CarTrawler
Liberty advises the management team of CarTrawler on its acquisition by Expedia Group
Liberty Corporate Finance is delighted to announce they have advised the management team of CarTrawler on its acquisition by Expedia Group. CarTrawler is an Ireland-based B2B platform powering car rental, ground transport and Insurtech solutions for the global travel industry.
Liberty has been a trusted adviser to the CarTrawler management team throughout this process. Their deep understanding of market practice, combined with pragmatic and objective guidance, helped us navigate a fast-moving process with clarity and confidence. We greatly valued their support and expertise during this important milestone for the business.
Peter O'Donovan
CEO of CarTrawler
CarTrawler’s platform brings exceptional depth, breadth and expertise across these areas, connecting 550+ car rental suppliers and 500+ mobility suppliers to more than 300 leading travel brands around the world, including more than 70 airlines.
The Company has significantly expanded its global footprint, driven by demand for high-margin ancillary solutions and the unrivalled performance of its proprietary technology. This reflects the strength and scalability of CarTrawler’s offering across the global travel ecosystem.
This announcement represents a strategic milestone for both companies. Together, the businesses will unlock new opportunities for supply partners to access incremental demand, for B2B partners to integrate richer and more competitive travel ancillary solutions, and for travellers to benefit from greater choice and value.
The transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
It has been a privilege to advise Peter, David and the CarTrawler management team over recent years. They have built a genuinely category-defining business, and the combination with Expedia Group is a fitting next chapter – one that recognises both the quality of the platform they have created and the calibre of the team behind it. We wish them every success as they continue to grow with Expedia.
Michael McDonagh
Partner
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