Daytrip – a global travel platform providing private door-to-door car transfers in over 110 countries worldwide – recently announced the closing of a Series B investment led by Taiwania Capital, with participation from existing investors Euroventures, J&T Ventures, and N1.
Daytrip provides private transfers with English-speaking drivers and optional sightseeing stops and the latest funding round will support the company in further building the platform, expanding its operations in new countries including the United States, and establishing strategic partnerships with key industry leaders.
Daytrip was launched in 2015 because the founders Tomáš Turek, Markéta Bláhová, Valeriia Pshenychna, Jan Prokop, and Jiří Sváček believed that there had to be a better way to travel between cities. And they came up with a better option: door-to-door rides in a private car with professional, English-speaking drivers. Plus, they added the option to visit curated sightseeing stops as they believed that would make the trip an unforgettable travel experience. Over the years, Daytrip’s growing network of 7,000+ drivers has helped 850,000+ people transform their travel day into a holiday.
KEY QUOTES:
“We have truly global goals with Daytrip and it is so satisfying to see the brand’s expanding footprint and positive impact as we are now available in more than 110 countries worldwide. Daytrip started with the idea that people want more than a transfer, they want an experience when going places and we are excited that our customers are choosing us for this reason and that our new investor, Taiwania Capital, believes in our product and supports us as we open the platform to millions of travelers around the world.”
– Tomáš Turek, Co-Founder and CEO of Daytrip
“Daytrip’s innovative platform boasts optional sightseeing stops, enabling travelers to explore captivating destinations along their route, making every journey an adventure. Taiwania Capital’s support in this funding round demonstrates our strong belief in Daytrip’s mission and potential to reinvent the travel experience. With our expertise, industry insights, and global network, Taiwania Capital will play a pivotal role in accelerating Daytrip’s growth and facilitating its expansion into new markets.”
– Mitch Yang, Managing Partner at Taiwania Capital
“Traveling is picking up again and in fact, data show that American travelers are about to take as many, or even more international trips in 2024 compared to last year. People are looking to explore countries they were not able to travel to during the pandemic; they are more willing to spend their money on unique travel experiences and immerse themselves into the local cultures. And Daytrip is ready to help them achieve that.”
– Markéta Bláhová, Co-Founder and COO of Daytrip
