KimKim

Custom trips crafted by local travel specialists

Boulder, United States · Founded 2015 · $3.2M raised

Headquarters
Boulder, Colorado
Employees
11–50
Founded
2015
Business Model
B2C
Website
kimkim.com
Total Funding
$3.2M
Last Round
$2.2M SeedJun 2017
Rounds
2

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About

KimKim is a marketplace connecting travelers with vetted local travel specialists who design and book fully customized multi-day trips. Unlike traditional OTAs, KimKim's model is built around human expertise: travelers chat directly with local specialists in their destination country who craft personalized itineraries, arrange accommodations, and coordinate all logistics. KimKim handles payments and provides traveler support through its mobile app, which works offline during the trip. The platform has been featured in the BBC, New York Times, and TechCrunch, and covers destinations worldwide with a focus on unique, authentic travel experiences.

Summary

KimKim is a Marketplace company based in Boulder, United States, founded in 2015. It has raised $3.2M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $2.2M Seed round in Jun 2017. Investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Funding History

SeedSeed RoundJun 2017
$2.2M

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