Wheels Up Experience
Post in 2023
Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that specializes in on-demand flight services in the United States. By leveraging data and technology, it connects consumers with safety-vetted private aircraft, offering both programmatic and charter options. The company aims to reduce the upfront costs associated with private flying while providing flexibility, service, and safety to its members. Through its mobile app, users can easily book flights, manage accounts, and access ride-share opportunities. Additionally, members participate in the Wheels Down program, which enhances their travel experiences. Wheels Up operates a diverse fleet, utilizing owned, leased, and chartered aircraft to provide a wide range of global travel alternatives.
Boatsetter
Series B in 2022
Boatsetter is a peer-to-peer boat rental platform that connects boat owners and captains with individuals seeking water experiences, regardless of their boating expertise. The company addresses the underutilization of privately owned vessels by facilitating boat rentals, thus allowing owners to monetize their investments. Boatsetter combines elements from successful collaborative market models like those of home and car rental services to innovate within the marine industry. The platform offers both short and long-term charter services, along with real-time customer support and insurance coverage. By establishing partnerships with a national network of marine-industry businesses, Boatsetter aims to enhance its service offerings and expand its reach across the U.S.
Sensible Weather
Series A in 2022
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that de-risks weather for travelers and travel partners. It offers a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that reimburses travelers when bad weather disrupts an in-trip experience, supported by a proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform that prices Weather Guarantee in real time. The platform provides climate information and change projections to aid planning for travel and events, enabling partners to generate new revenue and improve traveler experiences.
Wheelhouse
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2014, Wheelhouse develops a software platform for property owners and hosts in the short-term rental industry. Its core product, data-driven pricing, empowers users to optimize revenue and bookings by analyzing local market trends and optimizing pricing strategies.
UFODRIVE specializes in electric car rentals, offering a digital, on-demand service with a focus on enhancing the rental experience. Additionally, they provide fleet management solutions for mobility brands, enabling automation and operational efficiency.
Avoya Travel
Private Equity Round in 2021
Avoya Travel facilitates vacation planning services, specializing in cruise vacations and tour packages. They provide expert assistance through phone, email, and online platforms, offering personalized trip coordination and exclusive deals.
Avia Solutions Group
Private Equity Round in 2021
Avia Solutions Group is a global leader in comprehensive aviation services, operating in 68 countries worldwide. With a fleet of 192 aircraft and over 11,500 skilled professionals, the company specializes in Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) provision, making it the world's largest ACMI provider. Additionally, Avia Solutions Group offers a broad spectrum of services including aircraft leasing and trading, business aviation, pilot training, ground handling, fueling, airline consulting, and feasibility studies for airline launches and airport development.
Voyageurs du Monde
Post in 2021
Voyageurs du Monde SA is a prominent travel agency based in Paris, France, specializing in tailor-made travel services both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1979, the company offers a wide range of personalized travel experiences, including honeymoons, family vacations, romantic getaways, and adventure trips to destinations such as Japan, Italy, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, and Greece. In addition to individual travel, Voyageurs du Monde caters to groups and corporate clients, organizing business trips and guided tours. The company operates under various brands, including Voyageurs du Monde, Comptoir des Voyages, Terres d'Aventures, and Allibert, solidifying its leadership in the fields of tailor-made and adventure travel in France.
G Adventures
Private Equity Round in 2021
G Adventures is a travel company specializing in sustainable adventure travel. Since 1990, it has offered small-group tours, safaris, cultural treks, family vacations, and marine expeditions that emphasize culture, nature, and active experiences. The company aims to help travelers connect with local communities and ecosystems off the beaten path, providing immersive itineraries that showcase destination highlights while minimizing environmental impact. Known as The Great Adventure People, G Adventures focuses on responsible travel and authentic encounters, catering to independent travelers and small groups seeking meaningful, hands-on experiences in a wide range of destinations.
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company specializing in cabin rentals nestled in serene natural landscapes. Its primary focus is promoting disconnection from technology to encourage genuine conversation and appreciation of nature. Getaway provides lockboxes for guests' phones, aiming to create an immersive experience that helps individuals reconnect with themselves and nature. Strategically located near major cities like New York, Boston, and Washington D.C., its outposts offer convenient escapes for city-dwellers.
Liberty TripAdvisor
Post in 2020
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings operates primarily through its subsidiaries, TripAdvisor and BuySeasons. TripAdvisor is the largest online travel community globally, allowing users to discover, generate, and share reviews and ratings on destinations, accommodations, restaurants, and activities. It encompasses three segments: the core TripAdvisor brand, Viator, which offers a platform for booking tours and activities, and TheFork, catering to restaurant reservations. BuySeasons is a prominent online retailer specializing in costumes and party supplies. Together, these subsidiaries enable Liberty TripAdvisor to provide a diverse array of services, from travel planning to retail, while adhering to high standards of corporate governance and operational integrity.
Marietton Development
Private Equity Round in 2018
Marietton Development specializes in travel and tourism services such as tour operators, events and business trips.