Elves
Chat-based travel concierge connecting travelers with local experts for bookings and advice.
Elves is a mobile travel app that connects travelers with local travel experts, called "Elves," through 24/7 in-app chat for personalized trip planning, itinerary advice, restaurant reservations, and flight and hotel bookings. The app covers destinations including Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Portugal and Bulgaria, and says it has surpassed 1.2 million users with an average 4.8-star rating and no hidden fees for consumers. The company was founded in Egypt (with roots in El Gouna) around 2016-2017 and has raised at least $5 million pre-Series A in total, including a $2 million round from Sawari Ventures announced in September 2020. Coverage of the company has appeared in Forbes, Bloomberg, Entrepreneur and TechCrunch.