Tripfuser
A marketplace for tailor-made travel trips.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | $3.5m | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| USD | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Dealroom estimates
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Tripfuser Pty Ltd, which has operated as Designer Journeys since August 2021, functions as a global travel marketplace specializing in tailored travel experiences. Founded in 2016 by Matt Beard, Len Cordiner, Tuan Nguyen, and Andre Franchini, the Australia-based company was established to connect travelers and travel agents with a global network of local experts for crafting authentic and customized trips.
The company's business model centers on its proprietary technology platform, which serves as a marketplace connecting clients with in-destination "Local Designers." These clients are primarily comprised of individual travelers and a substantial network of over 2,500 travel agents, mainly from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Revenue is generated through commissions on bookings made via the platform. The platform provides agents with preferential net pricing, a single payment point for the entire trip, and a 10% commission with full pricing control. For travelers, it offers access to unique, customizable itineraries in over 70 countries.
The core service is a platform that facilitates the design of personalized travel itineraries. Users can browse a gallery of nearly 2,000 existing itineraries as a starting point or work directly with vetted local suppliers to create a trip from scratch. A key feature for travel agents is the ability to white-label the digitally interactive itineraries with their own branding. To support its partners, the company provides a dedicated 24-hour travel concierge team to assist at every stage of the process, from design to booking and the travel experience itself. Following its rebranding to Designer Journeys, the company introduced a 100% refund offer on certain itineraries to build customer confidence post-pandemic. A significant milestone was securing a $4.5 million funding round in May 2020, led by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), which also resulted in a management restructure.
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