Tripping (website)
Tripping logo
Tripping is a social website which connects travelers with local residents for the purpose of cultural exchange, socializing and accommodation.
Company description
Tripping was founded in 2009 by Nate Weisiger and Jen O’Neal, both former employees of StubHub.[1] It is based in San Francisco.
Tripping has a business partnership with AARP.[2]
In 2011 Quest Venture Partners invested USD 450,000 in Tripping, bringing total investment to over USD 1,000,000 in seed money and bringing Tripping out of beta version.[3]
Model
Tripping is an aggregator which allows users to search many short-term peer-to-peer rentals excluding Airbnb.[4]
References
- ^ Perlroth, Nicole (11 July 2011). "When A Couchsurfing Startup Gets A Million In Funding". Forbes. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ Edward C. Baig (23 September 2011). "AARP teams with Tripping hospitality social network". USA Today. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ Meghan Kelly (11 July 2011). "Tripping Officially Exits Beta, Uses $1M for Cultural Immersion". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ^ Doug Lansky (21 May 2012). "The New Major Players In The Short-Term Peer-To-Peer Property Rental Game". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
