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Axel Travel

YC W19

Seattle, US · Founded 2017 · 20 employees · Hiring · 18 known investors

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Helloaxel develops technology solutions for the air travel industry to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. The company builds engineering and software infrastructure for airlines and travel platforms.

Also known as Gordian Software, Inc. · Gordian Software

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaSTravel & HospitalityTravelUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

Axel Travel was founded in 2017 by Stephen Grabowski.

SGStephen Grabowski
Stephen GrabowskiCEO, FounderStephen Grabowski worked as an interpreter in Japan before joining Skyscanner in 2013 as a software engineer, where he built airline-focused products; he later founded Gordian Software, which was accepted into Y Combinator, and now leads Axel Travel, a company developing AI-powered tools for the travel industry.
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Patrick FordBusiness Operations Manager
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Kevin MannixHead of Engineering
HP
Harrison PorterOps/Growth
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Grace McKenzieHiring Managerformer
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Meishan XuGordianformer
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Joshua de Gastynerecruiterformer
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Jaime CaironeRecruiting Coordinatorformer
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Marissa GastonEA to CEOformer
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Stacy ZaparRecruiterformer

Investors · 18

AccomplicereportedBoston · $5M – $25M

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Acurio VenturesreportedBilbao · $810K – $3.2M

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Craft VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $50M

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Gemini VenturesreportedBoston

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KinnevikreportedStockholm

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Latitud VenturesreportedSanta Rosa · $100K – $5M

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Latitudereported$1M – $5M

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LocalGlobereportedLondon

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Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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MischiefreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Norgard CapitalreportedSeattle

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Perret Capital LLCreportedLafayette

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Ravikant CapitalreportedSeattle

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Vinyl CapitalreportedBoston

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Also in the syndicate · 2

DST Global PartnersVinyl

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Gordian Software, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Axel Travel do?
Helloaxel develops technology solutions for the air travel industry to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. The company builds engineering and software infrastructure for airlines and travel platforms.
Who founded Axel Travel?
Axel Travel was founded by Stephen Grabowski in 2017.
Who are Axel Travel's investors?
Axel Travel's investors include Y Combinator, Accomplice, Acurio Ventures, Craft Ventures, Friale, Gemini Ventures, Kinnevik, Latitud Ventures and 8 more.
Where is Axel Travel headquartered?
Axel Travel is headquartered in Seattle, US.