Radar Companies Travel and Hospitality · England
Radar · Travel and Hospitality in England

Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in England, United Kingdom

The 1024 best Travel and Hospitality companies in England, United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: International Airlines Group.

1024companies tracked
$10.6Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
126have raised

Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in England

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1International Airlines Group
Provider of passenger air transport services
76Fin. health top 15%Partners top 21%Innovation top 22%Funding top 26%
All 11 signals ▾
Fin. healthtop 15%
Partnerstop 21%
Innovationtop 22%
Fundingtop 26%
Markettop 28%
Producttop 35%
Growthtop 45%
Newstop 45%
Talentbottom 40%
Techbottom 39%
Globalbottom 37%
Fin. health: Revenue ~$34.5B (FY2022) · Net margin 10.1%
Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100
$3.8B69 mo ago71,794Luis Gallego
CEO
PolyfillMicrosoft 365HSTS+31 launch · 1 partnership · 1 expansion
2Virgin Atlantic
Provider of air travel services and related products
83Market top 13%Funding top 15%Tech top 20%Partners top 24%
All 12 signals ▾
Markettop 13%
Fundingtop 15%
Techtop 20%
Partnerstop 24%
Patentstop 35%
Newstop 35%
Talenttop 36%
Innovationtop 43%
Producttop 43%
Customerstop 46%
Growthtop 47%
Globalbottom 48%
Market: 7,500 employees (top 5% of Transportation and Logistics) · Top-50,000 web property
Funding: Raised $3.2B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 10 yrs (0.6/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100
$3.2B7 mo ago7,500Richard Branson
Founder
WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+2482 patents
Aircraft interior seating and modular passenger accommodation systems
3Addison Lee
Provider of car rental services
57Tech top 25%Customers top 29%Moat top 32%Funding top 35%
All 12 signals ▾
Techtop 25%
Customerstop 29%
Moattop 32%
Fundingtop 35%
Patentstop 38%
Markettop 42%
Producttop 44%
Innovationbottom 49%
Talentbottom 49%
Globalbottom 47%
Newsbottom 32%
Growthbottom 31%
Tech: 48 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.25★ across 5,888 ratings (2 apps) · Review volume +2% in 6 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
$458M96 mo ago756Liam Griffin
Founding Family & Ceo At Addison Lee
WordPressMySQLPHP+3456 patents
Fleet management and vehicle sharing platforms with automated dispatch and resource allocation
4Selina
Online platform for booking hostel accommodation and co-working spaces for travelers
$405M35 mo ago1Daniel Rudasevski
Co-Founder
5Puttshack
Provider of tech-infused mini golf entertainment and dining
$384M23 mo ago109Adam Breeden
Co-Founder
WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+3542 patents
Interactive miniature golf systems with digital scoring and adaptable putters
2 expansions · 1 award
6Shiva Hotels
Operator of hotels and provider of hotel management services
$384M50 mo agoRishi Sachdev
Managing Director
7Agility Trains
Passenger rail operators
55Product top 22%Fin. health top 27%Innovation top 36%Funding top 43%
All 9 signals ▾
Producttop 22%
Fin. healthtop 27%
Innovationtop 36%
Fundingtop 43%
Talentbottom 49%
Techbottom 42%
Globalbottom 39%
Marketbottom 37%
Newsbottom 27%
Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: PE
Fin. health: Revenue ~$220M
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100
$323M98 mo ago2Martin Garratt
CEO
8edyn
Operator of standalone hotel
$269M57 mo ago500Daniel Carre-Bishop
Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO
Froala EditorZURB FoundationBootstrap+20
9The Inn Collection Group
Restaurant serving food & alcoholic beverages
$235M7 mo ago1,000WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+313 job openings · 1 expansion · 2 awards
10Hargreaves
Provider of restoration, remediation and soil stabilisation services
$187M200 mo ago1,354UmbracoApple iCloud MailMicrosoft ASP.NET+71 partnership
11Perseus
Provider of hotel management services
$105M54 mo ago6Valery Grego
Founder
12Soho House
Developer for hospitality and residential projects
$100M80 mo ago2,303DatoCMSApple iCloud MailNode.js+16
13Gama Aviation
Provider of charter management and maintenance services
62Innovation top 20%Product top 29%Partners top 35%News top 38%
All 10 signals ▾
Innovationtop 20%
Producttop 29%
Partnerstop 35%
Newstop 38%
Markettop 45%
Fundingtop 45%
Techtop 47%
Growthtop 49%
Talentbottom 48%
Globalbottom 43%
Innovation: 5 product lines
Product: 0 product launch events in 12 mo · 5 distinct product lines
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100
$67M100 mo ago763Marwan Khalek
CEO
WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+29
14West Midlands Railway
