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Mill Valley, CA

Expanding an AI-powered platform that allows users to monetize their travel content for discounts on future bookings.

• Mission: Empowering travelers to monetize their travel video content by trading it for credits towards future bookings, enhancing the travel experience while reducing costs.  
• Innovation: Utilizes AI and computer vision models to match user-generated travel videos with hotel listings, creating a seamless way for travelers, especially GenZ, to earn travel credits.  
• Partnerships: Backed by industry giants like Booking.com, Amadeus, and Google, positioning b0arding.com to disrupt the travel industry by integrating AI-driven content monetization.  
• Market Opportunity: Tapping into the growing demand for video-driven content in travel decisions, with the potential to capture a share of the $198 billion travel industry.  
• Growth Trajectory: Rapid expansion, growing from 100,000 to 2.1 million listings, and generating $1 million in revenue in 2023, demonstrating strong traction in the market.  
• Funding Uses: Aiming to scale operations, integrate further with leading travel platforms, and enhance the user experience to become a leader in the travel content monetization space.

b0arding.com is an AI-powered platform that enables users to monetize their travel videos by sharing them with the community in exchange for credits that can be applied towards future bookings. Founded by Victor Nikonets, who has two decades of experience in the travel industry, the platform is backed by major companies like Booking.com, Amadeus, and Google. b0arding.com allows users to leverage their travel content to access discounts on hotels and vacation rentals, tapping into the increasing demand for video-driven content in travel decisions. The platform uses AI and computer vision models to match travel videos with hotel listings, making it easy for GenZ consumers to contribute content and reduce the cost of their future travels.

The company has experienced rapid growth, with $1 million in revenue in 2023, and it has expanded from 100,000 to 2.1 million listings. With collaborations from industry leaders and certifications from Amadeus and IATA, b0arding.com is positioning itself to disrupt the travel industry. The funds raised will support further expansion, tech integration with other travel giants, and development of a seamless platform for monetizing travel content, with a vision to become a leading player in the $198 billion travel industry.

Company Info

b0arding.com is an AI-powered platform that lets travelers monetize their video reviews for hotel bookings, disrupting the travel industry.

b0arding.com is an AI-powered platform that enables users to monetize their travel video content by trading video reviews of hotels and vacation rentals for travel credits. By partnering with industry giants like Booking.com, Amadeus, and Google, b0arding.com offers a unique solution for travelers to leverage their content for discounts on future bookings. The platform utilizes advanced computer vision models to match user-generated video content with hotel listings, helping millions of users, especially GenZ, to save on their travels while sharing their experiences.

With 10K monthly active users, 30K total users, and $1M in revenue in 2023, b0arding.com has demonstrated significant traction in the travel industry. The platform has grown its listing count to 2.1M and is projected to reach $120M in revenue by Q4 2025. b0arding.com has formed partnerships with key players in the travel space, and its innovative approach is well-positioned to capitalize on the $32B market opportunity in travel content and bookings.