1) OYO Rooms
OYO operates a branded network of standardized hotels with the aim to provide customers with the best experience in every city.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $9.00B (September 2018)
- Country: India
- City: Gurugram
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Ritesh Agarwal
- Number of employees: 5,000-10,000
- Funding: $3,113.68M
- Funding rounds: 22
- Number of investors: 28
You can find their website here.
2) Hello TransTech
Hello TransTech (formerly HelloBike) is a smart-sharing platform that develops innovative ways to experience travel in different cities.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $5.00B (June 2018)
- Country: China
- State: Shanghai
- City: Shanghai
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Han Mei, Jiang Wei, Li Kaizhu, Yang Lei
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $203.91M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 8
You can find their website here.
3) Hopper
Hopper is a travel app that analyzes millions of flights to recommend the best time to book based on your priorities.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $5.00B (March 2021)
- Country: Canada
- State: Quebec
- City: Montreal
- Started in: 2007
- Founders: Frederic Lalonde, Joost Ouwerkerk
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $614.20M
- Funding rounds: 11
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
4) Traveloka
Traveloka is an online travel agency that uses artificial intelligence to recommend the right holiday for customers.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (January 2017)
- Country: Indonesia
- City: Jakarta
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Albert Albert, Derianto Kusuma, Ferry Unardi
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,170.00M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 9
You can find their website here.
5) FlixMobility
FlixBus is an online platform that combines a great experience with premium tech and effective IT systems.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (July 2019)
- Country: Germany
- City: Munich
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Andre Schwammlein, Daniel Krauss, Jochen Engert
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,211.00M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 16
You can find their website here.
6) Mafengwo
Mafengwo is a Chinese travel SNS website that allows users to share their travel experiences and enable other users to plan their trips effectively.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (May 2019)
- Country: China
- State: Beijing
- City: Beijing
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Gang Chen, Gang Lv
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $488.00M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
7) BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is a long distance ride-sharing platform that allows travelers to connect with other travelers and share the trip costs.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (September 2015)
- Country: France
- City: Paris
- Started in: 2006
- Founders: Francis Nappez, Frédéric Mazzella, Nicolas Brusson
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $564.30M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
8) TuJia
Tujia is a hospitality platform that helps people discover the world by connecting them with rental owners wherever they go.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.50B (June 2015)
- Country: China
- State: Beijing
- City: Beijing
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Luo Jun, Melissa Yang
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $763.70M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
9) Away
Away is a travel brand with a vision to transform their industry with thoughtful and purposeful products for consumers worldwide.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.40B (May 2019)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Jen Rubio, Steph Korey
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $181.10M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 21
You can find their website here.
10) Klook
Klook redefines the tourist travel market by directly working with local sellers to bring value-added travel experiences and activities to our customers.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.35B (August 2018)
- Country: Hong Kong
- City: Central
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Bernie Xiaokang Xiong, Eric Gnock Fah, Ethan Lin
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $721.19M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 13
You can find their website here.
11) TravelPerk
TravelPerk is a travel platform that offers business travellers travel and expense management services.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.30B (January 2022)
- Country: Spain
- State: Catalonia
- City: Barcelona
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Avi Meir, Javier Suarez, Ron Levin
- Number of employees: 501-1000
- Funding: $408.18M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 28
You can find their website here.
12) GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide is the world’s leading online marketplace for booking tours, activities, and attractions.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (May 2019)
- Country: Germany
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2009
- Founders: Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Tao Tao, Tobias Rein
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $884.79M
- Funding rounds: 12
- Number of investors: 35
You can find their website here.
13) Yanolja
Klook has been acclaimed as the world’s top travel unicorn in the Asia Pacific region, with our user-friendly booking platform and award-winning customer support.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (June 2019)
- Country: South Korea
- City: Seoul
- Started in: 2005
- Founders: Lee Sujin
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $2,035.80M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
14) Omio
Omio offers a multi-mode price comparison tool allowing travelers to find the best prices among airlines, trains, buses, and rental cars.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (October 2018)
- Country: Germany
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Naren Shaam
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $396.00M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 26
You can find their website here.
15) Red Ventures
Red Ventures is a portfolio that includes some of the most influential brands and digital platforms in the decision-making space. Their strategic partnerships with industry-leading companies also help them deliver a unique decision-making experience.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (January 2015)
- Country: United States
- State: South Carolina
- City: Fort Mill
- Started in: 2000
- Founders: Dan Feldstein, Mark Brodsky, Ric Elias
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $613.16M
- Funding rounds: 3
- Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.