HOWZAT Partners

Howzat Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2006, with headquarters in Luxembourg and a presence in London. The firm specializes in various investment stages, including incubation, seed, startup, growth capital, early stage, and mid-venture investments. It focuses on digital businesses, particularly in the internet, digital media, and e-commerce sectors, while also exploring opportunities in electronics, transportation, and gaming. Howzat Partners invests globally and acts as a sounding board for its portfolio companies, providing valuable insights and support. Additionally, the firm engages in co-investments to enhance its investment strategy.

Thomas Koch

Partner

92 past transactions

Quoroom

Convertible Note in 2024
Quoroom is a UK-based investment management platform that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for angel syndicates, venture capital funds, and private companies. The platform offers regulated capital raising and special purpose vehicle (SPV) management services, allowing deal managers to set up UK and US SPVs efficiently. Quoroom's services encompass legal documentation, international investor onboarding, compliance processes, and capital management, including support for various investment types such as debt deals and cryptocurrencies. The platform features tools for portfolio monitoring, investor reporting, and document management, enhancing the efficiency of the investment process. Quoroom has facilitated transactions involving a diverse range of investors and offers expertise in complex deal management. With a straightforward pricing structure, Quoroom allows users to initiate deals at no cost by gauging investor interest through soft commitment forms.

Wingly

Venture Round in 2024
Wingly is a business that operates an online platform facilitating flight sharing between private pilots and passengers. Pilots can list their planned flights on Wingly's website, allowing potential passengers to book available seats. The service offers both scheduled flights to destinations and discovery flights for scenic tours, making aviation more accessible and affordable through a model similar to carpooling.

Mymoria

Venture Round in 2021
Mymoria GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in online funeral planning services, providing a supportive resource for individuals during challenging times. Founded in 2015, Mymoria offers a comprehensive platform that allows clients to configure and commission funerals from the comfort of their homes. The company presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional mortician services by streamlining its processes while upholding high service standards. Mymoria's online platform enables users to explore various options, compare prices, and tailor funeral arrangements to their specific needs, budgets, and location preferences, allowing them to focus on their family during difficult moments.

Handiscover

Seed Round in 2021
Handiscover Sweden AB is an online booking platform specializing in accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Founded in 2014 by Sebastien Archambeaud in response to personal experiences as a parent of a child with a muscle disease, the company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Handiscover features a distinctive classification system that allows users to select accommodations based on varying levels of mobility and physical needs. This community-based platform not only enables individuals with disabilities to find suitable vacation rentals but also assists companies and municipalities in gathering and presenting essential accessibility data. By focusing on the unique requirements of its users, Handiscover aims to enhance the travel experience for people with disabilities, making it easier for them to discover and book accessible holiday accommodations.

SuitePad

Venture Round in 2020
SuitePad GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in tablet-based communication solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2012, the company aims to enhance the guest experience by integrating various services into a single device. Its tablets serve as a comprehensive platform for hotel guests, providing essential information about the hotel and its surroundings, while facilitating direct bookings for services such as room service and wellness appointments. SuitePad has successfully collaborated with both private and chain hotels across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to ensure its product meets the specific needs of its clients. Since its first installation in 2013, SuitePad has expanded its presence to 11 European countries and has received multiple industry awards, including the CeBit BITKOM Innovation Award and the HSMAI Technology and Innovation Award, for its innovative contributions to hotel guest communication.

Viselio

Series A in 2020
Viselio AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, specializes in digital tourist and business visa sourcing services. The company provides processing services for visas to China and Russia from various European countries including Switzerland and Germany. Viselio offers sophisticated software tools that simplify the visa application process, making it efficient with just a few clicks. Additionally, Viselio provides Covid-19 testing services through its own test centers and laboratory partners across Switzerland.

Gronda

Venture Round in 2020
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Wattens, Austria, operates the world's largest online community dedicated to professionals in the gastronomy, hotel, and catering industries. The platform serves chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry professionals across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. Gronda empowers chefs by providing a space to showcase their culinary creations, connect with a global audience, and monetize their recipes. The platform not only facilitates recipe sharing and knowledge exchange but also aims to preserve culinary traditions for future generations. With over 1.1 million chefs engaged, Gronda has established itself as a vital hub for culinary innovation, allowing members to build portfolios, share diverse recipes, and foster connections within a vibrant community. The platform features a vast collection of more than 170,000 shared creations and enjoys a high user satisfaction rating, reflecting its significance in enriching the global culinary landscape.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2020
BYHOURS is an innovative platform that revolutionizes hotel bookings by offering flexible, pay-per-use stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours at over 4,500 hotels worldwide. Founded in March 2012 in Barcelona, the company operates in more than 25 countries, providing travelers with the ability to select their check-in and check-out times according to their needs. This model allows customers to pay only for the hours they require, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for short stays. BYHOURS not only enhances the travel experience for users but also benefits hotels by optimizing their resources and increasing revenue. In addition to its consumer offerings, the company has evolved into a travel-tech entity, providing B2B and B2B2C services through partnerships with major players such as SABRE and RAPPI.

PromoRepublic

Seed Round in 2019
PromoRepublic is a technology company that specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for digital promotion and social marketing. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, the company offers tools that enable users to engage and acquire customers through various promotional strategies, including contests and sweepstakes. Its platform supports publishing campaigns across multiple social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Vkontakte, as well as mobile applications and standalone websites. PromoRepublic caters to a diverse clientele, including digital agencies, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, and retail brands, helping them enhance brand awareness and sales at the local level. The company's innovative solutions have earned recognition as a top fast-growing SaaS provider and have been featured in prominent industry publications.

Rentals United

Series A in 2019
Rentals United is a leading provider of enterprise channel management solutions for the short-term rental industry. It offers a platform that enables property managers to efficiently connect with major online travel agencies (OTAs) and high-performing niche sites, automating listing updates and driving better conversions. The company's tools and expertise help optimize business models and fuel growth, with 60% of the world's top 20 property managers as clients. Key partners include Airbnb, Booking.com, HomeAway, and Agoda.

