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Iglu
Travel · London, United Kingdom · Founded 1998
Skiing Holidays, Cruise holidays, Disneyland Paris, Caribbean Holidays, Holiday Villas & more MoreLess
Iglu.com is the UK's largest independent travel agency specializing in ski and cruise holidays. The company was founded in 1998 and operates two main websites: Igluski.com and Iglucruise.com.
Iglu.com's business model is that of a traditional travel agency, earning commissions on the packages it sells. The company offers a wide range of holidays from various tour operators, as well as tailor-made packages. Iglu.com's target market is broad, ranging from families to solo travelers, and from budget-conscious consumers to those seeking luxury experiences.
The company has a strong online presence and a large database of customers. Iglu.com has won numerous awards for its customer service and its websites are among the most popular in the UK for ski and cruise holidays.
Keywords: travel agency, ski holidays, cruise holidays, online travel, UK, package holidays, customer service, booking, tourism, leisure
Company overview
Iglu company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 361
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 70.9
Valuation & funding
Iglu funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Dec 2025 | $132M | $161M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jun 2015 | $79M | $79M | LDC | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jan 2015 | $93M | $374M | LDC | — |
Growth signals
Iglu website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Iglu is 21K monthly website visits, down 30% over the last three months. Iglu's team declined 0.8% over the past year.
Hiring
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Comparisons
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Iglu's talent
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Investors
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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