39) Blacklane

Blacklane is a global chauffeur service that provides safe, environmentally friendly, and stress-free transportation.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Frank Steuer, Jens Wohltorf
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $102,967,714
  • Number of funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

40) RateGain

40) RateGain

RateGain is a pioneer in the field of hospitality and travel technology.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Noida
  • Started in: 2004
  • Founders: Bhanu Chopra
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $50,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

41) DanAds

41) DanAds

DanAds is a white label self-serve ad-desk for small and medium advertisers for publishers.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Sweden
  • City: Sollentuna
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Istvan Beres, Peo Persson
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $15,136,167
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

42) Drivezy

42) Drivezy

Drivezy is India's largest vehicle sharing network, allowing consumers to turn their automobiles into family members who earn money.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Abhishek Mahajan, Amit Sahu, Ashwarya Singh, Hemant Kumar Sah, Vasant Verma
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $149,322,624
  • Number of funding rounds: 11
  • Number of investors: 26

You can find their website here.

43) TravelTriangle

43) TravelTriangle

TravelTriangle allows travelers to book a customized vacation itinerary with a local travel agency.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: New Delhi
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Prabhat Gupta, Sanchit Garg, Sankalp Agarwal
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $47,900,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

44) Yanolja

44) Yanolja

The No. 1 OTA in South Korea and Asia's fastest-growing travel startup

Details of the startup:

  • Country: South Korea
  • City: Seoul
  • Started in: 2005
  • Founders: Lee Sujin
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $248,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

45) BYHOURS

45) BYHOURS

BYHOURS is the first hotel booking site for microstays.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Christian Picard, Christian Rodriguez, Guillermo Gaspart, Hugo Palomar
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $18,473,397
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 18

You can find their website here.

46) Tiqets

46) Tiqets

Tiqets is a ticketing platform that allows people to search for, purchase, and use museum and attraction tickets.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: The Netherlands
  • City: Amsterdam
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Christiaan Solcer, Luuc Elzinga, Maarten Raaijmakers, Marijn Speelman, Robert Westers
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $105,450,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

47) Hostaway

47) Hostaway

Fast-growing vacation rental property managers can benefit from Hostaway's scalable solutions and award-winning service!

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Canada
  • City: Toronto
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Marcus Rader, Mikko Nurminen, Saber Kordestanchi
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $3,222,812
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

48) TourRadar

48) TourRadar

TourRadar is a website that allows you to compare and book multi-day trips in over 200 countries around the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Austria
  • City: Vienna
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Shawn Pittman, Travis Pittman
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $66,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 14

You can find their website here.

49) Cleartrip

49) Cleartrip

Cleartrip is a web-based travel agency that helps travelers find and book flights to any destination.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Mumbai
  • Started in: 2006
  • Founders: Hrush Bhatt, Matthew Spacie, Stuart Crighton
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $56,400,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

50) Hello TransTech

50) Hello TransTech

Hello TransTech (previously HelloBike) is a Chinese company that creates smart-sharing bikes for short-distance travelers.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Shanghai
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Han Mei, Jiang Wei, Li Kaizhu, Yang Lei
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $1,754,944,610
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

51) Alitalia

51) Alitalia

Alitalia is Italy's national airline and flag carrier.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Italy
  • City: Rome
  • Started in: 1946
  • Number of employees: 10001+
  • Funding amount: $412,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

52) Limehome

52) Limehome

Limehome transforms commercial buildings into chic apart-hotels that are managed through their technology platform for business and leisure tourists.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Munich
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Josef Vollmayr, Lars Stabe
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: € 36,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

53) Lambus

53) Lambus

The All-In-One travel platform aims to bring all aspects of the travel experience together on a single platform.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Osnabrück
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Anja Niehoff, Hans Knöchel, Hendrik Scherer, Leon Braun, Niklas Kling, Torben Pretzel
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $690,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

54) Tujia

54) Tujia

Tujia is a website that allows people to book vacation rentals.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Beijing
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Luo Jun, Melissa Yang
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $755,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

55) Trafi

55) Trafi

Trafi is a mobility-as-a-service platform that helps communities and businesses achieve their objectives by providing shared transportation solutions.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Lithuania
  • City: Vilnius
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Algimantas Krasauskas, Dr. Jurgis Pasukonis, Mantas Vizbaras, Martynas Gudonavicius
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $14,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

56) ZEN Rooms

56) ZEN Rooms

ZEN Rooms is an Asian network of high-quality affordable hotels.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Singapore
  • City: Singapore
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Kiren Tanna, Nathan Boublil
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $23,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

57) Comtravo

57) Comtravo

Comtravo is a travel and tourism company that focuses on travel management, business travel, and online reservations.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Jannik Neumann, Michael Riegel, Simon Schmincke, Slobodan Utvic
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: € 38,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 14

You can find their website here.

