Trivago

Trivago

Online hotel search platform that compares prices from various hotels on booking sites worldwide. Learn more

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
EUR2020202120222023202420252026
Revenues249m361m535m485m469m502m538m
% growth(70 %)45 %48 %(9 %)(3 %)7 %7 %
EBITDA(34.4m)32.0m70.6m48.8m(<1m)9.6m25.0m
% EBITDA margin(14 %)9 %13 %10 %-2 %5 %
Profit(245m)10.7m(127m)(164m)(8.2m)(3.4m)8.9m
% profit margin(99 %)3 %(24 %)(34 %)(2 %)(1 %)2 %
EV / revenue1.9x1.2x0.3x0.1x0.0x0.0x-0.0x
EV / EBITDA-13.7x13.4x2.3x0.5x-15.9x0.3x-0.7x

Source: Dealroom estimates

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DateInvestorsAmountRound

$1.0m

Seed

$1.1m

Early VC

$52.7m

Early VC

$632m

Valuation: $1.0b

Acquisition
N/A

$287m

Valuation: $2.9b

IPO
Total FundingCAD74.7m

Recent News about Trivago

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trivago, founded in 2005 in Germany, is a prominent global hotel search platform that aims to transform how travelers find and compare hotels and alternative accommodations. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, including individual travelers, families, and business travelers, by helping them make informed decisions through personalized hotel searches. trivago operates in the travel and hospitality market, which is a highly competitive and dynamic sector.

The core of trivago's business model is its metasearch functionality. This means that trivago aggregates hotel information and prices from various online travel agencies (OTAs), hotel chains, and independent hotels, presenting them in a user-friendly format. Users can search for accommodations based on city, specific hotels, or landmarks, and filter results by dates, number of rooms, number of travelers, and accommodation type. This comprehensive approach allows travelers to compare a wide range of options and choose the best fit for their needs.

trivago generates revenue primarily through a cost-per-click (CPC) model. When users click on hotel listings, trivago earns a fee from the OTAs or hotel partners. Additionally, trivago offers data products leveraging its extensive demand and supply data, providing partners with insights to make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive edge in the market.

The platform also engages with its audience through a company blog that features trend reports, travel tips, and company news. This content not only enhances user engagement but also positions trivago as a thought leader in the travel industry.

In summary, trivago is a global leader in hotel search, serving a broad spectrum of travelers by offering a comprehensive and personalized search experience. Its revenue model is based on CPC fees from partners, and it leverages data products to provide valuable insights to its partners.

Keywords: hotel search, travel platform, metasearch, personalized search, cost-per-click, travel insights, data-driven, global leader, accommodation comparison, user-friendly.

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Investments by Trivago

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Rheinfabrik
ACQUISITION by Trivago Dec 2014
Tripl
ACQUISITION by Trivago Sep 2017
TripHappy
ACQUISITION by Trivago May 2018
Tripl
ACQUISITION by Trivago Sep 2017
Weekend.com
ACQUISITION by Trivago Jan 2021