At Travel Capitalist Ventures, twenty (20) Venture Partners work with our team on a deal-by-deal basis, bringing specialized expertise, strategic insight, and deep relationships across the travel industry. Engaged selectively, they add unique value where their knowledge and networks matter most.

Our Venture Partners advise throughout the investment lifecycle—sourcing opportunities, conducting due diligence, shaping theses, and guiding portfolio companies as they scale. For startups, this translates into direct access to seasoned executives and operators in airlines, global distribution systems, NDC, travel technology, online travel agencies, and travel marketing.

Beyond advice, they open doors—connecting founders to customers, distribution partners, and industry allies worldwide. Their experience growing travel businesses equips startups to anticipate shifts, build resilient models, and capture emerging opportunities.

Our Collective Includes:

The Airline CEO: A former chief executive from a major international carrier with deep expertise in network strategy, fleet management, and C-suite leadership.

The Global OTA Executive: A former Senior Vice President from a household-name online travel agency, bringing mastery of digital marketing, distribution, and global consumer trends.

The Exited Founder: A successful travel-tech founder who has navigated the entire startup journey from launch to a significant exit, offering a true peer-to-peer perspective.

The GDS & B2B Architect: A 20+ year veteran who understands the deep, complex infrastructure of travel distribution, from global distribution systems to next-generation B2B SaaS.

The Travel FinTech Specialist: An expert with deep experience in the intricate world of cross-border payments, settlement, and the embedded financial products powering modern travel.

Become a Venture Partner

We are always looking to connect with exceptional travel industry operators and C-suite executives who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of founders. Becoming a Venture Partner provides a unique opportunity to gain a front-row seat to cutting-edge innovation, access proprietary deal flow, profit participation, and help shape the future of travel.

If you are a seasoned leader and believe you can contribute to our collective, we invite you to start a confidential conversation with our Founding Partner.