GAIN and Techne Infiniti Ventures Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in Travel and Hospitality Tech

Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), the leading global travel & hospitality advisory firm for growth & innovation, has entered a strategic partnership with Techne Infiniti Ventures, the leading venture platform investing in the most innovative and exciting AI-powered innovation across the hospitality and travel industry.

This powerful collaboration unites two influential forces to deliver unmatched value to startups—from early-stage to scale-up—by combining capital, commercial strategy, and deep sector-specific expertise. As part of the agreement, GAIN becomes a Preferred Strategic Partner for Techne’s flagship Scaler Program, which aims to invest in and accelerate over 100+ hospitality tech companies over the next three years.

The travel and hospitality sectors are at a pivotal moment—technology is no longer just a tool, it’s the primary engine of transformation. Our strategic partnership with Techne offers founders an uncommon mix of smart capital, tailored strategic advisory, and a fast track to commercial success. Michael C. Cohen, Co-Managing Partner of GAIN

Bridging Innovation and Market Momentum

Techne incubates and invests in breakthrough startups that are disrupting & redefining hospitality and travel. We champion startups using AI, data & emerging technologies to drive revenue and operational excellence & deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The Techne-GAIN partnership will provide founders with capital, technology expertise and deep go-to-market experience. Startups will gain access to pilots, proof-of-concept deployments, and optimized commercialization in real-world hospitality environments.

At Techne, we are looking to anticipate and precipitate the massive tech disruption that is coming to the hospitality and travel industry. We are going to create one of the most valuable global portfolios of tech companies. Together with GAIN, we look to offer founders access to capital, deep technology and industry insights, and vast ecosystem connections to scale stronger and smarter. Manish Gupta, Founding Partner of Techne Infiniti Ventures

Key benefits of the partnership include:

• Accelerated Deployment of Disruptive Tech: Startups gain access to both funding and real-time pilot opportunities with leading operators, shortening the path from innovation to adoption.
• Tighter Alignment with Market Needs: GAIN’s network of C-level executives, subject matter experts, and operators ensures innovation is closely aligned with real-world demand—enhancing personalization, operational efficiency, and seamless guest, passenger and patron experiences.
• Access to Global Industry Events and Networks: The partnership includes joint presence at marquee events, including GAIN’s VIP event at HFTP’s HITEC on June 17, 2025, and curated investor introductions for Techne’s Scaler and Main Funds.

Additionally, GAIN will introduce its own pipeline of vetted travel and hospitality startups to Techne for potential funding and collaboration—giving Techne priority access to some of the sector’s most promising ventures.

Together, GAIN and Techne Infiniti Ventures are redefining how capital and strategic advisory intersect to power the next generation of travel and hospitality technology.

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About Techne Infiniti Ventures

Techne is the leading venture capital firm investing in next-generation AI-driven hospitality & travel technologies. With deep industry, technology and investment expertise, and an extensive global network of experts in hospitality and travel, Techne operates a venture studio, a vertical growth acceleration program and makes direct investments.

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