Donkey Republic

Venture Round in 2019
Donkey Republic is an online platform specializing in bike-sharing and bike rental services, operating in over ten key cities across Europe. The company collaborates with local partners to manage its locations while utilizing custom-branded bicycles. Its proprietary software is designed with unique features that prioritize respect for public spaces through a hub-centric service model. This approach enhances the predictability of bike availability and convenience for users. Donkey Republic emphasizes service innovation as a core aspect of its business strategy.

Crehana

Series A in 2019
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.

Nezasa

Series A in 2018
Nezasa is a travel technology company that provides a comprehensive booking solution designed to enhance the travel planning experience for brands worldwide. Its platform enables the integration of various travel services into a single, user-friendly interface, allowing for the seamless planning and booking of multi-product or multi-stop itineraries. Nezasa's offerings include TripBuilder, which facilitates real-time planning and hyper-personalized packaging of trips, and TripBooster, which enhances in-destination upselling opportunities. The company’s technology combines the efficiency of online portals with the personalized touch of traditional travel agencies, allowing tour operators and travel retailers to automate and customize their travel offerings. By leveraging standardized and customizable APIs within a secure cloud-based environment, Nezasa supports the immediate booking of tailored trips, making it a valuable partner for travel brands seeking to optimize their customer experience.

Donkey Republic

Venture Round in 2018
Donkey Republic is an online platform specializing in bike-sharing and bike rental services, operating in over ten key cities across Europe. The company collaborates with local partners to manage its locations while utilizing custom-branded bicycles. Its proprietary software is designed with unique features that prioritize respect for public spaces through a hub-centric service model. This approach enhances the predictability of bike availability and convenience for users. Donkey Republic emphasizes service innovation as a core aspect of its business strategy.

Handiscover

Seed Round in 2018
Handiscover Sweden AB is an online booking platform specializing in accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Founded in 2014 by Sebastien Archambeaud in response to personal experiences as a parent of a child with a muscle disease, the company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Handiscover features a distinctive classification system that allows users to select accommodations based on varying levels of mobility and physical needs. This community-based platform not only enables individuals with disabilities to find suitable vacation rentals but also assists companies and municipalities in gathering and presenting essential accessibility data. By focusing on the unique requirements of its users, Handiscover aims to enhance the travel experience for people with disabilities, making it easier for them to discover and book accessible holiday accommodations.

CheckMyBus

Series A in 2018
CheckMyBus GmbH is a Nuremberg-based company that operates an online search engine for intercity bus travel. The platform allows users to compare bus availability, prices, departure times, routes, and features across a wide range of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and many others throughout Europe and beyond. It provides comprehensive information on bus schedules and ticket fares, facilitating travelers in finding the best offers and most convenient journeys. By offering a user-friendly experience for checking schedules and booking tickets, CheckMyBus aims to enhance the ease of planning comfortable bus trips, catering to the diverse needs of regional markets while continuing to expand its global reach.

UNIspotter

Seed Round in 2018
UNIspotter GmbH is a company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at assisting students in their university application processes. The application facilitates the discovery of suitable study programs, universities, and courses while offering comprehensive support throughout the application journey. UNIspotter Buddy, a feature of the platform, provides guidance in creating essential documents such as curriculum vitae and cover letters, as well as assistance with visa applications, accommodation, and financing options for studies. With additional offices in Europe, Australia, and India, UNIspotter positions itself as a reliable resource for both students and universities, enhancing accessibility and transparency in international student recruitment.

Currency Alliance

Seed Round in 2018
Currency Alliance is a provider of a global loyalty currency management platform that streamlines the connectivity between loyalty program partners. The company offers a software-as-a-service solution that simplifies the issuance, transfer, redemption, and exchange of loyalty currencies through a single API. This platform enhances the operational efficiency of loyalty program managers, allowing them to effectively manage and exchange loyalty currencies while boosting customer engagement. Additionally, Currency Alliance's capabilities extend to micropayments, supporting innovative pay-as-you-go business models for sectors such as IoT and Smart Cities. The core focus remains on empowering major loyalty program operators to enhance the functionality of their existing systems.

Seatfrog

Series A in 2018
Seatfrog is a technology company focused on enhancing the travel experience for passengers through its innovative auction platform for seat upgrades. Designed for both airlines and rail companies, Seatfrog enables customers to bid for upgrades on the day of departure, targeting travelers within 48 hours of their flight or journey when engagement is highest. By utilizing data science, Seatfrog identifies optimal moments to present upgrade offers, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The platform facilitates in-app payments and reissues boarding passes directly to mobile devices, streamlining the upgrade process and reducing friction. This approach allows airlines and rail companies to increase ancillary revenue by selling seats that would otherwise remain empty, ultimately improving the overall travel experience for passengers.

Lodgify

Series A in 2018
Lodgify, established in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a SaaS company specializing in vacation rental management and marketing. It offers an all-in-one solution enabling rental owners and property managers to create mobile-friendly websites with instant booking functionality, streamline reservation management, and synchronize property data across multiple external platforms. Lodgify's mission is to empower vacation rental businesses with accessible and affordable technology, helping them grow and manage their properties more efficiently.

Heymondo

Seed Round in 2018
Heymondo is an independent insurance broker operating under the commercial name of Smart Insurance Correduría de Seguros, SL. The company specializes in providing a travel insurance advisory platform that recommends customizable travel insurance options tailored to various market risks and occurrences. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, Heymondo's platform tracks market trends and enables users to select insurance packages based on their individual needs and the nature of their trips. By focusing on personalized coverage, Heymondo aims to empower travelers to make informed decisions regarding their travel insurance, ensuring they are adequately protected during their journeys.