58) Mapify

58) Mapify

Mapify is a social marketplace for travel experiences that brings people from all over the world together to share their past and current adventures.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: David Pflugpeil, Magnus Langanke, Patrick Haede, Sebastian Hade, Sebastian Haede, Tobi Schnorpfeil
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $1,300,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

59) Wego

59) Wego

Wego is an internet search engine that helps travelers research, compare, and book hotel and airfare deals for their upcoming vacations.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Singapore
  • City: Singapore
  • Started in: 2005
  • Founders: Craig Hewett, Ross Veitch
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $59,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

60) Blowhorn

60) Blowhorn

Moving products from 1g to 1Ton is India's premier asset light logistics startup.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Michael Strong, Mithun Srivatsa, Nikhil Shivaprasad
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $8,750,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

61) Bikemap

61) Bikemap

Bikemap is a global provider of bike map and navigation services. Offline, routing, and map functions are all available with a mobile subscription.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Austria
  • City: Vienna
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Christof Hinterplattner, Matthias Natmessnig, Peter Eich
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: € 2,600,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

62) Evaneos

62) Evaneos

Evaneos is a web platform that connects travelers with local agents to help them plan, estimate the cost, and book customized vacations.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: France
  • City: Paris
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Eric La Bonnardiere, Yvan Wibaux
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $109,067,752
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

63) MyRealTrip

63) MyRealTrip

In South Korea, MyRealTrip is a prominent tours and activities startup.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: South Korea
  • City: Seoul
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Donggun Lee, Minseo Baek
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $62,045,628
  • Number of funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

64) Mafengwo

64) Mafengwo

Mafengwo is a Chinese social media platform that allows users to share their travel experiences with others.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Beijing
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Gang Chen, Gang Lv
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $503,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

65) Boxever

65) Boxever

Boxever is a digital optimization tool that helps organizations make every customer encounter smarter by combining data and artificial intelligence.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Ireland
  • City: Dublin
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Alan Giles, Dave O'Flanagan, Dermot O'Connor
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $19,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

66) Bobobox Indonesia

66) Bobobox Indonesia

Bobobox Indonesia is a start-up capsule hotel.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Indonesia
  • City: Bandung
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Antonius Bong
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $13,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

67) HolidayMe

67) HolidayMe

HolidayMe is an online site that provides clients in the Middle East with on-demand tailored vacation solutions.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Digvijay Pratap, Geet Bhalla
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $39,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

68) Tripoto Travel Private Limited

68) Tripoto Travel Private Limited

The world's largest travel community and marketplace platform is based in India.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: New Delhi
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Anirudh Gupta, Michael Pargal Lyngdoh
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $8,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

69) DRIVEU

69) DRIVEU

DriveU is a simple and quick solution for consumers and companies to find on-demand drivers.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Amulmeet Chadha, Ashok Shastry, Rahm Shastry
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $4,964,661
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

70) Musement

70) Musement

Musement is a travel companion that lets you book tickets for activities and attractions in over 1000 destinations all over the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Italy
  • City: Milan
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Alessandro Petazzi, Claudio Bellinzona, Fabio Zecchini, Paolo Giulini
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $16,465,762
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

71) COSI Group

71) COSI Group

COSI Group, based in Germany, is a short-term rental technology provider and a driver of the new asset class commercial living.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Christian Gaiser, Dimitri Chandogin, Gerhard Maringer, Inga Svinhufvud Laudiero
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: € 25,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

72) Homelike

72) Homelike

Homelike is an online marketplace for corporations and corporate travelers to rent furnished and serviced apartments on a temporary basis.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Köln
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Christoph Kasper, Dustin Figge
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $18,756,282
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