Provider of train tickets and rail fares offering downloadable timetables, customer services, delay repay…
45Customers top 23%Product top 40%Growth top 45%Tech top 47%
All 8 signals ▾
Customerstop 23%
Producttop 40%
Growthtop 45%
Techtop 47%
Fundingtop 48%
Talentbottom 49%
Marketbottom 37%
Globalbottom 32%
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.62★ across 1,252 ratings (1 apps) · Marquee-customer mentions: top 10% of tracked companies
Product: 1 published app (196k installs) · Company stage: Series C
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100
$63M30 mo agoIan McConnell
Managing Director
BootstrapReactAmazon Web Services+16
15Aspria
Operator of cultural tours
$62M58 mo ago453PrismicNode.jsTailwind CSS+17
16RATP Dev Transit London
Provider of bus transporatation services
60Tech top 39%Market top 40%Funding bottom 46%Global bottom 32%
All 4 signals ▾
Techtop 39%
Markettop 40%
Fundingbottom 46%
Globalbottom 32%
Tech: 26 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
Market: 3,950 employees (top 8% of Transportation and Logistics) · Top-5,000,000 web property
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100
$40M50 mo ago3,950DrupalPHPGoogle Maps+13
17State Of Play
Supplier of durable commercial playground equipment for schools
$35M51 mo ago102Toby Harris
Chief Executive Officer
WordPressMySQLPHP+171 expansion
18Chestnut Group
Hospitality services provider
$34M8 mo ago65Philip Turner
Founder
Wix eCommerceWixSentry+211 award
19Starboard Hotels
Hotel management company
$29M95 mo ago360Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceSentry+202 job openings
20AJW Group
Provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services
48Partners top 15%Tech top 24%Product top 30%Innovation top 36%
All 10 signals ▾
Partnerstop 15%
Techtop 24%
Producttop 30%
Innovationtop 36%
Talenttop 39%
Newstop 40%
Growthtop 45%
Fundingtop 49%
Globalbottom 43%
Marketbottom 23%
Partners: 6 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 6 deals
Tech: 54 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$27M135 mo ago1Clyde Buntrock
Chief Executive Officer
Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+291 job opening
21Alfa Leisureplex
Leisure travel agency
$22M72 mo ago700Emma Russell
Managing Director
WordPressMySQLPHP+162 awards
22Tower Transit Group
Operator of buses
53Innovation top 20%Product top 32%Fin. health top 38%Growth top 45%
All 8 signals ▾
Innovationtop 20%
Producttop 32%
Fin. healthtop 38%
Growthtop 45%
Fundingbottom 45%
Marketbottom 37%
Globalbottom 32%
Techbottom 28%
Innovation: 8 product lines
Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: Conventional Debt
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100
$21M57 mo agoWordPressMySQLPHP+121 partnership · 1 award
23Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Provider of camping & adventure tour operator
$20M67 mo ago650John Minion
Co-Founder & CEO
UmbracoCart FunctionalityMicrosoft ASP.NET+27
24Tfwm
Operator of public transport providing journey planning, ticketing, and travel information
57Tech top 29%Product top 39%Innovation top 40%Growth top 45%
All 7 signals ▾
Techtop 29%
Producttop 39%
Innovationtop 40%
Growthtop 45%
Fundingbottom 49%
Marketbottom 45%
Globalbottom 25%
Tech: 55 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Ses, Amazon Web Services
Product: 3 distinct product lines · 1 published app (11.1k installs)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
$20M26 mo ago102OpenLayersYouTubeAmazon Web Services+30
25Merlin Entertainments
Operator of branded visitor attractions and theme parks
35Partners top 25%Global top 26%Customers top 32%Funding top 41%
All 10 signals ▾
Partnerstop 25%
Globaltop 26%
Customerstop 32%
Fundingtop 41%
Newstop 43%
Techtop 46%
Producttop 47%
Growthbottom 45%
Fin. healthbottom 45%
Marketbottom 27%
Partners: 3 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 3 deals
Global: Serving 60+ countries worldwide · Legal entities in 2 countries: Denmark, United Kingdom
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100
$20M44 mo ago1Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Element UI+221 job opening
26Coaching Inn Group
Chain of hotels
$19M71 mo ago98Paul CharityWordPressMySQLPHP+244 awards
27The Signet Collection
Operator of standalone hotel
$17M47 mo ago2WordPressMySQLRedis+23
28Arcrideglobal
79Growth top 20%Funding top 32%News top 32%Talent top 38%
All 7 signals ▾
Growthtop 20%
Fundingtop 32%
Newstop 32%
Talenttop 38%
Producttop 47%
Globalbottom 48%
Techbottom 41%
Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $15.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 79/100
$15M4 mo agoKarl Boyce
Co-Founder
TypeScriptZone.jsAngular+4
29Supercity Aparthotels
Provider of shared accommodation services
$13M66 mo ago5Alexis Burton
CEO
Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+221 expansion · 4 awards
30Brittany Ferries
Operator of ferries
35Tech top 35%Product top 46%Talent bottom 49%Market bottom 43%
All 8 signals ▾
Techtop 35%
Producttop 46%
Talentbottom 49%
Marketbottom 43%
Fundingbottom 42%
Globalbottom 36%
Growthbottom 32%
Newsbottom 24%
Tech: 27 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
Product: 1 published app (3.7k installs) · Company stage: Series B
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100
$12M57 mo agoJoseph Britt
CEO
ContentfulSentryTypeScript+17
31Swan Hotel
Owns & operates hotel & spa
$9M68 mo ago8WordPress Block EditorCart FunctionalityWordPress+26
32Cameron Ventures Group
Operator of standalone hotel
$8M57 mo ago132Kelly Keane
Owner
33Arksen
Manufacturer of explorer vessels
$8M27 mo ago31Jasper Smith
Founder & CEO
ShopifyTailwind CSSGSAP+352 launchs
34SUPERHOG
Provider of short term rental and booking services
$7M31 mo ago36TypeScriptWindows ServerGoogle Maps+22
35Family Adventures Group
Leisure venue and childcare provider that offers childcare
$6M27 mo agoTom Filer
Co-Founder & CEO
NginxTypekitMicrosoft 365+51 job opening · 3 awards
36Fairgame
Provider of theme & amusement park
$5M46 mo ago21Richard Hilton
Co-Founder & CEO
WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+18
37Luminaire
Provider of travel services
$4M51 mo ago13Nicholas Priest
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Node.jsSalesforceRadix UI+181 partnership
38Skyfly Technologies
Operator of charter private aircraft
8Talent top 38%Funding bottom 43%Global bottom 30%Market bottom 9%
All 4 signals ▾
Talenttop 38%
Fundingbottom 43%
Globalbottom 30%
Marketbottom 9%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $2.5M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 3 yrs (2.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 8/100
$3M18 mo ago2Michael Thompson
Co-Founder & CEO
2 launchs · 1 expansion
39Harry Needle Railroad
Provider of rail road leasing, maintenance, and repair services
11Talent bottom 45%Tech bottom 43%Funding bottom 42%Global bottom 32%
All 5 signals ▾
Talentbottom 45%
Techbottom 43%
Fundingbottom 42%
Globalbottom 32%
Marketbottom 18%
Talent: 1 named leader on record
Tech: 28 technologies across 2/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 11/100
$2M39 mo ago23Nikunj Chopra
Co-Owner
Master SliderSlider RevolutionWordPress+25
40Vectare
Operator of buses
57Growth top 28%Tech top 31%Innovation top 36%Fin. health top 39%
All 8 signals ▾
Growthtop 28%
Techtop 31%
Innovationtop 36%
Fin. healthtop 39%
Producttop 42%
Globalbottom 32%
Fundingbottom 31%
Marketbottom 29%
Growth: Revenue +56% YoY
Tech: 45 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100
$2M43 mo ago20
20 → 37 (+85%)
WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22
41Freightsafe
Manufacturer of trailer parking ports
4Patents bottom 47%Talent bottom 45%Moat bottom 42%Funding bottom 40%
All 7 signals ▾
Patentsbottom 47%
Talentbottom 45%
Moatbottom 42%
Fundingbottom 40%
Globalbottom 37%
Marketbottom 11%
Innovationbottom 4%
Patents: 2 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Latest publication 2025
Talent: 1 named leader on record
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 4/100
$2M37 mo ago6Charlie Anderson
CEO
2 patents
Optimizes truck parking infrastructure and cargo port layout for logistics efficiency
42Simpson Travel
Travel agency operator
$2M26 mo agoGraham Simpson
Founder
UmbracoSentryWindows Server+322 awards
43OLPRO
Manufacturer of camping tent and hiking equipment
$2M39 mo ago14
14 → 16 (+14%)
Daniel Walton
Founder & Managing Director
BigCommerce B2B EditionCart FunctionalitySearchanise+514 awards
44DAYMADE
Operator of holiday tour
$1M26 mo ago6Loic Verrall
Co-Founder
PlasmicSentryZendesk+232 job openings
45Limitless Travel
Provider of accessible holidays and travel support for disabled travellers
$967K14 mo ago15Shivam Shirolawala
Co-Founder
Apple iCloud MailYouTubeNginx+23
46Day 8
Owns and operates yachts
$750K27 mo agoErik Biorklund
Founder
Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+12
47Wentworth Woodhouse
Preserver and operator of a historic stately home offering visitor experiences
$670K26 mo agoSarah McLeod
CEO
WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+241 job opening
48Pelorus
Provider of tour operator services
$554K32 mo ago40Geordie Mackay-Lewis
Co-Founder & Managing Director
1 job opening
49Wake The Tiger
Operator of creative environment theme park
$441K27 mo agoGraham Macvoy
Co-Founder
WebflowReactKlaviyo Forms+175 job openings
50Panache Cruises
Provider of luxury & ultra-luxury cruise booking and planning services
$171K11 mo agoJames Cole
Founder & Managing Director
CKEditorElement UIBootstrap+341 job opening · 1 expansion · 2 awards

