Tastemakers Africa is creating a paradigm shift in African travel with the launch of a new mobile app for booking insider experiences on the continent. More than just a booking tool, be inspired by design driven, visual approach to Africa-focused travel content from the perspective of insiders and trendsetters around the world.
Location: United States, New York
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $1M
Founded date: 2014
Investors 3
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Southbox | southbox.i... |
| - | XFactor Ve... | xfactor.ve... |
| - | CRE Ventur... | cre.vc/ |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 23.08.2019 | - | $1M | - |
Mentions in press and media 9
| Date | Title | Description |
| 23.08.2019 | Tastemakers raises $1M to sell Africa experiences to the world | New York-based startup Tastemakers has raised a $1 million seed-round — led by Precursor Ventures — for its business that connects Africa adventures to global consumers. Tastemakers’ platform curates, prices and lists African travel and cul... |
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| 13.07.2015 | Meet South Africa’s 12 selected startups for Seedstars World 2015 | After rounding up Cape Town’s top five tech startups earlier this month, global startup competition Seedstars World will host a total of 12 exciting tech companies from around the country. The event will take place on 17 July and the compan... |
| 30.06.2015 | The First Leg of Seedstars World Pitch Event in South Africa Holds Today | The first leg of the Seedstars pitch event is set to hold today in Cape Town. Disrupt Africa reports that 11 startups will be participating in today’s pitch event before a group of judges. The startups participating in Cape Town include Min... |
| 26.01.2015 | Say hello to ALN Ventures’ 9 inspiring startups of 2015 | Today’s startups. Tomorrow’s leaders. African Leadership Network (ALN) Ventures has revealed its latest in-take of entrepreneurs for 2015. From Cameroon to Nigeria and South Africa to Kenya, these startups have been whittled down from more... |
| 26.01.2015 | Say hello to ALN Ventures’ 9 inspiring startups of 2015 | Today’s startups. Tomorrow’s leaders. African Leadership Network (ALN) Ventures has revealed its latest in-take of entrepreneurs for 2015. From Cameroon to Nigeria and South Africa to Kenya, these startups have been whittled down from more ... |
| 13.11.2014 | She Leads Africa is taking these 8 female entrepreneurs to pitch in the US | Woman empowerment initiative She Leads Africa recently announced the eight startups that will be traveling to the US to pitch at Diaspora Demo Day. Diaspora Demo Day is said to be the largest gathering of African startups, entrepreneurs and... |
| 13.11.2014 | She Leads Africa is taking these 8 female entrepreneurs to pitch in the US | Woman empowerment initiative She Leads Africa recently announced the eight startups that will be traveling to the US to pitch at Diaspora Demo Day. Diaspora Demo Day is said to be the largest gathering of African startups, entrepreneurs an... |
| - | Global Himalayan Expedition And Sakha Get Grants From Booking.Com Accelerator Program | Image Credit: Booking.com Global travel ecommerce company Booking.com has awarded $466K (4 Lakh Euro) on J&K-based Global Himalayan Expedition and $379K (3.25 Lakh Euro) Delhi-based transport provider for women by women Sakha. These sta... |