Holidu GmbH
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Holidu GmbH - overview
Established
2014
Location
Munich, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Internet
About
Founded in 2014 in Munich, Germany, Holidu GmbH operates a vacation rental search engine that connects travelers with diverse lodging options. The founders, Johannes Siebers, Michael Siebers, and Rasmus Porsgaard, established the company to simplify the booking process. In May 2025, Holidu GmbH raised EUR 46 million in growth funding led by new investor Key 1 Capital, with participation from returning investors 83 North, Prime Ventures, and Vintage Investment Partners. Other unspecified investors also participated in the round.
Holidu is a vacation rental company offering a comprehensive search engine platform that connects travelers with a wide variety of rental accommodations, including cabins, condos, and villas. Their core products focus on facilitating the booking process for travelers seeking unique lodging experiences across Europe and select international destinations. The platform allows users to search for private rentals that cater to different preferences, such as family-friendly options, pet-friendly accommodations, and properties with specific amenities like pools or gardens. Holidu emphasizes reliable service by maintaining a personally verified selection of accommodations, ensuring travelers can book with confidence.
The company's services are available in popular regions including North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Sicily, as well as in various countries across Europe such as Spain, Italy, and France, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from families to solo travelers. The company plans to use the funding to advance artificial intelligence development, expand its property management software operations, and enter key strategic markets.
Current Investors
EQT, Venture Stars, Senovo
Primary Industry
Internet
Sub Industries
Travel & Tourism, Search Engines
Website
www.holidu.com
Verticals
E-commerce, Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Series E
Total Amount Raised
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Holidu GmbH - timeline of key events
Holidu GmbH - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | - | - | 14,928,735.6 | 24,719,927.3 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | 65.6% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | - | - | (6,736,310.4) | (4,609,231.4) | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | - | - | (6,879,147.5) | (4,777,180) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | - | - | (46.1%) | (19.3%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | - | - | (45.1%) | (18.6%) | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (6,667,392.5) | (7,352,960.4) | (6,890,198.4) | (4,839,056.3) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | - | - | (46.2%) | (19.6%) | - | - | - |
Holidu GmbH - employee data
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