Clevver

Angel Round in 2018
Clevver provides comprehensive virtual office services designed to support the international expansion of businesses and individuals. Operating from over 130 prestigious locations worldwide, Clevver offers a range of services including legal address registration, mail digitization, and local phone numbers across more than 80 countries. Additionally, the company facilitates company incorporation in over 30 countries and assists in opening bank accounts for international businesses. Its cloud-based platform serves as a centralized solution for managing the legal structure of global activities while ensuring compliance with necessary filings through a dedicated Compliance Center. Clevver also offers white label enterprise solutions encompassing its services, including ClevverMail, ClevverAddress, and ClevverNumber. Through its subsidiary, Clevver Legal Services LLP, the company further provides tax and accounting consulting, as well as specialized incorporation projects, enhancing its suite of offerings for clients seeking to grow globally.

Impala

Seed Round in 2018
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

itravel Group

Series B in 2018
itravel Group specializes in facilitating customized leisure travel experiences. Through its user-friendly platforms, including tablets, web, and social media, it enables customers to design and book unique vacations tailored to their preferences. This includes selecting specific experiences like kitesurfing or elephant rides, hotel room configurations, and personal preferences. The company's technology seamlessly connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers, catering to the sustainable leisure travel market and offering luxury and premium customized vacations.

Mymoria

Series A in 2018
Mymoria GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in online funeral planning services, providing a supportive resource for individuals during challenging times. Founded in 2015, Mymoria offers a comprehensive platform that allows clients to configure and commission funerals from the comfort of their homes. The company presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional mortician services by streamlining its processes while upholding high service standards. Mymoria's online platform enables users to explore various options, compare prices, and tailor funeral arrangements to their specific needs, budgets, and location preferences, allowing them to focus on their family during difficult moments.

Wingly

Seed Round in 2018
Wingly is a business that operates an online platform facilitating flight sharing between private pilots and passengers. Pilots can list their planned flights on Wingly's website, allowing potential passengers to book available seats. The service offers both scheduled flights to destinations and discovery flights for scenic tours, making aviation more accessible and affordable through a model similar to carpooling.

Currency Alliance

Seed Round in 2018
Currency Alliance is a provider of a global loyalty currency management platform that streamlines the connectivity between loyalty program partners. The company offers a software-as-a-service solution that simplifies the issuance, transfer, redemption, and exchange of loyalty currencies through a single API. This platform enhances the operational efficiency of loyalty program managers, allowing them to effectively manage and exchange loyalty currencies while boosting customer engagement. Additionally, Currency Alliance's capabilities extend to micropayments, supporting innovative pay-as-you-go business models for sectors such as IoT and Smart Cities. The core focus remains on empowering major loyalty program operators to enhance the functionality of their existing systems.

Stasher

Seed Round in 2018
Stasher, established in 2015, is a luggage storage platform that connects travelers with local hotels and businesses offering secure storage services. Users can book storage in advance or on the day via the Stasher platform, which also provides a map to locate storage points. The company, headquartered in London, operates globally and is a subsidiary of S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

BYHOURS

Series A in 2017
BYHOURS is an innovative platform that revolutionizes hotel bookings by offering flexible, pay-per-use stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours at over 4,500 hotels worldwide. Founded in March 2012 in Barcelona, the company operates in more than 25 countries, providing travelers with the ability to select their check-in and check-out times according to their needs. This model allows customers to pay only for the hours they require, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for short stays. BYHOURS not only enhances the travel experience for users but also benefits hotels by optimizing their resources and increasing revenue. In addition to its consumer offerings, the company has evolved into a travel-tech entity, providing B2B and B2B2C services through partnerships with major players such as SABRE and RAPPI.

SwiftComply

Venture Round in 2017
SwiftComply is a technology company that serves over 450 water authorities. It offers an online platform designed to streamline and enhance compliance programs, thereby protecting human health and the environment. The platform assists water utilities in managing their compliance requirements, offering features such as risk assessment, policy management, and training. This helps utilities improve their compliance posture and mitigate risk.

Spotahome

Series A in 2017
Spotahome is a platform specializing in mid- to long-term residential rentals, transforming the property market by enabling online bookings for stays exceeding 30 days. The company provides comprehensive property listings that include high-quality photographs, HD video tours, detailed floor plans, and thorough descriptions of both the properties and their neighborhoods. This approach allows tenants to secure accommodations from anywhere in the world without requiring in-person viewings, thereby saving time and costs for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome creates these listings at no expense to property owners, employing professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to capture the necessary audiovisual materials. Additionally, the platform offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties involved. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome operates in 11 cities across eight European countries, with offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

otelz.com

Series B in 2017
Otelz.com, established in 2013, is the leading online platform for booking accommodations in Turkey, offering over 3,000 properties ranging from budget-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury suites. The platform serves both leisure and business travelers by providing a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily discover, compare, and book various accommodations. Otelz.com guarantees the best prices and includes features such as detailed price information and customer reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, Otelz.com is committed to enhancing the booking experience, ensuring that travelers can find suitable options that meet their needs and budgets across the country.

Nezasa

Series A in 2017
Nezasa is a travel technology company that provides a comprehensive booking solution designed to enhance the travel planning experience for brands worldwide. Its platform enables the integration of various travel services into a single, user-friendly interface, allowing for the seamless planning and booking of multi-product or multi-stop itineraries. Nezasa's offerings include TripBuilder, which facilitates real-time planning and hyper-personalized packaging of trips, and TripBooster, which enhances in-destination upselling opportunities. The company’s technology combines the efficiency of online portals with the personalized touch of traditional travel agencies, allowing tour operators and travel retailers to automate and customize their travel offerings. By leveraging standardized and customizable APIs within a secure cloud-based environment, Nezasa supports the immediate booking of tailored trips, making it a valuable partner for travel brands seeking to optimize their customer experience.

