General Atlantic

General Atlantic, established in 1980, is a global growth equity firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The firm specializes in making large minority investments in growth-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare. General Atlantic employs a collaborative approach, combining sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with exceptional management teams and build market-leading businesses worldwide.

Connor Antisdale

Principal, GA Credit

Max August

Senior Associate

Kara Barnett

Managing Director

Alexa Bartlett

Principal

Anish Batlaw

Managing Director, Portfolio Human Capital

Achim Berg

Operating Partner

Adam Berg

Operating Partner

Michael J. Bevan

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero Team

Sharad Bhojnagarwala

Principal

Izkandar Bloy

Vice President

Matthew Bonanno

Managing Director, GA Credit

Wilson Bowen

Managing Director

David Buckley

Managing Director and Head of Growth Acceleration Group

Whitney Cacase

Vice President, Human Capital

Jessie Cai

Vice President

Gabriel Caillaux

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Climate, Head of Business EMEA and Member of the Executive, Investment and Portfolio Committees

Frederico Carvalho

Operating Partner

Henri de Castries

Chairman, Europe

Rodrigo Catunda

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Chris Caulkin

Managing Director and Head of Technology for EMEA

Thomas Cefalu

Analyst

Luis Cervantes

Managing Director and Head of Mexico Office

Zeev Thepris Charaf

Vice President

Laura Chen

Vice President

Betty Chen

Senior Associate, BeyondNetZero Team

Andrew Crawford

Managing Director, Chairman of the Portfolio Committee and Global Head of Consumer

Steven Denning

Chairman

Harrison DiGia

Vice President

Matthew Dorr

Principal

Mike Drittel

Vice President

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Buyouts

Mark F. Dzialga

Managing Director

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of Global Growth Equity, Chairman of the Investment Committee and Member of the Portfolio Committee

Oscar Fan

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for China

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge

Managing Director

Natasha Fowlie

Principal

Stas Futoransky

Principal, GA Credit

Roger Gao

Managing Director

Sofia Freyria

Vice President

Jon Gol

Principal, GA Credit

Cornelia Gomez

Principal and Global Head of ESG and Sustainability

Michael Gosk

Managing Director and CFO

William Grabe

Managing Director

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director

Rhea Hamilton

Managing Director

Asher Hecht

Principal

Robert Hedlund

Managing Director of CA Credit

David Hodgson

Vice Chairman and Member of the Investment Team

Ingrid van der Hoorn

Vice President, Finance

Tom Hussey

Principal

Jeffrey Kaczmarski

Senior Associate

Melis Kahya

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for EMEA

Justin Kotzin

Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets

Mia Krishnamurthy

Analyst

John LaDien

Principal

Peter Lafer

Principal

Samuel Lerer

Principal

Anton Levy

Co-President, Managing Director, Member of the Investment Committee and Chairman of Global Technology Group

Tony Li

Principal

Victor Li

Managing Director

Hilary Lindemann

Principal

Simon Liu

Principal

Preston McKenzie

Operating Partner

Alok C. Misra

Operating Partner and COO for India

Sandeep Naik

Managing Director, Member of the Management Committee and Head of Business, India and Southeast Asia

Raph Osnoss

Managing Director

Raphael Osnoss

Managing Director

Christian Osterland

Principal

Seckin Ozdamar

Principal, Growth Acceleration Group

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andy Papadakos

Managing Director and CFO of Fund Finance

Annie Paydar

Managing Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Global Head of Human Capital

Jason Pitts

Vice President

Nate Powell

Managing Director, GA Credit

Jordan Principe

Principal, GA Credit

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director and Head of India

Jon Michael Reese

Principal

Kell Reilly

Managing Director

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Maria Ribeiro

Vice President

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director and Co-Head of Brazil Office

Graham Robertson

Principal

Pierre Samec

Operating Partner

Ben Sherman

Principal

Paul Stamas

Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Services

Lefei Sun

Managing Director and Head of Healthcare for China

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

David Swift

Managing Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategies

Tanzeen M. Syed

Managing Director

Varun Talukdar

Principal

Victor Taslim

Vice President

Philipp Thun-Hohenstein

Principal

Graves Tompkins

Managing Director, COO and Member of the Executive Committee and Investment Committee for GA Credit

John Toriello

Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management and Due Diligence

Ben Tour

Vice President

Vinay Trivedi

Principal and Investment Team

Javier Valenzuela

Senior Associate

Robbert Vorhoff

Managing Director, Member of the Management and Investment Committees and Global Head of Healthcare Sector

Matthew Wachter

Associate

Joanne Wang

Associate

Ke Wei

Managing Director

Caroline Woodworth

Managing Director

Leo Wouters

Managing Director, Private Credit Strategy, GA Credit

Christopher Apfel

Vice President

Ziyad Baeshen

Vice President

Anthony Costa

Vice President

Past deals in Travel

Insider

Series E in 2024
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.

Plusgrade

Private Equity Round in 2024
Plusgrade LP is a Montreal-based company that specializes in an online revenue upgrade platform designed for the airline and travel industries. Founded in 2009, Plusgrade provides software solutions that help airlines and other travel-related businesses optimize their revenue through upgrade options and ancillary services. The platform allows travelers to enhance their experience by offering upgrades before departure, while also delivering post-reservation confirmations and customizable options. Plusgrade's clientele includes notable airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand, and Etihad Airways, among others. With a focus on creating new revenue streams from unsold inventory, upgrades, and premium services, Plusgrade has established itself as a key player in the ancillary revenue sector, recognized for its innovative approach and impact on the global airline industry.

TBO.com

Acquisition in 2023
TBO is a platform that aims to simplify all travel partners' buying and selling needs.

