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Snaptrip

Holiday rental marketplace

1-20 employees
  • B2C
  • Travel
  • Marketplace
  • Renting
3.03 Cargo Works, 1 - 2 Hatfields, , London, Greater London SE1 9PG, GB

Company mission

Snaptrip's mission is to make taking a staycation easy and affordable for everybody.

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Otta's take

Sam Franklin headshot

Sam Franklin

CEO of Otta

According to Snaptrip, it is very difficult to find the right holiday, at the right price, at the right moment. The company aims to solve this problem through its marketplace where travellers can discover over 60,000 accommodations the UK, all of which show live availability and prices, and are instantly bookable.

Snaptrip brings together online accommodation marketplaces dedicated to cottages, lodges, hotels and villa holidays. It aims to offer customers a wide choice of properties at affordable prices; from spontaneous coastal holidays with a loved one to half-term family deals, big group getaways, and Christmas cottages.

The company began acquiring businesses in 2017 with the purchase of Last Minute Cottages. Since then it has bought iknow UK and LateRooms, as well as Hot Tub Hideaways, as it pursued aggressive growth and profitability targets. Snaptrip will continue to look for acquisitions that fast-track access to new niche markets and offer the opportunity to broaden its customer base of both holidaymakers and property partners for their mutual benefit.

Benefits

  • Annual pay reviews
  • 25 days paid holiday
  • A shiny new Macbook
  • Stylish Central London office near the Thames - also opportunity for remote working
  • Be part of a dynamic and fun team who move technological mountains incredibly quickly
  • Free alcoholic beverages and fresh coffee on tap
  • Arcade machine with weekly challenges!
  • Flexible hours and working practice
  • Discounts off any stay booked via one of our sites

Company values

  • We are value champions
  • We are trustworthy
  • We are pioneers
  • We are inspirational

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Dec 2017

$1.8m

EARLY VC

Jan 2016

$2.2m

SERIES A

$5.3m

Total funding

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Founders

Previously worked for 8 years at HomeAway.com, first as Senior Software Engineer for 6 years and then as Software Engineer Manager for 2 years.

Previously Entrepreneur in Residence at Forward Partners UK for 1 year and Account Manager at TTA Group for 4 years.

Endorsements

All

Supportive management (3)

Career progression (2)

Nice people (2)

My opinions are valued (2)

Open and honest communication (2)

Team energy (2)

Meaningful work (1)

Intelligent people (1)

Hard working team (1)

Great work is recognised (1)

I've not been at Snaptrip for long, but I am appreciated as an expert in my field and encouraged to voice my ideas and take them further with the support of my colleagues and managers.

Marketing

My opinions are valued

Apr 2021

There are no barriers to communication, and everyone speaks openly and honestly. There has never been an instance where something is unknown for very long; it's clear that the priority is that knowledge is power for everyone!

Marketing

Open and honest communication

Apr 2021

There is no such thing as a weak link at Snaptrip. Everyone works tirelessly, and is a true expert in their field. I've been impressed by the intelligence of my colleagues throughout Snaptrip on a daily basis and we all get on so well by sharing our insights and passions freely.

Marketing

Intelligent people

Apr 2021

It's a very fun place to work where you are encouraged to make your own decisions in your field. The company is lean and focused on growth which makes each year very exciting, with new projects to work on all the time.

Marketing

Nice people

Apr 2021

The growth and work ethic from the team is great, they really want to disrupt the travel industry.

Marketing

Hard working team

Apr 2021

There are new projects to work on all the time, so it working at Snaptrip tests your skillset and enables you to grow your knowledge.

Marketing

Team energy

Apr 2021

Snaptrip is full of amazingly talented people who have a wealth of knowledge to learn from. It's still a small company so one person can touch many areas of the business. They recognise talent and will do what they can to help people reach their potential. When I arrived I was a relatively junior developer - 2 years later I'm comfortably a senior.

Product

Career progression

Apr 2021

There are so many passionate people at Snaptrip that push the company forward and help create an open and exciting atmosphere. People are always up for an after-work drink or social event.

Product

Team energy

Apr 2021

There's a good work life balance here. Lots of morale boosting events over the year. The company are happy to spend a bit of money to make their employees feel happy and comfortable working here.

Product

Focus on employee wellbeing

Apr 2021

Senior staff are keen to understand what you would like to get involved in, and how the business can push you towards those goals.

Operations & Strategy

Career progression

Apr 2021

Here at Snaptrip we have a relaxed and approachable atmosphere. I feel comfortable to voice my opinion on a day to day basis, but we also hold regular team meetings, which gives you the opportunity to put across your thoughts.

Operations & Strategy

My opinions are valued

Apr 2021

Unlike many companies, my manager genuinely cares about my happiness and progression - both personally, and professionally

Operations & Strategy

Supportive management

Apr 2021

We make decisions based on growth opportunity not on whose ego will be satisfied.

Data

Data-driven decisions

Apr 2021

Snaptrip is still a small company despite its growth. We are still at a stage where processes have not overcome human in

Data

Supportive management

Apr 2021

I think overall the company's approach to recruitment is to have a small team of fairly compensated and highly motivated employees than a large team of employees that leave once they have a few months of experience.

Data

Fair compensation

Apr 2021

Everyone is an expert in what they do and it’s a privilege to work with such talent. Although everyone is more modest then they should be, senior management are our biggest cheer leaders and never fail to give praise where praise is due, in more ways than one.

Marketing

Great work is recognised

Apr 2021

I have never worked at a company that is as honest and transparent as Snaptrip (in the best possible way). This was extremely appreciated during what has been a really difficult year for everyone. It’s refreshing to work somewhere that is so considerate of everyone’s needs and mental health.

Marketing

Open and honest communication

Apr 2021

Everyone at Snaptrip is just a genuinely nice person, there’s no doubt you will make friends for life.

Marketing

Nice people

Apr 2021

Everybody is valued, and treated like a human being. There's no 'lunch is for wimps' attitude.

Marketing

Supportive management

Apr 2021

It's a fast paced fast growth company - always something exciting to get involved in!

Marketing

Growing fast

Apr 2021

We're a small team so everything everybody is doing matters and is noticed.

Marketing

Meaningful work

Apr 2021