TravClan

About TravClan

Founded in October 2018, TravClan operates as a business-to-business travel technology platform headquartered in Delhi, India. The company was established by Chirag Agrawal, Arun Bagaria, and Ashish Thapliyal, who previously held leadership roles at companies like Oyo, Travel Triangle, and Cars24. Their collective experience in the travel and tech industries highlighted the opportunity within the B2B travel segment, leading to the creation of TravClan. The founders' backgrounds are integral to the company's direction, with Arun Bagaria as CEO leading product and marketing, Chirag Agrawal as COO managing business operations, and Ashish Thapliyal as CTO heading technology.

TravClan's primary mission is to empower small and medium-sized travel agents and entrepreneurs by providing them with the digital tools necessary to compete and grow. The platform functions as a comprehensive ecosystem where agents can source, book, and manage a wide array of travel products, including flights, hotels, and holiday packages at competitive B2B prices. The company's business model is centered on a commission-based system, earning a fee from transactions facilitated through the platform. Additionally, revenue is generated through premium subscription plans that offer agents access to advanced features, such as analytics tools and priority support. The platform also serves as a marketplace connecting agents with a global network of suppliers and Destination Management Companies (DMCs), with on-ground support available in numerous destinations.

The service equips travel agents with a suite of digital tools to enhance their operations. This includes a free, personalized, and WhatsApp-integrated website, which can be set up quickly to help agents establish an online presence. The platform provides marketing materials and tools to generate leads from social media, along with back-office solutions for managing invoicing, online payment collection, and customer relationships. For travelers, TravClan offers an app to access trip details, receive updates, and communicate with the on-ground support teams, aiming to streamline the travel experience. Since its inception, the company has secured a total of $5.7 million in funding over three rounds, with its latest Seed round in April 2022 raising $2.5 million, led by Hashed Emergent. The company has expanded its physical presence to several cities in India, as well as Dubai and Singapore, with plans for further expansion into the US and Southeast Asia.