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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Valencia, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • Canada
Investment stages
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • Travel Tech
  • Transportation
  • Hospitality
  • Booking Platforms
About
Thayer Ventures invests in companies that focus on high-impact, scalable solutions in travel, hospitality, and tourism technology. The firm aims to transform the traditional travel industry by backing software, AI, and platform innovations that enhance operational efficiencies, personalize customer experiences, and simplify travel logistics. Thayer Ventures is particularly focused on modernizing the booking process, enhancing the traveler’s journey, and improving backend operations across the travel and tourism ecosystem.
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$2M
Max check size
$30M
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Investment Thesis

Thayer Ventures specializes in investments in travel and transportation technology, focusing on startups that innovate in hospitality, booking, and travel logistics. The firm invests in both B2B and B2C technologies that optimize the travel value chain.
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Manager's Experience

Experience in investing and scaling technology-driven companies in the travel and hospitality sectors, with a focus on operational efficiency and customer experience.

Thayer Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Mark Farrell – Co-Founder & Venture Partner

Chris Hemmeter – Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jeff Jackson – Venture Partner

Lee Pillsbury – Co-Founder & Partner

Cara Whitehill – Vice President

Katherine Grass – Venture Partner

Portfolio

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TripActions (Navan)

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