73) Hotel Urbano

73) Hotel Urbano

Hotel Urbano, often known as Hurb, is an online platform that allows travelers to search for and book lodging and activities.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Brazil
  • City: Rio De Janeiro
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: José Eduardo Mendes, João Ricardo Rangel Mendes
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $135,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

74) IntrCity

74) IntrCity

In both metro and tier-2 cities, today's tech-savvy Millennial consumers have grown up using Ola and Uber Apps for transportation and have a limited tolerance for substandard digital experiences. Consumers are wanting more convenience, cashless/contactless digital customer services, and a better on-ground experience, which can only be offered by connecting these through technology. Our technology enables smooth intercity travel using the only two true alternative modes of transportation: buses and trains. Our passengers can expect comfort, safety, and punctuality from IntrCity SmartBus. We achieve these objectives through well-defined quality standards, standardized bus configurations, and our own mobility technologies.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Noida
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Kapil Raizada, Manish Rathi
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $16,123,940
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

75) Airblack

75) Airblack

People with a passion may learn from handpicked experts and influencers, livestream their events, and launch their enterprises online using Airblack.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Gurgaon
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Pulkit Pujara, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Videt Jaiswal
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $1,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

76) Lifelong Online

76) Lifelong Online

Lifelong Online is a brand of household appliances.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Haryana
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Bharat Kalia,
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: ₹400,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

77) SnappCar

77) SnappCar

SnappCar is a car-sharing marketplace that offers dependable and easy-to-use vehicles.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: The Netherlands
  • City: Utrecht
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Pascal Ontijd, Victor van Tol
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: € 24,190,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 11
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

78) QuickRide

78) QuickRide

In Bangalore, there are apps for carpooling, bikepooling, and ridesharing.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Knm Rao
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $14,300,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

79) Exoticca

79) Exoticca

Exoticca creates an internet platform to make booking vacation easier.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Jesus Rodriguez Fernandez, Marti Guasch Mercade
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: € 21,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 13

You can find their website here.

80) Withlocals

80) Withlocals

Withlocals is a peer-to-peer marketplace where locals give travelers their experiences and services.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: The Netherlands
  • City: Eindhoven
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Marijn Maas, Willem Maas
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $16,523,026
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

81) MeTripping

81) MeTripping

MeTripping is a smart travel search engine that assists travel agents in making trip decisions while also addressing indecision and iteration.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Varun Gupta
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $850,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

82) Happyeasygo Group

82) Happyeasygo Group

HappyEasyGo.com is a travel website.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Haryana
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Boris Zha
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $49,596,151
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 14

You can find their website here.

83) Ayenda Hotels

83) Ayenda Hotels

The most rapidly expanding cheap hotel chain.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Colombia
  • City: Medellín
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Andrés Sarrazola
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $10,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

84) Zizoo

84) Zizoo

Zizoo is a popular site for boat vacations.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Anna Banicevic, Benito Gonzalez del Valle, Ivan Miletic, Sinan Masovic
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $10,134,765
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

85) Tropicfeel

85) Tropicfeel

A new travel gear brand situated in Barcelona.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Alberto Espinós, Lucas de Lucas de Gispert
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $3,569,744
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

86) Aviasales

86) Aviasales

Aviasales.ru is a website that allows you to look for airline tickets online.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Thailand
  • City: Phuket
  • Started in: 2007
  • Founders: Konstantin Kalinov
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $10,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

87) PaulCamper

87) PaulCamper

PaulCamper is a website and community for sharing campervans and RVs across Europe.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Alex Gluchowski, Dirk Fehse, Franziska Schulz
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: € 11,800,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

88) Horizn Studios

88) Horizn Studios

Horizn Studios is an up-and-coming digital travel company.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Jan Roosen, Stefan Holwe
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $29,895,504
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

89) The Hotels Network

89) The Hotels Network

The Hotels Network assists hotel chains in expanding their direct channel.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Juanjo Rodriguez, Laura Martinez Celada, Marc Rollan Serrano
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $15,217,020
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

90) BizAway

90) BizAway

BizAway is the most comprehensive tool for planning, managing, and controlling business travel.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Italy
  • City: Spilimbergo
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Flavio Del Bianco, Luca Carlucci
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: € 6,500,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

