Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd

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Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd - overview

Established

2005

Location

-, QLD, Australia

Primary Industry

Marketing/Advertising

About

Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd is an Australian loyalty program that enhances customer engagement through frequent flyer rewards, allowing members to earn points on travel-related transactions for various benefits. Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd operates a comprehensive loyalty program that enables customers to accumulate rewards on travel-related purchases. Founded in 2005 in Brisbane, Australia, the company was acquired by Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd in a deal completed in November 2019, following a Sale to Management valued at AUD 700 million. Nick Rohrlach currently serves as CEO of the company, which has successfully completed two funding deals, with the most recent occurring in September 2019.


The company offers a loyalty program centered on frequent flyer rewards, enabling members to earn points through travel-related transactions such as flights, hotel bookings, and car rentals. These points can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and exclusive travel experiences, appealing to both leisure and business travelers. The program is designed to accommodate a diverse customer base, including corporate clients and individuals, across multiple regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, enhancing the value of travel expenditures. In 2024, Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd reported a revenue of AUD 285,865,574.


30 and an EBITDA of AUD 108,618,451. 40. The revenue is generated primarily through a subscription-based loyalty program where members purchase tiers of membership to unlock various rewards, backed by partnerships with airlines, hotels, and other travel service providers. Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd aims to expand its offerings with new products designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.


Plans are underway for geographic expansion into emerging markets, although specific regions and timelines have not been disclosed. The funding from the most recent deal, which valued the company at AUD 2 billion, will be allocated to support these growth initiatives, including enhancing the loyalty program and potentially developing new partnerships in the travel sector.


Primary Industry

Marketing/Advertising

Sub Industries

eMarketing/Digital Marketing, Travel & Tourism, Internet

Website

http://experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com

Verticals

Mobile Apps

Total Amount Raised

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Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
Sale to ManagementCompletedVelocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd-
BuyoutCompletedVelocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd-

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