JetBlue Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of JetBlue Airways, established in 2016 and based in San Carlos, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups that enhance the future of travel and hospitality, emphasizing sectors such as airlines, airports, and transportation technology. JetBlue Ventures not only provides funding but also partners with innovative companies to support their growth. Additionally, the firm operates an accelerator program that invests in startups in exchange for equity, with a commitment of $50,000 per investment.
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Wherobots
Series A in 2024
Wherobots is a company focused on harnessing spatial intelligence across various domains, including earth, society, and business. It operates a cloud-native data analytics platform designed to assist businesses in processing data within a geospatial context. The platform enables users to collect, analyze, visualize, integrate, store, and manage geospatial data effectively. By leveraging advanced data and AI technologies, Wherobots simplifies the utilization of spatial intelligence, allowing organizations to derive meaningful insights from their enterprise data and make informed, data-driven decisions.
Air Company
Series B in 2024
Air Company is a carbon utilization firm focused on transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from the atmosphere into sustainable consumer and industrial products. Utilizing its patented Carbon Conversion Reactor, which mimics photosynthesis, the company effectively converts CO2, water, and renewable energy into carbon-negative alcohols and fuels. Among its product offerings are AIR Vodka, AIR Hand Sanitizer, and AIR Eau de Parfum. The company is also advancing the development of CO2-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will be certified by recognized sustainability organizations. With $40 million in venture capital funding, Air Company has received numerous accolades, including TIME Best Inventions and the Keeling Curve Prize, highlighting its innovative approach to carbon technologies. Through its initiatives, Air Company aims to contribute significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a regenerative future aligned with nature.
Beacon AI
Series A in 2024
Beacon AI develops advanced pilot assistant technology designed to enhance flight safety for commercial, charter, and defense aviation fleets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company aims to minimize human error and improve operational efficiency. Its platform offers various features, including pilot assistance, fleet monitoring, third-party integration, and route optimization. These innovations empower pilots to enhance safety and address challenges at the intersection of technology and aviation, thereby contributing to a safer flying experience.
NLX
Series A in 2024
NLX is a company that offers an end-to-end enterprise AI platform designed to enhance customer experiences for large brands. Its no-code, multimodal conversation platform allows organizations to create, monitor, and analyze automated conversations, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence. This technology enables personalized customer interactions through automated chat, voice, and multimodal conversations, facilitating effective self-service experiences. NLX's platform is highly scalable, integrated, and accessible anytime and anywhere, empowering brands to manage conversational deployments across their entire enterprise effectively.
Aether Fuels
Seed Round in 2023
Aether Fuels is a cutting-edge climate technology firm that seeks to use ground-breaking methods for creating scalable, affordable, and sustainable fuels to decarbonize "hard-to-abate" sectors including aviation and ocean shipping.
Pulsora
Series A in 2023
Pulsora is an enterprise software as a service platform based in San Francisco, California, focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance. Its flagship product, pulsESG, offers compliance tracking and insights to help organizations manage and enhance their ESG footprint. The platform provides in-depth analytics that can be tailored by end-users to align with a variety of existing standards. This customization allows enterprises to effectively integrate their ESG systems and stay compliant with the changing requirements of stakeholders.
Tomorrow.io
Series E in 2023
Tomorrow.io operates a weather intelligence platform that delivers real-time, location-specific forecasts tailored to various industries affected by weather conditions. Utilizing advanced technologies such as wireless signals, connected vehicles, satellite communications, and traditional meteorological data, the platform provides accurate and customizable weather information. This enables clients, including notable organizations like the NFL, Uber, and Delta, to enhance operational efficiency, streamline communication, and optimize decision-making processes in response to weather challenges. Tomorrow.io's services are designed to improve productivity and profit margins across diverse sectors, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Shift5
Series B in 2023
Shift5, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2019 and based in Arlington, Virginia. The company specializes in developing hardware and software solutions to safeguard operational technology platforms, including aircraft, satellites, ground combat vehicles, and large-scale mining and construction equipment. Shift5's offerings include the Shift5 Intake, a data recorder that collects and transmits embedded data in real time to identify intrusions, and the Shift5 Engine, which employs both rule-based and model-based analytics to detect cyber threats within internal communication networks. Additionally, the company provides the Shift5 Gauge Cluster for data capturing and analytics, along with features for intrusion detection, secure code delivery verification, and fault reporting, aimed at protecting both government and commercial systems from cyber attacks.
