Neilson Active Holidays Limited
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Neilson Active Holidays Limited - overview
Established
1978
Location
Brighton, -, UK
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Neilson Active Holidays Limited is a UK-based company that offers multi-activity holiday experiences, combining adventure sports and leisure in scenic European locations, catering to various customer segments. Neilson Active Holidays Limited, founded in 1978, specializes in providing diverse holiday experiences. The company is headquartered in Brighton, UK. The founder, Wasim Shaikh, established the company to offer active vacations.
In August 2018, LDC acquired Neilson from Risk Capital Partners for undisclosed financial terms. The company has raised GBP 9. 15 mn in its latest funding round, classified as a Buyout, and has completed 2 deals overall. Neilson Active Holidays specializes in multi-activity holiday experiences that include beach club holidays, skiing trips, and sailing adventures.
The company provides a variety of activities such as sailing, paddleboarding, and skiing, catering to families, solo travelers, and adult groups. Their services are available in key markets like Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Turkey, ensuring a broad geographical reach. In 2023, Neilson Active Holidays reported a revenue of GBP 75,400,186 and an EBITDA of GBP 1,381,078. The company generates income primarily through direct transactions by selling holiday packages, which include accommodations, activities, and meals, offering options for various budgets.
Neilson Active Holidays plans to enhance its offerings by designing new holiday packages set for release in the near future, targeting expansions into additional markets in Europe. The recent funding from the August 2018 acquisition will support these initiatives, focusing on increasing its market presence and reaching more customers.
Current Investors
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Travel & Tourism
Website
www.neilson.co.uk
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Neilson Active Holidays Limited - timeline of key events

Neilson Active Holidays Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Nov 30, 2014 | Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2016 | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2018 | Nov 30, 2019 | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 30, 2021 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 283,000 | 220,000 | 197,000 | 199,000 | 201,000 | 231,000 | 207,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (22.3%) | (10.5%) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 14.9% | (10.4%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 18,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 18,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 14,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 7.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Neilson Active Holidays Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Neilson Active Holidays Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Neilson Active Holidays Limited | - |
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Neilson Active Holidays Limited - employee data


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