leading mobile-first e-commerce travel platform KKday has secured around $70 million in funding from Cool Japan Fund, Taiwan’s National Development Fund, ZUU & De Capital Fund, CHBVC, Darwin Ventures, and several financial institutions.
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Around 50% of the newly raised capital will be earmarked for mergers and acquisitions across the Asia-Pacific market and strengthening KKday’s leadership position in the travel experiences sector.
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To enhance market presence in high-growth markets such as Japan and SEA, the company plans to hire top talent from relevant markets. KKday will focus heavily on artificial intelligence technology research and development and on the enhancement of its products to deliver a better end-consumer experience as.
“This funding round is a testament to the trust our investors place in KKday’s vision and our ability to revolutionize travel experience for millions of travelers seeking new and unique experiences,” said Ming Chen, founder and CEO of KKday.
“We’re excited to leverage these resources to expand our footprint, invest in cutting-edge technology, and bring unparalleled travel experiences to a global audience.”
Marketplace is a platform where KKday gathers high-quality travel suppliers from around the world to jointly provide travel services. Consumers can quickly search for various travel products, consult with merchants in real-time, and easily complete their orders.
About KKday
Founded in 2014, with a strong presence across key Asia-Pacific markets, KKday has pioneered the digitalization of tours, activities, and attractions and brought them to everyone’s fingertips. KKday currently hosts over 30,000 products and services in more than 92 countries and 550 cities.
Its website and mobile apps are multilingual, supporting both traditional and simplified Chinese, as well as English, Japanese, Korean, and many others.