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TripScout

Chicago, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

TripScout runs social-media marketing campaigns for travel destinations and tourism partners, offering targeted social amplification, creator/UGC and AI-generated content, and measurement of engagement, bookings, and in-destination visitation. It serves destination marketing organizations, airlines, hotels, and events through its network of owned travel social brands and a global creator network.

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Founders & leadership

TripScout was founded in 2018 by Andrew Acs and Konrad Waliszewski.

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Andrew AcsCo-founder
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Konrad WaliszewskiCo-founder
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Phil SchwarzNamed on SEC filing

Board

NMNick Moran
Nick Moranin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at New Stack Ventures

Investors · 3

Newlin VenturesAustin · $15K – $100K
Sandalphon CapitalChicago · $100K – $2M
New Stack VenturesreportedChicago · $500K – $1.5Mvia Nick Moran · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2020

▶$2.3MraisedJun 2021 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nick MoranDirector
  • Konrad WaliszewskiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew AcsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Phil SchwarzDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedApr 2019 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew AcsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Phil SchwarzDirector
  • Konrad WaliszewskiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nick MoranDirector
Offering amount
$2.1M
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Ctrip (NASDAQ: TCOM）10 shared keywordsTrip.com is an international online travel service provider offering hotel and flight bookings across a network of over 1.7 million hotels and 600+ airlines, available in 24 languages and 35 currencies across 39 countries and regions. It provides multilingual customer support to travelers worldwide.
TRIPIT4 shared keywordsTripIt is a travel organization app that automatically builds a comprehensive trip itinerary from forwarded booking confirmation emails, consolidating flights, hotels, and other plans in one place. It serves individual and business travelers, offering real-time flight alerts, gate changes, and travel reminders through its Pro tier.
SoundCloud3 shared keywordsAudio distribution and music-sharing platform for artists and creators.

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Frequently asked questions

What does TripScout do?
TripScout runs social-media marketing campaigns for travel destinations and tourism partners, offering targeted social amplification, creator/UGC and AI-generated content, and measurement of engagement, bookings, and in-destination visitation. It serves destination marketing organizations, airlines, hotels, and events through its network of owned travel social brands and a global creator network.
Who founded TripScout?
TripScout was founded by Andrew Acs, Konrad Waliszewski in 2018.
Who are TripScout's investors?
TripScout's investors include Newlin Ventures, Sandalphon Capital, New Stack Ventures.
How much funding has TripScout raised?
TripScout has disclosed $4.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is TripScout headquartered?
TripScout is headquartered in Chicago, US.