Certares

Certares Management LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in Luxembourg City and Dubai. The firm specializes in making investments in the travel and tourism, hospitality, and consumer services sectors. Certares targets middle-market and later-stage companies, focusing on areas such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, and transportation services. The firm employs various investment strategies, including buyouts, joint ventures, and growth investments, and aims to leverage the extensive industry and management experience of its seasoned executives to drive value in its portfolio companies.

Domenico Barile

Managing Director

Henry Briance

Senior Managing Director

Curts, Steve

Managing Director, Portfolio Operations

Colin Farmer

Senior Managing Director and Head of Management Committee

Steven Hollander

Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer

Zachary Lazar

Managing Director

Anup Mantena

Managing Director

Spencer Marsden JD

Managing Director

Richard A. Moreau

Managing Director

Elyes Mrad

Managing Director

Michael Gregory O’Hara

Founder and a Senior Managing Director

Michael Sale

Managing Director

Stefano Sardo

Managing Director

Stuart, Amy

Managing Director and Head of Capital Formation

Thomas Walker

CFO and Managing Director

Andrew Winterton

Partner

12 past transactions

Wheels Up

Post in 2023
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company in the United States that aims to make private flying more accessible and affordable. It provides on-demand private aviation services through an innovative platform that connects consumers with safety-vetted aircraft. Members can book flights, manage their accounts, and explore ride-share options using a mobile app. Wheels Up offers a variety of travel alternatives through a combination of programmatic and charter services, utilizing both owned and leased aircraft as part of an asset-light model. Additionally, members can participate in the Wheels Down program, enhancing their overall experience. The company is dedicated to delivering flexibility, service, and safety in private aviation.

Boatsetter

Series B in 2022
Boatsetter is a peer-to-peer boat rental platform that connects boat owners, captains, and individuals seeking on-water experiences. By leveraging the idle capacity of privately owned vessels, Boatsetter allows boat owners to monetize their assets while making boating accessible to a wider audience, regardless of their experience level. The platform offers both short and long-term boat charter and rental services, along with real-time customer support and insurance coverage for added security. Boatsetter's unique business model draws inspiration from successful collaborative marketplaces, facilitating a sharing economy within the marine industry. The company has established a national network of marine businesses and is recognized for its significant traction in the market.

Sensible Weather

Series A in 2022
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that is de-risking weather for travelers and travel partners. It offers a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when bad weather impacts their in-trip experience through its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform that calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, generates new revenue for partners, and enhances experiences for travelers.

Wheelhouse

Series A in 2022
Wheelhouse is a business intelligence platform that helps turn the hosts & owners into superheroes. We're proud that thousands of hosts & owners have used our flagship product, data-driven pricing, to earn significantly more revenue from their business. We're a team of YC alums, data science PhD's, hedge fund engineers, product evangelists, and hustlers. Our teams core values are "empowered together" and "seriously fun". We think that captures the mood & values of a team that works exceptionally well together, pushes the envelope, and is not against cracking a beer together around 5pm on Friday. See more team members here: - https://angel.co/usewheelhouse - https://www.usewheelhouse.com/about-us

UFODRIVE

Series A in 2022
UFODRIVE S.A., based in Capellen, Luxembourg, specializes in electric car rental services that prioritize convenience and environmental sustainability. The company aims to enhance the car rental experience by eliminating traditional hassles such as keys, paperwork, and queues, allowing customers to book, unlock, and drive vehicles directly through their smartphones. With a presence in major cities like London, New York, and Paris, UFODRIVE offers a fully digital and on-demand service for both city and airport locations throughout Europe. Additionally, UFODRIVE provides its technology, branded as UFOFLEET, to major mobility brands, enabling them to automate complex rental ecosystems and improve their service offerings. The company's commitment to electric vehicles ensures a focus on reducing emissions while delivering a streamlined rental experience.

Avoya Travel

Private Equity Round in 2021
Avoya Travel is a travel agency that specializes in creating personalized vacation experiences by connecting travelers with independent travel advisors. The company provides a range of services, including vacation booking, vacation packages, travel deals, and cruise vacations. Through its digital platform and various demand channels, Avoya Travel offers software and services designed to simplify the vacation planning process for clients. Customer inquiries are handled through multiple channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring accessible support for all travelers.

Avia Solutions Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Avia Solutions Group is the world's largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 192 aircraft across 68 countries. The company offers a comprehensive range of aviation services, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and various consultancy services. With a workforce of 11,500 skilled aviation professionals, Avia Solutions Group supports air transportation by providing aircraft leasing, charter and cargo aviation, and business aviation services. Additionally, the company assists clients with feasibility studies and business plans for airline launches and airport development, ensuring smooth and efficient air transportation operations.

G Adventures

Private Equity Round in 2021
G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures. The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!

Getaway

Series C in 2021
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company that offers cabin rentals in tranquil natural settings, focusing on helping guests disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves and nature. The company provides micro-cabins, designed to encourage guests to stow away their phones in lockboxes, fostering genuine interactions and appreciation for the surrounding landscape. Getaway aims to create immersive experiences that inspire individuals to reflect on what truly matters in their lives. With locations within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, guests can easily access these serene retreats for spontaneous escapes. While Getaway supplies the essentials for a comfortable stay, guests are encouraged to explore and shape their own experiences, ultimately leaving a lasting impact that motivates them to return.

Liberty TripAdvisor

Post in 2020
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings operates primarily through its subsidiaries, TripAdvisor and BuySeasons. TripAdvisor is a prominent online travel platform that aggregates user-generated reviews and ratings for various travel-related services, including accommodations, restaurants, and activities worldwide. It features three main segments: the TripAdvisor brand, Viator, and TheFork. Viator connects travelers with bookable tours and activities, while TheFork offers a marketplace for restaurant reservations. BuySeasons serves as a leading online retailer specializing in costumes and party supplies. Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings emphasizes strong corporate governance and sets high standards for its employees and management.

Marietton Development

Private Equity Round in 2018
Marietton Development specializes in travel and tourism services such as tour operators, events and business trips.
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