Mission Impacts
Investment in Travelnest supports the Bank's mission to invest in innovation and industries of the future and supports key elements of the Scottish Technology Ecosytem Review.
The creation of high value jobs by entities such as Travelnest stengthens the Scottish tech industry, enabling Scotland to compete on a global stage.
The Bank's investment also supports the growth of the tech capital sector in Scotland, an important element in the growth of a tech ecosystem.
In addition to supporting the further growth of Travelnest, the Bank will work with the Travelnest management team to support the development of a technology apprenticeship programme, helping remove the barriers to careers in technology faced by many young people.
About Travelnest
Travelnest provides the infrastructure for holiday home owners to list and manage their properties on multiple channels from one portal. The business currently operates across Europe and is now scaling up internationally.
Travelnest are supportive of plans to introduce licencing for holiday rental properties, ensuring that high standards are maintained and that holiday rentals can co-exist with local communities.
Key Information
Key Quotes
Mark Munro, Executive Director, Sustainable Investment at Scottish National Investment Bank said:
“The investment substantiates Edinburgh and Scotland as one of the UK’s fastest growing tech hubs and an incubator for technology businesses, aligning with the Bank’s innovation mission and supports key elements of the Scottish Technology and Ecosystem Review as well as the National Strategy for Economic Transformation initiatives by supporting an entrepreneurial-oriented technology business and the creation of skilled roles.”
Doug Stephenson, Founder at CEO at Travelnest said:
''I am delighted that the Scottish National Investment Bank is supporting Travelnest as we further scale the business. Travelnest is uniquely placed to take advantage of macro changes in travel trends and accommodation preferences that we’re seeing post the pandemic. We have ambitious plans for market expansion, to consolidate and expand our presence internationally. Alongside this, we’ll be focusing on the development of our core product. I am excited to put these plans into action and for Travelnest to play a key role in the recovery and bounce-back of the travel and tourism industry.''
Alignment to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