KresusLabs
Series A in 2023
Kresus allows users to connect to their bank accounts and view their transactions, balances, and budgets.It supports a wide range of banks and financial institutions also allows users to categorize their expenses and view insights into their spending habits and uses end-to-end encryption to protect users
NLX
Venture Round in 2022
NLX is a company that offers an end-to-end enterprise AI platform designed to enhance customer experiences for large brands. Its no-code, multimodal conversation platform allows organizations to create, monitor, and analyze automated conversations, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence. This technology enables personalized customer interactions through automated chat, voice, and multimodal conversations, facilitating effective self-service experiences. NLX's platform is highly scalable, integrated, and accessible anytime and anywhere, empowering brands to manage conversational deployments across their entire enterprise effectively.
UrbanFox
Seed Round in 2022
UrbanFox specializes in safeguarding online merchants from sophisticated payment fraud through its proprietary generative AI technology. The company has developed a behavioral analysis platform that effectively tracks and identifies various forms of high-velocity payment and account fraud. By leveraging large behavioral models, UrbanFox enables online retailers to significantly reduce the incidence of credit and purchase scams, thereby enhancing the security of online transactions.
Volantio
Series A in 2022
Volantio Inc. is a software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in developing technology solutions for the airline industry. The company focuses on maximizing unit revenues and improving customer experience through its automated, mobile-based software. Volantio's platforms, such as SmartAlerts and PriceStream, enable airlines to engage with customers during their booking journey and enhance retargeted marketing efforts. By capturing customer intent data, the software helps airlines dynamically re-accommodate passengers and optimize capacity utilization, ultimately increasing yield and reducing operational costs. Volantio collaborates with major airlines worldwide, providing tools that offer better predictability and control for travelers while enhancing airline operational efficiency. The company was established in 2008 and has expanded its reach with team members in the Netherlands and Australia.
TPG Rise Climate Fund
Venture Round in 2022
TPG Rise Climate Fund is a dedicated climate investing strategy on TPG’s global impact investing platform.
Air Company
Series A in 2022
Air Company is a carbon utilization firm focused on transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from the atmosphere into sustainable consumer and industrial products. Utilizing its patented Carbon Conversion Reactor, which mimics photosynthesis, the company effectively converts CO2, water, and renewable energy into carbon-negative alcohols and fuels. Among its product offerings are AIR Vodka, AIR Hand Sanitizer, and AIR Eau de Parfum. The company is also advancing the development of CO2-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will be certified by recognized sustainability organizations. With $40 million in venture capital funding, Air Company has received numerous accolades, including TIME Best Inventions and the Keeling Curve Prize, highlighting its innovative approach to carbon technologies. Through its initiatives, Air Company aims to contribute significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a regenerative future aligned with nature.
Frontdesk
Series B in 2022
Frontdesk, Inc. provides short-term rental housing tailored for business and vacation travelers across the United States. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a digital property management platform that facilitates booking, property management, guest communication, and screening. With over 1,000 units in more than 150 buildings across 35 U.S. markets, Frontdesk offers furnished accommodations that cater to modern living and traveling needs. Each apartment is equipped with essential amenities and features, including a seamless check-in process and instant communication. Frontdesk aims to create a positive experience for guests while fostering strong relationships with real estate partners and local communities.
