SAILOR Report: July 2026

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...
From Term Sheet to Takeoff!

From Term Sheet to Takeoff!

Global dealmaking has clearly thawed. Deal values rose 36% from 2024 to 2025, while volumes were basically flat, with more value coming from bigger “megadeals” (63 in 2024 to 111 in 2025). That matters for travel tech because the buyers who can write decisive cheques...
Our Annual Investor Meeting (AIM 2026)

Our Annual Investor Meeting (AIM 2026)

On 26 February, Velocity Ventures hosted its fifth Annual Investor Meeting (AIM) 2026, bringing together investors, founders, and partners from across the global Travel & Hospitality ecosystem. The event served both as a milestone of reflection and a...
SAILOR Report: January 2026

SAILOR Report: January 2026

Velocity Ventures’ Strategy & Investment Outlook Report (SAILOR) focused look at the shifts, signals, and strategic investments defining the first half of 2026. This report brings together industry insight, founder sentiment, investor direction, and our...
The personalization arms race

The personalization arms race

Travel personalization used to be a luxury. A special touch that wowed guests. Today, it’s a baseline expectation and a matter of survival. Imagine a frequent traveller who opens a hotel app to find their favourite room fragrance pre-set, a spa appointment suggested...