Amadeus Ventures
Strategic investment programme of Amadeus IT Group
Amadeus’s strategic investment programme, taking minority stakes in early-stage travel-technology startups; exits include Cabify and Flyr.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Spain
- FOUNDED
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- AUM
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- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- No — own capital only
- TEAM LISTED
- 1 people
FOCUS
- STAGES
- SeedSeries A
- ASSET MIX
- Venture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
- Global
WHAT IT IS
Corporate VC. A corporation investing from its own balance sheet, usually with strategic goals.
ABOUT
Amadeus Ventures is the start-up investment programme of Amadeus IT Group, the travel-technology provider, seeking both strategic value and financial return. It invests in early-stage travel startups with products used by trend-setting customers and a direction aligned with Amadeus’s strategy, and gives them access to Amadeus’s network, industry knowledge and technology. Amadeus reports more than 3,000 startups screened, a partner ecosystem of over 400 and more than 100 joint projects. It is led by Suzanna Chiu, Head of Amadeus Ventures.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Early-stage startups with scalable ideas, sound financial potential and strong teams that could reshape the travel industry, with close commercial relationships with Amadeus.
PORTFOLIO (12)
TEAM
- Suzanna ChiuHead of Amadeus Ventures · source
LINKS
FAQ
Amadeus Ventures is a corporate venture arm based in Spain.
Yes. Amadeus Ventures invests directly in private companies.
Amadeus Ventures invests at Seed and Series A stages in Software & SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Mobility & Logistics and Climate & Energy.
Key people at Amadeus Ventures include Suzanna Chiu (Head of Amadeus Ventures).
Amadeus Ventures's investments include Cabify, Flyr, Acai Travel, Hivr, Busbud, BookingPal, Caphenia and Chooose, among others.
The most recent publicly reported investment by Amadeus Ventures is Acai Travel (Minority investment (terms not disclosed)), announced in Jun 2025.
Amadeus Ventures states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.
No. Amadeus Ventures invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.