Ørth operates a social network application focused on connecting travelers interested in sustainable tourism. The platform facilitates finding travel companions and discovering eco-conscious routes and accommodations. It aims to make responsible travel more accessible and community-driven by promoting adherence to environmental best practices.
Funding
$55M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Travelers who prioritize environmental responsibility often struggle to find companions, itineraries, and resources that align with sustainable practices, making eco‑friendly travel planning fragmented and time‑consuming. Existing social platforms focus on general travel experiences and do not surface low‑impact routes, green accommodations, or community guidance tailored to sustainability goals. This disconnect limits the ability of conscious travelers to share knowledge, coordinate trips, and scale low‑impact tourism.
Solution
Ørth is a mobile application that creates a dedicated social network for sustainable travel. The app uses geolocation and preference‑based matching to connect users with up to three daily travel‑buddy suggestions who share similar eco‑values and destination interests. Users can build detailed “green profiles” that highlight their sustainability preferences, post past and planned trips, and browse curated eco‑certified routes, accommodations, and local businesses. A community feed surfaces tips, stories, and best‑practice guidelines, while built‑in moderation tools maintain a respectful, safety‑focused environment. All interactions are secured with end‑to‑end encryption and data is stored in compliance with privacy regulations, ensuring users can collaborate on low‑impact journeys with confidence.
Target Audience
The primary users are environmentally conscious travelers seeking companions, itinerary ideas, and community support for low‑impact trips, as well as eco‑focused tourism operators looking to reach a dedicated audience.
Features
- Preference‑driven matching engine that delivers up to three personalized travel‑buddy recommendations per day based on location, sustainability interests, and travel dates
- Green profile creator allowing users to tag eco‑certifications, preferred transport modes, and responsible tourism practices
- Integrated map of curated low‑impact routes, eco‑certified accommodations, and local sustainable businesses with direct booking links
- Community feed for sharing trip stories, photos, and actionable sustainability tips, powered by a content‑moderation pipeline to enforce respectful discourse
- In‑app chat with end‑to‑end encryption, supporting group discussions and private messaging between matched travelers
- Activity tracker that logs carbon‑impact metrics for trips and provides suggestions for further emission reductions
- Push notifications for nearby sustainable events, group meet‑ups, and real‑time updates on travel‑buddy availability
- Compliance‑first data handling, including location consent management and GDPR‑aligned privacy controls