First Class Holidays

Creating personalised holidays to the world's most incredible destinations since 1996.

Founded 1996

Manchester, United Kingdom 93 employees Seed Total: $2.50M Entertainment, Travel and Tourism

First Class Holidays is a UK-based tour operator that has been creating personalised holidays to the world's most incredible destinations since 1996. Founded by Paul Ainsworth and Sharon Mason, the company has garnered an outstanding reputation backed by numerous awards. Specializing in tailor-made holidays, the company has established itself as a market leader in long-haul tailor-made holidays to Canada, America, Alaska, Australia, and New Zealand. Some of the accolades include 15-time Best Tour Operator at the British Annual Canada Travel Awards, 4-time Best Operator to Canada at the Selling Long Haul Awards, and the Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Independent Tour Operators. In December 2015, First Class Holidays secured a £2.50M Seed Round investment from PHD Equity Partners, Tony Meakin, Craig Richardson, and Andy Dodd. With its focus on the entertainment, travel, and tourism industries, the company's strategic location in Manchester, England, overlooking the world-famous Old Trafford Football Club & Cricket ground has contributed to its success. The company's commitment to providing personalized travel experiences positions it as an attractive prospect for venture capital investment, especially given its track record of industry recognition and continued growth.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	£2.50M	4	PHD Equity Partners, Tony Meakin +2	21 Dec 2015

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Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Seed Round

£2.50M

PHD Equity Partners, Tony Meakin +2

21 Dec 2015

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Creating personalised holidays to the world's most incredible destinations since 1996.

First Class Holidays was founded in 1996.

First Class Holidays is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

First Class Holidays operates in Entertainment and Travel and Tourism. Its work centres on luxury travel, tailor-made holidays, privately owned tour operator and long-haul destinations.

First Class Holidays has approximately 93 employees.

First Class Holidays has completed 1 funding round, raising a total of $2.50M. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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