Vuelo

Vuelo is a London-based financial technology company that operates an AI-native travel booking and payment platform, enabling consumers to discover, book, and finance trips in a single interface. Founded in 2023 by Jasper Dykes and Edgars Kohs, the company secured its Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation in 2025 and is regulated to provide consumer credit activities in the UK.

The company's core offering addresses a gap in the travel market where traditional booking platforms lack integrated financing and 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) providers are not specialized for travel. Vuelo provides a unified platform for flights, hotels, and experiences, allowing users to pay for their bookings over time through flexible, interest-free instalment plans. Payment schedules can be spread over three to twelve months. The service is designed for UK residents aged 18 and over, and credit is subject to a status check.

Vuelo's platform uses a proprietary AI engine instead of a traditional search bar, which analyzes travel context, user preferences, and risk profiles simultaneously. This allows for personalized trip recommendations that are presented with an embedded payment plan from the outset, such as showing a trip to Barcelona as a monthly cost over a set period. The company's 'Adaptive Offers Engine' can adjust repayment terms or deposit structures to increase approval rates for a wider range of applicants compared to conventional BNPL services. This integrated approach to booking and underwriting aims to make travel more accessible.

In March 2026, Vuelo announced it had raised £56 million in a seed funding round. This comprised £6 million in equity funding led by Backed VC and Play Ventures, and £50 million in debt financing from Viola Credit. The company stated that the capital would be used to accelerate its growth, expand its platform's capabilities, and support its scaling ambitions in the UK and US markets. At the time of the funding announcement, Vuelo reported that it was already onboarding thousands of new travellers each month.

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