Travelstart
OperatingTravelstart is Africa's leading online travel agency.
- Travel
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Private Equity
- Founded 1999
- travelfox.com ↗
- Total raised
- $40M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Private Equity
- Rounds
- 2
- since 1999
- Investors
- 3
- on record
- Employees
- 201-500
About Travelstart
Travelstart is a leading online travel agency that helps today’s business and leisure travellers search, compare and book the best flight, hotel and car options with all your favourite airline and accommodation suppliers. A pioneer of online travel with a focus on making travel booking simple and more affordable in Africa and the Middle East, by simplifying the travel booking experience for our customers. Visit the Travelstart website or Flapp, the Travelstart app, to find some of the lowest fares around. Pay quickly and safely online with your preferred payment method and you’re off! With headquarters in Cape Town and regional offices in other core markets, including Nigeria, Egypt and Dubai - Travelstart, making travel simple.
Travelstart funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Travelstart has raised $40M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Private Equity announced 28 May 2019, led by HarbourVest Partners.
Who has invested in Travelstart
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2019 | Travelstart Private Equity | HarbourVest Partners | Not disclosed |
| 03 Feb 2016 | Travelstart Venture | Amadeus Capital Partners +1 | $40M |
Travelstart founders & team
- Philip ÅkessonCEO
- Amanpreet SinghGroup COO
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Frequently asked about Travelstart
- Where is Travelstart based and when was it founded?
- Travelstart is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 1999.
- Who is the CEO of Travelstart?
- Philip Åkesson is Travelstart's CEO.
- How much funding has Travelstart raised?
- Travelstart has raised $40M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Private Equity, was announced on May 28, 2019.
- Who has invested in Travelstart?
- Backers include HarbourVest Partners, Amadeus Capital Partners and MTN Group.
- What sector is Travelstart in?
- Travelstart operates in Travel, Tourism and Travel Agency.
