Yond secures £150k in pre-seed funding from Jenson Funding Partners to develop its travel planning application.
The pre-seed round was led by Jenson Funding Partners to support product development and market entry.
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Yond builds a social commerce platform that connects travel planning with online media inspiration, helping users discover, plan, and book trips in one place.
Yond has secured £150k in a pre-seed investment round led by Jenson Funding Partners. The company will direct the capital towards product development and go-to-market strategies as it tests its social commerce platform.
The funding arrives as Yond prepares to launch its application, which aims to bridge the gap between social media travel inspiration and practical itinerary booking. The platform uses artificial intelligence to curate personalised travel options based on online content.
Established in 2023, the startup is currently operating a waitlist for early access while finalising its product features. The fresh capital will support validation efforts to achieve product-market fit.
From the founder
"For any traveller the ease of the looking to booking process is the key to a great trip. This is where Yond comes in,"
Mark Merrywest
Co-founder at Yond
Investor perspective
"We are thrilled to have Yond in our portfolio and look forward to joining their journey to redefine travel planning and booking, enhancing the full experience. It’s great to have founders like Mark and Emily developing solutions to personalise travel planning of the destinations seen on social media"
Sarah Barber
CEO, Jenson Funding Partners
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Accelerate go-to-market