Hipmunk

Hipmunk is a travel planning startup that aims to simplify the travel planning process and make it delightful. The site and mobile apps save time by comparing top travel sites, visually displaying results, and making it easy for users to choose the best options. From commercial flights to trains, charter flights, and accommodations ranging from large hotels to home and apartment rentals through Airbnb and Homeaway, Hipmunk brings in a wide range of travel options for users. The innovative flight search "Agony" sort and hotel search "Ecstasy" sort help users find less agonizing flights and the best hotels and home rentals. Recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s “50 Coolest Websites,” TIME Magazine’s “50 Best Smartphone Apps,” Travel + Leisure’s “Best Websites of 2012,” Budget Travel’s “Top 10 Most Useful Websites,” and Inc.’s “Best Booking Website,” Hipmunk has earned a strong reputation in the industry. Its co-founders, Adam Goldstein and Steve Huffman, have been named to Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s “Top Tech Entrepreneurs,” Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” and Inc.’s “30 Under 30” lists. The company, based in San Francisco, was founded in 2010 and has received funding from IVP, Ignition Partners, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Webb Investment Network, Quest Hospitality Ventures, and several angel investors. Notably, the company secured a $5.75M Venture Round investment on 05 April 2016. With its impressive accolades and solid backing, Hipmunk stands as a promising player in the travel planning industry.