Inspirato to Go Public via Merger With Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corp
February 11, 2022
Luxury travel subscription brand Inspirato entered into a definitive merger agreement with Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corp, with the combined company expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker “ISPO.” The transaction included a committed ~$100 million PIPE led by Janus Henderson Investors and Rodina, valuing the pro forma company at an estimated enterprise value of ~$1.1 billion.
- Buyers
- Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation, Janus Henderson Investors, Rodina, Kleiner Perkins, IVP, Company founders Brent Handler and Brad Handler, Certain other existing investors
- Targets
- Inspirato LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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