A travel activity booking unicorn just doubled its valuation to $2B. What are the investment, valuation, and headcount trends in the space?
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Itilite, a corporate travel and expense (T&E) management solution, raises from Tiger Global. Itilite competitors include Expensify, Rocketrip, Rydoo, TripActions, Xpenditure, and Xpenser.
With the funding, Itilite plans to increase its investment in product innovation and brand-building activities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Hotel property management software Amenitiz raises $30M. Amenitiz competitors include Cloudbeds, GuruHotel, Agilysys, innRoad, and Selfbook.
The company plans to use the funding to drive European expansion and expand its product line. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Hotel payments technology company Selfbook climbs to $300M valuation. Selfbook competitors include Agilysys and innRoad.
This news comes on the heels of its extended Series A round. The company plans to use the funds to establish new partnerships with leading hotel brands. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
TravelPerk Valuation Hits $1.3B — Its Competitors In The Corporate Travel Management Space Include TravelBank, Egencia, Comtravo, And TripActions
This news comes on the heels of its Series D funding round. It plans to use the funding to develop travel solutions designed to cater to hybrid workforces. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
H2O Hospitality — Developer Of Unmanned Hotel Management Technology — Raised $30M
H2O Hospitality will use the funds to enhance contactless check-in systems. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
The State Of Travel Tech Funding
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Retail Tech 100 of 2020: The tech innovators transforming retail
The Retail Tech 100 is CB Insights' annual ranking of the 100 most promising B2B retail tech companies in the world. This year's winning companies include startups working on e-commerce infrastructure, supply chain automation, cashierless checkout, and more.
Reopening Travel: How Airport Tech Could Take Off Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic
From touchless kiosks to using your face as a passport, here are some of the innovations helping to keep passengers safe while at the airport.
State Of Retail Tech H1’20 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
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How Tech Could Reshape The Hotel Experience In A Post-Covid World
Reducing contamination risks could become a key selling point for hotels. From mobile concierge services to touchless elevators, tech could help make hotel guests feel safer and more comfortable.
Covid-19 Is Driving Layoffs Across Startups In These Sectors
From travel to payments, we analyze a crowd-sourced database to dive into the industries that have been hit by layoffs in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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4 Technologies Enabling Contactless Customer Interactions
From using smartphones for ordering in restaurants to controlling self-service kiosks with hand gestures, these solutions are reducing the risk of exposure to germs by making customer interactions touchless.
9 Self-Cleaning Tech Solutions That Could Play A Role In Reopening Stores, Restaurants, Hotels, And More
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We identified 9 startups developing sanitation solutions that could reduce contamination risks and reassure consumers as businesses reopen.
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9 Industries Biometrics Technology Could Transform
From opening your smartphone to unlocking your car to paying for groceries, biometrics is becoming a go-to method for identification.
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Like It Or Not Facial Recognition Is Already Here. These Are The Industries It Will Transform First
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Airbnb Acquires HotelTonight: A Review Of The Online Travel Booking Market
Airbnb's acquisition of HotelTonight has online travel booking giants and hotel chains paying attention to the home-sharing unicorn. A look at financing and market trends for the online travel booking space.
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Can CPG Brands Monetize The Sharing Economy?
As CPG leaders struggle to sell directly to consumers, they should consider working with Uber, Airbnb, and other sharing economy giants.