Byway raises €5.9 million in a Series A funding led by Heartcore Capital to accelerate the development of flight-free travel technology
Amount Raised
€5.9 Million
Round Type
Series A
LondonLeisureTravelTourismInvestors
Description
London-based Byway, a travel tech startup and B Corporation championing flight-free travel, has raised €5.9 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Heartcore Capital, with participation from Eka Ventures and re-investing Byway angels. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of Byway’s unique journey-planning technology, JourneyAI, and to fuel its expansion into new regions.
Quick answer
Byway raised €5.9 Million in a Series A round, dated July 9, 2024. Investors: Susan Hooper, Julia Davies, He Rmesa Angel Syndicate, Eka Ventures and Heartcore Capital. Byway is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
- How much did Byway raise?
- Byway raised €5.9 Million in a Series A round on July 9, 2024.
- Who invested in Byway?
- Susan Hooper, Julia Davies, He Rmesa Angel Syndicate, Eka Ventures and Heartcore Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does Byway do?
- Byway offers joyful holidays by train, boat and bus, full of under-the-radar en-route stops, locally-owned stays, and tips for local experiences away from the beaten path.
- Where is Byway based and how big is it?
- Byway is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
- Who are the decision-makers at Byway?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Byway. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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- Exoticca raised $65M (Series D) on July 24, 2024.
- Mast Vacation Partners raised $33K (Pre-Seed) on July 23, 2024.
- Heidi raised $7.3M (Funding Round) on June 27, 2024.
- Directo raised $1M (Seed) on June 27, 2024.
- Ixigo raised $20M (Pre-Seed) on June 7, 2024.
- FLYR, Inc. raised $295M (Series D) on August 8, 2024.
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