Holiday Tribe raises Rs 5.4 Cr from Powerhouse Ventures and GSF

Travel-tech startup Holiday Tribe has raised Rs 5.4 crore in its seed round led by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF with participation from notable investors including Dinesh Agarwal and Dinesh Gulati of India Mart, Murugavel Janakiraman of BharatMatrimony.com and actor Gaurav Kapur. 

The proceeds will be used to strengthen the brand’s tech capabilities, supply network, and brand-building initiatives. 

Founded by ex-MakeMyTrip executives Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal in 2023, Holiday Tribe offers customizable holiday experiences across destinations, catering to family and friends, couples and honeymooners, adventure-seekers, and those looking to explore newer or unexplored destinations. 

The Gurugram-based startup claims to have a supply network of more than 100,000 hotels across the globe and partnering with more than 10 tourism boards including Mauritius, Dubai, Switzerland, Qatar, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia.

The brand has curated holidays to more than 30 destinations across the world with endless options for customization. 

According to a FICCI-Nangia knowledge paper, India’s outbound tourism market is expected to reach $18.81 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.4% in the decade between 2024 and 2034 to reach approximately $55.38 billion. Likewise, India’s online travel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2024-29, from $17.24 billion to $28.40 billion.