# Desti

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/desti

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, US
- Website: www.desti.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 11, 2013)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Desti Inc. is a travel technology company that enhances travel planning through innovative solutions, providing personalized travel recommendations to consumers and businesses alike.Founded in 2011 in Menlo Park, US, Desti Inc. specializes in travel technology that simplifies travel planning. The company was co-founded by Aj Qutub, Nick Dominguez, Nuno Rodrigues, and Omi Allen. John T serves as the CEO. Desti has raised a total of USD 1.00 mn in its SEED funding round on May 30, 2014, with investors including Horizons Ventures, SRI International, and Viola Group. Desti was subsequently acquired by HERE Three Sixty for an undisclosed amount.Desti specializes in offering a suite of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing travel planning and experience for both consumers and businesses. The company's core product leverages advanced technology to provide personalized travel recommendations, optimizing itineraries based on user preferences and contextual data. This technology addresses common pain points in travel planning, such as information overload and time constraints, ensuring that users receive tailored suggestions that fit their unique needs. Desti primarily serves a diverse client base, including individual travelers, travel agencies, and corporate clients seeking to enhance their travel services. Their products are marketed across various geographical regions, including North America and Europe, where they aim to capture a significant share of the growing travel technology market.Desti generates revenue through a combination of subscription models and partnerships with travel service providers. Clients, including travel agencies and direct consumers, engage with Desti's offerings via a structured transaction system that includes user subscriptions for premium features and access to exclusive travel content. The company’s flagship service integrates seamlessly with existing travel platforms, enhancing user experience while generating revenue through a percentage of bookings made via their recommendations. Pricing plans cater to a wide range of users, from individual subscriptions to enterprise-level partnerships, ensuring that Desti remains competitive in the travel technology landscape.Desti's future growth strategy includes launching new products designed to further streamline the travel planning process. The company aims to expand into new markets in Asia and Latin America by 2025. Recent funding will support these initiatives, enabling the development of enhanced technologies and a broader service range. The acquisition by HERE Three Sixty in May 2014 is expected to provide additional resources and opportunities for market expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 11, 2013, $1M — Viola Group, SRI International, Horizons Ventures
- Seed, Oct 1, 2011, $1.6M — Horizon Founders Capital, Viola Group, SRI International

## Investors

- Horizon Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/horizon-founders-capital) — Seed
- Viola Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/viola-group) — Seed
- SRI International — Seed
- Horizons Ventures — Seed