Despegar

Despegar

About Despegar

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Why Despegar is rated
A-
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Fintech

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$537.4M

Headquarters

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Founded

1999

Overview

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What believers are saying

  • Prosus's acquisition provides Despegar with extensive resources and expertise in technology.
  • The deal offers a 34% premium over the 90-day average share price.
  • Despegar's delisting from NYSE allows for strategic private growth initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Legal investigations into the merger could delay the acquisition process.
  • Shareholder concerns about fair pricing may impact investor confidence.
  • Over-reliance on AI systems poses potential reliability and security risks.

What makes Despegar unique

  • Despegar is Latin America's leading travel tech company, enhancing its market leadership.
  • The acquisition by Prosus aims to leverage AI capabilities for growth in Latin America.
  • Despegar's focus on AI aligns with industry trends for personalized travel experiences.

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Funding

Total Funding

$537.4M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

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El PaĂ­s
Jan 10th, 2025
Despegar acquired by Prosus for $1.7B

Despegar, the Argentine travel unicorn, has been acquired by global investment group Prosus for approximately $1.7 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance Despegar's market leadership and expand its services in Latin America. Once completed, Despegar will become a private company, delisting from the New York Stock Exchange. Prosus plans to create synergies with its other regional businesses, leveraging its extensive resources and expertise in technology and AI.

MarketBeat
Jan 1st, 2025
Franklin Resources Inc. Invests $395,000 in Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE:DESP)

Franklin Resources Inc. invests $395,000 in Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE:DESP).

PR Newswire
Dec 30th, 2024
$Hareholder Alert: The Ma Class Action Firm Investigates The Merger Of Despegar.Com, Corp. - Desp

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm by ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are investigating Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP), relating to the proposed merger with Prosus. Under the terms of the agreement, Prosus will acquire Despegar for $19.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billion for Despegar.Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/despegar-com-corp-desp/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE THE SAME

PhocusWire
Dec 24th, 2024
The Move From Legacy Models To Delightful Experiences

The travel industry is very complex and many hoping that artificial intelligence may present solutions to that complexity.The Bridge session at The Phocuswright Conference examined the next generation of products and services enabled by new-age travel technology, particularly focusing on the role of AI’s role in enhancing customer recommendations, automating tasks and improving product reliability. The panel, which included Mike McGearty, co-founder and CEO of Meili, Damian Scokin, CEO of Despegar and Ross Veitch, co-founder and CEO of Wego Group, looked at how generative AI is improving recommendations. “Travel is still, frankly, too complicated. It’s too hard. And the AI-powered systems are going to be a huge weapon to help us solve a lot of these pain points throughout the whole journey,” Veitch said.McGearty highlighted the beneficial contributions of large language models (LLMs) to travel. “It covers everything from better analytics to better security and just helping people to do their job in a much more efficient way, and helping the customer, which is key,” he said.The speakers agreed that the cost-saving benefits of using AI-enabled tools to manage the business ultimately benefit travelers

Illumyfi
Dec 23rd, 2024
Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether Despegar.com, Corp. is obtaining a Fair Price for its Public Shareholders

MILWAUKEE-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Ademi LLP is investigating Despegar (NYSE: DESP) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Prosus.

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