Wanderu
Boston, US · Founded 2012 · 6 known investors
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Wanderu is a booking platform that searches and compares bus and train travel across more than 500 ground transportation companies, letting travelers sort by price, time, or rating and book tickets directly online or in-app. It serves consumers traveling within the United States and includes an AI travel assistant ("Chiku") that suggests trips based on budget and timeframe.
Founders & leadership
Wanderu was founded in 2012 by Eddy Wong, Igor Bratnikov, Polina Raygorodskaya, and Kate Thompson.
Board
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$5.6MraisedNov 2014 · 19 investors · Other TravelRule 506(b)
- Marc MichelDirector
- Eddy WongExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Craig LentzschDirector
- Rogelio de los SantosDirector
- Igor BratnikovExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Polina RaygorodskayaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $5.6M
- Amount sold
- $5.6M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $500K
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Wanderu do?
- Wanderu is a booking platform that searches and compares bus and train travel across more than 500 ground transportation companies, letting travelers sort by price, time, or rating and book tickets directly online or in-app. It serves consumers traveling within the United States and includes an AI travel assistant ("Chiku") that suggests trips based on budget and timeframe.
- Who founded Wanderu?
- Wanderu was founded by Eddy Wong, Igor Bratnikov, Polina Raygorodskaya, Kate Thompson in 2012.
- Who are Wanderu's investors?
- Wanderu's investors include 500 Global, Forefront Venture, Runway Venture Partners, Alta Ventures, Drummond Road Capital, Metamorphic Ventures.
- How much funding has Wanderu raised?
- Wanderu has disclosed $5.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Wanderu headquartered?
- Wanderu is headquartered in Boston, US.