Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme
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Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme - overview
Established
1979
Location
Paris, -, France
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Based in France, Voyageurs du Monde specializes in crafting personalized travel experiences, offering unique itineraries tailored to the specific preferences of its clientele, enhancing their journeys through curated adventures. Voyageurs du Monde is a travel company headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1979. It focuses on creating bespoke travel experiences. The company has successfully secured a total of 5 deals, with the most recent deal dated March 9, 2021.
In this deal, Certares Management invested EUR 130 million, marking the total amount raised by the firm at EUR 130 million. The current CEO is Anne Bouferguene. Voyageurs du Monde specializes in tailor-made travel experiences, offering personalized itineraries designed to meet the unique preferences and needs of its clients. The company employs a team of 250 specialized advisors who curate journeys that encompass various travel modes, including road trips, train journeys, and family vacations.
Their service portfolio features customizable options that cover all aspects of travel, from accommodations and activities to cultural experiences, thereby ensuring a seamless travel experience. Key markets for their offerings include Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia, catering to discerning travelers who seek extraordinary and bespoke adventures. The company's commitment to aesthetic and original travel experiences reflects a broader trend towards cultural, philanthropic, and ecological tourism, thus providing substantial value to its clientele. In 2020, Voyageurs du Monde generated a revenue of EUR 133,905,210 with an EBITDA of EUR -15,094,956.
The revenue generation model is centered around direct-to-consumer transactions, where clients engage the company’s services for personalized travel planning. Clients typically work with dedicated advisors to create and book their unique travel itineraries, encompassing a range of offerings from luxurious accommodations to local cultural experiences. The structured pricing may vary based on the complexity of the travel plans and the specific services selected. The company’s flagship offerings include bespoke travel experiences that emphasize uniqueness and personalization, attracting a premium clientele willing to invest in high-quality travel solutions.
This model reflects a growing demand for experiential travel, where customers are inclined to invest in meticulously curated adventures. In March 2021, Voyageurs du Monde secured an investment of EUR 130 million from Certares, which will be utilized to finance the company’s ongoing activities and facilitate an acquisition of existing shares from the founders in Avantage, the holding company that controls Voyageurs du Monde. The investment aims to support the expansion of their personalized travel offerings and may enable the company to explore new markets. Specific targeted regions for expansion are yet to be detailed, but the recent funding is anticipated to bolster their growth strategy.
Current Investors
Credit Mutuel Equity, Montefiore Investment, BNP Paribas Private Equity
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Travel & Tourism
Website
www.voyageursdumonde.fr/
Verticals
Mobile Apps
Total Amount Raised
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Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 278,258,000 | 285,661,000 | 335,089,000 | 364,545,000 | 361,840,000 | 379,288,000 | 426,862,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 2.7% | 17.3% | 8.8% | (0.7%) | 4.8% | 12.5% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 13,137,000 | 13,460,000 | 17,140,000 | 20,589,000 | 20,721,000 | 24,259,000 | 29,495,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 10,086,000 | 9,511,000 | 13,969,000 | 15,295,000 | 17,257,000 | 20,512,000 | 26,091,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 6.4% | 6.9% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 5,843,000 | 6,073,000 | 7,051,000 | 9,294,000 | 9,997,000 | 13,574,000 | 18,794,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4.4% | - | - | - |
Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Announced | Extraordinary Journeys, USA | - | ||||||||
| Growth | Completed | Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme | - |
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Voyageurs du Monde, Société Anonyme - employee data
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