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 focused on mitigating the impacts of adverse weather conditions for travelers and travel partners. The company provides a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when their experiences are negatively affected by bad weather. Utilizing its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform, Sensible Weather calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, thereby creating new revenue opportunities for its partners while enhancing the overall travel experience. The company's insights extend beyond immediate weather forecasts to include climate information and projections, enabling users to make informed decisions when planning travel and events.
Wheelhouse
Series A in 2022
Wheelhouse, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in revenue management and pricing solutions for the short-term rental industry. Founded in 2014, Wheelhouse offers a data-driven platform that assists property owners in setting optimal rental prices by analyzing local home-sharing listings, hotel rates, and market trends. Its advanced pricing algorithm empowers users to maximize revenue and bookings by allowing them to customize rates based on factors such as seasonality and last-minute discounts. The company's mission is to enhance the capabilities of hosts and property owners, transforming them into more effective operators within the competitive rental market.
UFODRIVE S.A. is a car rental service based in Capellen, Luxembourg, specializing in electric vehicles. The company aims to enhance the car rental experience by leveraging advanced automation and digital technology, offering customers a seamless, on-demand service that eliminates traditional hassles such as paperwork and queues. With operations in major cities like London, New York, and Paris, UFODRIVE allows users to book, unlock, and drive their vehicles entirely through a mobile application. This innovative approach not only provides convenience but also emphasizes sustainability by offering a fleet of all-electric cars, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. In addition to its consumer services, UFODRIVE supports major mobility brands through its UFOFLEET platform, which automates complex ecosystems and improves product offerings across multiple markets.
Avoya Travel
Private Equity Round in 2021
Avoya Travel is a travel agency focused on improving the vacation planning experience by connecting travelers with independent travel advisors. The company offers a variety of services, including vacation booking, vacation packages, travel deals, and cruise vacations. Through its digital platform, Avoya Travel provides personalized service and value to its customers. Inquiries from clients are handled through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring effective communication and support throughout the planning process. With a commitment to redefining how vacations are booked, Avoya Travel leverages its software and services to facilitate stress-free travel arrangements.
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, based in Toronto, Canada, has been a leader in sustainable adventure travel since its inception in 1990. The company specializes in small group tours that emphasize cultural immersion, nature experiences, and active travel. Offering a diverse range of options, including safaris, cultural treks, family vacations, and marine expeditions, G Adventures aims to provide travelers with unique opportunities to explore destinations off the beaten path. By connecting travelers with local cultures and natural environments, G Adventures fosters an enriching travel experience that caters to the adventurous spirit of those seeking to truly experience the world.
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company specializing in cabin rentals located in tranquil natural settings. The company offers beautifully designed tiny houses nestled in the woods, encouraging guests to disconnect from technology by using provided lockboxes for their cell phones. This approach fosters an environment conducive to genuine conversation and appreciation of nature. Getaway's mission is to create a lasting impact on guests, inspiring them to return for more experiences that help them reconnect with themselves and what truly matters. The company provides the essentials for a comfortable stay, allowing guests to define their own experiences. Getaway's outposts are strategically located within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan cities, making it convenient for city-dwellers to escape urban life and unwind in nature. Currently, Getaway operates three outposts near New York, Boston, and Washington, DC.
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.