Onto Raises $1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Led by Stargazer Fund
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Harshita Agrawal
- October 21, 2026
Customer-first travel platform Onto has launched its services and raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Stargazer Fund, with participation from Singapore-based White Venture Capital.
The company will use the funds to scale operations, strengthen its technology infrastructure and develop new products, Onto said in a press release.
Onto’s Business Model and Price Drop Refund Feature
Founded in June 2026 by Jagdeep Singh and Shubham Goyal, Onto helps travellers discover and book hotels while tracking price drops on eligible reservations, including bookings made through other platforms.
The Bengaluru-based startup’s first offering, Price Drop Refund, automatically refunds travellers the difference if the price of an eligible hotel booking falls after the reservation is made. The feature applies to bookings made through Onto as well as eligible bookings on other platforms.
Onto monitors hotel prices after a reservation is completed. If the same hotel room for the same dates becomes available at a lower price, the platform refunds the difference to the original payment method.
Travellers receive updates about price changes and refunds through WhatsApp and app notifications.
Hotel Partnerships and Expansion Plans
Onto has integrations with multiple hotel suppliers, allowing it to offer bookings across domestic and international destinations.
The company plans to expand beyond hotel bookings to simplify other parts of the travel journey.
Onto is also developing AI-based features designed to understand travellers’ preferences and past travel behaviour. These features will recommend relevant options and explain why those recommendations may suit individual travellers’ needs.
FAQs
1. How much funding has Onto raised?
Onto has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round.
2. Who led Onto’s pre-seed funding round?
The round was led by Stargazer Fund, with participation from Singapore-based White Venture Capital.
3. Who founded Onto?
Onto was founded in June 2026 by Jagdeep Singh and Shubham Goyal.
4. What is Onto’s Price Drop Refund feature?
Price Drop Refund automatically refunds travellers the difference if the price of an eligible hotel booking falls after the reservation is made.
5. How does Onto notify travellers about price drops and refunds?
Onto sends updates about price changes and refunds through WhatsApp and app notifications.
