Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Overview
- Year Founded
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2004
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,102
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$1.9B
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) General Information
Description
Operator of an online metasearch travel platform catering to travelers around the globe. The company offers a platform that allows users to search and book flights, hotels, vacations, cars, and deals directly, as well as through online agencies, enabling travelers around the globe to make confident decisions.
Contact Information
Website
www.kayak.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1266 East Main Street
- Suite 700R
- Stamford, CT 06902
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1266 East Main Street
- Suite 700R
- Stamford, CT 06902
- United States
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10. Merger/Acquisition | 21-May-2013 | $1.9B | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 9. PIPE | 17-Aug-2012 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. IPO | 20-Jul-2012 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC | 21-Dec-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 21-Dec-2007 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 25-May-2006 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series B1) | 01-Apr-2006 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 21-Dec-2004 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A1) | 01-Nov-2004 | $1.65M | $8.25M | Completed | Product Development | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 01-Jun-2004 | $6.6M | $6.6M | Completed | Product Development |
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B1 | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A1 | 1,176,051 | $0.001000 | $1.4 | $2.1 | 1x | $1.4 | 3.48% | |
| Series A | 6,600,000 | $0.001000 | $1 | $1.5 | 1x | $1 | 19.53% |
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Comparisons
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Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Competitors (29)
One of Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)’s 29 competitors is Wego, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Singapore, Singapore.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wego | Venture Capital-Backed | Singapore, Singapore | ||||
| Travelocity | Formerly VC-backed | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Comvel | Formerly VC-backed | Munich, Germany | ||||
| OpenTable | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Eat App | Venture Capital-Backed | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Patents
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260267935-A1 | Reducing latency in query-based search engines | Pending | 10-Mar-2025 | ||
| US-20250265626-A1 | Itinerary search based on image data | Pending | 20-Feb-2024 | ||
| US-20240232729-A1 | Cache and learned models for segmented results identification and analysis | Pending | 05-Jan-2023 | ||
| US-12271377-B2 | Reducing latency in query-based search engines | Active | 24-May-2022 | ||
| US-20230409572-A1 | Reducing latency in query-based search engines | Active | 24-May-2022 | G06F16/24539 |
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Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Former Investors (15)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accel | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Altimeter Capital Management | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| General Catalyst | Venture Capital | Minority |
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Investments & Acquisitions (8)
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Footprint for . The deal was made on 25-Apr-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 25-Apr-2024 | Early Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Life House | 02-Dec-2021 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| NFQ Technologies | 03-Sep-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Systems and Information Management | ||
| Mundi Internet Business | 03-Aug-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Information Services (B2C) | ||
| Checkfelix | 01-Apr-2011 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure |
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundi Internet Business | Pato Branco, Brazil | 2008 | |
| Checkfelix | Berlin, Germany | 2005 | |
| NFQ Technologies | Kaunas, Lithuania | 2002 |
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) FAQs
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When was Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) founded?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) was founded in 2004.
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Where is Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) headquartered?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
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What is the size of Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) has 1,102 total employees.
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What industry is Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) in?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.
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Is Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) a private or public company?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)?
The current valuation of Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) is .
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What is Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) is .
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How much funding has Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) raised over time?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) has raised $333M.
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Who are Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)’s investors?
Accel, Altimeter Capital Management, , , and General Catalyst are 5 of 15 investors who have invested in Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure).
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Who are Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)’s competitors?
Wego, Travelocity, Comvel, OpenTable, and Eat App are some of the 29 competitors of Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure).
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When was Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) acquired?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) was acquired on 21-May-2013.
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Who acquired Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure)?
Kayak (Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) was acquired by Booking Holdings.
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