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 technology company that specializes in transforming websites into interactive transactional application programming interfaces (APIs). Its managed automation service empowers clients to regain control over their customers' journeys by enabling seamless connections between websites and APIs. The platform provides an open-source toolset that allows clients to automate, transact, and perform complex interactions on the web. UBIO's technology is utilized by major organizations, including Google and trivago, to collect availability and price data from over 50,000 hotels globally. Additionally, it supports companies like kiwi.com in selling airline tickets and TickX in offering theatre tickets. With teams based across Europe, UBIO is committed to fostering meaningful connections between web services and delivering significant business outcomes for its clients.

Roadsurfer

Venture Round in 2021
Roadsurfer is a camper rental company based in Munich, Germany, that was established in 2017. It operates a platform offering over 2,500 campervans for rent across more than 22 locations in several European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal. The company focuses on providing a wide selection of campervans equipped with essential amenities such as beds, kitchen utensils, and outdoor gear, ensuring travelers can enjoy a comfortable and safe camping experience. In addition to its rental services, Roadsurfer assists customers in easily booking individual camping spots in picturesque outdoor settings through an online platform, allowing for greater freedom and flexibility in exploring various destinations.

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 utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the hotel search and discovery process. Its platform helps travelers find suitable neighborhoods based on personal preferences, providing relevant location information and tailored recommendations. By focusing on the intersection of trip planning and accommodation booking, TripHappy aims to simplify the travel experience and assist users in making informed decisions about their stays.

tripl

Acquisition in 2017
tripl GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that provides an online platform for personalized travel planning. Founded in July 2015 by Hendrik Kleinwaechter and Christian Heimerl, tripl enables users to receive tailored trip recommendations based on their preferences. The platform allows customers to plan their journeys effectively by booking activities, accommodations, and locations. In 2017, tripl became a subsidiary of trivago N.V., further enhancing its capabilities in the travel sector.

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 designed for small to medium-sized hospitality establishments, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and rental apartments. Founded in 2012, the platform enables hoteliers to efficiently manage their properties through a comprehensive suite of tools. As of September 30, 2015, Base7booking.com operates as a subsidiary of trivago GmbH, further enhancing its reach and capabilities within the hospitality industry.

Rheinfabrik

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