Evaneos is a technology company.
Founded in 2009, Evaneos is the world's first online platform that allows travelers the freedom to create tailor-made trips directly with a local travel agent in the destination.
Evaneos has raised $50.0M across 5 funding rounds.
Evaneos has raised $50.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Evaneos has raised $50.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Evaneos's investors include ISAI, Serena Capital, Alven.
Evaneos is a Paris-based travel technology company founded in 2009 that operates an online marketplace connecting travelers directly with a global network of local agents to create fully customized tours and itineraries.[2][3][7] It serves individual travelers seeking personalized experiences in categories like adventure, culture, honeymoons, safaris, and off-the-beaten-path trips, solving the problem of generic mass tourism by enabling 100% tailor-made journeys that respect local cultures and direct at least 85% of trip costs to local economies.[2][3][7] The platform has facilitated trips for 800,000 travelers with a 97% satisfaction rate and raised $128.95M in funding, positioning it as a leader in ethical travel tech amid post-pandemic demand for authentic, sustainable adventures.[2][7]
Evaneos builds a tech-enabled platform with tools for matching travelers to agents, itinerary customization, and operations management, powered by a tech stack including React, Kubeflow, Google Cloud, and Vertex AI.[1][3][4] Its growth momentum includes B Corp certification in 2022, ongoing funding through incubator/accelerator stages, and expansion via cross-functional teams focused on user-centric product development and data-driven iteration.[1][2][3]
Evaneos was founded in 2009 in Paris, France, with the mission to revolutionize travel by linking independent travelers directly to expert local agents worldwide, bypassing traditional intermediaries for more ethical and personalized experiences.[2][3] The idea emerged from a conviction that trips could benefit both travelers and destinations, leading to a model that prioritizes local economies and cultural respect—culminating in its 2022 B Corp certification.[3] Early traction built on meticulous selection and evaluation of local agents, enabling unique itineraries for diverse styles like family trips, luxury escapes, or wildlife safaris.[2][7]
From its Paris headquarters, which oversees global tech development, platform management, and marketing, Evaneos evolved into a mature player with 201-500 employees, scaling through $128.95M in funding and tech investments that support autonomous teams iterating on traveler tools.[2][3][6] Pivotal moments include tech publications sharing startup-derived knowledge and operational expansions like contract automation for risk management with partners.[5][8]
Evaneos rides the travel tech wave, part of a 2,715-company sector offering tech-enabled services for tourists amid surging demand for personalized, sustainable alternatives to commoditized travel post-COVID.[2] Its timing capitalizes on market forces like rising ethical tourism, direct-to-local models, and AI-enhanced personalization, positioning it against competitors like Exoticca and Mexico Destinos in a fragmented industry.[2] By channeling funds to local economies and promoting off-the-beaten-path experiences, it influences the ecosystem toward responsible innovation, inspiring B Corp standards and tech sharing via engineering blogs.[3][8]
The platform amplifies broader trends in marketplace tech and data-driven hospitality, with Paris as a hub for global ops, while its funding from firms like Partech underscores investor confidence in scalable, impact-focused travel platforms.[6][9]
Evaneos is poised to deepen AI integration for hyper-personalized matching and predictive itineraries, expanding its agent network and categories like eco-adventures amid climate-conscious travel booms. Regulatory pushes for sustainable tourism and AI tools like Vertex will shape its path, potentially elevating its Mosaic Score through aggressive growth. Its influence may evolve from niche ethical leader to mainstream travel tech giant, redefining industry norms by proving direct-local models deliver superior satisfaction and impact—echoing its founding vision of transformative, respectful exploration.[2][4][7]
Evaneos has raised $50.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $21.0M Venture Round in December 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | $21.0M Venture Round | ISAI, Serena Capital | |
| May 1, 2016 | $21.0M Series C | ISAI | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | $6.0M Series B | Alven, ISAI | |
| Dec 1, 2011 | $1.0M Series A | ISAI | |
| Feb 1, 2011 | $990K Seed | ISAI |