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Some companies just get it, and when they do, we stay in their corner.
This is our third time investing in RetreatsAndVenues, and for a good reason. We first joined their journey in April 2024, backed them again in October, and now we’re in once more this June 2025.
Why the repeat conviction? Because the problem they’re solving hasn’t gone away, and they keep proving they’re the best ones to solve it.
Planning team offsites still feels way harder than it should be. RetreatsAndVenues is fixing that. Their platform makes it easy (and even a little fun) to bring people together in person without the usual headaches.
And clearly, it’s working:
$600K+ in Monthly Bookings
Over the past year, RetreatsAndVenues has gone from early traction to serious momentum. The platform has now processed over $11.6 million in total bookings, with over $600K coming in every month.
It’s not just startups testing it out. Teams at Amazon, Epic Games, Deel, and VistaPrint are planning their offsites through the platform.
What started as a niche solution is fast becoming the go-to resource for distributed teams who need face time.
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$1.4M Raised to Fuel the Next Chapter
Following an oversubscribed pre-seed round, RetreatsAndVenues raised $1.4 million to double down on product development, build deeper integrations, and expand their reach across North America, Europe, and Asia.
They’re scaling with discipline and a sharp focus on long-term value.
20,000+ Curated Venues (and Counting)
The platform now features over 20,000 vetted, high-quality venues, carefully selected to support everything from leadership retreats to full-team offsites.And demand isn’t slowing down. More teams are recognizing the value of bringing people together, and they want a better, faster way to do it.
They’ve also begun expanding beyond just venues, introducing add-ons like team activities, ground transport, and other retreat essentials to make the planning process even more seamless.
Why It Matters
Remote and hybrid teams still need real-world connection. But no one wants to waste time chasing quotes or searching “best offsite venues near downtown” at 2 a.m.
RetreatsAndVenues is solving that. By simplifying the entire offsite planning process, from discovery to booking, they’re removing friction from one of the hardest and most meaningful parts of remote work.
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What's Next
RetreatsAndVenues is continuing to level up their platform. On the horizon:
- AI-powered planning tools that help teams go from idea to booked in minutes
- New venue partners globally, including emerging retreat markets
- A faster, smarter booking flow built for growing, distributed teams
It’s all focused on one thing: helping companies bring their people together, with less stress and more intention.
At Cindicates, we back startups solving real problems in fast-moving markets. This is our third time investing in RetreatsAndVenues and we’re as confident now as we were from the start.
