GoFro.com

About GoFro.com

GoFro.com, the flagship product of Bonavita Technologies Private Limited, was established in 2015 by Amitabh Misra and Divya Misra. Amitabh Misra, who previously served as the Chief Technology Officer at Snapdeal, leveraged his extensive experience in building large-scale technology platforms to create GoFro. The venture was born from his personal experience with the complexities of planning international travel.

The company operated as a three-way online marketplace for holiday packages, connecting travelers with a wide range of suppliers, travel agents, and destination experts. Its business model focused on aggregating travel packages from numerous online and offline companies—including major players like MakeMyTrip and Yatra—onto a single platform. This allowed users to compare and book customized or fixed holiday packages for over 70 destinations worldwide. Revenue was generated through commissions on each booking, which ranged from 10% to 15%. GoFro's platform provided an end-to-end service, combining flight, hotel, and transportation bookings with a detailed itinerary planner. A key feature was the live assistance from travel experts who helped users co-create their travel plans and offered support. Beyond the core booking service, the company also provided ancillary services such as assistance with visas, travel insurance, and foreign exchange.

GoFro secured significant financial backing early in its journey. In 2015, it received a $5 million seed investment from MakeMyTrip, which became a majority stakeholder. This was followed by a Series B funding round of over $10 million in September 2017, led by Japanese travel company H.I.S., with continued participation from MakeMyTrip. This investment was intended to strengthen the technology platform, expand the agent network, and facilitate international expansion, particularly into the Japanese market. Despite its initial funding and partnerships, GoFro ceased online operations around early 2019. The website went into a 'under maintenance' status, and the app was removed from the Google Play Store, with sources citing the company had shut down. By October 2021, the company was officially listed as out of business.