NLX
Seed Round in 2022
NLX is a company that offers an end-to-end enterprise AI platform designed to enhance customer experiences for large brands. Its no-code, multimodal conversation platform allows organizations to create, monitor, and analyze automated conversations, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence. This technology enables personalized customer interactions through automated chat, voice, and multimodal conversations, facilitating effective self-service experiences. NLX's platform is highly scalable, integrated, and accessible anytime and anywhere, empowering brands to manage conversational deployments across their entire enterprise effectively.
FLYR
Series C in 2021
FLYR, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced travel planning and booking solutions specifically for the airline industry. Its core offering, FusionRM, is a revenue management platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across an airline's commerce funnel. By aggregating data from various sources, FLYR's platform forecasts user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies, improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing, and bundle attractive offers for travelers. The platform also provides crucial insights such as sell-out risk, historical pricing trends, and price elasticity predictions, thereby helping clients maximize their revenue potential. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FLYR also operates an office in Kraków, Poland.
Beacon AI
Seed Round in 2021
Beacon AI develops advanced pilot assistant technology designed to enhance flight safety for commercial, charter, and defense aviation fleets. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company aims to minimize human error and improve operational efficiency. Its platform offers various features, including pilot assistance, fleet monitoring, third-party integration, and route optimization. These innovations empower pilots to enhance safety and address challenges at the intersection of technology and aviation, thereby contributing to a safer flying experience.
Lacuna
Series A in 2021
Lacuna Technologies, founded in 2018 by John Ellis in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing a comprehensive transportation operating system (tOS) that integrates and manages various modes of mobility. The company's software is designed to enhance transportation management for both air and ground travel, utilizing open-source solutions to improve traffic control through detailed reporting, analysis, and modeling of traffic patterns. Lacuna's platform includes digital tools for real-time policy management and data simulators that facilitate the development of analytics tools and exploration of new mobility models. This enables transportation agencies to operate more efficiently and adapt to evolving mobility needs.
Transparent
Venture Round in 2021
Transparent is a leading provider of data intelligence for the vacation rental industry, offering an online data analytics platform designed to support short-term rental markets. The platform aggregates and analyzes data from various sources to deliver insights on occupancy rates, pricing, inventory management, and market share. This enables property managers, investors, and hospitality companies to make informed decisions regarding revenue, distribution, and investment strategies. Additionally, Transparent's services assist public institutions in assessing the effects of the sharing economy, thereby enhancing overall market understanding and opportunities within the sector.
Universal Hydrogen
Series A in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen aviation by creating a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem tailored for the aviation industry. Founded in 2020 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company develops innovative technologies for hydrogen distribution and propulsion. It manufactures capsule modules designed to safely store hydrogen during transit, which also function as modular fuel tanks that can be directly loaded onto aircraft. Universal Hydrogen provides an end-to-end hydrogen value chain, facilitating the transport of hydrogen from production facilities to airports using existing freight infrastructure. This approach eliminates the need for expensive new pipelines and storage facilities, supporting the transition to carbon-free flight and helping to mitigate the climate impact of air travel. Through strategic partnerships and dedicated logistics, Universal Hydrogen aims to make hydrogen-powered aviation a practical reality.
TurnKey Vacation Rentals
Venture Round in 2021
TurnKey Vacation Rentals is a full-service property management company specializing in luxury and premium vacation rental homes in sought-after U.S. travel destinations. The company is recognized for delivering a consistent and high-quality guest experience akin to that of a fine hotel, while simultaneously enhancing the management and marketing efforts for vacation rental homeowners. TurnKey utilizes proprietary smart home technology, including digital smart locks and noise decibel monitors, to streamline operations and improve guest satisfaction. By integrating local teams with advanced technology, TurnKey aims to provide exceptional experiences for both guests and homeowners, ensuring every stay meets high standards of quality and service.
