Wakanow Overview
- Year Founded
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2008

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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700

- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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1
Wakanow General Information
Description
Operator of an online travel agency platform intended to bridge the gap and eliminate the barriers and inefficiencies faced by the travel industry. The company's integrated booking portal offers travel services including flights, hotel booking, visa assistance, holiday packages, airport transfers as well and protocol services, enabling travelers with a one-stop platform for planning, payment and travel needs at competitive costs.
Contact Information
Website
www.wakanow.comCorporate Office
- Plot 8, Elegushi Beach Road
- Ikate Roundabout, Lekki
- Lagos
- Nigeria
Corporate Office
- Plot 8, Elegushi Beach Road
- Ikate Roundabout, Lekki
- Lagos
- Nigeria
Wakanow Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Wakanow Comparisons
Industry
Financing
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Wakanow Competitors (8)
One of Wakanow’s 8 competitors is KAYAK Software, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Stamford, CT.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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KAYAK Software | Formerly VC-backed | Stamford, CT | ||||
Travelstart Nordic | Private Equity-Backed | Uppsala, Sweden | ||||
Barrhead Travel Service | Private Equity-Backed | Glasgow, United Kingdom | ||||
Travelstart | Private Equity-Backed | Cape Town, South Africa | ||||
HolidayMe | Venture Capital-Backed | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Wakanow Signals
Wakanow Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Wakanow Investments (1)
Wakanow’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Oya (Bus Booking app). The deal was made on 01-Aug-2015.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Oya (Bus Booking app) | 01-Aug-2015 | Buyout/LBO | Internet Software |
Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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Oya (Bus Booking app) | Lekki, Nigeria |
Wakanow FAQs
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When was Wakanow founded?
Wakanow was founded in 2008.
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Where is Wakanow headquartered?
Wakanow is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
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What is the size of Wakanow?
Wakanow has 700 total employees.
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What industry is Wakanow in?
Wakanow’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.
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Is Wakanow a private or public company?
Wakanow is a Private company.
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What is Wakanow’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Wakanow is
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How much funding has Wakanow raised over time?
Wakanow has raised $40M.
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Who are Wakanow’s investors?
Platform Capital (Lagos) and The Carlyle Group have invested in Wakanow.
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Who are Wakanow’s competitors?
KAYAK Software, Travelstart Nordic, Barrhead Travel Service, Travelstart, and HolidayMe are some of the 8 competitors of Wakanow.
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