Guidelive

Guidelive is a South Korean travel company specializing in personalized and premium tour packages. Founded in 2019 by CEO Kim Jihyung, the Seoul-based startup aims to handle the complexities of travel planning, from pre-planning to on-site execution, allowing clients to fully enjoy their travel experiences.

The company offers a range of services, including private, customized trips and signature tours. It operates both online and offline, providing an intermediary platform for remote guided tours where experiences are delivered by professional guides. These can be live-streamed tours from a location of interest, pre-recorded video tours, or in-person private tours for individuals and groups. Guidelive serves both individual tourists and corporate clients, having organized trips for companies like Kyobo Life and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance.

Guidelive's business model focuses on providing high-value, hassle-free travel. The company has gained recognition in the South Korean tourism sector, being selected for several government-backed projects by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In August 2021, the company secured a pre-A funding round of $860K from investors including KB Investment, demonstrating its potential for growth even during challenging times for the travel industry.

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