# Stride Travel

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/stride-travel

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.stridetravel.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 12, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Stride Travel, Inc. is an innovative online platform that simplifies travel planning, allowing users to search, compare, and book diverse travel experiences tailored to individual preferences and interests.Founded in 2014 by Gavin Delany and Noura Kacimi, Stride Travel, Inc. operates from San Francisco, US. The company has engaged in 3 total deals, with its most recent funding round being a Seed round in June 2019, where it raised USD 2.5 mn from JetBlue Technology Ventures and NFX.Stride Travel primarily offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to search, compare, and book a wide range of travel experiences tailored to various interests and preferences. Central to its offerings are over 50,000 expert-planned trips that span multiple travel styles, including guided group tours, custom trips, small ship cruises, adventure travel, river cruises, and self-guided itineraries. The platform simplifies the travel planning process by allowing customers to access detailed itineraries, traveler reviews, and a comparison of over 1,000 different travel operators and designers. Stride Travel's service is designed to address the complexities of trip planning, catering to travelers in diverse geographical markets, including popular destinations like Italy, Vietnam, Costa Rica, and Japan among others. The clientele includes both individual travelers and families seeking memorable experiences across a broad spectrum of travel types, from luxury to budget-friendly options.Stride Travel generates revenue through a transactional model that connects customers directly with various travel operators and trip designers. The platform facilitates bookings for trips at set prices, where clients pay for their chosen travel packages, which may include accommodations, transportation, and guided activities. Customers can also receive cash-back incentives, with rebates of up to 15% off their trip price upon sharing reviews. The transaction structure is predominantly B2C, where individuals or families book trips directly through the Stride Travel website. By engaging in partnerships with multiple operators, Stride Travel provides a platform for a diverse range of travel experiences, ensuring a broad array of offerings for its user base. This model enhances customer engagement and encourages repeat business as travelers seek out new experiences based on reviews and comparisons available on the site.In June 2019, Stride Travel, Inc. raised USD 2.5 mn in Seed funding, co-led by new investor JetBlue Technology Ventures and returning investor NFX. The recent funding will be strategically utilized to enhance the platform's features, including the development of new products designed to improve user experience. The company also aims to expand its offerings into new geographic markets, particularly targeting regions with growing interest in travel such as South America and Eastern Europe by the end of 2021.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 12, 2019, $2.5M — SKY VC, NFX
- Seed, Jul 5, 2017 — NFX
- Seed, Jun 1, 2015 — TDG Ventures

## Investors

- TDG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tdg-ventures) — Seed
- NFX (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nfx) — Seed
- SKY VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sky-vc) — Seed