Essentialist
New York, US · 3 known investors
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Essentialist connects affluent travelers with curated travel experiences through a network of expert travel designers and writers. The platform combines travel intelligence technology with personalized service to deliver tailored, memorable journeys for its members.
Founders & leadership
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Joan RocainCEO and FounderJoan Roca held management positions at online travel and e-commerce companies including Lastminute.com, TUI Travel, LateRooms, and Treatwell before founding Essentialist, which provides curated travel experiences for affluent travelers through a network of expert travel designers.
Investors · 3
Also in the syndicate · 1
Iris Ventureslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$10M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
- $10Mseries AJul 2024 · 2 sources
Iris Ventures (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Essentialist do?
- Essentialist connects affluent travelers with curated travel experiences through a network of expert travel designers and writers. The platform combines travel intelligence technology with personalized service to deliver tailored, memorable journeys for its members.
- Who founded Essentialist?
- Essentialist was founded by Joan Roca.
- Who are Essentialist's investors?
- Essentialist's investors include BStartup, Encomenda VC.
- How much funding has Essentialist raised?
- Essentialist has disclosed $10M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Essentialist headquartered?
- Essentialist is headquartered in New York, US.
