AI Travel Startup The Tarzan Way Raises Rs. 2 Cr to Launch Exploration App and Scale Smart Travel Tech

Earlier this week in Noida, Shikhar Chadha and Shivank Tripathi, co-founders of the AI-based travel tech platform The Tarzan Way, announced their latest seed funding milestone—Rs. 2 crore secured in a round led by Inflection Point Ventures. This funding round brought not only capital but also strategic validation from key investors including Prateek Maheshwari of PhysicsWallah, Your Trips Limited, and other seasoned angels. The announcement sparked curiosity across both travel and tech ecosystems, especially as the platform prepares for the launch of its new “Exploration App.”

The Tarzan Way, born in 2020, has been on a mission to reshape global travel by offering smart, hyper-personalized experiences crafted through artificial intelligence. What sets it apart is its ability to strip away the chaos and rigidity of traditional travel planning and replace it with intuitive, tech-powered journeys. Over the years, the founders have merged deep technology with a human touch, crafting a digital travel buddy that offers authentic, locally immersive travel plans—executed in just seconds. 

In the days leading up to the funding announcement, The Tarzan Way revealed plans to distribute the capital across multiple business verticals—product development (35%), operations (25%), marketing (20%), HR and admin (15%), and other costs (5%). With the company witnessing 300% year-over-year revenue growth and a sharp uptick in user engagement, the move appears to be both timely and tactical. The team is betting big on user experience by introducing a new app that promises to be more than just a booking tool—it aims to become a virtual travel guide.

Inflection Point Ventures' Ankur Mittal offered a perspective on why this investment matters. He observed a growing shift in travel behaviour: people no longer just want to go places—they want meaningful, personalized experiences. In this context, The Tarzan Way appears positioned to bridge the demand gap by offering dynamic, intelligent planning solutions that evolve with user needs. From 24/7 concierge support to one-click bookings and AI-backed itinerary suggestions, the platform's design centres on convenience and storytelling.

The recent capital infusion is about more than scaling, it’s about redefining how people perceive and plan travel. The Tarzan Way has proven its product-market fit with Rs. 13.5 crore in gross bookings, 10 million content views, and over 35,000 social media followers. The planned “Exploration App” will deepen this connection, using AI to transform travel from a logistical challenge into a delightful narrative. Shikhar Chadha shared that the goal isn’t just to send people on trips—it’s to help them create lasting stories.

In a world where most journeys begin with an online search, The Tarzan Way aims to ensure they also end with satisfaction. Backed by Inflection Point Ventures, which has already invested over Rs. 800 crore in more than 210 startups, the travel tech firm is now stepping confidently into its next chapter. With the travel and tourism sector in India projected to reach $512 billion by 2028, this blend of AI and authenticity might just be the future of travel—personal, seamless, and meaningful.