The funding round was led by 24Haymarket to fuel product development and the TripAdvisor partnership.
"We’re excited to make TripAdvisor Wi-Fi Plus available to restaurants around the world. It’s a free benefit for consumers and helps businesses engage and build closer relationships with new and existing customers,"
Channel 4 backs TravelLocal through its Commercial Growth Fund alongside existing investors Active Partners and Gresham House Ventures.
"We are in an exciting period of growth at TravelLocal and are delighted to have Channel 4 join us as an investor. Our new TV ad has delivered great success so far and we’re excited about expanding the campaign to gain maximum exposure for our unique tailor-made holiday offering. We strongly believe that booking bespoke holidays with our handpicked, trusted local partners delivers the best holiday experience for our clients, as well as being fairer to these hidden stars of our industry."
The digital wellbeing platform has secured backing to accelerate its international growth strategy.
"Innovation will always be central to hero so exceptional product development will continue at pace, our teams will expand to support our international roll out, which will drive our mission to deliver positive change in the world by creating healthier and happier communities, one unique human at a time."
The Development Bank of Wales led the round with a £500k investment alongside private investors.
"OpenGenius is excited to gain this investment; it will play a big part in the company’s development over the next year as we continue to expand our international customer base."