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Travel VC’s Exit Strategy Is Becoming Strategic M&A

Travel VC’s Exit Strategy Is Becoming Strategic M&A

Authored by Venkat Chamarthi, Jameson Ho From Getting Funded to Getting Bought In What Makes a Travel-Tech Startup Investable in 2026?, we argued that travel investors have moved away from funding growth at all costs. They now want to see a clear path to EBITDA,...

11th Newsletter Edition – F1 & Tourism Tech

11th Newsletter Edition – F1 & Tourism Tech

For one weekend each year, Singapore’s streets become a racetrack. But the commercial story begins well before the first car reaches the grid. Visitors plan trips, compare hotels and book flights. Restaurants prepare for busier services, while attractions and...

OUR 2026 ANNUAL REPORT

A Year of Progress, Investment & Growth

Explore Velocity Ventures’ 2026 Annual Report, featuring our key milestones, portfolio developments, Travel & Hospitality investment landscape, and the foundations we are building for our next phase.

Meet the team

Backed by over 13 decades of combined experience in travel, hospitality and investment

Patrick Imbardelli

Partner

Nicholas Cocks

Partner

Jonathon Cocks

Partner

Bennett Lee

Partner

Our Portfolio Companies

Our portfolio consists of high-profile companies in travel and hospitality

Working with Velocity Ventures has been a transformative experience. What truly sets them apart is their team. Unlike traditional venture capitalists, Jon, Nick, Bennett, and Patrick are seasoned entrepreneurs who deeply understand the challenges founders face and the critical balance between support and autonomy needed to truly scale a business.

Their expertise and network in the travel-tech space within APAC are invaluable. Their conviction in our vision and team during the pandemic was instrumental, fuelling a 10x growth for TripGuru compared to pre-pandemic levels. Velocity Ventures is more than just an investor; they are a true partner in our success story.

Sebastian Renzacci (CEO) & Francesco Piccolo (CFO)

Founders, Tripguru

Building the Ecosystem

We collaborate with governments, accelerators, and corporates to grow the global Travel & Hospitality startup ecosystem

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