• GydeXP raises pre-seed funding from Rukam Sitara at Rs15 Cr valuation
• AI-powered Travel Studio and creator-led trips redefine personalized travel
• Rs 40 lakh sales, 1,000+ travelers onboarded during MahaKumbh 2025

GydeXP, an innovative startup focused on experiential travel powered by AI, has successfully raised an undisclosed sum in a pre-seed funding round led by Rukam Sitara, a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. This funding round values the startup at Rs15 crore.
The company was founded with a mission to make travel more genuine, personalized, and immersive. GydeXP connects travelers with local guides through a single app experience, known as Travel Studio, which is driven by AI.

The platform aims to tackle three significant travel challenges: disjointed planning, superficial connections, and the fading of travel memories after the trip. Its all-in-one platform merges AI trip planning, creator-led travel curation, and effortless memory capture.
GydeXP plans to utilize the funds to boost its AI capabilities, onboard top travel content creators, and expand operations in popular destinations like Goa, Dalhousie, and Bali.

“Travel without people is just sight-seeing,” remarked Aakarshan Saxena, Co-founder and CEO of GydeXP. “Our early communities, founders, creators, and experienced travelers aren’t just looking for another booking engine. They desire meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences.”

Supporting this vision, Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner at Rukam Capital, emphasized, “India’s travel economy is thriving, but there’s a lack of a trustworthy platform that offers authentic experiences. When we met the GydeXP team at Startup Table with AJ, we recognized a purpose-driven venture addressing a real gap with strategic clarity and enthusiasm.”

GydeXP has recently gained momentum, achieving Rs 40 lakh in net sales and attracting over 1,000 travelers during MahaKumbh 2025. The platform allows travel creators to monetize their expertise through curated experiences while offering users AI-personalized, community-driven travel options.