About Equera
Equera sells software that puts community-based tourism online. That means travel experiences run by local communities. Community groups sign up through a WhatsApp flow built on AI. They then turn inquiries into bookings and manage guest messages with tools they already use. Tour operators and travel agencies can source these experiences through Equera, or run their own supply chain on its software.
Danielle Finch is co-founder and CEO, and Emmanuel Annor is co-founder and CTO. Rogers Nasasira is business operations lead and Sabiiti Fenekansi is training manager. Equera's team spans two continents. Equera's mailing address is in Claymont, Delaware. FutureTravel picked Equera as one of 10 startups to pitch at its October 29 summit in Barcelona. Praxis, a New York accelerator, also chose it for a 2027 business class of 12 ventures.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | $75,000of $1.0M target | 3 | $25,000 | OptionsRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed Equera
Equera targets travel experiences that are still sold offline. Praxis, the accelerator that picked Equera for its 2027 business class, says 47% of global experiences, worth $140 billion in spending, are booked offline. Equera builds software that puts community-run tours online and connects them to tour operators and travel agencies. The company is young and has shared no revenue or customer figures.
The problem it targets
Research from GetYourGuide (2023) and Booking.com (2025) shows 47% of travel experiences are still booked offline. The research also shows 90% of travelers want to experience life like a local. It shows 75% would choose an experience that supports the local community, even if it costs more. Equera's argument is that the supply travelers want exists but is hard to find online.
What the product does
Equera serves two kinds of customers. Community tourism groups use it to put their products online and reach buyers worldwide while keeping control of their operations. They sign up through a WhatsApp flow built on AI. Tour operators and travel agencies can source experiences from this network, or run their own supply chain on Equera's software. For those operators, Equera replaces spreadsheets and WhatsApp chaos with one AI that runs their operations. Equera builds impact reports as bookings come in and shows communities where each booking's money goes, such as school fees and savings funds.
Progress so far
Equera's terms of service say a pilot ran from September to December 2025, free for pilot customers. A fee based on bookings starts after that. The site carries three quotes from tourism groups, and two come from leaders described as UN Best Tourism Villages award winners. None of the people quoted is named. FutureTravel picked Equera as one of 10 finalists for its 2026 pitch competition, set for October 29 in Barcelona.
Who backs it
Praxis, a New York accelerator, lists Equera in its 2027 US Business Accelerator, a class of 12 ventures. The nine-month program offers mentorship and community. Praxis says businesses in the program can opt in to a $50,000 investment. Praxis does not say whether Equera did.
We wrote this summary from public statements by Equera and its investors. It is not investment advice.
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Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Equera's Form D filed Oct 27, 2026.