# Wanderu: Leisure, Boston, United States

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

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/wanderu (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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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 reported Last round: Series A

Leisure Boston, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 35 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $8.1M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Aug 2020

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Wanderu has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## 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 **$8.1M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series A**

Last round date **Aug 2020**

Investors listed **19**

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 Wong** Executive Officer, Promoter i
- **Igor Bratnikov** Executive Officer, Director, Promoter i
- **Polina Raygorodskaya** Executive Officer, Director, Promoter i

On the board, as filed i *Craig Lentzsch* *Marc Michel* *Rogelio de los Santos*

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Runway Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/runway-venture-partners)
- [Forefront Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/forefront-venture-partners)

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

consumers information technology & services information technology ground transportation ground travel online travel search mobile travel search travel search travel & tourism online travel internet consumer internet leisure transportation green 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
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/wanderu)

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