National- Yuyiii, a curated leisure stay platform that combines intent-led discovery with seamless, high-confidence bookings, has raised an undisclosed angel round led by Sridhar Krishnamoorthy — ex-MD of Arjas Steel — who also co-incorporated the company with founder Nidhi Sharma.
The funding will support the launch of Yuyiii’s updated application and accelerate the development of its AI Copilot, an assistant that matches travel preferences collected from over 6,000 guest conversations and booking behaviour. It helps travellers find spot-on stays based on how they feel, such as soulful retreats or pet-friendly escapes along with other relevant parameters. What makes this AI Copilot uniquely positioned is the dataset it operates on – insights from real users and their frustration about relevant information nowhere on the web today. The Copilot is currently being refined and will be launched soon.
“Where you stay shapes how your trip feels. In a market flooded with listings and unrelatable or fake Stay reviews, we’re bringing back trust and emotion — not just in how people discover Stays, but how they confidently book them. It’s a high-involvement purchase, and our goal is to make it anxiety-free.” said Nidhi Sharma, Founder and CEO of Yuyiii.
Only about 5% of properties make it to Yuyiii. Each stay is handpicked after a rigorous 26-point audit covering comfort, food, hygiene, backstory, and host warmth, and is then classified into Platinum, Gold, or Silver tiers. The platform sees strong repeat bookings, with an average booking size of ₹40,000, and is built for travellers who seek comfort with character.
“Yuyiii is not just a travel platform. It’s about creating an emotional connection in how people explore stays & destinations,” said Sridhar Krishnamoorthy. “Being a Traveler myself, I backed Yuyiii because Nidhi has deep market understanding, rare intuition, and the courage to rethink travel. With her previous Live-commerce startup, she demonstrated sharp execution and timing — the venture attracted an acquisition offer within just nine months of incorporation from one of India’s largest talent management agencies. Now with Yuyiii’s technology and AI, she is scaling that instinct into a platform that’s reshaping travel through emotion, trust, and experience.”
Yuyiii’s asset-light model and real traveller feedback will power its expansion across India and visa-free destinations with a long-term vision to curate global stays, from village homes near Mt. Fuji to castles in Scotland.
India’s travel and tourism market is projected to reach $500 billion by 2035, driven by rising incomes and digital access. Yet with travellers taking an average of 71 long days to move from inspiration to booking as per an Expedia report, Yuyiii aims to simplify this fragmented journey with curated stays that prioritize experience and trust over discounts.
About Yuyiii
Yuyiii is a travel platform built to help travellers find high-trust getaways with comfort, character, and soul. Founded by Nidhi Sharma, Yuyiii combines deep curation, real guest feedback, AI-driven discovery, and rich storytelling to help travellers find stays that truly resonate.