Donkey Republic

Convertible Note in 2017
Donkey Republic is an online platform specializing in bike-sharing and bike rental services, operating in over ten key cities across Europe. The company collaborates with local partners to manage its locations while utilizing custom-branded bicycles. Its proprietary software is designed with unique features that prioritize respect for public spaces through a hub-centric service model. This approach enhances the predictability of bike availability and convenience for users. Donkey Republic emphasizes service innovation as a core aspect of its business strategy.

Crehana

Seed Round in 2017
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.

Currency Alliance

Seed Round in 2017
Currency Alliance is a provider of a global loyalty currency management platform that streamlines the connectivity between loyalty program partners. The company offers a software-as-a-service solution that simplifies the issuance, transfer, redemption, and exchange of loyalty currencies through a single API. This platform enhances the operational efficiency of loyalty program managers, allowing them to effectively manage and exchange loyalty currencies while boosting customer engagement. Additionally, Currency Alliance's capabilities extend to micropayments, supporting innovative pay-as-you-go business models for sectors such as IoT and Smart Cities. The core focus remains on empowering major loyalty program operators to enhance the functionality of their existing systems.

Comtravo

Series A in 2017
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven booking platform for business travel. The company focuses on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by simplifying the booking, management, and expensing of business travel. Its platform integrates self-booking tools and a booking engine that facilitate the reservation of hotels, rental cars, flights, and railway tickets. Additionally, Comtravo's system allows users to track expenses and compare corporate travel packages, ensuring cost-effective planning and management of corporate trips.

Bibblio

Seed Round in 2017
Bibblio is a developer of a content discovery platform that assists digital publishers in maximizing their content potential. The company's primary offering is an AI-driven engine that connects millions of content pieces based on relevance, allowing publishers to enhance audience engagement and site metrics. By providing tools for content recirculation and personalized recommendations, Bibblio enables publishers to effectively direct users to relevant promotional content and attract new audiences. The platform facilitates a redistribution of traffic across a network, allowing publishers to monetize quality content while avoiding intrusive advertising methods. Through its innovative approach, Bibblio empowers publishers to achieve self-reliance and improve overall revenue.

PromoRepublic

Seed Round in 2017
PromoRepublic is a technology company that specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for digital promotion and social marketing. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, the company offers tools that enable users to engage and acquire customers through various promotional strategies, including contests and sweepstakes. Its platform supports publishing campaigns across multiple social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Vkontakte, as well as mobile applications and standalone websites. PromoRepublic caters to a diverse clientele, including digital agencies, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, and retail brands, helping them enhance brand awareness and sales at the local level. The company's innovative solutions have earned recognition as a top fast-growing SaaS provider and have been featured in prominent industry publications.

itravel Group

Series A in 2017
itravel Group specializes in facilitating customized leisure travel experiences. Through its user-friendly platforms, including tablets, web, and social media, it enables customers to design and book unique vacations tailored to their preferences. This includes selecting specific experiences like kitesurfing or elephant rides, hotel room configurations, and personal preferences. The company's technology seamlessly connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers, catering to the sustainable leisure travel market and offering luxury and premium customized vacations.

Aero Glass

Convertible Note in 2017
Aero Glass is an augmented reality platform designed for various transportation sectors, particularly aviation and ground transportation. The company develops a system that utilizes head-mounted displays to provide a three-dimensional, 360° visualization of essential information such as terrain, navigation, traffic, and weather. By projecting this data in a natural 3D format, Aero Glass significantly reduces the workload of pilots and drivers, enabling them to maintain their focus on the outside environment rather than constantly checking instruments or devices. This innovative approach enhances situational awareness and safety by ensuring that users have immediate access to crucial safety information, including airspaces, airways, and other aircraft, thus contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety in transportation.

Barnebys

Venture Round in 2017
Barnebys is a leading global search service based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. The company specializes in art, antiques, and collectibles, offering a comprehensive online platform that aggregates information from auction houses and dealers worldwide. With a presence in key markets, including New York, the UK, France, Spain, and Germany, Barnebys serves a diverse clientele, ranging from prestigious auctioneers and antique dealers to regional businesses. The platform facilitates online transactions and provides users with tools to navigate the auction industry effectively. Additionally, Barnebys maintains an extensive free database of auction results and offers a premium valuation service, further enhancing its value proposition for buyers and sellers in the art and collectibles market.

LiveRate

Seed Round in 2017
LiveRate GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing and operating a platform designed for hotel bookings and customer engagement. The company's platform enables users to compare hotel room prices and make reservations directly through the site. Additionally, LiveRate offers a chat platform that facilitates interaction between hotels and guests via messaging applications, allowing for seamless communication and the registration of in-house service requests. This platform caters to both hotels and individual guests, enhancing the overall hospitality experience.

Gronda

Seed Round in 2017
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Wattens, Austria, operates the world's largest online community dedicated to professionals in the gastronomy, hotel, and catering industries. The platform serves chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry professionals across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. Gronda empowers chefs by providing a space to showcase their culinary creations, connect with a global audience, and monetize their recipes. The platform not only facilitates recipe sharing and knowledge exchange but also aims to preserve culinary traditions for future generations. With over 1.1 million chefs engaged, Gronda has established itself as a vital hub for culinary innovation, allowing members to build portfolios, share diverse recipes, and foster connections within a vibrant community. The platform features a vast collection of more than 170,000 shared creations and enjoys a high user satisfaction rating, reflecting its significance in enriching the global culinary landscape.

NUVIZ

Venture Round in 2017
NUVIZ, Inc. is a manufacturer based in San Diego, California, specializing in head-up display (HUD) technology for motorcycle helmets. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on enhancing the riding experience by integrating multiple functionalities into a single device. The Ride:HUD allows motorcyclists to access navigation, communication, photography, and entertainment features while keeping their attention on the road. This innovative device attaches to the chin bar of full-face helmets and is equipped with a handlebar-mounted controller for ease of use. Additionally, NUVIZ provides a mobile application for users to plan routes, track rides, and share experiences, thereby catering to the needs of motorcycle and powersport enthusiasts. The company's solutions are distributed through a network of dealers across the United States. NUVIZ operates as a joint venture between APX Labs, LLC and Holoeye Systems Inc.

