Wanderlust

Wanderlust is a Japanese startup founded in 2013, aiming to promote global connections and inspire curiosity about the world through shared travel experiences. The company's mission is reflected in its slogan: "Creating global connections and sparking curiosity about the world through shared travel experiences." Wanderlust is actively working on an innovative social travel guide called "Compathy," where locals can share their favorite spots and travelers can explore them, thus encouraging meaningful interactions across different cultures. Additionally, the startup introduced the event Japanize! to facilitate the exchange of recommendations for foreign visitors and to teach effective ways of sharing the beauty of one's home country. In January 2017, Wanderlust successfully secured a ¥130.00M Series A investment from Mobile Internet Capital and SMBC Venture Capital, underscoring the high potential these investors see in the startup's unique vision within the Entertainment and Travel and Tourism industries.