Bizly
Seed Round in 2020
Bizly, Inc. is an enterprise meetings management platform that offers an automated solution for organizing hybrid meetings. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company operates a website and mobile application that enables professionals to find and book elevated hotel experiences, private meeting rooms, and co-working spaces. Bizly's innovative playbook system streamlines the meeting process by automating invitations, attendee management, venue booking, and integrating hybrid and virtual technology solutions. The platform is designed to enhance visibility into spending and savings related to small meetings, providing a structured approach with designated roles for team members involved in the planning process. Serving users globally, Bizly caters to a range of clients, including many Fortune 500 companies.
i6 Group
Series A in 2020
I6 Group Limited is a provider of data and software solutions tailored for the energy, aviation, defense, and transportation sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Europe, Canada, and the United States, the company specializes in developing integrated digital fuel management platforms. Its key offerings include Fusion6, a comprehensive refueling management platform; Synthesis6, which streamlines airline fuel management processes; and eHandshake, a mobile application that allows pilots to manage fuel orders efficiently. I6 Group serves a diverse clientele, including airlines, airports, fuel managers, and logistics providers, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting environmentally sustainable practices through advanced technology and data integration.
3Victors
Seed Round in 2020
3Victors is a travel big data company based in Plano, Texas, focused on delivering real-time travel data analytics to airline revenue managers, travel marketers, and financial analysts. Founded in 2017, the company operates a proprietary platform that processes over 200 million user-generated flight requests daily, creating a comprehensive big data repository. Utilizing advanced algorithms, 3Victors generates actionable insights that help its clients analyze airfare pricing and consumer demand. This intelligence enables customers to refine their marketing strategies and improve engagement with travel offers, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities.
Joby Aviation
Series C in 2020
Joby Aviation is an electric mobility company based in Santa Cruz, California, focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Established in 2009, the company is designing an aircraft that can carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, with a range of 150 miles on a single charge. Joby Aviation aims to launch its air taxi service in 2024, providing a fast, quiet, and convenient transportation option to alleviate urban congestion and promote sustainable transit solutions. The company's innovative approach positions it at the forefront of the emerging air transportation market.
Electric Power Systems
Series A in 2019
Electric Power Systems is a comprehensive provider of electrical testing, engineering services, and energy storage solutions, primarily serving the aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, and industrial traction sectors. Founded in 1977 and located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, the company specializes in a wide range of services, including testing for low and high voltage substations, circuit breakers, transformers, and various electrical systems. Additionally, it offers advanced oil handling, relay calibration, thermographic surveys, and arc flash analysis. Electric Power Systems also develops scalable powertrains and energy storage systems designed to ensure safety and reliability in high-power applications, with a proven track record in powering flight demonstrators like the NASA X-57. The company focuses on maintaining rigorous safety standards and compliance, making it a trusted partner in critical infrastructure projects.
Shape Security
Series F in 2019
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.
Node
Venture Round in 2019
Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
FLYR
Series B in 2019
FLYR, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced travel planning and booking solutions specifically for the airline industry. Its core offering, FusionRM, is a revenue management platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across an airline's commerce funnel. By aggregating data from various sources, FLYR's platform forecasts user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies, improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing, and bundle attractive offers for travelers. The platform also provides crucial insights such as sell-out risk, historical pricing trends, and price elasticity predictions, thereby helping clients maximize their revenue potential. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FLYR also operates an office in Kraków, Poland.
Travelstride
Seed Round in 2019
Travelstride, incorporated in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a comprehensive reviews marketplace that connects travelers with a variety of pre-planned travel experiences, including guided tours, adventure travel packages, and small ship and river cruises. The platform allows users to search for trips by destination, activity type, and travel company, facilitating the discovery of suitable travel options. With over 50,000 professionally planned trips available worldwide, Travelstride caters to diverse preferences and budgets, offering itineraries crafted by more than 1,500 local experts and global companies. The company aims to enhance travel experiences by fostering a community that encourages exploration and connection through well-planned journeys. Travelstride has influenced over three million travelers, supported by a team with extensive backgrounds in the travel and tech industries, and has received recognition as a leading resource for tours and travel technology innovation.
