Outzidr is a company that sits within India’s fast-growing travel-tech and experience economy, a part of the larger $75 billion tourism sector. Outzidr is creating something far more interesting a way to discover unique, local, real-time experiences across Indian cities. Their main crowd- Mostly urban youth college-goers, working millennials, folks looking for more than selfies and shopping streets. Outzidr connects them to hyper-local moments live gigs, workshops, community events, food trails, you name it. The core idea is simple but powerful: let people experience a city like a local, not like a visitor.
Core Products and Services
- Experience Discovery: The platform lets users browse and book on-ground experiences. Not the commercial ones you see on big travel sites, but independent events, niche gatherings and community-driven things happening around them.
- Curated Trails: This one’s for those who don’t like planning. Outzidr puts together ready-made experience trails for users to follow each built around a theme. It could be street food in Old Delhi, or a sustainable shopping walk in Bangalore.
- User-Generated Guides: Outzidr isn’t just one-way. Users contribute too. The platform invites its community to share their favourite hangouts, reviews, trails and tips creating a pool of real, first-hand information.
Business Model and Revenue Streams
- Commission on Bookings: Outzidr earns through a commission-based system. Local experience creators—artists, hosts, performers, organisers—list their events or experiences. Outzidr takes a cut from every paid booking.
- Premium Experiences: Alongside regular listings, Outzidr curates limited-edition experiences more exclusive stuff. Think of a secret jazz night in a basement bar, or a private art tour with the artist themselves.
- Brand Partnerships: Lifestyle brands want to be where the culture is. So Outzidr partners with them. Branded trails, pop-up events, sponsored experiences these bring in revenue without making the platform feel like an ad board.
- Content Monetisation: As the guide library grows, there’s value in packaging it. So Outzidr plans to offer paid digital guides bundles for tourists, digital nomads, or anyone exploring India’s cities.