# Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism**

> Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** is a VC fund backing News. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Jan 2024
- Lead investor: 50%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/travel-capitalist-ventures
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/tcapitalist
- Website: http://www.travelcapitalist.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelcapitalist

Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** is a VC fund in Doha focused on News and Travel. Travel Capitalist Ventures is the first multi-stage travel-focused investment firm. We identify and grow successful travel companies within global high growth travel verticals and niches investments. As of late, our focus is on Brazil, UK & Europe, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United ArabEmirates. All Travel Capitalist Partners have experience managing companies and invest capital, strategic advice, introductions to prospective partners, supplier relationships and more. Our portfolio includes FishFishMe, Guiddoo, Tsitsikana Real Estate Holdings (280 hectare multi-use housing, hotel and golf course), Indjets (a leading India travel jet and group charter company) and more.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $250k–$300k |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| News | 1 | 25% |
| Travel | 1 | 25% |
| Tourism | 1 | 25% |
| Internet | 1 | 25% |
| Advertising | 1 | 25% |

6 industries tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil | 1 | 25% |
| South Africa | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abrar Ahmad | Founding Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/abrar-ahmad-aef9 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Trade Today | Travel Trade Today Ltd. is an online media and digital publishing company focused on the global travel and tourism industry. Established in 2021 and operating from Newport Beach, United States, the company publishes industry news, market developments, and business insights through its digital platform, traveltrade.today.The publication servestravel professionals, tourism businesses, hospitality operators, startups, and industry stakeholders seeking updates on global travel trends and commercial opportunities. Its editorial coverage spans areas such as travel trade, tourism innovation, hospitality, aviation, startups, and emerging technologies including blockchain applications within the travel sector.Travel Trade Today provides international coverage across regions including China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, South Africa, the UAE, Qatar, and Turkey. The platform positions itself as a source of industry intelligence aimed at helping travel companies expand market awareness, identify business opportunities, and stay informed about developments affecting the tourism ecosystem.The company operates on a digital media business model, generating revenue through advertising, sponsored content, partnerships, and promotional opportunities targeted at travel and tourism businesses seeking visibility among industry professionals and global audiences. | $275K | Seed | Jan 15, 2024 |  |
| Courus | Courus is an artificial intelligence company that provides real time market research and actionable insights. Customers include Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, & Consultants that benefit from access to quick, convenient, and affordable market research. | $375K | Pre-Seed | Mar 01, 2023 |  |
| Travel Trade Today | Travel Trade Today Ltd. is an online media and digital publishing company focused on the global travel and tourism industry. Established in 2021 and operating from Newport Beach, United States, the company publishes industry news, market developments, and business insights through its digital platform, traveltrade.today.The publication servestravel professionals, tourism businesses, hospitality operators, startups, and industry stakeholders seeking updates on global travel trends and commercial opportunities. Its editorial coverage spans areas such as travel trade, tourism innovation, hospitality, aviation, startups, and emerging technologies including blockchain applications within the travel sector.Travel Trade Today provides international coverage across regions including China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, South Africa, the UAE, Qatar, and Turkey. The platform positions itself as a source of industry intelligence aimed at helping travel companies expand market awareness, identify business opportunities, and stay informed about developments affecting the tourism ecosystem.The company operates on a digital media business model, generating revenue through advertising, sponsored content, partnerships, and promotional opportunities targeted at travel and tourism businesses seeking visibility among industry professionals and global audiences. | $250K | Seed | Nov 05, 2022 |  |
| Voopter | Voopter is a Brazilian travel app that enables customers to find the best deals for their flights. It is a price comparison (aka metasearch) website and mobile app for airline tickets, well known by its proprietary world-class core engine, unique interface, and singular approach to promotional content. | $300K | Seed | Mar 11, 2017 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** invest in?

Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** invests primarily in News, Travel and Tourism startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Brazil. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism**'s check size?

Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** typically joins rounds of $250k–$300k at Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** participates in.

### How do I contact Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism**?

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### Who are the partners at Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism**?

The team at Travel Capitalist Ventures **Only Travel/Tourism** includes Abrar Ahmad (Founding Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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