GlampingHub

Series A in 2017
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.

Donkey Republic

Convertible Note in 2017
Donkey Republic is an online platform specializing in bike-sharing and bike rental services, operating in over ten key cities across Europe. The company collaborates with local partners to manage its locations while utilizing custom-branded bicycles. Its proprietary software is designed with unique features that prioritize respect for public spaces through a hub-centric service model. This approach enhances the predictability of bike availability and convenience for users. Donkey Republic emphasizes service innovation as a core aspect of its business strategy.

itravel Group

Series A in 2016
itravel Group specializes in facilitating customized leisure travel experiences. Through its user-friendly platforms, including tablets, web, and social media, it enables customers to design and book unique vacations tailored to their preferences. This includes selecting specific experiences like kitesurfing or elephant rides, hotel room configurations, and personal preferences. The company's technology seamlessly connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers, catering to the sustainable leisure travel market and offering luxury and premium customized vacations.

Crehana

Seed Round in 2016
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2016
BYHOURS is an innovative platform that revolutionizes hotel bookings by offering flexible, pay-per-use stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours at over 4,500 hotels worldwide. Founded in March 2012 in Barcelona, the company operates in more than 25 countries, providing travelers with the ability to select their check-in and check-out times according to their needs. This model allows customers to pay only for the hours they require, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for short stays. BYHOURS not only enhances the travel experience for users but also benefits hotels by optimizing their resources and increasing revenue. In addition to its consumer offerings, the company has evolved into a travel-tech entity, providing B2B and B2B2C services through partnerships with major players such as SABRE and RAPPI.

HomeTiger

Seed Round in 2016
HomeTiger is operating some of Europe's leading online furniture marketplaces - main markets in DE/FR/IT. Different from Wayfair, HomeTiger's marketplaces are listing full catalogs of leading industry manufacturers and retailers like IKEA, OTTO Group, Home24, XXXL, Höffner, Made.com, Wayfair - totalling some 4 million living products. HomeTiger is using A.I. driven approaches towards data sheet enrichment and displays proprietary 3D digital showrooms and mobile AR formats at scale.

Mozio

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Mozio, Inc. is an online airport transportation search and booking engine based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company's platform enables travelers to easily search and book a variety of transportation options, including shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and SUVs, across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Designed to simplify the travel experience, Mozio aggregates local transportation services, helping users navigate their options and secure the best deals for their airport transfers. Additionally, Mozio offers API and affiliate programs, allowing travel websites and agents to sell various transportation services, thereby enhancing customer loyalty and monetization opportunities for travel brands.

Donkey Republic

Seed Round in 2016
Donkey Republic is an online platform specializing in bike-sharing and bike rental services, operating in over ten key cities across Europe. The company collaborates with local partners to manage its locations while utilizing custom-branded bicycles. Its proprietary software is designed with unique features that prioritize respect for public spaces through a hub-centric service model. This approach enhances the predictability of bike availability and convenience for users. Donkey Republic emphasizes service innovation as a core aspect of its business strategy.

CheckMyBus

Venture Round in 2016
CheckMyBus GmbH is a Nuremberg-based company that operates an online search engine for intercity bus travel. The platform allows users to compare bus availability, prices, departure times, routes, and features across a wide range of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and many others throughout Europe and beyond. It provides comprehensive information on bus schedules and ticket fares, facilitating travelers in finding the best offers and most convenient journeys. By offering a user-friendly experience for checking schedules and booking tickets, CheckMyBus aims to enhance the ease of planning comfortable bus trips, catering to the diverse needs of regional markets while continuing to expand its global reach.

Lengoo

Seed Round in 2016
Lengoo is a technology company that specializes in unlocking the potential of language data for enterprises. Its full-stack technology, HALOS, enables organizations to build and operate custom language models at scale while maintaining high standards of IT security and intellectual property protection. For over five years, Lengoo has been assisting global industry leaders, hidden champions, and scale-ups in securely adopting AI solutions. The company's language intelligence applications, such as Flow, along with a robust API, empower office workers by providing them with trusted virtual AI partners. This enhances organizational efficiency and supports ongoing growth.

Seatfrog

Seed Round in 2016
Seatfrog is a technology company focused on enhancing the travel experience for passengers through its innovative auction platform for seat upgrades. Designed for both airlines and rail companies, Seatfrog enables customers to bid for upgrades on the day of departure, targeting travelers within 48 hours of their flight or journey when engagement is highest. By utilizing data science, Seatfrog identifies optimal moments to present upgrade offers, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The platform facilitates in-app payments and reissues boarding passes directly to mobile devices, streamlining the upgrade process and reducing friction. This approach allows airlines and rail companies to increase ancillary revenue by selling seats that would otherwise remain empty, ultimately improving the overall travel experience for passengers.

Lodgify

Seed Round in 2016
Lodgify, established in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a SaaS company specializing in vacation rental management and marketing. It offers an all-in-one solution enabling rental owners and property managers to create mobile-friendly websites with instant booking functionality, streamline reservation management, and synchronize property data across multiple external platforms. Lodgify's mission is to empower vacation rental businesses with accessible and affordable technology, helping them grow and manage their properties more efficiently.

Truly Experiences

Seed Round in 2016
Truly Experiences Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in providing luxury gift experiences for a wide range of occasions. Established in 2012, it offers a diverse selection of gift categories including drinks and tasting experiences, dining, spa and pampering, as well as tours and travel. The company's offerings cater to various events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays, making it a versatile choice for thank you gifts, retirement presents, and celebrations like Christmas and Valentine's Day. Additionally, Truly Experiences includes a bespoke concierge service to simplify the planning process for customers, ensuring a seamless experience in organizing memorable events.

