Valencia · Series A
Investment thesis
Thayer Investment Partners is a strategic venture capital firm dedicated to travel technology. It invests on behalf of the travel industry, with backers that include global corporations, executives, operators, and entrepreneurs. The firm supports founders building companies that reshape how people move, stay, and experience places, spanning horizontal platforms such as payments, cybersecurity, and workforce management, as well as vertical solutions across loyalty, distribution, and operating systems. Its focus covers the breadth of travel: hotels, transportation, airlines, cruise, agencies, restaurants, events, sports, entertainment, and experiences. Thayer backs both industry outsiders and seasoned operators, leveraging its network to connect founders with opportunities across the sector.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTravel startup cited as one of the few still raising with conviction amid AI-driven funding shifts.
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalDERIVE VENTURESEVPTaurus Ventures
Savings super app expanding its travel rewards engine and financial products; raised a $65M Series D led by TPG at a $1.2B valuation.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Thayer Investment Partners invest at?
- Thayer Investment Partners invests at the Series A stage.
- What sectors does Thayer Investment Partners focus on?
- Thayer Investment Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Fintech, FoodTech, HR Tech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Thayer Investment Partners located?
- Thayer Investment Partners is headquartered in Valencia, US.
- Who does Thayer Investment Partners co-invest with?
- Thayer Investment Partners most often shares deals with Backstage Capital, DERIVE VENTURES, EVP, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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