Miles
Seed Round in 2019
Miles is a universal rewards app empowering anyone to earn miles automatically for all forms of travel and commute. You can then redeem your miles from retailers such as HP, Garmin, Shipt, Pandora, Chewy, Home Chef, and many more. Similar to a frequent flyer program, but for all forms of transportation, Miles delivers value for every mile traveled, across every mode of travel, anywhere in the world. Whether by car (as a driver, passenger or rideshare), plane, train, subway, bus, boat, bicycle, or on foot, the Miles app effortlessly awards users’ travel - regardless of where their journey takes them. Miles can be saved or redeemed at any time - with the value increasing every month as more merchants accept them as a form of payment. Download Miles today to start getting rewarded!
Shape Security
Series E in 2018
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.
Tomorrow.io
Series B in 2018
Tomorrow.io operates a weather intelligence platform that delivers real-time, location-specific forecasts tailored to various industries affected by weather conditions. Utilizing advanced technologies such as wireless signals, connected vehicles, satellite communications, and traditional meteorological data, the platform provides accurate and customizable weather information. This enables clients, including notable organizations like the NFL, Uber, and Delta, to enhance operational efficiency, streamline communication, and optimize decision-making processes in response to weather challenges. Tomorrow.io's services are designed to improve productivity and profit margins across diverse sectors, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Slice Labs
Series A in 2018
Slice Labs Inc. specializes in on-demand insurance solutions tailored for the evolving digital economy. The company offers a comprehensive platform known as Insurance Cloud Services (ICS), which empowers insurers and technology firms to create flexible, pay-as-you-go insurance products. Additionally, Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool, assists businesses in personalizing and predicting insurance risks. Slice operates from its headquarters in New York City and maintains a studio in Toronto, with further operations extending to the United Kingdom, the European Union, and recently, the Asia Pacific region. The company also features Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on delivering on-demand coverage.
CoinFlip
Seed Round in 2018
CoinFlip Solutions, Inc. is a fintech company that specializes in payment technology, enabling consumers to use loyalty points and travel rewards for purchases at physical retail locations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, CoinFlip's proprietary platform streamlines the conversion of points and miles into payment transactions, enhancing transactional accounting and providing valuable data insights. Additionally, CoinFlip operates Olliv, which manages a significant network of cryptocurrency ATMs and offers a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and exchanging cryptocurrencies. The company's solutions aim to make financial services more accessible and inclusive, catering to both consumers and retailers through various integration options.
Lumo
Seed Round in 2018
Lumo is a developer of a smart air travel application that focuses on managing flight disruptions. The application utilizes predictive analytics to forecast flight delays well in advance, offering users real-time predictions and insights into flight delay patterns. By presenting alternative flight options in the event of delays, Lumo aims to help travelers proactively address potential issues, thereby reducing the costs and inconveniences typically associated with air travel disruptions. The company's commitment to enhancing the travel experience makes it a valuable resource for passengers seeking to navigate the complexities of air travel more effectively.
Volantio
Seed Round in 2018
Volantio Inc. is a software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in developing technology solutions for the airline industry. The company focuses on maximizing unit revenues and improving customer experience through its automated, mobile-based software. Volantio's platforms, such as SmartAlerts and PriceStream, enable airlines to engage with customers during their booking journey and enhance retargeted marketing efforts. By capturing customer intent data, the software helps airlines dynamically re-accommodate passengers and optimize capacity utilization, ultimately increasing yield and reducing operational costs. Volantio collaborates with major airlines worldwide, providing tools that offer better predictability and control for travelers while enhancing airline operational efficiency. The company was established in 2008 and has expanded its reach with team members in the Netherlands and Australia.
