Avis Budget Group

Avis Budget Group operates two leading vehicle rental brands worldwide: Avis, catering to premium commercial and leisure travelers, and Budget, focusing on value-conscious customers. With approximately 5,200 locations in over 165 countries, the company offers a wide range of vehicles and services, including optional insurance products, fuel service options, and roadside assistance.

Valerie Egen

Director, Customer Service

Bernardo Hees

Member of Executive Committee and Chairman

Izzy Martins

EVP, Americas

Jagdeep Pahwa

Vice Chairman and Board Member

Veresh Sita

Executive Vice President and Executive

Martyn Smith

CFO

11 past transactions

Crispify

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Crispify Ltd is an innovative company based in Herzliya, Israel, specializing in the design and manufacture of air quality management systems for the automotive industry. Founded in 2018, Crispify develops a patent-pending in-cabin air quality monitoring solution that utilizes gas and particle sensors to collect real-time data on various air quality parameters, including pollutants, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. The company's cloud-based artificial intelligence software enables users such as car manufacturers, fleet operators, ride-sharing services, and future autonomous mobility providers to monitor and control air quality effectively. By focusing on enhancing the in-cabin user experience, Crispify aims to ensure a clean, healthy, and comfortable environment for passengers, ultimately promoting wellness, comfort, and safety during travel.

Otonomo Technologies

Series C in 2020
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects cars to services and applications, facilitating the collection and delivery of vehicle data for enhanced safety and in-car experiences. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices in Redwood City, California, and Frankfurt, Germany, securely processes over 4 billion data points daily from more than 40 million vehicles. Otonomo's platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and over 100 service providers to access and utilize this data, accelerating the development of new services that improve driver experiences and support smart city initiatives. The company prioritizes privacy and neutrality, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.

CityMaaS

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CityMaaS develops a multimodal mobility application for individuals with disabilities. Its platform provides end-to-end door-to-door journey assistance, including route finding, essential information, booking, and payment. Additionally, CityMaaS offers a SaaS solution featuring a design library, interaction analysis tool, and reporting dashboard to optimize user interactions.

Crispify

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Crispify Ltd is an innovative company based in Herzliya, Israel, specializing in the design and manufacture of air quality management systems for the automotive industry. Founded in 2018, Crispify develops a patent-pending in-cabin air quality monitoring solution that utilizes gas and particle sensors to collect real-time data on various air quality parameters, including pollutants, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. The company's cloud-based artificial intelligence software enables users such as car manufacturers, fleet operators, ride-sharing services, and future autonomous mobility providers to monitor and control air quality effectively. By focusing on enhancing the in-cabin user experience, Crispify aims to ensure a clean, healthy, and comfortable environment for passengers, ultimately promoting wellness, comfort, and safety during travel.

France Cars

Acquisition in 2016
France Cars is a privately-held vehicle rental company based in France, specializing in providing rental services for both individuals and professionals. The company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles, including electric cars, minivans, buses, luxury-class vehicles, and utility vehicles, catering to a wide range of travel needs for personal and business purposes.

Maggiore Group

Acquisition in 2015
Maggiore Group is a prominent player in the car rental industry, founded in 1947 by Vittorio Maggiore and his sons, Giuseppe and Francesco. With a rich history rooted in a passion for automobiles, the company began as Italy's first self-drive car rental service. Over the years, it has expanded its offerings to include car and van rentals, as well as the sale of used vehicles and electric cars. Maggiore Group's commitment to innovation and customer service has established it as a trusted provider in the automobile sector, continuing the legacy of its founder's vision for a successful business in the automotive field.

Payless Car Rental

Acquisition in 2013
Payless Car Rental is a car rental company founded in 1971 in Spokane, Washington. It operates approximately 120 rental locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America, with many at airports. The business serves price-conscious leisure and business travelers and uses a hybrid model with corporately operated locations alongside franchise-operated sites. The company offers a range of vehicles from economy to sports utility, and provides services for small business, group and event rentals, plus roadside assistance. Payless Car Rental is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, a global provider of vehicle rental services.

Zipcar

Acquisition in 2013
Zipcar is a car-sharing company that offers hourly or daily automobile rentals via an online platform. Members can reserve self-service vehicles equipped with in-car technology for position tracking. Founded in 2000, Zipcar merged with Flexcar in 2007 and expanded globally, serving over 350,000 members across North America and Europe by 2010.

Apex Car Rentals

Acquisition in 2012
Apex Car Rentals, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in car hire services, offering a wide range of vehicles for short or long-term rentals. Established in Christchurch, the company has grown to become New Zealand's largest homegrown car rental business, renowned for its customer-centric approach and commitment to exceptional service, reflecting the laid-back 'Kiwi way'.

Avis Europe

Acquisition in 2011
Avis Europe Plc operates vehicle rentals.

Orbitz Worldwide

Acquisition in 2004
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. is a global online travel company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2001 by a consortium of U.S. airlines, Orbitz Worldwide utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the planning and booking of travel products and services for leisure and business travelers. The company's offerings include airline tickets, hotel reservations, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, travel insurance, and event tickets. Orbitz Worldwide also provides travel management services and private label solutions to various partners. Its brand portfolio features well-known names such as Orbitz, CheapTickets, ebookers in Europe, and HotelClub in the Asia Pacific region. As of 2015, Orbitz Worldwide operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc.
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