# Hitchbird

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR - China
- Website: www.hitchbird.com
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 3, 2018)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Hitchbird Ltd. provides destination wedding planning services, enabling couples to celebrate their weddings in picturesque locations across Asia and beyond. The platform connects clients with essential service providers for a seamless planning experience.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Hitchbird Ltd. specializes in planning destination weddings. The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its service offerings. Hitchbird has completed a single deal, with the most recent deal occurring on April 3, 2018, when Catcha Group led a Seed funding round. The founder's history and previous ventures are not publicly detailed.  Hitchbird specializes in providing comprehensive destination wedding planning services, catering to couples seeking to celebrate their nuptials in various picturesque locations across Asia and beyond. Their core offerings include access to a curated network of wedding venues, photographers, wedding planners, florists, and other essential services tailored for destination weddings. The platform enables users to discover unique wedding venues and luxury accommodations, focusing on delivering exceptional experiences through partnerships with top hotels and service providers. Targeting a diverse clientele, Hitchbird serves couples looking to marry in countries such as India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia, among others, ensuring that each wedding is uniquely tailored to the couple's preferences. The service provides a streamlined approach to wedding planning, allowing users to navigate through various options, thereby simplifying the process of organizing their special day.Hitchbird's revenue model is based on facilitating connections between clients and service providers within the wedding planning industry. Transactions typically occur through direct client engagements, where couples select from various wedding packages based on price, date, and destination preferences. The platform operates on a commission structure where service providers pay a fee to Hitchbird for successfully booked services, such as venue rentals and vendor contracts. This B2C model primarily focuses on individual clients looking for personalized wedding experiences. While specific pricing for services is not disclosed, Hitchbird’s offerings are designed to accommodate a range of budgets, ensuring accessibility for various customer segments while enhancing the overall value of their wedding planning services.With the Seed funding from Catcha Group in April 2018, Hitchbird plans to enhance its platform by launching new features aimed at streamlining the wedding planning process. The company is exploring expansion into new markets such as Japan and Singapore by late 2023, leveraging the funds to support these growth initiatives. These developments will aim to improve user experience and broaden their reach, ultimately increasing their client base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 3, 2018 — Catcha Group

## Investors

- Catcha Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/catcha-group) — Seed