Trivago

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.

Johannes Thomas

CEO and Managing Director

8 past transactions

Holisto

Corporate Round in 2024
Holisto is an online hotel booking platform that leverages technology to offer customers access to better deals on lodging. By analyzing a vast array of information from various brokers, agents, and hotels, Holisto provides travelers with optimized pricing options that go beyond traditional rates offered by travel suppliers. The platform innovatively splits reservations into smaller units and creates unique packages, allowing users to find attractive deals tailored to their needs. This approach not only enhances travel experiences but also helps customers save money while planning their trips.

UBIO

Venture Round in 2022
UBIO is a developer of an automation platform that transforms websites into interactive transactional application programming interfaces (APIs), allowing clients to regain control over their customer interactions. The company's platform provides an open-source toolset that can automate and facilitate a wide range of web interactions, regardless of their complexity. By connecting both websites and APIs, UBIO enables its customers to gather and utilize rich data effectively. Notable clients include major organizations such as Google and trivago, which leverage UBIO's technology to collect availability and price data from over 50,000 hotels globally. Additionally, the platform supports companies like kiwi.com in selling airline tickets and TickX in offering theatre tickets. UBIO operates with teams across Europe, focusing on developing technology that fosters meaningful connections among web services and drives positive business outcomes for its customers.

Roadsurfer

Venture Round in 2021
Roadsurfer is a camper rental company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in providing campervan and motorhome rental services. Established in 2017, the company operates over 2,500 campers across more than 22 locations in various European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal. Roadsurfer aims to facilitate outdoor adventures by offering a wide selection of well-equipped campervans, each furnished with essential amenities such as beds, kitchen utensils, and outdoor gear. This allows travelers to explore their favorite destinations with safety, comfort, and flexibility, while also providing an easy online booking process for individual camping spots in nature.

Weekend.com

Acquisition in 2021
Weekend.com is a travel app exclusively focused on weekend getaways, meta searching and combining the best flight and hotels deals.

TripHappy

Acquisition in 2018
TripHappy is a travel startup based in Delaware, United States, that employs artificial intelligence to enhance the hotel search and discovery process. By focusing on providing detailed information about various locations and neighborhoods, TripHappy assists travelers in identifying suitable accommodations that align with their personal preferences. The platform streamlines the trip planning experience, making it easier for users to find and book their ideal lodging while ensuring they are well-informed about the surrounding areas.

tripl

Acquisition in 2017
tripl GmbH is a travel technology company based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in July 2015 by Hendrik Kleinwaechter and Christian Heimerl. The company operates an online platform that provides users with personalized travel recommendations, allowing them to plan trips and tours tailored to their preferences. In addition to trip planning, tripl enables customers to book various activities, locations, and accommodations, enhancing the overall travel experience. As of September 2017, tripl operates as a subsidiary of trivago N.V.

Base7booking.com

Acquisition in 2016
Base7booking.com Sarl is a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in providing a cloud-based hotel management platform. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on offering a comprehensive Property Management System tailored for small to medium-sized hospitality establishments, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental apartments. This platform enables hoteliers to efficiently manage their properties, streamlining operations and enhancing the overall guest experience. As of September 30, 2015, Base7booking.com operates as a subsidiary of trivago GmbH.

Rheinfabrik

Acquisition in 2014
Rheinfabrik is a German software development company that primarily focuses on mobile applications.
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