BeCause has successfully closed its seed funding round at $2.5 million with a $600,000 investment from Curiosity VC to enhance its sustainability data technology platform for the hospitality industry.

Target Information

BeCause is a Danish start-up revolutionizing sustainability data management for the global hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors. The company has recently secured a total seed funding of $2.5 million (€2.32 million), with its latest investment of $600,000 (€556K) from the Dutch investor Curiosity VC. This addition is crucial as BeCause continues to enhance its innovative platform that enables hotels to automate the collection, analysis, and communication of their sustainability efforts.

With their platform, hotels can achieve significant operational efficiencies, reducing the costs of repetitive manual tasks by up to 60%. Additionally, BeCause provides vital insights to hotels about sustainability investments, which can resonate with the growing consumer preference for environmentally conscious accommodations. To date, BeCause has over 20,000 hotels utilizing its platform, along with partnerships with more than 50 certifiers and 15 travel booking marketplaces.

Industry Overview in Denmark

The hospitality and tourism industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainability as consumer awareness and expectations continue to evolve. In Denmark, a country know