WanderOn Nets $6M Series A for India’s Group Travel Revolution
- ByStartupStory | January 22, 2026
WanderOn, the Indian travel platform specializing in curated group trips for millennials and Gen Z, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round to scale its social-first adventure booking model across South Asia.
Group Travel Meets Social Discovery
Founded by travel enthusiasts cracking the code on solo traveler FOMO, WanderOn blends Instagram-ready itineraries – think Ladakh biking collectives and Goa wellness retreats – with vetted group matching based on vibe, budget, and fitness levels. Unlike MakeMyTrip’s solo bookings, their 10,000+ alumni network drives 60% repeat adventures through referral commissions and alumni-only hidden gems.
Capital Accelerates 50-City Expansion
Proceeds fuel inventory partnerships with boutique homestays, in-house trip captains for 24/7 safety, and AR previews converting browsers 3x faster. The round targets India’s $20 billion experiential travel boom where 70% of 18-35 year olds prefer shared journeys over luxury solos.
WanderOn proves group adventures scale through network effects. $6 million unlocks 100,000 wanderers annually, turning strangers into lifelong crews from Himalayan treks to Andaman houseboats.
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