Joby Aviation
Series B in 2018
Joby Aviation is an electric mobility company based in Santa Cruz, California, focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Established in 2009, the company is designing an aircraft that can carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, with a range of 150 miles on a single charge. Joby Aviation aims to launch its air taxi service in 2024, providing a fast, quiet, and convenient transportation option to alleviate urban congestion and promote sustainable transit solutions. The company's innovative approach positions it at the forefront of the emerging air transportation market.
Unicoaero
Venture Round in 2018
Unicobag is the on demand baggage delivery company for airlines and passengers. Unicobag helps airlines to deliver mishandled bags and passengers to bypass baggage carousels. Unicobag's mission is to be a leading baggage service provider, so airlines, airports, and passengers never deal with bags anymore.
Tomorrow.io
Series A in 2017
Tomorrow.io operates a weather intelligence platform that delivers real-time, location-specific forecasts tailored to various industries affected by weather conditions. Utilizing advanced technologies such as wireless signals, connected vehicles, satellite communications, and traditional meteorological data, the platform provides accurate and customizable weather information. This enables clients, including notable organizations like the NFL, Uber, and Delta, to enhance operational efficiency, streamline communication, and optimize decision-making processes in response to weather challenges. Tomorrow.io's services are designed to improve productivity and profit margins across diverse sectors, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Skyhour
Venture Round in 2017
Skyhour is an innovative online gifting platform that transforms the way individuals gift and receive flight hours. It allows users to gift flight hours at a fixed cost of $60 per hour, which can be redeemed with over 350 airlines. This service provides a seamless and straightforward method for users to book flights, making it accessible to anyone, regardless of their travel preferences. By focusing on the convenience of gifting and the flexibility of flight redemption, Skyhour aims to enhance the travel experience for both gift givers and recipients.
30SecondsToFly
Angel Round in 2017
30SecondsToFly Inc. is a travel management company based in San Carlos, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing a travel management platform that centralizes travel policies and automates corporate travel processes, enhancing efficiency for travel management companies (TMCs). Utilizing artificial intelligence, its platform offers a unique workflow automation system that significantly reduces the time travel agents spend on repetitive tasks. This system, known as Claire, operates in two modes: Autopilot, which automates routine tasks, and Copilot, which assists agents by sharing insights on traveler patterns. This dual functionality allows agents to focus on high-value customer interactions while providing travelers with a superior self-service experience. The company's innovative approach has been recognized with the General Catalyst Award for Travel Innovation, highlighting its status as a leading disruptor in the travel sector.
Betterez
Venture Round in 2017
Betterez Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based enterprise software solutions for the reservations and ticketing management (RTM) industry. Founded in 2011, it caters to various sectors, including airlines, motor coaches, railways, ferries, shuttles, car rentals, and event ticketing. Betterez's platform offers a range of features such as customizable product lines, dynamic pricing, ancillary revenue management, and contactless payments, facilitating efficient operations for businesses of all sizes. The software enhances enterprise workflow interactions among employees, customers, partners, and agents. With a focus on security and automation, Betterez provides a reliable, always-on service that helps travel and admissions operators manage reservations and ticketing needs effectively. The company also offers educational resources, training, and integration support to maximize customer success.
Recharge Labs
Venture Round in 2017
Recharge Labs provides a mobile application that allows users to instantly book upscale hotel rooms for flexible lengths of stay, including by the minute. This service caters to individuals seeking a comfortable space to nap or shower in urban areas without the need for advance reservations. Once a booking is made, the hotel room is available immediately, ensuring convenience and accessibility 24/7. Recharge Labs enhances the travel experience by offering complimentary travel time, allowing users to enjoy their stays without the constraints of traditional hotel booking processes. Currently, the service is operational in San Francisco.
Gladly
Series C in 2017
Gladly Software, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cloud-based software designed for the contact center market, primarily serving B2C brands. Founded in 2014, Gladly provides a customer service platform that facilitates seamless communication between brands and their customers across various channels, including voice, email, messaging, chat, and social media. The platform focuses on fostering meaningful interactions, allowing agents to engage with customers in a way that prioritizes personal connection and builds long-term loyalty. By centering the customer experience, Gladly aims to enhance agent empowerment and create consistently positive experiences that resonate with users. The company is supported by notable investors, including Greylock Partners, GGV Capital, NEA, and JetBlue Ventures.
