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Kate Harden-England

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Trybe bags over £20M in Series A investment…

💻 Trybe announced a £23.3 million ($30 million USD) Series A investment from Five Elms Capital. The funds will enable global expansion across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and accelerate AI development in their spa and leisure management platform. Trybe, experiencing rapid growth, aims to modernize technology for operators, enhancing guest experiences and maximizing revenue. Co-founder Ricky Daniels and Five Elms partner Ryan Mandl emphasize Trybe's innovative solutions in a market limited by outdated systems.
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Lighthouse welcomes Georg Beyschlag as…

📈 Georg Beyschlag is named CFO of Lighthouse, succeeding founder Matthias Geeroms, who becomes head of corporate development. Beyschlag, former CFO of TeamViewer, brings IPO experience, having scaled TeamViewer's team from 600 to 2,000 for its 2019 IPO. Lighthouse, with 900 employees across six continents and a $15 billion market, aims for strategic growth. Geeroms, pivotal in recent Series C funding and acquisitions like The Hotel Network in April 2025, transitions to focus on deals and partnerships.
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Journey names Andrew Metcalfe as Group…

💻 Andrew Metcalfe joined Journey as Group Chief Technology & Product Officer to spearhead the company’s growth. Previously, he served as CTO and Product & Engineering Director at Access Hospitality. Metcalfe is also a hotel owner, having developed Downham Hall in Essex. Journey aims to enhance its Hospitality Performance Platform with new features like an Experience Management System. CEO Simon Bullingham highlighted Metcalfe’s expertise as vital for leveraging new revenue opportunities beyond traditional room sales.
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Travelsoft double downs expansion with yet…

💸 Global travel technology group Travelsoft acquired .BOSYS Software GmbH in January 2026. Founded in 2002, .BOSYS supports over 3,000 travel agencies in Germany and Austria, and specializes in CRM, mid-office, and back-office solutions. This acquisition is Travelsoft's first of 2026, increasing its group to 12 companies and employing over 700 experts. Travelsoft aims to enhance its presence in Germany and Austria while maintaining product continuity and customer support within the .BOSYS team.
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Transfeero announces record growth and is…

🚃 Transfeero closed 2025 with 1.2 billion bookings, a 26% growth from 950,000 in 2024. Its top destinations were New York, London, and Dubai. Service expanded to 100 countries, with a new office in Bolzano. Growth drivers included a new app, website redesign, and improved customer care. CEO Antonino Testa emphasized reliability and service quality. Plans for 2026 include expanding to 120 countries and launching an on-demand service for urban centers to meet rising mobility demands.
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