Point.me is a travel technology company that helps loyalty program members find better flights for fewer points. Its proprietary algorithm searches over 150 airlines to uncover the best deals, including first and business-class travel. Point.me works with over 30 loyalty programs, enabling users to filter search results based on their preferred programs, airlines, routes, and balances.
WHSmith is a British retailer operating travel stores in airports, railway stations, hospitals, and workplaces worldwide, offering news, books, convenience products, and tech accessories. Its High Street business sells stationery, books, newspapers, magazines, and confectionery. Founded in 1972, WHSmith is headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire.
GetYourGuide
Debt Financing in 2023
GetYourGuide operates an online platform facilitating bookings of global tours, attractions, and activities. It connects customers with providers, charging a revenue share for each transaction. The platform features customer reviews to assess tour quality and removes poorly rated providers.
Onward is a global tour organization company, specializing in educational and business tours across multiple cities, including San Francisco, New York, Berlin, Milan, and London. Their mission is to inspire lifelong learning, foster international collaboration, and strengthen global communities through these immersive experiences.
Hopper
Secondary Market in 2022
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.
Onward is a global tour organization company, specializing in educational and business tours across multiple cities, including San Francisco, New York, Berlin, Milan, and London. Their mission is to inspire lifelong learning, foster international collaboration, and strengthen global communities through these immersive experiences.
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.
GetYourGuide
Debt Financing in 2021
GetYourGuide operates an online platform facilitating bookings of global tours, attractions, and activities. It connects customers with providers, charging a revenue share for each transaction. The platform features customer reviews to assess tour quality and removes poorly rated providers.
Freebird is an innovative mobile rebooking platform designed to assist travelers in managing flight disruptions, such as cancellations, significant delays, or missed connections. The company enables users to quickly and efficiently book a new ticket on any airline at no additional cost, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Through its user-friendly interface, travelers receive instant notifications about flight issues and can rebook their flights in under 30 seconds with just three taps on their mobile device. This service not only saves time for individual travelers but also enhances operational efficiency for travel agencies and corporations, while maintaining a duty of care and improving the overall traveler experience.
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.
Airbnb
Debt Financing in 2016
Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations and experiences. It offers private rooms, luxury villas, homes, and unique stays worldwide.
DoubleTree by Hilton hotels are distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today’s business and leisure travelers.