Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in San Francisco, United States
The 119 best Travel and Hospitality companies in San Francisco, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: VMO Air.
Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in San Francisco
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VMO Air Provider of aircraft leasing services | $600M | 54 mo ago | Funding Raised | Sean Sullivan CEO | 2021 | — | — |
| 2 | BBAM Aircraft leasing and financing | $165M | 104 mo ago | Late Stage | Steven Zissis CEO | 1989 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+14 | — |
| 3 | Kasa Operator of business apartments | $120M | 10 mo ago | Series C | — | 2016 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceSalesforce+21 | 9 job openings · 1 award |
| 4 | AutoCamp Owns and operates campsites | $115M | 88 mo ago | Series C | Chris Haydon Co-Founder and Board Advisor | 2013 | WordPressZohoSalesforce+39 | 4 partnerships |
| 5 | On Approval Operator of museum | $4M | 48 mo ago | Series A | Andrew Mcclintock Co-Founder and CEO | 2020 | — | — |
| 6 | WOW Explorations Full-service family entertainment center | $540K | 75 mo ago | Seed | Donna Meir Founder & CEO | 2015 | — | — |
| 7 | Hornblower Group Global leader in experiences and transportation, providing unmatched maritime industry expertise | $394K | 189 mo ago | Acquired | Kevin Rabbitt CEO | 1980 | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | 1 award |
| 8 | Chloe Gallery Operator of contemporary art gallery | $225K | 166 mo ago | Seed | Amy Nelder Co-Owner | 2009 | Microsoft ASP.NETAnimate.cssReact+9 | — |
| 9 | Contemporary Jewish Museum Operator of a cultural institution providing exhibitions and event space | $121K | 203 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1984 | RubyErlangVimeo+20 | — |
| 10 | EasyPoint Owns & operates travel agency | $100K | 70 mo ago | Seed | Zach Resnick Founder | 2017 | — | — |
Top 12 Travel and Hospitality companies in San Francisco
#1
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2016 · 400 employees$120Mraised▾
Kasa is an operator of apartments for business travelers. Travelers can search for high quality, comfortable & spacious apartments via the platform & can book by making an online payment. Their services include keyless entry, digital check-in, smart TV, fully equipped kitchen & more.
- Aug 2025Series C$40M
- Oct 2023Series C$70M
- Oct 2020Series B$30M
- 2019Series A$20M
#2
Funding Raised · San Francisco, California · founded 2021 · 34 employees$600Mraised▾
Provider of aircraft leasing services
- Dec 2021Conventional Debt$600M
#3
Late Stage · San Francisco, California · founded 1989 · 70 employees$165Mraised▾
Aircraft leasing and financing
- Sep 2017PE—
- Jan 2013PE$165M
#4
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2013$115Mraised▾
AutoCamp provides outdoor glamping experiences. The company owns and operates campsites with hotel-like amenities in multiple American locations. The company has partnered with Airstream (a developer of RV trailers) to offer custom-built trailers (in order to provide accommodations) to guests. Amenities offered include contemporary bathrooms, linens & towels, complimentary bicycles, and a clubhouse at every campsite. Users can search availability and book experiences via its online platform.
- Jan 2019Series C$115M
#5
Funding Raised · San Francisco, California · founded 1983$25Kraised▾
Foundation dedicated to preserving immigration history through education and site stewardship. It supports historical sites and promotes learning about diverse immigrant experiences. The organization elevates immigrant stories and celebrates their contributions to the United States. It fosters community, inclusion, and respect through its programs and exhibits.
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$25K
#6
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2020$4.2Mraised▾
Operator of museum
- Jun 2022Series A$4.2M
#7
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2015 · 3 employees$540Kraised▾
Operator of an entertainment company intended to offer recreation experiences for kids and families. The company's entertainment services focus on inspiring kids and children with the wonder of the world through physical play, hands-on interactivity, and active multi-sensory experiences, enabling children to share cultural experiences with their communities on social media.
- Mar 2020Seed$540K
#8
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 1980 · 5000 employees$394.1Kraised▾
Hornblower Corp is a global leader in experiences and transportation, specializing in the maritime industry. They offer unmatched expertise and services for the NYC Ferry and other transportation arrangements.
- Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$181.6K
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)—
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$86.3K
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$126.1K
#9
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2009$225Kraised▾
Operator of contemporary art gallery
- Aug 2012Seed$190K
- Sep 2009Seed$35K
#10
Seed · San Francisco, California · founded 2017$100Kraised▾
Owns & operates travel agency
- Jul 2020Seed$100K
#11
Funding Raised · San Francisco, California · founded 1984 · 88 employees$121Kraised▾
Operator of a cultural institution providing exhibitions and event space. It offers opportunities for rentals and supports accessibility. The institution maintains terms and conditions and a privacy policy. It provides press stories and donation options.
- Jul 2009Grant (prize money)$25K
- Jul 2009Grant (prize money)$96K
#12
Funding Raised · San Francisco, California · founded 1928 · 436 employees—raised▾
Provider of highway and road transportation services
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