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Vitruvian Partners acquires Great Rail Journeys

May 05, 2025•3 months ago

Acquiring Company

Vitruvian Partners

Acquired Company

Great Rail Journeys

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Description

Great Rail Journeys has been acquired by Vitruvian Partners in a buyout valued at over £200 million. Previously owned by Duke Street Capital, the company has seen significant sales growth. Known for luxury tours, Great Rail Journeys offers a wide range of itineraries across global destinations. The acquisition aims to further expand its market presence.

Company Information

Company

Vitruvian Partners

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Vitruvian Partners is an international growth-focused investor with offices across London, Madrid, Miami, Stockholm, Munich, Luxembourg, San Francisco, Singapore, Mumbai, and Shanghai. Vitruvian focuses on dynamic situations characterized by rapid growth and change across asset-light industries. The funds have backed many global leaders within areas of travel and experiences technology.

M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed

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