Berlin-based travel technology startup YGO has raised €8 million in a Series A funding round led by Ventech, with participation from Sake Bosch, Caesar Capital, and business angels. The financing was announced on October 21, 2026.
Founded in 2023 by Julian Kögel, Sebastian Kreutzberger, and Willi Ibbeken, YGO develops AI infrastructure that connects travel companies and their existing booking systems with AI-powered assistants and agents. The platform is designed for airlines, hotels, tour operators, and other travel businesses seeking to make their products accessible through AI-driven search and booking channels.
YGO’s technology structures and enriches fragmented travel data, enabling AI systems to interpret travel inventory and deliver personalized recommendations. Its platform supports semantic search, automated customer service, and booking capabilities without requiring travel companies to replace their existing technology infrastructure.
The company works with European travel businesses including Condor, Bentour, and GetAway Group. According to YGO, its infrastructure has processed more than €15 million in bookings. The company also reported reaching seven-figure annual recurring revenue within six months.
YGO plans to use the new capital to expand its sales and go-to-market operations, further develop its AI orchestration platform, and convert prospective customers into contracted accounts. The company also intends to expand beyond the DACH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, targeting both large travel enterprises and mid-sized operators.
Before developing its current business-focused infrastructure platform, YGO operated an AI-powered consumer travel planning service under the name YGO Trips. In August 2024, the startup secured €2.5 million in financing led by GetAway Group, with participation from investors including the co-founders of HomeToGo and Expedite Ventures.