91) Airalo

91) Airalo

Airalo is an eSIM store where passengers may get local and economical eSIMs.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Singapore
  • City: Singapore
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Ahmet Bahadır Özdemir, NA NA
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $1,850,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

92) GetTransfer.com

92) GetTransfer.com

GetTransfer.com offers the most affordable transfers and chauffeured car rentals.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Cyprus
  • City: Larnaca
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Alexander Pershikov, Alexander Sapov, Arie Kravtchin
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $8,950,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

93) Kambr

93) Kambr

Software, consulting, and content are all used to improve airline revenue performance.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: The Netherlands
  • City: Amsterdam
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Chris Anthony, Jason Kelly, Martin Kaduc, Michael Peters
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $7,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

94) Hotelogix

94) Hotelogix

Independent hotels, resorts, lodges, bed & breakfasts, and other mid-sized hospitality establishments can use Hotelogix's hotel management system.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Noida
  • Started in: 2008
  • Founders: Aditya Sanghi, Prabhash Bhatnagar
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $8,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

95) Bidroom

95) Bidroom

When compared to other booking services, Bidroom is the world's first no-commission hotel booking platform, offering up to 25% reduced room pricing.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: The Netherlands
  • City: Amsterdam
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Casper Knieriem, Michael Ros
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: € 21,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3

You can find their website here.

96) Kiwi.com

96) Kiwi.com

Kiwi.com is an online travel technology company with a database of over 800 air and ground carriers from around the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Czech Republic
  • City: Brno
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Jiri Hlavenka, Jozef Képesi, Oliver Dlouhý
  • Number of employees: 1001-5000
  • Funding amount: $2,072,420
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

97) Hardt Hyperloop

97) Hardt Hyperloop

Hardt creates a system for commuting long distances that is fully emission-free, safe, and accessible to all.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: The Netherlands
  • City: Delft
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Marinus Van Der Meijs, Mars Geuze, Sascha Lamme, Tim Houter
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: € 6,850,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

98) SMBC Aviation Capital

98) SMBC Aviation Capital

SMBC Aviation Capital is a global aircraft leasing company that works with airlines to lease commercial jet aircraft.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Ireland
  • City: Dublin
  • Started in: 1997
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $600,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1

You can find their website here.

99) Yolobus

99) Yolobus

Yolobus provides intercity bus and mobility services, ensuring that passengers have a pleasant and safe travel.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: India
  • City: Gurgaon
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Danish Chopra, Mukul Shah, Shailesh Gupta
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $4,100,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

100) Circula

100) Circula

Circula is an automated tool for managing expenses and employee benefits like food coupons that saves accounting firms roughly 70% on processing costs.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Nikolai Skatchkov
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: € 4,300,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

101) Rentals United

101) Rentals United

Vacation Rental Software & Channel Manager

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Emil Majkowski, James Burrows, Markus Alderbäck, Mathias Steyskal, Vanessa de Souza Lage
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $6,464,363
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

102) Rezdy

102) Rezdy

Rezdy is an online activity reservation system.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Australia
  • City: Sydney
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Hugo Sterin, Simon Lenoir
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: A$9,550,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

103) Travelcircus

103) Travelcircus

Travelcircus is a premium travel experience booking platform available online.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Bastian Bockenhuser, Mathias Zeitler
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: € 2,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

104) TROOP

104) TROOP

Big Data-driven corporate meeting planning platform.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Villanueva Del Pardillo
  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Dennis Vilovic, Leonard Cremer
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $927,643
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

105) Qyer.com

105) Qyer.com

Qyer.com is a Chinese travel service platform.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Beijing
  • Started in: 2004
  • Founders: Bryan Xiao
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $70,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

106) Huilianyi

106) Huilianyi

Huilianyi is a Chinese company that develops business travel and expenditure reimbursement software.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Putuo
  • Started in: 2016
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $64,681,736
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

107) Mancando

107) Mancando

Mancando is an automotive parts provider that provides auto repair shops with car worn components.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Guangzhou
  • Started in: 2015
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $114,302,119
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

108) Candao

108) Candao

Candao is a company that provides catering services.

Details of the startup:

  • Country: China
  • City: Guangzhou
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Zhenhong Li
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: CN¥100,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

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