Howzat Partners

Founded in Luxembourg in 2006, Howzat Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on digital businesses, including internet, e-commerce, and media companies, with global investment scope.

Past deals in Tourism

Handiscover

Seed Round in 2021
Handiscover Sweden AB is an online booking platform specializing in accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Founded in 2014 by Sebastien Archambeaud in response to personal experiences as a parent of a child with a muscle disease, the company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Handiscover features a distinctive classification system that allows users to select accommodations based on varying levels of mobility and physical needs. This community-based platform not only enables individuals with disabilities to find suitable vacation rentals but also assists companies and municipalities in gathering and presenting essential accessibility data. By focusing on the unique requirements of its users, Handiscover aims to enhance the travel experience for people with disabilities, making it easier for them to discover and book accessible holiday accommodations.

Viselio

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Viselio streamlines visa applications for tourists and businesses. It offers digital processing services for China and Russia visas across Switzerland and Germany, ensuring a swift, reliable, and user-friendly experience.

Rentals United

Series A in 2019
Rentals United is a leading provider of enterprise channel management solutions for the short-term rental industry. It offers a platform that enables property managers to efficiently connect with major online travel agencies (OTAs) and high-performing niche sites, automating listing updates and driving better conversions. The company's tools and expertise help optimize business models and fuel growth, with 60% of the world's top 20 property managers as clients. Key partners include Airbnb, Booking.com, HomeAway, and Agoda.

Handiscover

Seed Round in 2018
Handiscover Sweden AB is an online booking platform specializing in accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Founded in 2014 by Sebastien Archambeaud in response to personal experiences as a parent of a child with a muscle disease, the company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Handiscover features a distinctive classification system that allows users to select accommodations based on varying levels of mobility and physical needs. This community-based platform not only enables individuals with disabilities to find suitable vacation rentals but also assists companies and municipalities in gathering and presenting essential accessibility data. By focusing on the unique requirements of its users, Handiscover aims to enhance the travel experience for people with disabilities, making it easier for them to discover and book accessible holiday accommodations.

itravel

Series B in 2018
itravel is an online travel planning and booking platform that allows leisure travelers to configure and reserve experiences, hotels, and transportation across tablets, the web, and social channels. The platform connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers to enable users to build bespoke trips based on desired activities, accommodations, and personal preferences, with intuitive interfaces that simplify selection and booking. The service emphasizes luxury and premium vacations and supports sustainable travel by integrating responsible options into itineraries.

Stasher

Seed Round in 2018
Stasher, established in 2015, is a luggage storage platform that connects travelers with local hotels and businesses offering secure storage services. Users can book storage in advance or on the day via the Stasher platform, which also provides a map to locate storage points. The company, headquartered in London, operates globally and is a subsidiary of S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

otelz.com

Series B in 2017
Otelz.com, established in 2013, is the leading online platform for booking accommodations in Turkey, offering over 3,000 properties ranging from budget-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury suites. The platform serves both leisure and business travelers by providing a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily discover, compare, and book various accommodations. Otelz.com guarantees the best prices and includes features such as detailed price information and customer reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, Otelz.com is committed to enhancing the booking experience, ensuring that travelers can find suitable options that meet their needs and budgets across the country.

Comtravo

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Comtravo is a technology-driven travel management company specializing in business travel. It offers an AI-based platform that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to easily book, manage, and expense business travels.

itravel

Series A in 2017
itravel is an online travel planning and booking platform that allows leisure travelers to configure and reserve experiences, hotels, and transportation across tablets, the web, and social channels. The platform connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers to enable users to build bespoke trips based on desired activities, accommodations, and personal preferences, with intuitive interfaces that simplify selection and booking. The service emphasizes luxury and premium vacations and supports sustainable travel by integrating responsible options into itineraries.

itravel

Series A in 2016
itravel is an online travel planning and booking platform that allows leisure travelers to configure and reserve experiences, hotels, and transportation across tablets, the web, and social channels. The platform connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers to enable users to build bespoke trips based on desired activities, accommodations, and personal preferences, with intuitive interfaces that simplify selection and booking. The service emphasizes luxury and premium vacations and supports sustainable travel by integrating responsible options into itineraries.

Truly Experiences

Seed Round in 2016
Truly Experiences Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in providing luxury gift experiences for a wide range of occasions. Established in 2012, it offers a diverse selection of gift categories including drinks and tasting experiences, dining, spa and pampering, as well as tours and travel. The company's offerings cater to various events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays, making it a versatile choice for thank you gifts, retirement presents, and celebrations like Christmas and Valentine's Day. Additionally, Truly Experiences includes a bespoke concierge service to simplify the planning process for customers, ensuring a seamless experience in organizing memorable events.

Travelcircus

Seed Round in 2016
Travelcircus GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in an online booking platform for premium travel experiences. Founded in 2014 by Mathias Zeitler and Bastian Böckenhüser, Travelcircus offers exclusive packages that combine 4 and 5 star hotel accommodations with trendy attractions and hotel services. This approach allows customers to enjoy unique travel experiences at competitive prices. The company focuses on providing packages for weekend trips, city getaways, and short vacations, catering to the desires of travelers seeking high-quality experiences. With an international team of around 60 employees, Travelcircus aims to deliver exceptional value and unforgettable destinations for its customers.

otelz.com

Series A in 2015
Otelz.com, established in 2013, is the leading online platform for booking accommodations in Turkey, offering over 3,000 properties ranging from budget-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury suites. The platform serves both leisure and business travelers by providing a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily discover, compare, and book various accommodations. Otelz.com guarantees the best prices and includes features such as detailed price information and customer reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, Otelz.com is committed to enhancing the booking experience, ensuring that travelers can find suitable options that meet their needs and budgets across the country.

Customer Alliance

Secondary Market in 2014
Founded in 2009, Customer Alliance enhances hotels' online reputations and boosts revenue by collecting, analyzing, distributing, and integrating customer-centric data. With over 5000 clients across 35 countries, they provide valuable insights for operational and strategic decisions.

trivago

Seed Round in 2008
Trivago operates a global hotel search platform headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It aims to be the independent source of information for travelers seeking to find the ideal hotel at the lowest rate, helping users compare hotels and prices across a large inventory. The platform provides access to hotel listings through localized websites and apps in multiple languages, enabling travelers to personalize searches and view prices from a wide range of providers. Trivago serves travelers and hotel advertisers by connecting a broad audience of potential guests with hotel information and price data across regions including the Americas, Europe, and the rest of the world, with a presence in markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Japan.

TrustedPlaces

Angel Round in 2007
TrustedPlaces is a global social network centered around local reviews, enabling users to share opinions on favored places and discover new ones based on others' recommendations. Primarily focused on lifestyle and entertainment venues like restaurants and bars, the platform hosts reviews for over 45 countries, with a significant concentration in the UK and London. It offers an API for content syndication.
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