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Travel startups announced more than $193 million in venture equity funding this week. It's reassuring to see funding rounds continue this many months into the pandemic, defying predictions of a dry spell.
This week, travel startups announced more than $193 million in venture equity funding.
>>Casai, a short-term rental brand offering travelers professionalized stays with hotel-style amenities in Mexico, has raised $23 million in equity funding. Andreessen Horowitz led the round. Kaszek Ventures and Global Founders Capital also took part. Casai said it had also accessed as much as $25 million in debt financing, bringing the funding total to $48 million. See Skift's story.
>>Getaround, a car sharing service, has raised $140 mill