Top 12 Travel and Hospitality companies in England

#1
Series D · Crawley, England · founded 1984 · 7500 employees
$3.2Braised

Provider of air travel services and related products. This includes booking flights to various destinations, managing existing bookings, and offering ancillary services such as baggage handling, inflight entertainment, and special assistance. The company also provides a loyalty program and credit card options. Additional services encompass travel advice, assistance with visas and entry requirements, and support for group travel. Customer service is offered through various channels, including phone support and online resources.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 83how this company ranks against its industry peers
Market
top 13%
Funding
top 15%
Tech
top 20%
Partners
top 24%
Patents
top 35%
News
top 35%
Market: 7,500 employees (top 5% of Transportation and Logistics) · Top-50,000 web property · 5 contract events in 12 mo
Funding: Raised $3.2B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 10 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Nov 2025)
Tech: 87 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Amazon Cloudfront · Devops: Nginx
Audience (LinkedIn): 439k LinkedIn followers — 33.8% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2025Conventional Debt$745M
  • Dec 2021Series D$259.9M
  • Jul 2020Conventional Debt$1.5B
  • Jan 2018Conventional Debt$350M
Founders & team
Richard BransonFounder
Investors
Lloyds Bank, Delta, Davidson Kempner Capital Management, Apollo Global Management, Virgin
Tech stack
Adobe Client Data LayerAdobe Experience ManagerAkamaiAkamai Bot ManagerAkamai MpulseAmazon Cloudfront
#2
Acquired · Newcastle Upon Tyne, England · founded 2006 · 1000 employees
$235.4Mraised

Restaurant serving food & alcoholic beverages

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 13k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Head Chef, Sous Chef
Activity: 2 awards · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Conventional Debt$165.3M
  • Jan 2022Conventional Debt$57.4M
  • Jan 2019Conventional Debt$12.8M
  • Nov 2013Conventional Debt
Investors
OakNorth, Santander, OakNorth Bank, HSBC, Kings Park Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAwinAzure Edge NetworkBabelCart FunctionalityCloudflare
#3
Series A · London, England · founded 2020
$15Mraised
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 79how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 20%
Funding
top 32%
News
top 32%
Talent
top 38%
Product
top 47%
Global
bottom 48%
Growth: Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $15.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) · Last round Series A (Feb 2026)
News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 7 tracked, 2 types) · 6 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo · Top themes: Funding, Capital raise
Audience (LinkedIn): 8k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2026Series A$5M
  • Sep 2025Conventional Debt$10M
Founders & team
Karl BoyceCo-FounderJoseph Hurst-CroftCEO
Investors
Mirova, British International Investment, IFC
Tech stack
AngularCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsGoogle WorkspaceHttp/3Typescript
#4
Series A · Ipswich, England · founded 2012 · 65 employees
$33.6Mraised

