About
The social travel app for the rest of us.
Travel Heist is the home for travelers who want to meet other travelers — not doomscroll strangers. Here's who we are, why we built it, and where we're going.
Our mission
To make it effortless to find your travel crew. Whether it's a weekend trip, a rooftop meetup, a co-living stay or a coffee across a city, travel is at its best when you share it. We replace six fragmented tools with one focused app — so you spend less time planning and more time going.
What we believe
Travel is better together
Every great trip is a story about people. We build the easiest way to find the right ones.
Safety without friction
Verified profiles, clear controls, and tools built from day one — not bolted on later.
Local first, global always
We believe locals make a city, and the best travelers learn that quickly. We connect both.
Craft matters
Fast, obvious UX. Honest copy. No dark patterns, no creepy feeds.
Timeline
2024
The idea
Frustrated by fragmented travel groups on Facebook, Instagram and Telegram, a few nomads sketched a better home for it.
2025
First beta
Closed beta with 500 travelers across Bali, Lisbon and Bangalore. First open trip. First flatmate matched.
2026
Public launch
Travel Heist opens to the world — trips, events, hangouts, stays and real-time chat in one app.
Traveling to a new city?
Find people to meet, things to do and places to stay — all in one place. Join the community.