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editLokafy is a travel peer-to-peer platform based in Canada that connects visitors with local people for private walking tours. The company was founded on the principle of providing an alternative to traditional tours by connecting travelers with locals. [1] Lokafy operates in the sharing economy tourism, and connects travelers directly with locals.
History
editLokafy was founded in 2013 by Kiran Samra, who previously worked in the corporate sector. According to Samra, her travels inspired her to seek better, deeper connections.[2] The name "Lokafy" comes from the Hindi word for "people," which is "Lok," and the suffix "-fy," meaning "to make."[3] In 2018, the company received seed funding from Extreme Venture Partners.[4]
Services and Business Model
editLokafy offers private walking tours through a model where local residents, referred to as "Lokafyers", lead the tours. Travelers can customize their tours based on their interests, such as food, history, or art. Lokafy manages the entire process, from connecting travelers with the right Lokafyer to handling payments and logistics. The company earns revenue by taking a service fee from each booked tour, as part of the growing peer-to-peer travel platform movement.[5]
Partnerships and Collaborations
editLokafy has built partnerships in the travel and technology sectors to support its growth and operations. The company is a supplier on Online Travel Agencys (OTA's) such as GetYourGuide, [6]Trip Advisor, Viator, Civitatis. Additionally, Lokafy has teamed up with technology companies like Evonence, a Google Cloud partner, to improve its infrastructure and cloud services.
References
edit- ^ shedoesthecity (2016-07-19). "The Real Toronto: Lokafy Lets You Tour With A Local". Shedoesthecity. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Lisa, Rocca (July 10, 2015). "Torontonian sets up Lokafy to connect locals with travellers". CBC NEWS. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ "Lokafy's Google Cloud Success Story— Evonence | Google Cloud Partner". Evonence | Google Cloud Partner. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Lokafy 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook". pitchbook.com. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Lokafy - 2025 Company Profile & Team - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Lokafy | GetYourGuide Supplier". GetYourGuide. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
Further Reading and External Links
edit- Official Website: www.lokafy.com
- Lokafy’s GetYourGuide page: https://www.getyourguide.com/lokafy-s15185/
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