Travelcircus

Seed Round in 2016
Travelcircus GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in an online booking platform for premium travel experiences. Founded in 2014 by Mathias Zeitler and Bastian Böckenhüser, Travelcircus offers exclusive packages that combine 4 and 5 star hotel accommodations with trendy attractions and hotel services. This approach allows customers to enjoy unique travel experiences at competitive prices. The company focuses on providing packages for weekend trips, city getaways, and short vacations, catering to the desires of travelers seeking high-quality experiences. With an international team of around 60 employees, Travelcircus aims to deliver exceptional value and unforgettable destinations for its customers.

Bownty

Series A in 2015
Bownty, established in 2011, is a business that aggregates and categorizes deals from various partners, offering local experiences, travel, and shopping offers to users across eight European countries and Chile. It notifies users via email about these deals, helping them discover offline products and experiences more conveniently.

P & T

Series B in 2015
P & T is a specialty tea company based in Berlin, dedicated to promoting the cultural and creative significance of fine tea. The company offers a diverse range of tea varieties, including white, yellow, green, oolong, black, scented, blended, and herbal teas. In addition to its tea selection, P & T provides related accessories, ensuring a comprehensive experience for tea enthusiasts. By focusing on quality and convenience, P & T delivers its products directly to consumers' doorsteps, making it easier for individuals to incorporate fine tea into their modern lifestyles.

Loyalty Bay

Seed Round in 2015
Loyalty Bay is a company focused on enhancing customer engagement and conversion for businesses through targeted loyalty programs. It was founded in response to the founders' experiences with a wine e-commerce site, where they observed that incentives offered on large price comparison platforms were often generic and not tailored to individual preferences. Recognizing the need for more personalized incentives, Loyalty Bay aims to provide businesses with solutions that foster customer loyalty and improve conversion rates by delivering relevant offers aligned with consumer interests.

otelz.com

Series A in 2015
Otelz.com, established in 2013, is the leading online platform for booking accommodations in Turkey, offering over 3,000 properties ranging from budget-friendly bed and breakfasts to luxury suites. The platform serves both leisure and business travelers by providing a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily discover, compare, and book various accommodations. Otelz.com guarantees the best prices and includes features such as detailed price information and customer reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals, Otelz.com is committed to enhancing the booking experience, ensuring that travelers can find suitable options that meet their needs and budgets across the country.

Spotahome

Seed Round in 2015
Spotahome is a platform specializing in mid- to long-term residential rentals, transforming the property market by enabling online bookings for stays exceeding 30 days. The company provides comprehensive property listings that include high-quality photographs, HD video tours, detailed floor plans, and thorough descriptions of both the properties and their neighborhoods. This approach allows tenants to secure accommodations from anywhere in the world without requiring in-person viewings, thereby saving time and costs for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome creates these listings at no expense to property owners, employing professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to capture the necessary audiovisual materials. Additionally, the platform offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties involved. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome operates in 11 cities across eight European countries, with offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

Lodgify

Seed Round in 2015
Lodgify, established in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a SaaS company specializing in vacation rental management and marketing. It offers an all-in-one solution enabling rental owners and property managers to create mobile-friendly websites with instant booking functionality, streamline reservation management, and synchronize property data across multiple external platforms. Lodgify's mission is to empower vacation rental businesses with accessible and affordable technology, helping them grow and manage their properties more efficiently.

Incrediblue

Seed Round in 2015
Incrediblue Limited is an online marketplace and booking system specializing in yacht charters, sailing holidays, and luxury yachts. Founded in 2012 and based in London, United Kingdom, the company operates as a subsidiary of Sal a Navegar Servicios Náuticos, S.L. Incrediblue connects boat owners, crew, and travelers globally, facilitating the booking and rental of private yachts for vacation trips. By offering a diverse range of boats across various sailing destinations, Incrediblue aims to provide high-quality vacation packages that cater to travelers seeking alternatives to traditional hotel stays. The company's mission is to promote boating as a premier vacation choice for all travelers, delivering enjoyable and worry-free experiences while supporting trustworthy boat owners in growing their businesses.

Learning with Experts

Seed Round in 2015
Learning With Experts operates an online learning platform that connects enthusiasts with global expert instructors for vocational and hobby courses. The company offers structured virtual learning environments in subjects like gardening and photography, fostering interactive and collaborative classrooms for both business-to-business partners and consumers.

Spotahome

Angel Round in 2015
Spotahome is a platform specializing in mid- to long-term residential rentals, transforming the property market by enabling online bookings for stays exceeding 30 days. The company provides comprehensive property listings that include high-quality photographs, HD video tours, detailed floor plans, and thorough descriptions of both the properties and their neighborhoods. This approach allows tenants to secure accommodations from anywhere in the world without requiring in-person viewings, thereby saving time and costs for both tenants and landlords. Spotahome creates these listings at no expense to property owners, employing professional photographers, known as "Homecheckers," to capture the necessary audiovisual materials. Additionally, the platform offers guarantees against default payments and damages, enhancing security for both parties involved. Founded in March 2014 by Alejandro Artacho, Bryan McEire, Hugo Monteiro, and Bruno Bianchi, Spotahome operates in 11 cities across eight European countries, with offices in Madrid, Spain, and London, UK.

Nixplay

Seed Round in 2015
Nixplay is a prominent provider of cloud-connected smart photo frame solutions, specializing in high-definition WiFi devices designed for photo display. The company enables users to access and curate playlists of photos from their devices and various social media platforms, facilitating easy sharing through email or dedicated applications. Nixplay also offers Nixplay Signage, a comprehensive solution that integrates cloud services, hardware, and subscription options, catering to both individual consumers and multiple Fortune 500 clients. Committed to innovation, Nixplay aims to lead the digital photo industry by continuously enhancing its technology and services. The company operates under Creedon Technologies, which encompasses both Nix and Nixplay brands.

