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.

Thomas Koch

Partner

Past deals in Travel

Wingly

Venture Round in 2024
Wingly is a business that operates an online platform facilitating flight sharing between private pilots and passengers. Pilots can list their planned flights on Wingly's website, allowing potential passengers to book available seats. The service offers both scheduled flights to destinations and discovery flights for scenic tours, making aviation more accessible and affordable through a model similar to carpooling.

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.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2020
BYHOURS is a global travel-tech company that enables users to book hotel stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours in over 4000 hotels worldwide. It operates on a pay-per-use model, allowing customers to check-in and check-out at their convenience and pay only for the time they use. Founded in Barcelona in 2012, BYHOURS has expanded its services to over 25 countries, partnering with major hotel chains and offering B2B and B2B2C services via SaaS.

Nezasa

Series A in 2018
Nezasa offers a unified platform for planning and booking personalized multi-product or multi-stop itineraries. It combines the services of a traditional travel agency with the cost benefits of an online portal, enabling seamless end-to-end experiences for global travel brands.

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.

CheckMyBus

Series A in 2018
CheckMyBus GmbH is a Nuremberg-based company that operates an online search engine for intercity bus travel. The platform allows users to compare bus availability, prices, departure times, routes, and features across a wide range of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and many others throughout Europe and beyond. It provides comprehensive information on bus schedules and ticket fares, facilitating travelers in finding the best offers and most convenient journeys. By offering a user-friendly experience for checking schedules and booking tickets, CheckMyBus aims to enhance the ease of planning comfortable bus trips, catering to the diverse needs of regional markets while continuing to expand its global reach.

Heymondo

Seed Round in 2018
Heymondo is an independent insurance broker operating under the commercial name of Smart Insurance Correduría de Seguros, SL. The company specializes in providing a travel insurance advisory platform that recommends customizable travel insurance options tailored to various market risks and occurrences. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, Heymondo's platform tracks market trends and enables users to select insurance packages based on their individual needs and the nature of their trips. By focusing on personalized coverage, Heymondo aims to empower travelers to make informed decisions regarding their travel insurance, ensuring they are adequately protected during their journeys.

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.

Wingly

Seed Round in 2018
Wingly is a business that operates an online platform facilitating flight sharing between private pilots and passengers. Pilots can list their planned flights on Wingly's website, allowing potential passengers to book available seats. The service offers both scheduled flights to destinations and discovery flights for scenic tours, making aviation more accessible and affordable through a model similar to carpooling.

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.

BYHOURS

Series A in 2017
BYHOURS is a global travel-tech company that enables users to book hotel stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours in over 4000 hotels worldwide. It operates on a pay-per-use model, allowing customers to check-in and check-out at their convenience and pay only for the time they use. Founded in Barcelona in 2012, BYHOURS has expanded its services to over 25 countries, partnering with major hotel chains and offering B2B and B2B2C services via SaaS.

Nezasa

Series A in 2017
Nezasa offers a unified platform for planning and booking personalized multi-product or multi-stop itineraries. It combines the services of a traditional travel agency with the cost benefits of an online portal, enabling seamless end-to-end experiences for global travel brands.

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.

GlampingHub

Series A in 2017
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.

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.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2016
BYHOURS is a global travel-tech company that enables users to book hotel stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours in over 4000 hotels worldwide. It operates on a pay-per-use model, allowing customers to check-in and check-out at their convenience and pay only for the time they use. Founded in Barcelona in 2012, BYHOURS has expanded its services to over 25 countries, partnering with major hotel chains and offering B2B and B2B2C services via SaaS.

Mozio

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Founded in 2012, Mozio operates an online platform that aggregates and compares various airport ground transportation options worldwide. Its services include shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and public transit. Mozio enables travelers to search and book these services through its user-friendly interface, facilitating seamless travel from airports to final destinations.

CheckMyBus

Venture Round in 2016
CheckMyBus GmbH is a Nuremberg-based company that operates an online search engine for intercity bus travel. The platform allows users to compare bus availability, prices, departure times, routes, and features across a wide range of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and many others throughout Europe and beyond. It provides comprehensive information on bus schedules and ticket fares, facilitating travelers in finding the best offers and most convenient journeys. By offering a user-friendly experience for checking schedules and booking tickets, CheckMyBus aims to enhance the ease of planning comfortable bus trips, catering to the diverse needs of regional markets while continuing to expand its global reach.

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.

Incrediblue

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2012, Incrediblue operates an online marketplace facilitating global yacht charters, sailing holidays, and luxury yacht bookings. It connects trustworthy boat owners with travelers seeking unique, worry-free experiences at fair prices.

Mozio

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2012, Mozio operates an online platform that aggregates and compares various airport ground transportation options worldwide. Its services include shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and public transit. Mozio enables travelers to search and book these services through its user-friendly interface, facilitating seamless travel from airports to final destinations.

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.

WAYN

Series A in 2006
WAYN is a global social network with over 20.4 million members, specializing in travel and lifestyle. It facilitates connections among like-minded individuals to share experiences and meet new friends based on common interests. WAYN also offers a dating service, WAYN Dating, which matches users based on shared activities and interests. The company competes with other travel-focused social networks and services.
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