At a time of peak AI, where the buzzword is being slapped on anything and everything, it is increasingly more difficult to find the signal in the noise. Everywhere you look, new companies claim the mantle of AI while really only offering a thin layer on top of ChatGPT or similar LLMs.
I like to group AI companies into two clusters: those that are upstream, building foundational technologies and pushing the boundaries, and those that are downstream, vertically applying these technologies. For the latter, simply plugging into an LLM via API isn’t enough. To win nowadays, an unfair advantage is needed. This advantage can be achieved through a combination of smart technological implementations, a team with industry expertise, and unique access to data or resources.
Enter YGO Trips.
YGO Trips offers an entirely new way to book, experience, and visualize holiday packages – tailored to a new generation. YGO is the only player in the industry that enables users to combine any experiences (like festivals, concerts, retreats, etc.) with flights and hotels and book it directly through their platform – with maximum convenience and ease.
The company’s proprietary AI technology revolutionizes travel planning by integrating natural language processing with visual elements, enabling highly personalized trip customization. Thanks to a vast network of partners, YGO Trips’ AI can handle complex bookings in real-time, taking into account prices, availability, and user preferences.
Julian and his team bring years of experience in the travel industry, a vast network, and strong relationships with many of the largest suppliers. By combining their strong pedigree with an innovative use of state-of-the-art technology, they have all the ingredients to build a game-changing company that will revolutionize how people plan and book their trips in the future.
It only took a short conversation with the team for us to be convinced of the team and their vision, and to decide to participate in their €2.5 million funding round alongside industry veterans such as GetAway Group, the co-founders of HomeToGo, Kiana Mardi from Lucy Capital, and other prominent investors like Felix Jahn and Ralf Usbeck.
We are excited to support the YGO Trips team and can’t wait to see the business flourish and make its mark on the travel industry.
– Ramzi, Lead Angel for ygotrips.com