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Wanderu

Wanderu is a travel metasearch engine and online booking platform that specializes in intercity ground transportation, focusing on bus and train travel.

Funding reportedLast round: Series A

LeisureBoston, United States

About Wanderu

Wanderu is a travel metasearch engine and online booking platform that specializes in intercity ground transportation, focusing on bus and train travel.

Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Wanderu serves millions of travelers each year across North America and Europe. The platform aggregates data from over 500 carriers, including major names like Amtrak, Greyhound, and Deutsche Bahn, allowing users to compare schedules, prices, and itineraries conveniently. Wanderu's primary service is its web-based platform and mobile applications, which enable real-time searches for bus and train tickets. Users can book tickets directly through the platform, benefiting from features like trip tracking, saved searches, and price alerts. The company employs around 40-45 people and has a strong reputation, holding a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot based on the experiences of over 40 million travelers. With a focus on affordability and eco-friendly travel, Wanderu appeals to budget-conscious and environmentally aware travelers.

What company datasets say Wanderu raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$8.1Min dollars
Rounds5
Last roundSeries A
Last round dateAug 2020
Investors listed19
SEC Form D$7.8M sold, 3 filings, last Nov 2014

Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 3 on the team.

  • Eddy WongExecutive Officer, Promoteri
  • Igor BratnikovExecutive Officer, Director, Promoteri
  • Polina RaygorodskayaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoteri

On the board, as filediCraig LentzschMarc MichelRogelio de los Santos

On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists Wanderu on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

consumersinformation technology & servicesinformation technologyground transportationground travelonline travel searchmobile travel searchtravelsearchtravel & tourismonline travelinternetconsumer internetleisuretransportationgreen travel options

Built with from their website

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Sector
Leisure
Industry code
NAICS 561510, SIC 4724
Region
Massachusetts
Revenue
$11M a year, as listed
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