Who are Virgin Australia's investors?

Virgin Australia's investors include Bain Capital.

When was Virgin Australia founded?

Virgin Australia was founded in 2000.

Where is Virgin Australia headquartered?

Virgin Australia is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.

What industry is Virgin Australia in?

Virgin Australia operates in Transportation, Travel & Hospitality.

How many employees does Virgin Australia have?

Virgin Australia has 1001-5000 employees.

Virgin Australia

IPO

Public · Brisbane, Australia · Founded 2000

Transportation

Travel & Hospitality

Headquarters: Brisbane
Employees: 1001–5000
Founded: 2000
Business Model: B2C

Website: virginaustralia.com
Last Round: Corporate RoundMar 2025
Rounds: 2
Type: Public

About

Founded in 2000 by Richard Branson and Brett Godfrey as low-cost carrier Virgin Blue, the airline launched with two aircraft flying between Brisbane and Sydney and grew into Australia's largest carrier by domestic market share, rebranding as Virgin Australia in 2011. Headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, it flies domestic and international routes across the Asia-Pacific region, runs the 13-million-member Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty program, and partners with Qatar Airways for long-haul international service.

Summary

Virgin Australia is a Transportation company based in Brisbane, Australia, founded in 2000. Its most recent funding was a Corporate Round round in Mar 2025. Investors include Bain Capital.