SOH (Soul of Hospitality) Magazine’s Post

Kenya-based Purple Elephant Ventures has received $4.5 million in seed funding to push forward its mission to transform Africa’s #tourism industry. The startup aims to make Africa a leading player in #regenerativetourism, focused on creating a travel sector that is sustainable and inclusive through “cutting-edge” technology. It hopes to boost biodiversity and reduce ecological footprint of travel. “This funding is a testament to the untapped potential in African tourism innovation,” said Ben Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Purple Elephant Ventures. Learn more on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/4hh3toZ #travelnews #travelindustry #traveltech #travelstartup #africantourism #sustainabletravel

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Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has successfully raised $4.5 million in seed financing, marking one of the largest tourism-tech funding rounds in African history. https://lnkd.in/duc8aa9E #innovationvillage #purpleelephant #venturecapital #investment #tourism #tourismtechnology #seedfunding #africa #kenya #technology #innovation #technews #techtrends #techpreneur

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Purple Elephant Ventures Raises $4.5M to Lead Tourism-Tech Innovation in Africa. Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) has raised $4.5 million in seed financing, marking one of the largest tourism-tech rounds in African history. This landmark investment will accelerate PEV’s mission to transform the continent’s tourism industry into a global leader in regenerative tourism. By building cutting-edge travel technology in Africa, PEV aims to create a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable tourism sector. “This funding is a testament to the untapped potential in African tourism innovation,” said Ben Peterson, Co-Founder and CEO of Purple Elephant Ventures. “With this support, we’re poised to revolutionize the industry through groundbreaking travel technology in Africa, fostering economic growth while preserving the continent’s incredible natural and cultural heritage. The future of sustainable tourism in Africa has never been brighter.” https://lnkd.in/dxXTC58G

ELIVAAS, a tech-driven luxury villas and apartment management startup has raised $5 million in Series-A round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from #PeakXV’s Surge and other #angelinvestors. Ritwik Khare, Founder & CEO of ELIVAAS, said, “The luxury vacation rental market in India is primed for disruption, and we’re committed to leading that charge." Karan Miglani, Co-Founder of ELIVAAS, added, “Partnering with 3one4 Capital, Peak XV’s Surge, and our esteemed angels marks a significant milestone for us." Nitya Agarwal, VP, Investments, 3one4 Capital shared, “As India gears up to become one of the biggest domestic tourism markets , there is a gap in the market to cater to this ever-growing demand." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwyW4bBG Peak XV Partners #news #elivaas #hospitalityindustry

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India’s outbound tourism market refers to Indian residents traveling abroad for leisure, business, and other purposes. According to a FICCI report, this market is expected to reach $18.8 billion by 2024 and surge to $55.4 billion by 2034, growing at an annual rate of over 11%. In line with this growth, travel tech startup 30 Sundays, which focuses on the outbound travel market, recently raised $770K in a pre-seed round. This round was led by Infoedge Ventures with participation from First Cheque, Eximius, Misfits, and other angel investors. #startupfunding #venturecapital Based on source: Economic Times

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Dear #LinkedIn colleagues, Anyone who knows me knows that I am borderline crazy about #Tourism and that I have one singular dream in my life: to build the world's most innovative tourism startup called Béyul. The complexity and sheer scope of this destination development social enterprise is beyond me. For the past six years, I have been building, raising, falling, patching, fixing, redesigning, and growing myself to be able to ride this wild horse. My aim has led to two failed attempts to launch this startup already (2013 and 2017). It has taken me into Tibetan jungles, to Indonesia's oceans, from tourism boards to one-room travel agencies, from the shabby alleys of #Thamel to the high streets of #London. Failing, getting up, and walking again toward that one dream. I have learned a thing or two. Since 2023, after completing my Masters in #TourismDevelopment, I am on it again. This is my third attempt. This time around, I hope I am not stupid. But who knows? I have stopped worrying. I am going to build the world's most innovative tourism #startup, and it will change tourism as we know it. I love it. I have fallen in love with the journey itself. Recently, I have built a tight little global team, and we are in the midst of what we call Operation SnowLeopard, which is all about guerrilla marketing and getting ourselves ready to launch Béyul. Because, even to begin imagining starting this complex machine, we need £83,000 as security for two years of our operation. We are dealing with community development and the dreams of indigenous people, which cannot be compromised for the sake of an experimental startup. We cannot rely on any investor as well because very rarely do people understand that we have no plans to make any profit, probably forever. Therefore, we are going the #crowdfunding route. We are experimenting with #guerrillamarketing tactics and playing with tea, t-shirts, viagra pills, pornstars, incense, and many crazy ideas to raise funds. We are blasting Black Sabbath albums and working night and day without pay. So far, we have raised $380 in 10 days, and we are grinning ear to ear because that means nine people believe in us already. That's almost one person a day! If you believe in me and see what I see, help me raise as much funds as possible. I can use your money, your networks, your energy, your influence—anything at all, no matter how insignificant you might think it is. To us, it means big smiles and high fives. 100% of your goodwill will be going to the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. I can't prove this to you right now because we need to build a website for that, and we spent our website money helping the villagers at GCA. So, you'll have to trust me, I guess. I am active on LinkedIn; it has my entire career history. I'll update you on our progress, and you can message/call me anytime. Thank you ever so much for your support. Looking forward, RBK Community @ Béyul GoFundMe link below: https://gofund.me/3b9b29d9