What is Withlocals?
Withlocals offers immersive travel experiences curated by locals worldwide, enabling travelers to explore cities with an authentic, insider perspective. The company's services encompass private tours, home-cooked dinners, and highly personalized itineraries designed to meet individual preferences. With a strong commitment to sustainable tourism, Withlocals actively supports local communities through its booking platform, aiming to create memorable and deeply personal travel adventures. Each tour is private and customized, distinguishing Withlocals in the competitive travel market.
How much funding has Withlocals raised?
Withlocals has raised a total of $16.5M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$500K
Unspecified
$2.8M
Series A
$4.2M
Series B
$9M
Angel/Seed (2013): $500K with participation from Greenhouse Group
Unspecified (2015): $2.8M led by Horizon 2020
Series A (2017): $4.2M supported by INKEF Capital
Series B (2019): $9M featuring Keen Venture Partners and Inkef Capital
Key Investors in Withlocals
Keen Venture Partners
Keen Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on supporting exceptional teams in Europe, particularly in the technology and defence sectors. They invest in innovative software solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and security.
INKEF Capital
INKEF Capital is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm that focuses on long-term collaboration and active support of innovative technology companies, with a focus on Healthcare, Technology, IT/New Media & FinTech.
Greenhouse Group
Greenhouse Group is an umbrella organization for four companies in the digital marketing field, including bluemango Interactive, fresh fruit digital, Blossom, and source republic.
What's next for Withlocals?
The recent Series B financing, following earlier rounds including Series A and seed capital, positions Withlocals for significant scaling and expansion. This major strategic investment suggests a focus on enhancing its global reach, developing new technological capabilities for its platform, and potentially broadening its service offerings. The company's emphasis on sustainable and community-focused tourism aligns with current travel trends, indicating a strong potential for continued growth and market leadership in the experiential travel sector.
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