About The Journey
The Journey is an accelerator and incubator program based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a presence in 17 countries, it has supported around 45 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Jun 2026, The Journey has witnessed 5 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include igloohome, WeTravel and Bloq.it. The program primarily supports startups based in Portugal, United States.
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The Journey's List of Top Investments
The Journey has a portfolio of 45 companies. Their most notable investments include igloohome and WeTravel.Their portfolio spans across Portugal, United States, France and 14 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 15 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by The Journey:1. igloohome
Developer of keyless smart locks for both consumer and commercial applications. Its first offering is called Smart Keybox that can be unlocked with a PIN with Bluetooth. It also allows setting the starting day, time, and duration for which the code or key will work and unlocking the shackle with supplied physical keys.
Key facts about igloohome
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Annual Revenue: SGD 10M - 50M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $32M
- Employee Count: 102 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Innoven Capital, Mesh Ventures and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. WeTravel
Online platform for creating and organizing group trips. Users can create a shareable trip page with itineraries, photos, and other details, and collect payments. The platforms enable trip organizers to manage all communication and financials including refunds, custom prices, discount codes, payment plans, and balances due reminders, with the participants. It offers a marketplace that connects travelers with individual organizers and travel companies.
Key facts about WeTravel
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $126M
- Employee Count: 374 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Cross Creek, Sapphire Ventures and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 02, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Bloq.it
Bloq.it is a provider of smart lockers which can be used to protect and secure belongings in public spots. It offers Bricks which can be used to secure small items like keys, phone, wallet, and Boxes which can be used to protect big items like bag, helmet, and clothes. The application is available for Android and iOS application.
Key facts about Bloq.it

4. Mindsay
Mindsay offers conversational marketing solutions for chatbots. It provides a platform to build, manage, and monitor AI-based bots that can converse with customers for various use cases. Supports integrations with Messenger, WhatsApp, Zendesk, Salesforce, Intercom, and more. Also provides solutions for automated customer care. The product is available on a subscription basis. Notable clients include Iberia, Disneyland, MisterFly, and SNCF.
Key facts about Mindsay
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.7M
- Employee Count: 12 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: White Star Capital, Paris Aeroport and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 28, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. LUGGit
App-based platform for booking luggage transfer and storage services. Travelers can select a pick-up and drop-off locations to get their luggage delivered at their preferred location and time. Peers can register on the platform to become a luggage keeper. Services include baggage tracking, insurance, and more. App is available for iOS & Android devices.
Key facts about LUGGit
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Ilhavo (Portugal)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.41M
- Employee Count: 27 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: GED Ventures Portugal, The Journey and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 21, 2023, $*****
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in The Journey's Portfolio
1 of The Journey's portfolio company became public - Proximi.io.Here are The Journey's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | - | - | 8370 |
Acquired companies in The Journey's Portfolio
4 companies from The Journey's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Bridgify in May 2026 by HBX Group for $*****.Here are The Journey's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2026 | - | - | 3790 | |
Jun 26, 2025 | - | - | 8758 | |
Apr 13, 2022 | - | - | 5526 | |
Jan 27, 2020 | - | - | 5183 |
