by Velocity Ventures | Oct 13, 2026 | Blog, Investments
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,...
by Velocity Ventures | Oct 6, 2026 | Newsletters
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...
by Velocity Ventures | Aug 20, 2026 | Newsletters
Travel used to fit neatly into two boxes: business or leisure. Remote work has turned that dividing line into a slider. A conference trip can now end with three days at the beach; a summer holiday can stretch into a month of weekday video calls and weekend...
by Velocity Ventures | Jul 30, 2026 | Newsletters
For years, the most recognisable signs of greener hospitality were towel-reuse cards, paper straws and smaller toiletry bottles. Those measures still matter, but the centre of gravity has moved. The most consequential innovation is now often behind the walls or inside...
by Velocity Ventures | Jul 9, 2026 | Strategy Reports
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...