Coffee Circle

Seed Round in 2014
Coffee Circle is a rapidly expanding specialty coffee company based in Berlin, operating on a direct-to-consumer model that emphasizes an omnichannel approach. The company is dedicated to setting new standards in fair trade and healthy coffee, providing a range of freshly roasted coffees that include various filter coffees and espressos. Customers can subscribe for regular deliveries on a daily or monthly basis, ensuring that high-quality beverages are readily available at their convenience. In addition to coffee, Coffee Circle offers automated coffee machines and a selection of coffee sets and accessories, enhancing the overall coffee experience for its clientele. As a purpose-driven social business, it is committed to ethical sourcing and promoting sustainability within the coffee industry.

ParcelBright

Seed Round in 2014
ParcelBright is a London-based company that specializes in providing parcel delivery services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2013, the company offers competitive pricing, including discounts of up to 70% on delivery costs. As clients increase their shipping volume, ParcelBright automatically unlocks additional discounts, enhancing cost savings for users. In addition to its core delivery services, ParcelBright also manages logistics for various street chains and independent retail stores, making it a versatile partner for businesses looking to streamline their shipping processes.

P & T

Venture Round in 2014
P & T is a specialty tea company based in Berlin, dedicated to promoting the cultural and creative significance of fine tea. The company offers a diverse range of tea varieties, including white, yellow, green, oolong, black, scented, blended, and herbal teas. In addition to its tea selection, P & T provides related accessories, ensuring a comprehensive experience for tea enthusiasts. By focusing on quality and convenience, P & T delivers its products directly to consumers' doorsteps, making it easier for individuals to incorporate fine tea into their modern lifestyles.

Barnebys

Venture Round in 2014
Barnebys is a leading global search service based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. The company specializes in art, antiques, and collectibles, offering a comprehensive online platform that aggregates information from auction houses and dealers worldwide. With a presence in key markets, including New York, the UK, France, Spain, and Germany, Barnebys serves a diverse clientele, ranging from prestigious auctioneers and antique dealers to regional businesses. The platform facilitates online transactions and provides users with tools to navigate the auction industry effectively. Additionally, Barnebys maintains an extensive free database of auction results and offers a premium valuation service, further enhancing its value proposition for buyers and sellers in the art and collectibles market.

Customer Alliance

Secondary Market in 2014
Customer Alliance is a company that specializes in enhancing the online reputation of hotels and increasing their revenue through customer-centric data. Established in 2009, it has expanded its reach to over 5,000 customers across 35 countries. The company provides an assessment system that helps the hotel industry understand guest experiences by utilizing automated messages and questionnaires. This approach fosters meaningful communication throughout the customer journey and facilitates the collection of valuable feedback. By analyzing this data, Customer Alliance enables hotels to optimize their internal processes and gain insights into their performance in comparison to competitors. With a multinational team of over 90 professionals from diverse backgrounds in the tourism and hotel sectors, Customer Alliance is dedicated to supporting hotels in making informed operational and strategic decisions.

Hubbub

Series A in 2014
Hubbub is a local home delivery service focused on supporting independent businesses and revitalizing high streets. The platform facilitates convenient weekly shopping by connecting consumers with local independent retailers, enabling them to shop from a variety of products while promoting community engagement. By prioritizing local sourcing, Hubbub aims to strengthen the local economy and encourage sustainable shopping practices, making it easier for consumers to access quality goods from their neighborhoods.

Sportego

Seed Round in 2014
Sportego is a provider of digital analytic and engagement solutions aimed at enhancing the experience of fans, sponsors, and clubs in the sports industry. The company adopts a comprehensive approach to fan engagement by auditing fan data and experiences, which allows for tailored insights and improvements. By focusing on data analysis and engagement strategies, Sportego helps clubs and sponsors optimize their interactions with supporters, ultimately leading to enhanced fan experiences and increased revenue opportunities. The platform facilitates a seamless service that delivers efficient and customized results, ensuring that the unique needs of clients are met effectively.

Mozio

Seed Round in 2014
Mozio, Inc. is an online airport transportation search and booking engine based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company's platform enables travelers to easily search and book a variety of transportation options, including shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and SUVs, across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Designed to simplify the travel experience, Mozio aggregates local transportation services, helping users navigate their options and secure the best deals for their airport transfers. Additionally, Mozio offers API and affiliate programs, allowing travel websites and agents to sell various transportation services, thereby enhancing customer loyalty and monetization opportunities for travel brands.

Togethera

Seed Round in 2014
Togethera is a platform designed to help families connect by providing a private and user-friendly space for sharing photos and memories. It caters to users of all ages, making it accessible for grandparents, parents, and children alike, across various devices such as phones, tablets, and computers. The application focuses on simplicity and privacy, ensuring that families can easily share moments without the complications often associated with public social media platforms. Togethera's mission is to foster closer family ties through meaningful sharing experiences.

MediQuire

Seed Round in 2014
MediQuire Inc. is a technology company focused on providing innovative solutions for community health centers. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company specializes in offering a range of services, from basic reporting tools to comprehensive population management and risk management suites. MediQuire's platform is designed to enhance understanding of patient outcomes by integrating medical, behavioral, financial, and social data, thus enabling advanced analytics. This approach aims to improve the health of the Medicaid population while simultaneously reducing costs. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including federally qualified health centers, health center control networks, primary care associations, and quality improvement associations, ensuring that its technology solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of various health organizations.

Appear Here

Seed Round in 2013
Appear Here Limited, established in 2012, operates an online marketplace that connects businesses seeking temporary retail spaces with property owners having vacant units. Based in London with a New York office, the company has facilitated over 10,000 pop-up shops across the UK, US, and France through its platform. Appear Here has raised $21.4 million in VC funding from investors backing notable companies like Spotify and Pinterest.

Wool and the Gang

Seed Round in 2013
Wool and the Gang is a global fashion brand specializing in handcrafted knitwear for both men and women. The company emphasizes exceptional design through unique, artisan-made products, ensuring that each item is never factory-made. Wool and the Gang offers a range of designer knitted garments, enhancing the customer experience by providing quality fashion that promotes reduced stress and anxiety. Additionally, the brand features easy-to-follow Knit Kits, enabling customers to create their own customized designs at home. This combination of handcrafted artistry and consumer engagement positions Wool and the Gang as a distinctive player in the fashion industry.

