Holiday Tribe secures INR 25 Cr in Pre-Series A funding

Holiday Tribe, a leading travel-tech firm, has announced the successful close of its Pre-Series A funding round of INR 25 Cr led by Powerhouse Ventures, GSF and other notable angel investors. A mix of equity and debt, this fresh funding marks a significant milestone in Holiday Tribe’s journey as it continues to redefine personalized travel experiences through deploying artificial intelligence and further strengthening supplier networks. The initial seed round of funding for the brand was INR Rs 5.4Cr in September 2024.

The investment comes on the back of rapid expansion, with the company achieving more than 3x growth since its last funding round. Both Powerhouse Ventures and GSF have been existing investors with the brand since its early days, and have doubled down on their commitment, reaffirming their confidence in Holiday Tribe’s trajectory and vision.

Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal, Co-founders and Managing Partners of Holiday Tribe, said, “This funding marks a strong vote of confidence in our vision and the work we’ve done to make travel more intuitive, personalised, and seamless. We are grateful to have the continued backing of investors who believe in our mission to build the most seamless and intelligent travel platform with Holiday Tribe. The journey so far has been incredible, and with this momentum, we’re just getting started. With renewed energy and enthusiasm, we will continue to strengthen our AI capabilities, enhance our supplier ecosystem, and deliver even more tailored experiences to our growing customer base.”

For the next phase of growth Holiday Tribe will focus on:

● Expanding its proprietary AI infrastructure to improve real-time personalization, demand qualification, itinerary optimization, and customer assistance
● Strengthening its supplier base across emerging and established destinations to offer richer, more customizable inventory
● Investing in product innovation, data science, and revamping existing mobile and desktop platforms

Kshitij Golwalkar, General Partner, Powerhouse Ventures, said, “We are deeply impressed by the clarity of vision and execution that Anshu, Chirag, and the team at Holiday Tribe have consistently demonstrated. In a highly competitive travel landscape, they’ve built a differentiated, tech-led platform that places user experience at its very core. Our decision to double down in this round reflects our strong belief in their ability to scale, innovate, and lead the next phase of intelligent travel experiences from India to the world. We are excited to support their next chapter as they scale faster and deeper across new markets.”

As Holiday Tribe charts its course towards its first big milestone of reaching INR 500 Cr annualized GMV in the next 18-24 months, it remains focused on building a product-first, tech-enabled business that empowers travelers to go beyond the ordinary. The travel-tech firm continues to see strong demand from modern Indian travelers looking for hassle-free, curated holiday plans, backed by aspiration and the means and willingness to fund it. The platform blends smart travel technology with deep human expertise, ensuring a truly seamless and immersive holiday experience to its customers.