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Certares

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Certares is a group of seasoned private equity and operating executives with extensive industry, investment and transaction.

Investor Profile

Certares has made 11 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 55% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (27%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (18%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (9%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series B (9%)

Country Focus

  • United States (64%)
  • France (9%)
  • Ireland (9%)
  • Canada (9%)
  • Luxembourg (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Travel
  • Leisure
  • Tourism
  • Aerospace
  • Air Transportation
  • Adventure Travel
  • Hospitality
  • Rental
  • Hotel
  • Restaurants
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Certares frequently co-invest with?

CW
Asia, Haryana, India, Ambala
Co-Investments: 1
Delta Air Lines
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
01 Advisors
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Knighthead Capital Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Alpana Ventures
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 1
Cox Enterprises
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
Montefiore Investment
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
BNP Paribas Développement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Crédit Mutuel Equity
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Certares?

Wheels Up

New York, New York, United States

Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing upfront cost to fly privately.

AerospaceAir TransportationTravel
Post Ipo DebtAug 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
Boatsetter

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Boatsetter is a boat rental community connecting boat owners and boat renters.

Adventure TravelBoatingTourismTravel
Series BAug 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $38,000,000
Sensible Weather

Santa Monica, California, United States

Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company that is de-risking weather for travelers and travel partners.

AnalyticsInsurTechPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Series AMay 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Wheelhouse

San Francisco, California, United States

Wheelhouse helps you manage your short term rentals as professionally and efficiently as major hotels.

Big DataHospitalitySaaSSmall and Medium BusinessesTravel
Series AApr 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
UFODRIVE

Capellen, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

24/7 Electric Car Rental – available 40+ locations worldwide. Powered by UFOFLEET– the operating system for EV fleets.

Electric VehicleInformation TechnologyInternetRentalTravel
Series AFeb 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
Avoya Travel

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Avoya Travel is a travel and tourism company that offers vacation packages.

LeisureTourismTravel
Private EquityNov 22, 2021
Avia Solutions Group

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider with 192 aircraft, offers diverse aviation services across 68 countries.

AerospaceAir TransportationConsultingFleet ManagementFreight ServiceIntelligent SystemsLeasingTraining
Private EquitySep 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $354,344,799
Voyageurs du Monde

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Voyageurs du Monde is travel agency specializing in tailor-made travel.

HotelRestaurantsTravel
Post Ipo DebtMar 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $155,018,423
G Adventures

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990.

Adventure TravelLeisureTourism
Private EquityFeb 9, 2021
Getaway

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Getaway is a wellness hospitality company that offers cabin rentals in natural landscapes.

HospitalityRentalRental PropertyTravel
Series CJan 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $41,699,997