In our weekly column we focus on promising startups from around the world with the aim to spread the word of the way these companies are making a difference in the market. This week we introduce to you Sharepay (France), trip.me (Berlin, Germany) and Qurami (Italy).

Sharepay

Sharepay is a French startup aiming to simplify the shared expenses of couples and other groups of people, allowing them to share expenses without the need to have a joint bank account. When you make a purchase with your Sharepay card, you will have the shared expenses instantly split and debited from you and your partner’s bank account. The Sharepay card is 100% secure and universal and it allows you not only to split expenses but also to configure your personal limits and to follow up on your spending in real time.

Trip.me  

Founded in 2013, trip.me is one of the hottest travel startups in Europe right now. The platform helps travelers, who are looking for unique experiences, to customize and book their dream trips directly with local travel agencies from around the world. By working with local travel agents, who are there to help you plan your unique, 100% customizable trip, you are skipping to pay the costly tour operators, making your dream vacation more affordable and enjoyable.

Qurami

Qurami is an app that is saving you time by letting you know which business around has the shortest line after checking the queue on your behalf. It allows you to get your tickets directly from your smartphone before you even enter the building. Enjoy your free time without to worry that you will miss your turn, because Qurami will automatically notify you when is time to leave in order to reach your destination on time. Founded in February, 2011 by Roberto Macina, the startup has raised over $1 million in 3 rounds from 5 investors.