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Helicity Space raises $5M to unlock fusion propulsion – and fast travel in deep space

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Helicity Space has closed a $5 million seed funding to accelerate development of a technology that could finally unlock fast, efficient travel in deep space. That technology is fusion propulsion, which has long been the domain of science fiction.

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KKday bumps its Series C to $95 million as travel resumes

TechCrunch

When travel platform KKday raised the first part of its Series C in September 2020 , the travel landscape was very different. Now, as KKday announces that it’s added $20 million to the round, bringing its total to $95 million, travel trends are changing, with more people going on domestic or international trips.

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Travel Industry Revitalized by Seamless, Secure Payment Options

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With a travel resurgence already well under way, it’s essential for industry organizations to ensure they are offering consumers payment options that are not just convenient, but that also reduce risk and instill confidence with every transaction. Travel is back, and the industry needs to make sure they’re keeping pace.

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YouTravel.Me packs up $1M to match travelers with curated small group adventures

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is the latest startup to grab some venture capital dollars as the travel industry gets back on its feet amid the global pandemic. million to bring spontaneous travel back to a hard-hit industry and Wanderlog bag $1.5 million for its free travel itinerary platform. million for its free travel itinerary platform.

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TrovaTrip, a group travel management platform and marketplace, raises $15M

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TrovaTrip , a travel planning and booking platform that lets creators host adventures with their communities, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Madrona. To date, more than 15,000 travelers have used TrovaTrip to book an experience. TrovaTrip offers more than 150 experiences in 48 countries. transaction fee.

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Ramp expands into travel as the corporate spend category goes horizontal

TechCrunch

Now one of those players, Ramp, is announcing that it is expanding into the travel space, the company has told TechCrunch exclusively. The latter, though, started its life focused on travel and pivoted to also offer general expense management when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Ramp raises $300M at a $3.9B

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Headout raises $12M, plans to hire 150+ people as domestic travel rebounds

TechCrunch

The travel industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic , and startup Headout was no exception. But business is growing again thanks to rebounds in domestic travel and Headout claims it has grown 800% since January 2021. The first is an unprecedented demand for domestic travel. Then COVID-19 hit.

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