Zunum Aero
Venture Round in 2017
Zunum Aero Inc. is based in Kirkland, Washington, and specializes in the manufacture of hybrid-to-electric aircraft aimed at enhancing short-distance commercial travel. Founded in 2014, the company seeks to address the gap in air service for smaller communities, leveraging a vast network of over 13,500 airports. Zunum Aero's innovative aircraft utilize advanced powertrain and propulsion technologies, enabling efficient and cost-effective flights that significantly reduce travel times compared to traditional methods. By focusing on electric and hybrid technologies, the company aims to eliminate a substantial portion of aviation emissions associated with short-haul flights, promoting environmentally friendly air travel. With a vision of frequent electric air service, Zunum Aero is poised to transform regional transit and improve accessibility for underserved areas.
Filament
Series A in 2017
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.
FLYR
Series A in 2017
FLYR, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced travel planning and booking solutions specifically for the airline industry. Its core offering, FusionRM, is a revenue management platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across an airline's commerce funnel. By aggregating data from various sources, FLYR's platform forecasts user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies, improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing, and bundle attractive offers for travelers. The platform also provides crucial insights such as sell-out risk, historical pricing trends, and price elasticity predictions, thereby helping clients maximize their revenue potential. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FLYR also operates an office in Kraków, Poland.
Appmail
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Appmail operates an interactive email platform that enhances traditional email communications for e-commerce and travel industries. By transforming static confirmation emails into immersive experiences, Appmail enables airlines and agencies to provide travelers with interactive features. These features allow users to assign seats, purchase additional services like baggage and meals, and access real-time content directly within their emails. Additionally, Appmail's platform supports businesses in creating engaging email components, including shoppable product catalogs, appointment booking forms, and surveys, which help boost shopping cart conversions and improve email marketing effectiveness. Through these innovations, Appmail aims to enhance customer engagement and streamline the online purchasing process.
Mozio
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Mozio, Inc. operates an online airport transportation search and booking engine, enabling travelers to find and reserve various ground transportation options, including shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and SUVs from airports across the globe. The platform aggregates local transportation services in regions such as the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, simplifying the process of navigating from the airport to the final destination. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Mozio also offers API and affiliate programs, allowing travel websites and agents to sell transportation services. The company's mission is to enhance the travel experience by providing users with comprehensive information and the best deals for their ground transportation needs.
FLYR
Seed Round in 2016
FLYR, Inc. is a technology company that develops advanced travel planning and booking solutions specifically for the airline industry. Its core offering, FusionRM, is a revenue management platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making across an airline's commerce funnel. By aggregating data from various sources, FLYR's platform forecasts user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies, improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing, and bundle attractive offers for travelers. The platform also provides crucial insights such as sell-out risk, historical pricing trends, and price elasticity predictions, thereby helping clients maximize their revenue potential. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, FLYR also operates an office in Kraków, Poland.
Cambiu
Seed Round in 2016
Cambiu provides currency exchange services based on location. As a result of the online platform, Cambiu searches for the best currency exchange merchants around the user (as determined by distance and value) and provides them with the best exchange rate. It is then possible for the user to go to the exchange and obtain the required currency.
Mozio
Seed Round in 2014
Mozio, Inc. operates an online airport transportation search and booking engine, enabling travelers to find and reserve various ground transportation options, including shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and SUVs from airports across the globe. The platform aggregates local transportation services in regions such as the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, simplifying the process of navigating from the airport to the final destination. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Mozio also offers API and affiliate programs, allowing travel websites and agents to sell transportation services. The company's mission is to enhance the travel experience by providing users with comprehensive information and the best deals for their ground transportation needs.
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