7 years ago

Handiscover Raises $700K for Accessible Travel Accommodation

  • Handiscover, a startup that lets you find and book accessible travel accommodation, has raised $700,000 in new funding

  • The round is backed by Howzat Partners and Tranquility Capital

  • Handiscover was launched in June 2015 and has since evolved into a fully fledged two-sided marketplace, enabling consumers to search for and book travel accommodation based on various accessibility needs

  • The startup currently lists 28,000 properties and rooms, and covers 83 countries, with more to come.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Finding accessible travel accommodation is a huge pain point for people with disabilities. Existing options are limited, often expensive, and lack transparency on accessibility features. "

      Solution

      "Handiscover is a platform that allows people with disabilities to easily find and book accessible travel accommodation around the world. They use a proprietary algorithm to classify accommodations based on their accessibility features, making it easy for users to find the perfect place to stay."

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