WeRoad, the Italian travel-tech firm, said it has closed a $58 million Series C funding round led by Airbnb.

The round also included WeRoad’s long-time investors, including H14.

The total funding raised since the company was founded has now reached $100 million, which will support WeRoad’s first major expansion outside Europe into the United States.

WeRoad said more than 300,000 travelers have used the platform since its launch in 2017.

“In a world increasingly shaped by AI and social media, genuine human connection is becoming both rarer and more valuable,” said Paolo De Nadai, founder of WeRoad.

“At WeRoad, we’ve built our entire product around enabling real-world connections through shared travel experiences. People today are not just looking to visit new places, they’re looking to belong.

“Expanding into the US is a milestone we’ve been working towards for years, and having Airbnb alongside us is both a strong validation of what we’ve built and a powerful signal of the opportunity ahead.”