
Amadeus
Description
Amadeus Ventures is the dedicated corporate venture arm of Amadeus, a global leader in providing advanced technology solutions for the travel and tourism industry. Launched in 2014, this strategic initiative was established to identify, invest in, and nurture early-stage startups that are developing innovative technologies and business models within the travel tech ecosystem. Its primary goal is to foster innovation that complements Amadeus's core business, addressing emerging trends and challenges across areas such as personalized travel, new distribution capabilities, payments, ground transportation, hospitality, and sustainable travel solutions.
The venture arm typically focuses on Seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking out companies with strong entrepreneurial teams and disruptive potential. Beyond capital, Amadeus Ventures offers its portfolio companies significant strategic value, including access to Amadeus's extensive industry expertise, global network, and robust technological infrastructure. This support encompasses mentorship from seasoned Amadeus executives, opportunities for commercial partnerships, and potential integration with Amadeus's vast customer base, which includes airlines, hotels, travel agencies, and corporations worldwide.
Amadeus Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from approximately $270,000 to $1,080,000, with the flexibility to participate in follow-on rounds as portfolio companies achieve key milestones and demonstrate further growth. Since its inception, the fund has built a diverse portfolio of promising startups across various geographies, solidifying its commitment to shaping the future of travel. Through these strategic investments, Amadeus Ventures aims to drive innovation, enhance the traveler experience, and create new efficiencies within the complex global travel ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Amadeus has backed more than 20 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Norway, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Travel, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.1M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (30%)
- Seed (20%)
- Series A (15%)
- Series D (10%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series B (5%)
- Corporate Round (5%)
- Debt Financing (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (55%)
- Norway (10%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
- Canada (10%)
- Spain (10%)
- Israel (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Travel
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- Saas
- Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Leisure
- Vacation Rental
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