Mishcon de Reya has successfully advised Holiwise, a premium travel technology platform, on its €1.45 million pre-seed funding round. The round saw participation from senior executives at Google, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Barclays and more.
Founded by Albin Eriksson Lippe, Kristian Lexeklint, Apurva Amin and Maria Ancheta, Holiwise was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between mainstream online travel agencies and high-end travel concierges. The platform delivers personalised, premium travel experiences at the speed and price point of modern booking platforms, with over 300% growth this year and more than 80% customer retention.
The Mishcon de Reya team was led by Chris Keen, Partner and Head of our Emerging Companies team, and Alexa Hamilton, Managing Associate.
Chris Keen, Partner at Mishcon de Reya, commented:
“It’s been a real privilege working with Albin, Kristian and the Holiwise team on this round. What they’re building is genuinely exciting – a real shake-up of the travel space, and you can feel the energy and ambition in every conversation. For me, the best part of my job is getting to work alongside founders who are so passionate about what they do, and being able to help them get deals done, make connections, and keep things moving at pace. This is a brilliant milestone for Holiwise, and I’m looking forward to seeing where they go next.”
Albin Eriksson Lippe, Co-Founder of Holiwise, said:
“We’re thrilled to have had Mishcon de Reya by our side for this round. Chris, Alexa and the team brought invaluable expertise and a genuine understanding of the fundraising landscape. Their support has been instrumental in helping us reach this milestone, and we’re excited for what’s ahead as we continue to build Holiwise.”