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WanderOn raises ₹54 crore Pre-Series A

By Startup Enthusiast · 20 January 2026

What they do

WanderOn offers community-focused experiential group trips for millennials and Gen Z

It raised ₹54 crore in Pre-Series A funding co-led by DSG Consumer Partners and Client Associates Alternate Fund

The bootstrapped company, with ₹100 crore annual revenue, now moves to venture-backed hyper-growth

WanderOn has raised ₹54 crore in a Series A funding round.
The round was co-led by DSG Consumer Partners and Client Associates Alternate Fund.
The company was bootstrapped before this round and now moves to venture-backed growth.
WanderOn will use the funds to scale its destination portfolio and enhance tech-driven traveler journeys.
It also plans to deepen offerings in adventure, sports, and wellness travel.
The company aims to reach every curious traveler in India with an intuitive end-to-end journey.

WanderOn has doubled revenue year-on-year after the pandemic.
It achieved an annual run-rate of ₹100 crore while remaining bootstrapped.
The company has served over 1 lakh travelers across 40+ destinations.
This funding marks a transition from bootstrapped to venture-backed hyper-growth.

WanderOn is a travel-tech company focused on community-focused experiential group trips.
It offers road trips, treks, and custom tours for millennials and Gen Z in India and abroad.
The business model is direct-to-consumer (D2C), with pre-booked packages and add-on experiences.
It also earns through brand partnerships.
Marketing relies on digital storytelling, influencer collaborations, and organic social media.
The company has served over 1 lakh travelers across 40+ domestic and international destinations.

DSG Consumer Partners (co-lead) — A venture capital firm focused on consumer brands.
Client Associates Alternate Fund (co-lead) — An alternative investment fund.

Product: Curated group tour packages, adventure treks, road trips, and custom travel itineraries for small groups.
Customers: Millennial and Gen Z leisure travelers seeking community-led, budget-friendly trips.
How it makes money: Direct-to-consumer tour package sales and customized experiential travel bookings.
What sets it apart: Community-driven travel model connecting solo travelers and friends into structured group trips to offbeat destinations.
Operations: Headquartered in Gurugram with regional operational hubs managing domestic and global destinations.