Tiqets Secures €25M Loan from ABN AMRO to Refinance Venture Debt and Drive Growth

Boosting Financial Efficiency

The strategic refinancing is expected to deliver cost savings and provide greater agility to pursue growth opportunities. The deal reflects ABN AMRO’s commitment to supporting tech-driven companies aligned with its ‘digital transformation’ strategy.

Bas Janssen, Senior Banker Digital Clients at ABN AMRO, commented:

“We are proud to collaborate with Tiqets, a company that fits our strategic theme of ‘digital transformation’. Tiqets is strongly positioned in the travel experiences market, and we see great potential for further growth. This financing underlines our mission to support Dutch tech and stimulate innovation across the digital sector.”

Tiqets: Connecting Travelers to Culture

Founded in 2014, Tiqets is a global online platform that enables travelers to discover and book tickets to museums, cultural landmarks, attractions, and guided tours. Operating in over 60 countries and 1,000+ cities, the platform supports 17 languages and has delivered more than 50 million experiences to users worldwide.

Backed by major investors, including Airbnb, Tiqets has raised over €100 million in equity to date, with its latest Series C round closing in 2019.

Global Presence and Future Vision

With a team of 200+ employees located in global hubs such as Bangkok, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, London, and Philadelphia, Tiqets is well-positioned to scale its operations and enhance user experience.

Stef Pillen, CFO of Tiqets, said:

“This refinancing marks a milestone for Tiqets, allowing us to strengthen our current initiatives and unlock new growth opportunities. With greater financial flexibility, we can continue to innovate, improve the accessibility of culture, and expand the capabilities of our platform. Our partnership with ABN AMRO is a crucial step in this journey.”

As digital travel solutions gain momentum, Tiqets aims to further democratize cultural access and remain a key player in the global tourism and experiences economy.