Securing $4 million in Seed funding, Acai Travel is on a mission to reshape the travel industry’s future with AI-driven operations. Led by Nauta Capital, with backing from DraperB1 and One Travel Ventures, this Spanish tech startup aims to solve the post-pandemic challenges plaguing travel agencies, including inefficiencies, staffing shortages, and rising customer demands. With its eyes set on modernizing outdated systems and helping travel companies scale sustainably, Acai Travel’s approach promises to be a game-changer.
Acai Travel’s founders, Riccardo Vittoria and Henry Chen Weinstein, are no strangers to the world of travel tech and AI. Following their collaboration on 30SecondsToFly—a startup acquired by American Express Global Business Travel—the two launched Acai Travel in 2023 with headquarters in New York and Barcelona. Their vision: an AI-powered platform that transforms how travel agents work, making it easier for them to handle complex customer inquiries, streamline workflows, and deliver seamless service. Their past experience with giants like Boeing and Lufthansa adds an unmatched depth of expertise, driving their current push for change in travel operations.
“Acai is using AI to modernize travel operations with fast and easy-to-use tools so agents can focus on what they do best—delivering exceptional travel experiences,” says Vittoria. “Raising this Seed round from investors who truly understand the industry challenges is a huge milestone.”
