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HipClub

Bringing unique and memorable travel experiences together in one easy-to-navigate platform, with convenient options for booking and online payment.

Founded 2010 Series B Total: $9.75M Travel and Tourism

General Information

Company Name HipClub
Founded Year 2010
Industries Travel and Tourism
Funding Stage Series B
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About HipClub

HipClub is a travel platform that focuses on providing unique and memorable travel experiences with easy booking and payment options. The company's first project, HipWay.ru, was launched in April 2009 to address the challenges faced by frequent travelers in organizing holidays. The platform aimed to offer a comprehensive directory of interesting and unusual travel options with online booking and payment capabilities. Following its launch, HipWay.ru gained significant traction and attracted a surge of visitors, prompting the need for server upgrades and investor support. In their quest for investors, the team started planning their second project, Hipclub, a private club offering exclusive vacation discounts. Notably, in mid-2010, the company secured funding from a number of prominent investors including Javier Pérez-Tenessa, founder of eDreams, and Michael van Swaaij, former CEO of Skype and eBay top manager, among other notable business angels. This financial support was accompanied by valuable advice, contributing to the success of the company's ventures. In October 2010, Hipclub was launched as the first internet cafe specializing in tourism and leisure, quickly gaining significant online presence and positive customer feedback. The company's last investment of $7.00M came from a Series B round led by Michael van Swaaij and Chamath Palihapitiya on 04 June 2013. This injection of capital has facilitated the company's growth and expansion within the travel industry.

Business keywords: travel experiences, booking, payment options, unique vacations, exclusive discounts, internet cafe, tourism, leisure, investors, financial support, small business, startup, angel investors

Funding Rounds & Investors (2)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Series B $7.00M 2
Michael van Swaaij, Chamath Palihapitiya
04 Jun 2013
Angel Round $2.75M 4
Michael van Swaaij, Mark Gerson +2
21 Oct 2011

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FAQ About HipClub

Bringing unique and memorable travel experiences together in one easy-to-navigate platform, with convenient options for booking and online payment.
HipClub was founded in 2010.
HipClub operates in Travel and Tourism. Its work centres on travel experiences, booking, payment options and unique vacations.
HipClub has completed 2 funding rounds, raising a total of $9.75M. The latest funding stage is Series B.
Top alternatives and competitors to HipClub include Authentic Vacations, Fun Group inc, Travelience inc., Tripoki, Flappin'. These companies operate in related industries and serve comparable markets. You can compare them side by side on Bounce Watch.
HipClub and Authentic Vacations are both companies in similar industries. Compare their funding, team size, growth signals, and market position on Bounce Watch to see which one fits your needs.

Source: BounceWatch company record for HipClub, https://bouncewatch.com/company/hipclub, updated 27 October 2024. When citing, please name BounceWatch and link this page.

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