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The Empty Chair: Why Innovation Must Start with the Customer
Lessons from hotel leadership that continue to shape how I assess innovation at Velocity Ventures By Patrick Imbardelli | Partner, Velocity Ventures In the boardrooms I used at both IHG and Pan Pacific, one chair was deliberately left unoccupied. Its cover...
What Makes a Travel-Tech Startup Investable in 2026?
Written By: Jonathon Cocks A New Investment Checklist The venture capital landscape in the travel and hospitality sector has shifted dramatically in recent years. Growth still matters in travel technology, but the era of "growth at all costs" has completely wound...
SAILOR Report: July 2026
Velocity Ventures and Pear Anderson’s SAILOR 2H2026 report frames the second half of 2026 around a single dominant shock: the US-Israel-Iran Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure, which more than doubled jet fuel prices, cut 5.2 million seats from...
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Backed by over 13 decades of combined experience in travel, hospitality and investment
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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.
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We collaborate with governments, accelerators, and corporates to grow the global Travel & Hospitality startup ecosystem
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