About Skyscanner
Trip by Skyscanner is an Internet-based company that offers a platform for comparing and booking flights from various airlines and online travel agents. It provides users with the ability to search for flights to any destination by entering their departure airport and travel dates. The platform also offers features for filtering searches by airline. In addition to flights, Trip by Skyscanner provides options for booking hotels in more than 200 countries and car rental deals worldwide. The company's unique combination of predictive AI enhances the user experience by making the search process more efficient and personalized.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$203M
Last stage
Series D
Investors
Founders
Gareth Williams
Co-founded Skyscanner in 2003 alongside Barry Smith and Bonamy Grimes. Studied mathematics and computing at the University of Manchester. Served as CEO until the company's acquisition by Trip.com Group (Ctrip) in 2016.
LinkedInBarry Smith
Co-founded Skyscanner with Gareth Williams and Bonamy Grimes. Met Williams at the University of Manchester. Angel investor in 7 startups post-Skyscanner.
Bonamy Grimes
Co-founded Skyscanner with Gareth Williams and Barry Smith. Met Williams at the University of Manchester. The trio launched the site officially in 2003.
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