The Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs is a prominent global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, established in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. The firm provides a range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Its Investment Banking segment offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, as well as underwriting for public offerings and private placements of various securities. The Institutional Client Services segment focuses on client execution across fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, while also offering financing and securities lending to institutional clients. The Investing & Lending segment engages in originating long-term loans and investing in debt securities and real estate. Additionally, Goldman Sachs Asset Management serves both institutional and individual investors with comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across diverse asset classes. The firm also operates several specialized investment groups, including private equity and infrastructure funds, targeting a variety of sectors and investment strategies worldwide.

Andre Alfaro

Managing Director

Margaret Anadu

Managing Director

Sara Beth Beckmeier

Vice President

Alexander Blostein

Managing Director and Senior Analyst, Global Investment Research

Charles Bouckaert

Managing Director

Michael Brandmeyer

Managing Director, Global Co-head and Co-CIO of the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection Group

Beat Cabiallavetta

Partner

David Campbell

Managing Director - Merchant Banking Division

Will Chen

Managing Director

Jaejoon Choi

Managing Director - Head of Korea Global Markets

David Chou

Managing Director

David Cohen-Mintz

Managing Director

Stephen Daniel

Managing Director

Samayita Das

Vice President

Christopher Dawe

Managing Partner

Adam Dawson

Managing Director

Brian DeCenzo

Managing Director, TMT / Internet Banking — Investment Banking Division

Nicholas Dier

Vice President

Ajay Diwan

Vice President of Investment Research

Nicola Dondi

Managing Director

Dominique Dorlipo

Managing Director, France Country Head

Benjamin Ferguson

Managing Director, Co-Head of Japan and Head of Client and Business Management

Wolfgang Fink

CEO, Germany and Austria

Sebastien Gagnon

Managing Director

Timur Galen

Managing Director

Stefan Goetz

Executive Director - Principal Investments Area

Andrew Gordon

Associate

Ashwin Gupta

Managing Director

James Hayward

Managing Director of Growth Equity

Sonya Huang

Investment Banking Analyst

Graham Hurtt

Vice President, Technology and Services Investment Banking

Gaurav Jaitly

Managing Director

Kani Keita

Associate, Merchant Banking Division

Larry Kellerma

Partner

Simon Kubbies

Managing Director (Private Equity)

Aaron Lamshed

Head of equity capital markets in Australia and New Zealand

Kirk A. Lepke

Executive Director, GS Growth

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Cedric Lucas

Managing Director

Lyla Maduri

Managing Director

Jade Mandel

Vice President, Growth Equity

Joshua Matheus

Managing Director of Technology

Mathew McDermott

Managing Director

Masanori Mochida

President of Goldman Sachs Japan

Karen Moon

TMT Investment Banking Analyst

Scott Myers

Managing Director

Jason Nassof

Vice President

Maya Poddar

Associate

Jeffrey Possick

Managing Director

Nikhil Reddy

Managing Director, Asset Management Division

Ben Reiber

Vice President

Christian Resch

Managing Director, GS Growth

Josh Richardson

Managing Director

Max Ritter

Managing Director

Ronald Rolighed

Managing Director

Simon Rothery

CEO, Australia

Brady Schuck

Managing Director

Peter Seccia

Managing Director

Greg Shell

Head Managing, Inclusive Growth Strategy Partner

Sarah Shenton

Vice President in the Merchant Banking Division

Andrew Sickinger

Vice President, M&A

Gavin Simms

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Rajat Sood

Managing Director

Stephen Branton Speak

Partner and Managing Director

John Stevenson

Vice President

Chang Q. Sun

Executive Director In the Investment Banking Division

Ram Sundaram

Partner

Adriana Tajonar

Vice President of Life Sciences Investing

Alex Tishakov

Analyst, Investment Banking Division

Rana Yared

Managing Director of Securities Division

Alec Zhang

Analyst

Past deals in Tourism

Peek

Series C in 2021
Peek is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that simplifies the process of discovering and booking tours and activities throughout the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides a technology platform that connects travelers with a variety of experiences, facilitating easy online bookings. Peek's offerings include a comprehensive selection of tours and lessons, curated by handpicked vendors and experts to cater to diverse travel preferences. Through its website and mobile app, Peek generates new customers and enhances the visibility of local operators, empowering them to manage and grow their businesses effectively.

Sabre Corporation

Post in 2020
Sabre Corporation is a technology solutions provider for the global travel and tourism industry, headquartered in Southlake, Texas. Founded in 1960, it offers a wide range of services, including data-driven business intelligence, mobile solutions, and Software-as-a-Service products. Its operations are divided into three main segments: Travel Network, Airline Solutions, and Hospitality Solutions. The Travel Network segment serves as a business-to-business marketplace, providing travel content from various suppliers to travel agencies and management companies. Airline Solutions offers software technology products that enhance airlines' sales, planning, and operational capabilities. Meanwhile, Hospitality Solutions delivers tools for hoteliers, including property management and central reservation systems. Sabre’s technology processed over $100 billion in travel spending in 2013 and continues to innovate within the industry. The company maintains a presence in approximately 60 countries and partners with organizations like Google to develop advanced technology platforms.

