# Ban-life

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ban-life

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.ban-life.com
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in South Korea, Ban-life specializes in providing innovative travel solutions that cater to pet owners, ensuring enjoyable travel experiences for both pets and their families through its dedicated platform.Founded in 2020 in Seoul, South Korea, Ban-life focuses on enhancing the travel experience for pet owners with its specialized services. The company has successfully completed three deals, with its most recent deal occurring on December 19, 2023. The company has pivoted to strengthen its offerings, although detailed changes in operations are not specified.Ban-life offers a premier travel application designed for pet owners, providing access to a range of pet-friendly accommodations and leisure activities. The app facilitates seamless bookings for users seeking ideal vacation spots for their pets, while also catering to hospitality providers aiming to attract pet owners. The platform covers popular travel destinations in South Korea, featuring dog-friendly cafes and pet-friendly accommodations, along with curated experiences and local attractions to enhance travel for pet families.Ban-life generates revenue through a direct-to-consumer model, facilitating transactions for pet-friendly accommodations and services via its app. The revenue model includes subscription plans or commission-based transactions, where hospitality providers pay a fee to list their properties, and users incur costs for their bookings. The app likely includes tiered pricing based on accommodation types and additional services offered.In December 2023, Ban-life raised an undisclosed amount in pre-Series A funding led by Strong Ventures, with participation from individual investors. The company intends to utilize this funding to accelerate its growth initiatives, including the design and launch of upcoming products. Plans for expansion into new markets are also in development, aiming to reach additional geographic regions, although specific areas have not been disclosed. The funding will support these strategic initiatives to enhance the company's service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 1, 2021 — Spring Camp, Korea Tech Incubator for Startup
- Seed, Jun 1, 2020 — Spring Camp

## Investors

- Spring Camp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spring-camp) — Seed
- Korea Tech Incubator for Startup — Seed