The Chestnut Group is a provider of hospitality services. The company owns and manages multiple hotels. The company is also involved in the acquisition of accommodations.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Conventional Debt$26.9M
  • Aug 2018Series A
  • Feb 2017Series A
  • Aug 2016Series A$2.8M
Founders & team
Philip TurnerFounder
Investors
Gov, Metro Bank, Eden Rock Capital Management
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesBootstrapCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#5
Series D · London, England · founded 2015 · 109 employees
$384.1Mraised

Provider of tech-infused mini golf entertainment and dining. This company offers an upscale mini golf experience incorporating advanced technology to enhance gameplay. It also features a full bar and high-quality food service, creating a comprehensive entertainment venue suitable for various groups and occasions. The business model combines interactive gaming with a sophisticated dining experience.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 17k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 awards · 2 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2024Series D
  • Oct 2022Series D$150M
  • Jul 2021Series D$124M
  • May 2021Series C$60M
Founders & team
Adam BreedenCo-FounderJoseph VrankinCEO
Investors
Promethean Investments, Simon Sports, The Players' Impact, BlackRock, Sope Creek, One Degree Ventures
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAhrefsAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web Services
#6
Public · London, England · founded 2014 · 1 employees
$405Mraised

Online platform for booking hostel accommodation and co-working spaces for travelers. Users can check the hostel availability by providing details such as location, check-in, check-out dates, number of guests and more. They offer amenities including WiFi, live music, pet-friendly accommodation, contactless check-in and more. It also provides accommodation with co-working, recreation, wellness, and local experiences.

Funding rounds
  • Jun 2023Post IPO$70M
  • May 2020Series C$60M
  • Apr 2019Series C$100M
  • Dec 2018Series C$150M
Founders & team
Daniel RudasevskiCo-FounderRafael MuseriCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Access Industries, Grupo Wiese, DD3 Capital Partners, Global University Systems, The Abraaj Group, Dynamic Loop Capital
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesGoogle Tag ManagerCloudflare Bot ManagementIntercomGoogle Font ApiCloudflare
#7
Public · West Drayton, England · founded 2011 · 71794 employees
$3.8Braised

IAG is an airline company. It provides airline services, passenger air transport services, and air freight services. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $24.28B and a net profit of $0.47B.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Fin. health
top 15%
Partners
top 21%
Innovation
top 22%
Funding
top 26%
Market
top 28%
Product
top 35%
Fin. health: Revenue ~$34.5B (FY2022) · Net margin 10.1% · Revenue 9.0x total funding
Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals · Marquee-customer mentions: top 30% of tracked companies
Innovation: 4 new-product events in 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 84k LinkedIn followers — 6.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. AISmartPlan) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2020Post IPO$3.2B
  • Feb 2020Post IPO$600M
  • 2015Post IPO
Founders & team
Luis GallegoCEO
Investors
Qatar Airways, Marshall Wace
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesDocusignGoogle Hosted LibrariesGoogle Tag ManagerHoefler&Co
#8
Seed · London, England · founded 2019 · 2 employees
$2.5Mraised

Operator of charter private aircraft

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 8how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 38%
Funding
bottom 43%
Global
bottom 30%
Market
bottom 9%
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $2.5M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 3 yrs (2.0/yr) · Last round Seed (Dec 2024)
Global: Single-market focus (United Kingdom)
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2024Seed$947.7K
  • Jan 2024Seed$286.9K
  • Jul 2023Seed$588.9K
  • Feb 2023Seed$301.1K
Founders & team
Michael ThompsonCo-Founder & CEOJaap RademakerCo-Founder & CCO
Investors
Oriensaviation, Sandpipertrust, The Rocky Mountain Adventure Rides, The UK Drone Company
#9
Series A · Birmingham, England · founded 2015 · 15 employees
$966.8Kraised

