Thayer Ventures
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Sonder
TripActions (Navan)
LodgIQ
Duetto
Mews