Rimigo, a young Bengaluru-based traveltech startup with global ambitions, has secured $550,000 in pre-seed funding as it sets out to change how Indians plan their international getaways. The round was co-led by Japan’s Reazon Capital and SGgrow Capital, with a roster of influential Indian backers joining in—including S. Ramadorai (former vice chairman of TCS), Ravi Nigam (Tasty Bite), Shashank Deshpande (Pentathlon Ventures), and Ujjwal Jain (WealthDesk and Share.Market).
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Launched in 2024 by Sahil Sharma, Shubham Chintalwar, and Aditya Shirole, Rimigo isn’t just another trip-booking platform. It wants to be the travel brain for modern explorers—offering full-fledged itineraries powered by AI, yet grounded in human taste. From flights and stays to restaurants and niche local spots, the platform builds customized travel blueprints based on a traveler’s destination and preferences.
“Booking a vacation shouldn’t feel like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle,” said Sahil Sharma, co-founder and CEO. “Rimigo is designed to take that stress out, using smart tech and a layer of thoughtful curation.”
So far, the team has crafted over 120 international vacation plans during its beta run, with 50 already completed. Much of the early momentum, the founders say, has come from word-of-mouth—a promising sign that they’re striking the right chord with today’s experience-hungry travelers.
The newly raised funds will go toward strengthening Rimigo’s core team and ramping up product development as they prepare for a broader rollout. Unlike old-school travel portals that focus solely on transactions, Rimigo is betting on intelligence, personalization, and adaptability to build loyalty in an otherwise commoditized space.
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“AI is finally capable of handling the nuance and complexity of real-world travel needs,” said Shubham Chintalwar, co-founder and CTO. “But it still needs a human lens—and that’s where we come in.”