Navan

Debt Financing in 2020
Navan, formerly known as TripActions, is a business travel platform that focuses on optimizing corporate travel operations through a mobile-first, end-to-end solution. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices worldwide, Navan combines AI-driven personalization with a comprehensive inventory of flights, accommodations, and transportation options. The platform is designed to enhance the travel experience for employees while providing finance leaders and travel managers with the tools necessary to manage travel as a strategic asset. It offers 24/7 live support and rewards employees with loyalty points for personal use, promoting cost-conscious spending. By integrating data science, user-friendly design, and exceptional service, Navan aims to deliver rewarding travel experiences that align with the needs of businesses and their workforce.

LvYue

Series A in 2019
LvYue Travel Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Beijing, operates within the hotel management sector in China. The company is part of the Luyue Group, which is strategically linked to Ctrip Group and focuses on integrating hotel management with information technology and procurement. Under the leadership of CEO Zhang Qiang, the Luyue Group aims to enhance the tourism industry by leveraging internet innovations and technology to improve operational effectiveness. It utilizes data-driven strategies derived from user information from Ctrip and Qunar.com, alongside its own technology development team. The group is recognized for its innovative systems, including the Aladdin global intelligent location system and XPMS, which facilitate the management of non-standard hotels through a comprehensive service approach.

Tastemade

Series E in 2018
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company that specializes in producing and delivering engaging food and travel programming for a global audience. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, Tastemade offers a variety of themed shows, including video recipes and cooking demonstrations, accessible through its YouTube channel and other digital platforms across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company also provides a mobile application for iPhone users, allowing them to discover, create, and share videos, alongside online tutorials covering topics such as food photography and video production techniques. By focusing on the intersection of food, travel, and storytelling, Tastemade aims to connect individuals through shared culinary experiences.

Klook

Series D in 2018
Klook Travel Technology Limited, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, is a leading online platform for booking travel activities and services. The company collaborates directly with operators to provide a diverse range of offerings, including popular attractions, tours, local transportation, food experiences, and adventure activities across over 300 destinations. Klook’s innovative technology allows travelers to conveniently book and redeem services using QR code-enabled e-vouchers through its website and mobile app. Recognized for its user-friendly interface, the platform has received accolades from both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With a team that has grown to over 1,000 members, Klook aims to empower travelers by facilitating memorable experiences and adventures worldwide.

Klook

Series C in 2017
Klook Travel Technology Limited, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, is a leading online platform for booking travel activities and services. The company collaborates directly with operators to provide a diverse range of offerings, including popular attractions, tours, local transportation, food experiences, and adventure activities across over 300 destinations. Klook’s innovative technology allows travelers to conveniently book and redeem services using QR code-enabled e-vouchers through its website and mobile app. Recognized for its user-friendly interface, the platform has received accolades from both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With a team that has grown to over 1,000 members, Klook aims to empower travelers by facilitating memorable experiences and adventures worldwide.

Red Planet Hotels

Private Equity Round in 2016
Red Planet is redefining the value hotel experience in Asia, the world's fastest growing travel market. Our hotels provide a high quality, comfortable stay in desirable locations at attractive prices. We are all about value – offering an all-inclusive rate for every room, every night. There are no hidden costs in our rates or the amenities we provide. All of our rooms have free high-speed Wi-Fi, high quality, custom-made beds with crisp linen, and soothing power showers, as well as air conditioning, in-room safes, and a 32-40 inch flat screen TV. We currently own and operate hotels in Indonesia, Japan, Philippines and Thailand. We look forward to welcoming you soon and REDEFINING your hotel experience.

Tastemade

Series D in 2015
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company that specializes in producing and delivering engaging food and travel programming for a global audience. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, Tastemade offers a variety of themed shows, including video recipes and cooking demonstrations, accessible through its YouTube channel and other digital platforms across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company also provides a mobile application for iPhone users, allowing them to discover, create, and share videos, alongside online tutorials covering topics such as food photography and video production techniques. By focusing on the intersection of food, travel, and storytelling, Tastemade aims to connect individuals through shared culinary experiences.

OneTwoTrip

Venture Round in 2015
OneTwoTrip.com is a new and innovative travel booking web site with a patented method of ticketing that saves the travel booker money and time. Launched in 2011, the web site already has millions of users globally, and presently has a team of just under 100 employees based in Europe, the USA and Russia. The OneTwoTrip team believes that there is a lot more to be done to help travelers across the world to travel smarter, easier and faster. The best flight booking experience is just the start. The site is currently available in English, German, Spanish, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Russian and Ukrainian.
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