Chorus Intelligence

Seed Round in 2013
Chorus Intelligence, established in 2011, specializes in investigation software aimed at law enforcement agencies, central governments, and businesses. The company addresses the challenges analysts face in managing vast amounts of data, allowing them to focus on analysis rather than data preparation. Chorus Intelligence's software includes anti-fraud technologies that facilitate data cleaning and analysis, enabling users to generate valuable insights and evidence from complex data sets. Its solutions have been deployed globally to combat various issues, including terrorism, organized crime, and financial fraud, while also assisting in the protection of vulnerable populations. Through its innovative approach, Chorus Intelligence helps decision-makers make informed choices based on comprehensive data analysis.

Ampido

Seed Round in 2013
Ampido GmbH is a Cologne-based company that operates an online platform designed to help users find and rent parking spaces. The application enables users to locate available parking spots, including private driveways, garages, and designated parking areas, directly through their smartphones. Ampido facilitates both short-term and long-term rentals, allowing property owners to list their parking spaces while offering customers a diverse selection of options to meet their parking needs. Through its innovative approach, Ampido addresses the challenges of urban parking by providing a user-friendly solution for both parking space owners and those in search of convenient parking.

ALEXANDALEXA

Series A in 2010
Alexandalexa is a global luxury online kids store. It was founded in Q4 2006 by husband and wife team Alex Theophanous and Alexa Till. They have since created a fast growing eCommerce business that has grown fast and pioneered luxury childrens retailing online. The list of brands available includes many firsts online, including Burberry kids clothing, Ralph Lauren kids, Fendi, John Galliano and man more. They stock childrens ranges from newborn to 12 yrs old. Based in London, but shipping to 65 countried worldwide, the Company now employs over twenty people. It controls it's own supply chain, photography and marketing, and has a customer list that boasts many celebrity mum's and well know journalists. 2010 will be a record year for the Business, having gained over 85 designer labels, and appointing Belinda Earl (current Goup CEO of Jaeger/ Aquascutum) to become Chairman.

Swapit

Seed Round in 2010
Swapit is a prominent online swapping and trading community in the UK, specifically designed for children and teenagers. The platform allows members to earn a virtual currency known as "swapits" for each item they exchange. Additionally, users can accumulate swapits through various activities, including engaging with responsible brands, completing research surveys, and promoting healthy eating in schools. This gamified approach encourages participation and fosters a vibrant community where young people can trade items while earning rewards for their engagement.

Academia.edu

Angel Round in 2010
Academia.edu is the largest and fastest-growing platform in the world for sharing academic research. Its mission is to accelerate and democratize academic research. Over 150 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Over 100,000 people join Academia.edu each day. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. 40% of the world's faculty log in to Academia.edu every month. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

autoaid

Seed Round in 2009
AutoAid is a SaaS company specializing in automotive diagnostics for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Founded in September 2008, AutoAid GmbH developed the autoaid Internet Diagnose+ (aID+), a web-based diagnostic software that launched in April 2013. This innovative system has gained international recognition and is utilized as a standard diagnostic solution in numerous repair shops across various countries, including Germany, the USA, and South Africa. The aID+ platform supports twelve car brands and offers features such as real-time problem case calculations, predictive maintenance, and usage-based insurance. By making extensive automotive data accessible and usable, AutoAid enhances the efficiency of repair processes, reduces repair times, and provides mechanics and drivers with continuously updated information for improved service delivery at an affordable cost.

Trivago

Seed Round in 2008
Trivago, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a global hotel search platform dedicated to transforming how travelers search for and compare hotel accommodations. With a mission to serve as an independent source of information, Trivago enables users to find the ideal hotel at the lowest rates. The platform provides access to approximately 1.3 million hotels across more than 190 countries and is available through 55 localized websites and applications in 33 languages. Trivago not only assists travelers in making informed decisions by personalizing their hotel searches but also supports hotel advertisers by connecting them with a wide audience. The company operates in three segments: the Americas, Developed Europe, and the Rest of the World, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Developed Europe segment.

TrustedPlaces

Angel Round in 2007
TrustedPlaces is a London-based social network that facilitates local reviews, allowing users to share their opinions on various lifestyle and entertainment venues, including restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs. With a significant concentration of reviews from the UK, particularly London, the platform spans 45 countries worldwide. Users can discover new locations through recommendations from others, enhancing their local experiences. TrustedPlaces also offers an API for content syndication and supports registration through Clickpass and Facebook, making it accessible for a broader audience. The platform is designed to foster community engagement around local establishments, making it a valuable resource for both residents and visitors seeking recommendations.

zoomf.com

Seed Round in 2007
Zoomf operates a residential property search engine that allows users to search for properties to buy or rent across the UK. The platform provides results that link directly to agent websites, facilitating a seamless connection between potential buyers or renters and real estate agents. In addition to property listings, Zoomf offers consumers valuable local market intelligence, including insights about local amenities and services in their chosen areas. Through its comprehensive search capabilities and informative resources, Zoomf aims to enhance the property search experience for users.

Arclight Media Technology

Seed Round in 2007
Arclight Media Technology was set up by entrepreneurial group of internet technologists and is the parent company of Zoomf, the property search engine. Zoomf is a comprehensive, fast and accurate service for anyone looking to buy or rent property and an exciting advertising platform for companies targeting the property sector. Consumers can search for whatever is important to them including property features like garden, garages or wood flooring. test

WAYN

Series A in 2006
WAYN is a global social network with over 20.4 million members, specializing in travel and lifestyle. It facilitates connections among like-minded individuals to share experiences and meet new friends based on common interests. WAYN also offers a dating service, WAYN Dating, which matches users based on shared activities and interests. The company competes with other travel-focused social networks and services.
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