GydeXP
Founders
Aakarshan Saxena, Navdeep Chobhiyal
Year
2024
Reimagining Travel Through AI and Community
India's travel economy is projected to reach $492 billion by 2028, yet travelers consistently struggle with fragmented planning, superficial connections, and meaningful experience discovery. GydeXP identified this critical gap in the market where authentic, personalized travel experiences were underserved.
Our Partnership
We recognized GydeXP's potential to transform the travel sector through deep technology integration and community-driven experiences. Founded in 2022 by IIT Delhi graduates, the platform exemplifies our investment philosophy of backing technology-forward founders with clear market vision.
The Hanshills Transformation
Technology Integration: GydeXP's proprietary AI platform, "Travel Studio" leverages machine learning to create personalized itineraries while seamlessly integrating creator-led curation and memory capture systems.
Network Amplification: Through our strategic guidance, GydeXP successfully executed high-impact campaigns, including generating ₹40 lakh in net sales with over 1,000 travelers during MahaKumbh 2025.
Market Positioning: We facilitated GydeXP's pre-seed funding round, achieving a ₹15 crore valuation and positioning the company at the intersection of AI, community, and experiential travel
Current Focus
GydeXP is scaling operations across high-potential destinations including Goa, Dalhousie, and Bali, while expanding its creator ecosystem and enhancing AI capabilities. The platform addresses the global personalized travel market projected to reach $447.3 billion by 2030
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