Skyscanner
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Oct 2007
Total raised
- $5.1M
Investors
- 1
About Skyscanner
Skyscanner Ltd.Founded in 2003, Skyscanner Ltd. operates as a travel comparison platform, headquartered in London, UK.4 billion. Gareth Williams, one of the founders, has a history of entrepreneurship, contributing to the company's innovative approach.Skyscanner offers a comprehensive platform primarily focused on comparing and booking flights, hotels, and car rentals. Its core product allows users to search for cheap flights from a wide array of airlines, providing options based on real traveler ratings and preferences. The platform also features tools such as 'Search Everywhere,' which enables users to explore cheap flights to various destinations without a specific location in mind, and the 'Cheapest Month' function, which identifies the most economical times to travel to a chosen destination.80 for the same year.Skyscanner's future growth strategy includes the development of new products aimed at enhancing user experience, alongside plans for market expansion into regions such as South America and Asia by 2025. The recent acquisition by Ctrip/Qunar is expected to provide the necessary capital to support these initiatives and bolster Skyscanner's competitive position in the evolving travel market.
Who invested in Skyscanner
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
Oct 31, 2007
Amount
$5.1M
Investors
Questions about Skyscanner
Who invested in Skyscanner?
Skyscanner has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Skyscanner raised?
Skyscanner has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Skyscanner last raise money?
Skyscanner's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Oct 2007.
What does Skyscanner do?
Skyscanner is a internet company.
Where is Skyscanner headquartered?
Skyscanner is headquartered in London, UK.
Which VCs invest in companies like Skyscanner?
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