Provider of accessible holidays and travel support for disabled travellers. The company organizes curated and escorted holidays, cruises, and short and long haul trips designed for individuals with mobility challenges or disabilities. Every trip features qualified carers, vetted hotels, accessible transportation, and activities tailored for disabled guests. The service covers coach tours, cruises, seasonal getaways, and holiday packages to domestic and international destinations.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Series A$8.4M
  • Aug 2022Seed$966.8K
Founders & team
Shivam ShirolawalaCo-Founder
Investors
Beringea, Adjuvo, Active Partners, Miroma Ventures, Social Impact Enterprises
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailAws Certificate ManagerCloudflare
#10
Series C · Birmingham, England · founded 2017
$63.3Mraised

West Midlands Railway is a train service provider in the West Midlands region. They offer cheap train tickets and rail fares, along with downloadable train timetables. They also provide customer services, live train departures and arrivals information, delay repay services, and career opportunities in the rail industry.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Customers
top 23%
Product
top 40%
Growth
top 45%
Tech
top 47%
Funding
top 48%
Talent
bottom 49%
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.62★ across 1,252 ratings (1 apps) · Marquee-customer mentions: top 10% of tracked companies
Product: 1 published app (196k installs) · Company stage: Series C
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2023Series C$63.3M
Founders & team
Ian McConnellManaging Director
Investors
Angel Trains
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesBootstrapBranchCookiebotCore-Js
#11
Funding Raised · Hertfordshire, England · founded 2001
$383.9Mraised

Operator of hotels and provider of hotel management services

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2022Conventional Debt$100.4M
  • Jun 2020Conventional Debt$283.6M
Founders & team
Rishi SachdevManaging Director
Investors
H.I.G. Capital, Cale Street Partners, Crosstree
Tech stack
PhpSupersizedJqueryGoogle Font ApiFont AwesomeCloudflare
#12
Funding Raised · Chorley, England · founded 2020
$170.6Kraised

Provider of luxury & ultra-luxury cruise booking and planning services. It offers assistance from initial contact to trip completion. Their team helps clients select cruises. It focus on creating tailored vacation experiences.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Cruise Connoisseur
Activity: 3 awards · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Conventional Debt$170.6K
  • Feb 2023Conventional Debt
  • Sep 2021Conventional Debt
Founders & team
James ColeFounder & Managing Director
Investors
Rosebud Finance
Tech stack
AxiosAzureAzure MonitorBootstrapCkeditorCloudflare

Funding & investor landscape

$10.6Btotal disclosed funding
99companies funded
153disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Europa25 rounds
Gov14 rounds
HSBC14 rounds
Lloyds Bank13 rounds
Barclays8 rounds
BGF6 rounds
Santander6 rounds
NatWest5 rounds
Active Partners4 rounds
Frontier Development Capital4 rounds

Notable founders

Richard Branson
Founder · Virgin Atlantic
Karl Boyce
Co-Founder · Arcrideglobal
Joseph Hurst-Croft
CEO · Arcrideglobal
Philip Turner
Founder · Chestnut Group
Adam Breeden
Co-Founder · Puttshack
Joseph Vrankin
CEO · Puttshack
Daniel Rudasevski
Co-Founder · Selina
Rafael Museri
Co-Founder & CEO · Selina
Luis Gallego
CEO · International Airlines Group
Michael Thompson
Co-Founder & CEO · Skyfly Technologies
Jaap Rademaker
Co-Founder & CCO · Skyfly Technologies
Shivam Shirolawala
Co-Founder · Limitless Travel
Prism market signals · United Kingdom · country-scoped Prism corpus, 4,625,118 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Travel and Hospitality coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Travel and Hospitality companies are there in England, United Kingdom?
Radar tracks 1024 indexable Travel and Hospitality companies headquartered in England, United Kingdom that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Travel and Hospitality companies in England, United Kingdom?
The Travel and Hospitality companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have raised a combined $10.6B in disclosed equity funding across 99 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Travel and Hospitality company in England, United Kingdom?
International Airlines Group is the highest-funded Travel and Hospitality company in England, United Kingdom, with $3.8B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Travel and Hospitality companies in England, United Kingdom are funded?
99 of the 1024 Travel and Hospitality companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Travel and Hospitality unicorns are there in England, United Kingdom?
None of the Travel and Hospitality companies in England, United Kingdom on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in England, United Kingdom Travel and Hospitality companies?
The most active investors in England, United Kingdom Travel and Hospitality companies on this list include Europa, Gov, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Barclays.
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