TBO.com

Private Equity Round in 2023
TBO is a platform that aims to simplify all travel partners' buying and selling needs.

TravelBoutiqueOnline

Secondary Market in 2023
Travel Boutique Online is the largest B2B travel portal in India, with an expanding global footprint. The platform provides a comprehensive array of travel services to its partners, facilitating efficient customer service through competitive pricing and robust inventory. Its offerings include hotel reservations, sightseeing tours, flight bookings, complete holiday packages, insurance options, and transit arrangements. This extensive range of services empowers thousands of travel agents to meet the diverse needs of their clients on a daily basis.

FlixBus

Series G in 2021
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

Kiwi.com

Acquisition in 2019
Kiwi.com, founded in 2012 by Oliver Dlouhý and Jozef Képesi, is an online travel booking platform that enables users to search for and combine transportation options from non-cooperating carriers, utilizing its proprietary Virtual Interlining algorithm. This innovative technology allows customers to create itineraries that include flights and ground transportation from over 800 carriers. The platform handles more than 100 million searches daily and employs over 2,000 individuals globally. Kiwi.com has received multiple accolades, including recognition as the highest-rated Czech company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA list in both 2017 and 2018. In 2019, the company expressed its ambition to become the first Virtual Global Supercarrier and secured the People’s Choice Award at the Phocuswright Conference. Additionally, in 2020, it was recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times, ranking first among Czech firms.

Mafengwo

Series E in 2019
Mafengwo is a prominent Chinese travel social networking site that facilitates the sharing of travel experiences among users. The platform boasts over one million entries of user-generated travel guides and more than five million ratings and reviews, catering to a diverse array of travel-related needs, including information on hotels, flights, travel routes, visas, and insurance. Since its inception, Mafengwo has served over 25 million users, emphasizing user experience by continually enhancing its social platform for sharing travel information. Its core product, the Travel Guide, encompasses more than 95% of global travel destinations and has surpassed 100 million downloads. In 2012, Mafengwo expanded its offerings by integrating booking services from major platforms such as Booking, Agoda, Ctrip, and eLong, further solidifying its position in the travel industry.

Mafengwo

Series D in 2017
Mafengwo is a prominent Chinese travel social networking site that facilitates the sharing of travel experiences among users. The platform boasts over one million entries of user-generated travel guides and more than five million ratings and reviews, catering to a diverse array of travel-related needs, including information on hotels, flights, travel routes, visas, and insurance. Since its inception, Mafengwo has served over 25 million users, emphasizing user experience by continually enhancing its social platform for sharing travel information. Its core product, the Travel Guide, encompasses more than 95% of global travel destinations and has surpassed 100 million downloads. In 2012, Mafengwo expanded its offerings by integrating booking services from major platforms such as Booking, Agoda, Ctrip, and eLong, further solidifying its position in the travel industry.

FlixBus

Series E in 2016
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

FlixBus

Series D in 2015
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

FlixBus

Series C in 2014
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

One Country

Private Equity Round in 2013
One Country is an online platform dedicated to celebrating the country lifestyle through food, fashion, music, and community engagement. It serves as a unique mass media destination, providing frequent updates that include breaking news and a wealth of evergreen content about country music, lifestyle, culture, and travel. With a base in Nashville and an additional headquarters in Arkansas, the platform offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the country scene through stories, videos, and timely news coverage. The editorial team, along with a network of industry contributors such as country music artists and entertainment personalities, delivers insider insights and diverse content that resonate with the values of heartland communities. One Country aims to foster a sense of connection among its audience while promoting the joys of the country lifestyle.

Decolar.com

Venture Round in 2012
Decolar.com is an online travel agency that offers complete travel services, including tickets, tour packages, accommodation, and car rental. Since 1999, more than 2,000,000 people have bought their air tickets through this platform. Decolar.com is present in 21 countries, including Argentina, the U.S., and Spain. It has a partnership of more than 500 airlines and 150,000 hotels worldwide. When purchasing an airline ticket or travel package, Decolar.com’s customers also receive discounts at restaurants and shops in the chosen destination, plus 10% discount on purchases in Duty Free. Decolar.com was launched in 1999 and is based in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo.

Despegar

Venture Round in 2012
Despegar is an online travel agency that specializes in the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets, providing services for both leisure and corporate travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to research travel options, check flight availability, and make reservations for flights, hotels, and car rentals through its platform. Despegar also offers various travel-related services, including vacation packages and access to airlines and accommodation options. The company operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States, aiming to facilitate unique travel experiences for its customers.

Peixe Urbano

Series B in 2011
Peixe Urbano is an online platform based in Florianópolis, Brazil, that allows users to discover and book deals across various sectors, including restaurants, beauty services, entertainment, and travel. Established in 2010, the platform connects consumers with local businesses, enhancing visibility and generating demand for their offerings. Peixe Urbano has gained recognition in the tech industry, having been awarded "Best International Startup of the Year" at the Crunchies Awards. By catering to individual preferences and localities, Peixe Urbano facilitates a seamless experience for users seeking discounts and promotions in multiple consumer service categories.

Red Ventures

Venture Round in 2010
Red Ventures is a digital media company founded in 2000 that operates a diverse portfolio of influential brands and digital platforms. With a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, the company focuses on connecting consumers with expert advice across various sectors, including financial services, health, travel, and more. Red Ventures utilizes premium content and personalized digital experiences to facilitate informed decision-making for individuals regarding important aspects of their lives. It also offers online marketing, lead generation, and sales conversion services, enhancing the effectiveness of its strategic partnerships. Key brands under its umbrella include Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com, which collectively provide valuable resources to millions of users.
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