Articles tagged “lakestar”

Airlines

Dominica’s New Airport and 8 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift’s top stories this week, Dominica sets eyes on a new international airport, Amtrak plans for an expensive upgrade, and Mexico reaches pre-pandemic levels of travel.

Angel Adegbesan, Skift | 3 years ago

Dominica’s New Airport and 8 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Online Travel

Lakestar Will Take HomeToGo Public in $1 Billion Bet on Vacation Rental Search

HomeToGo's move to go public is a validation of the booming vacation rental sector. It's also a rare accomplishment for a German-based startup. Europe had been playing a catchup game with Silicon Valley, but no longer.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Lakestar Will Take HomeToGo Public in $1 Billion Bet on Vacation Rental Search

Online Travel

This Berlin Venture Fund Backed Airbnb Early On: Where It’s Placing Bets Now

Lakestar has invested in European travel startups more than any other venture firm, based on total money. Does it know something that others don't?

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

This Berlin Venture Fund Backed Airbnb Early On: Where It’s Placing Bets Now

Online Travel

Lakestar Plans to Take HomeToGo Public in $1.2 Billion Bet on Vacation Rental Search

Who said investors no longer want to bet on consumer-facing travel startups that compete with Google? HomeToGo is in talks to go public via a blank-check company owned by Lakestar. It'll be an approximately $1.2 billion deal, sources tell Skift.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Lakestar Plans to Take HomeToGo Public in $1.2 Billion Bet on Vacation Rental Search