# Vayable

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.vayable.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 26, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Vayable, Inc. facilitates personalized travel experiences by connecting travelers with local guides, offering a diverse range of tours and activities tailored to individual preferences across various global destinations.Vayable, Inc. connects travelers with local guides, enabling unique travel experiences. Founded in San Francisco, US, the company has operated since its inception without notable pivots. It has successfully closed 3 deals, with its latest funding round occurring on November 1, 2012, targeting investment from Learn Capital, Resolute.VC, SV Angel, and Hailey Walker.Vayable.com specializes in connecting travelers with local guides to create personalized travel experiences. Their primary service allows users to browse and book unique tours and activities directly from local experts in various global destinations. This platform empowers local guides to offer their services, ranging from cultural excursions to adventure activities, catering to diverse interests and preferences. Vayable focuses on solving the challenge of finding authentic and enriching travel experiences, which are often overlooked in traditional travel itineraries. The company serves a broad customer base that includes both individual travelers seeking unique experiences and local guides looking to monetize their skills, with offerings available in major tourist markets across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Vayable.com generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees associated with bookings made on their platform. When a traveler books a tour or activity, Vayable retains a percentage of the transaction as its commission, while the remainder is paid to the local guide. This revenue model allows for a straightforward transaction structure, directly linking service providers with consumers. The company may also engage in partnerships with travel agencies or software platforms to enhance its offerings and reach a wider audience. This approach not only diversifies revenue streams but also bolsters the overall visibility of the unique experiences available through Vayable's platform. Specific pricing plans for individual tours and activities are set by the guides, ensuring that a variety of price points cater to the different segments of their clientele.Vayable is actively pursuing expansion by enhancing its platform with new product features aimed at improving user experience and engagement. The company plans to broaden its market reach into additional regions of Europe and Asia by mid-2023. The recent financing raised on November 1, 2012, will support these initiatives by funding the development of new technology and facilitating market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 26, 2012 — Y Combinator
- Seed, Dec 12, 2011 — SV Angel, 500 Global, Y Combinator

## Investors

- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed