06 Feb 2019
Tags: Travel, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Shows, Adventure, activities, outdoor activities
Who are we?
Klook is a world leading travel activities and services booking platform.
How do we help travelers?
Klook provides travelers a seamless way to discover and book attractions, tours, local transportation, best foods, and unique experiences around the world on its website and award-winning app.
Our Team
- Founded in 2014, Klook's executive team includes
- Ethan Lin (Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)
- Eric Gnock Fah (Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder)
- Bernie Xiong (Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)
- Anita Ngai (Chief Revenue Officer)
- David Liu (Chief Product Officer)
- Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company has offices in over 20 countries and cities around the world
- The team consists of over 1,000 globetrotters from 25 different nationalities.
Key Statistics
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80,000+ Travel activities and services |
250+ Destinations worldwide |
8,000+ Industry partners |
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100+ User markets |
41 Currencies supported |
8 Languages supported |
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20,000,000+ Visitors each month (Web + MWeb + App) |
75% Mobile visitors out of total |
50,000+ Original travel content in the form of guides, videos, and photos |
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5,000,000+ Verified user reviews with photos |
4.8/5.0 Average rating of reviews |
1,000+ Size of Klook team |
Fundraising
As of today, Klook has raised a total of US$300 million funding, making it the most-funded company in the tours and activities sector globally.
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Funding Rounds |
Funds Raised |
Date |
Investors |
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Series D |
US$200 million |
August 7, 2018 |
Sequoia Capital, Boyu Capital, TCV, Goldman Sachs, and Matrix Partners |
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Series C |
Near US$60 million |
October 25, 2017 |
Sequoia Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Matrix Partners |
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Series B |
US$30 million |
March 2, 2017 |
Sequoia Capital and Matrix Partners |
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Series A |
US$5 million |
October 15, 2015 |
Matrix Partners, Welight Capital |
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Seed Funding |
US$1.5 million |
June 1, 2015 |
Welight Capital |
Awards & Recognitions
2018
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Google Play - Best of 2018 Best Hidden Gem |
36Kr 2018 King of the New Economy - Travel |
2018 Top 100 Best Value for Investment New Enterprises in China |
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2018 TTG Asia's Outstanding Achievement Award - Travel Entrepreneur of the Year |
WiT Fall of Fame 2018 - Next Gen Leaders |
2018 Fortune China Fortune 40 under 40 |
2017
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Eric Gnock Fah - Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2017 |
Eric Gnock Fah - China's Best International Entrepreneur |
World Disrupt 100 - Year of 2017 |
Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast 20 (Rising Star) |
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Deloitte China Technology Fast 50 (Rising Star) |
36Kr 2017 Fastest-Growing Company in China |
Favorite Travel Brand for Hong Kong 50+ Award |
Top Agent 2017 by world-renowned attractions |
2016
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2016 Future Commerce Award by Business Next |
2016 Red Herring Top 100 Tech Company |
Top Agent 2016 by world-renowned attractions |
2015
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Best Internet & Communications Technology Startup of the Year |
Web in Travel (WIT) Business Competition 2015 |
“Best of the Year” on Apple App Store and Google Play |
**Klook has been awarded Top Agent of 2016, 2017, 2018 for attractions and partners including but not limited to Hong Kong Disneyland, Universal Studio Japan, Hong Kong Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong MTR Corporation, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Macau House of Dancing Water, S. Korea Lotte World & Everland, Wildlife Reserve Singapore, etc. **
