Civitatis Funding, Investors & Competitors

Civitatis has raised $156M across 2 funding rounds, most recently a $50M undisclosed-stage round in June 2024.

Last Civitatis funding round

$50M

Undisclosed stage · Jun 2024

Cumulative funding Civitatis raised

$156M

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in Civitatis

  • Vitruvian Partners

Civitatis Overview

About Civitatis

Civitatis is a Madrid-headquartered platform offering 4,500 guided tours, day trips, and activities in 300 destinations across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Launched in 2008, it books 2 million experiences annually in Spanish for users from Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, partnering with 3,000 local operators. The site processes €100 million in bookings yearly with instant confirmation and multilingual support.


Founded

2008

HQ

SpainMadrid

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Commission

Civitatis Funding History

Civitatis has raised a total of $156M across 2 funding rounds.

Civitatis' first fundraising round was a $106M undisclosed-stage round in April 2022. The most recent completed round was a $50M undisclosed-stage round in June 2024.

Civitatis funding rounds

Civitatis funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Jun 2024Undisclosed stageVitruvian Partners (lead)$50MCivitatis is a Madrid-based curated online marketplace for guided tours and activities, primarily targeting Spanish and Portuguese-speaking consumers, offering 90,000 activities across 160 countries. Founded in 2008 by CEO Alberto Gutiérrez, the company has been profitable and cashflow positive since inception without needing primary capital. It served over 10 million customers in 2023 and reported a 31% increase in travelers between 2022 and 2023, with annual growth of around 50% while maintaining strong profitability. On June 26, 2024, Vitruvian Partners, an existing investor, invested an additional USD 50 million (equivalent to EUR 46.7 million in some reports) to increase its ownership stake through the purchase of secondary shares. This follows Vitruvian's prior investments of $100 million in April 2022 and approximately $109 million as noted in some coverage. The transaction underscores Civitatis's position as a leader in Spain and Latin America, particularly in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, where it holds top sales positions. The funds will support expansion across Spain and Latin America, investments in new talent and technology, and further growth in the tours and activities market, driven by digitalization trends and a potential customer base of 750 million Spanish and Portuguese speakers worldwide. Civitatis is described as on track to become a future Spanish unicorn, capitalizing on its niche focus and consistent profitability.
Apr 2022Undisclosed stageVitruvian Partners (lead)$106MCivitatis is a curated online marketplace for tours, activities, and excursions, primarily targeting Spanish-speaking travelers from Spain and Latin America. The company has been profitable since inception and focuses on growth in markets like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. In 2022, Vitruvian Partners invested approximately $109 million (or €100 million as referenced in press) in Civitatis to support international expansion, particularly in Latin America. This investment was a private equity round led by Vitruvian Partners, a European firm specializing in growth capital and buyouts in high-growth technology companies. DC Advisory and Uría Menéndez advised on the transaction. Civitatis demonstrated strong traction with a 31% year-over-year increase in travelers from 2022 to 2023, capitalizing on the underserved Spanish-language travel experiences market. The company has raised a total of about $158.71 million across three rounds as of 2024, including a follow-on secondary investment of $50 million from Vitruvian Partners in 2024 to further expand in Latin America without needing primary capital.

Who has invested in Civitatis?

1 investor has backed Civitatis across its funding rounds, including Vitruvian Partners.

Lead investors include Vitruvian Partners.


Civitatis Investors

Investors in Civitatis by funding rounds participated
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Civitatis Competitors

Civitatis competitors include listed companies like Trip.com, MakeMyTrip and Travel+Leisure, and private ones like OYO, BlaBlaCar and GetYourGuide.

Public and private companies comparable to Civitatis
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Trip.comChinaChinaPublicly listed$9.3B$5.7B$25B1.8x
MakeMyTripIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$1B$171M$4.5B4.5x
Travel+LeisureUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$4B$684M$3.9B2.3x
OYOIndiaGurgaonPrivate$669M$112M$3.8B5.7x
BlaBlaCarFranceParisPrivate$291M-$2B6.9x
GetYourGuideGermanyBerlinPrivate--$2B-

Civitatis Public Comps

Civitatis is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Amazon, Alibaba Group, Recruit Holdings, Uber, Booking Holdings, Pinduoduo, Airbnb, MercadoLibre, Prosus and DoorDash.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Amazon$717B$161B3.9x3.5x17.5x13.8x
Alibaba Group$153B$15B1.7x1.6x17.5x13.0x
Recruit Holdings$24B$4B6.4x6.0x37.9x25.2x
Uber$52B$6.2B3.0x2.8x24.9x14.6x
Booking Holdings$27B$8.3B4.9x4.6x15.9x12.4x
Pinduoduo$64B$14B0.7x0.7x3.1x2.8x
Airbnb$12B$2.4B7.2x6.5x36.3x18.2x
MercadoLibre$29B$3.7B3.5x2.6x27.2x25.1x

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Common questions about Civitatis

When was Civitatis founded?Civitatis was founded in 2008.
Where is Civitatis headquartered?Civitatis is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
Is Civitatis publicly listed?No, Civitatis is a private, VC-backed company.
How much funding has Civitatis raised?Civitatis has raised $156M across 2 funding rounds.
What was Civitatis' last funding round?Civitatis' last funding round was a $50M undisclosed-stage round in June 2024, led by Vitruvian Partners.
Who are Civitatis' investors?Civitatis' investors include Vitruvian Partners.
Which companies are comparable to Civitatis?Companies comparable to Civitatis include Trip.com, MakeMyTrip, Travel+Leisure, OYO, BlaBlaCar and GetYourGuide.

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