One97 Communications’ Paytm is in discussions and likely to acquire online travel company Via.com as it doubles down on its travel and hospitality business.
Paytm has held preliminary discussions although a term-sheet is yet to be signed, according to some people aware of the developments. The valuation of Via.com could could hit as high as $80 million for the sale, according to the source VCCircle.
Bengaluru-based Via.com, backed by venture capital investors including IndoUS Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital, had earlier raised about $15 million in funding.
The company was founded in 2007, formerly known as FlightRaja has 100,000 active travel partners across 2,600 towns and cities, and covers more than 13,000 pin codes across Asia.
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