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There weren’t big numbers this week, but there were investments from some big-name venture capital firms: F-Prime Capital, JetBlue Ventures, Thayer Ventures, and Plug and Play.
Three startups working in travel tech announced nearly $17 million in funding this week.
>>Deal Engine raised a $5.3 million seed round, led by F-Prime Capital with participation from Thayer Ventures, PAR Capital, Plug and Play, Sandor Palfy, and Gilad Bernstein.
The Deal Engine software platform automates airline ticket refunds and changes on behalf of airlines, online travel agencies, and other clients.
Airlines spend 2–5 percent of annual revenue on call centers dedicated post-booking…