TravelPerk Secures $100M Funding, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 Leads Expansion In Hyper-Growth Business Travel Platform
TravelPerk, the hyper-growth business travel management platform, has secured an additional $104 million investment, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with substantial participation from existing investors like Kinnevik and Felix Capital. This funding is an extension of the Series D-1 round raised in January 2022, spearheaded by General Catalyst, and is accompanied by the inclusion of Stephen Thorne, Investment Director for SoftBank Investment Advisers, on TravelPerk's Board of Directors. The capital injection will fuel TravelPerk's platform investment, focusing on enhancing customer experiences through new inventory capabilities, the introduction of novel business travel services, and the expansion of AI-driven product automation. Notably, in 2023, the company experienced robust financial growth, with revenue increasing over 70% YoY, gross profit surging by more than 90% YoY, and annualized booking volumes reaching nearly $2 billion.
Avi Meir, CEO and Co-Founder of TravelPerk, expressed delight in SoftBank's endorsement and continued support from existing investors, emphasizing the company's commitment to building the foremost SaaS business travel platform for SMB and Mid-Tier companies in Europe and the US. The investment not only aligns with TravelPerk's responsible and thoughtful approach to long-term growth but also validates their vision and strategy in a competitive landscape. Stephen Thorne from SoftBank highlighted the underserved SMB segment in the global business travel market and expressed enthusiasm about supporting TravelPerk's next phase of growth. Akhil Chainwala of Kinnevik praised TravelPerk's resilience, innovation, and authentic company culture, anticipating the responsible acceleration that this latest investment will unlock.
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