AMSTERDAM, 31st Oct 2019– Platforms for booking tickets for museums and attractions Tiqets raises Series C financing of $60 million led by Airbnb with continued support from prior lead investors Investion and HPE Growth Capital.
Tiqets operates in 60+ countries and connected millions of people to thousands of venues.
With this new funding, Tiqets plans to invest in initiatives that accelerate its growth, build richer experiences for customers, and create better tools for its venue partners all in line with its vision of making culture more accessible for all.
“Travelers are seeking out a diverse range of experiences when they visit a new city,” said Airbnb Art and Culture Director Philippe Magid. “The Tiqets team has effectively used new technology to connect travelers to communities and we are excited to support their work.”
“We founded Tiqets to bring more people more frequently into the greatest venues around the world. We are thrilled to have Airbnb’s support and look forward to delivering great experiences to even more travelers,” said Luuc Elzinga, Co-Founder and CEO of Tiqets.