Skyscanner

Acquired

Compare Cheap Flights & Book Airline Tickets to Everywhere

Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Founded 2003 · $196.5M raised

Headquarters
Edinburgh
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
2003
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$196.5M
Last Round
$192.0M Series DJan 2016
Rounds
2
Acquired by
CtripNov 2016 · $1.7B

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Skyscanner is a global travel search engine used by over 100 million people monthly to compare billions of prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals across 1,200+ partners worldwide. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Edinburgh, it offers transparent, unbiased search results with no hidden fees, helping travelers plan and book trips with ease and confidence.

Summary

Skyscanner is a Travel & Hospitality company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2003. It has raised $196.5M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $192.0M Series D round in Jan 2016. Investors include Trip.com Group, Scottish Equity Partners and Goldman Sachs.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionNov 2016

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Funding: Series A through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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