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Fora Travel

Fora is a platform that powers a new generation of travel entrepreneurs with AI-enabled technology, training, and supplier access.

foratravel.com · New York

CALL NO.CS·FORATRAVEL·26
StageSeries DJuly 2026 · led by Forerunner[1]
Raised$139Mdisclosed rounds[1]
Headcount3533as of Jun 2026[3]
Valuationnot publicly disclosedno source in ledger
Founded2021[1][3]
Money

Raised $139M across disclosed rounds.[1]

Series D closed July 2026, led by Forerunner.[1]

post-money valuation is not publicly disclosed.

Named investors include Forerunner, Tactile Ventures, Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, Heartcore Capital, PLUS Capital, BlackPines Capital Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners.[1]

People

Evan Frank, Co-Founder & CEO[1][2][17]

Jake Peters, Co-Founder & Chief Product and Technology Officer[3][5][6][7][17]

Paul Tumpowsky, Chief Revenue Officer[3][5][6][7][17]

Stephanie Daniel, VP Partners[3][5][6][7][17]

Becca Bower, Head of Flights[3][5][6][7][17]

Signals
Jul 16 2026launchFora Launches Via, Embedded AI Assistant for Travel Advisors[1]
Apr 30 2026newsTIME Names Fora Travel One of TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 company claim, not independently confirmed[4]
Aug 7 2025newsFora Acquires Legends (AI data platform)[3][6]
Apr 24 2025fundingFora Announces $60 million Series B & C Investment Rounds company claim, not independently confirmed[2]
Comps

Thatch · thatch.com · Same buyer (individuals building travel advisory businesses) and same job to be done (platform for booking and earning commissions on travel).[3]

Travel Counsellors · travelcounsellors.com · Same buyer (independent travel advisors) and same workflow (platform for booking, client management, and commission processing).[3]

Classic Vacations · classicvacations.com · Same supplier network and booking workflow for travel advisors, competing for the same advisor commission pool and hotel partnerships.

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Fora Travel

CALL NO.CS·FORATRAVEL·26

Fora is a platform that powers a new generation of travel entrepreneurs with AI-enabled technology, training, and supplier access.

foratravel.com · New York

StageSeries D
Raised$139M
Headcount3533
Valuationnot publicly disclosed
Founded2021
CompsThatch +2