AirHelp – a leader in air passenger rights and compensation claims management – announced a significant minority investment from Abry Partners, a North American private equity firm. Abry will be buying a minority stake in AirHelp through a secondary investment, enabling AirHelp to return capital to its supportive shareholders.
AirHelp has been at the center of advocating for air passenger rights, helping millions of travelers secure compensation for flight disruptions. And the fight for air passenger rights has never been more important as most passengers still don’t know their rights and airlines continue to wrongfully reject millions of claims. With this new funding from Abry, AirHelp aims to continue the fight by making it easier for passengers to know their rights and claim and receive the compensation they deserve.
This investment from Abry Partners marks a significant milestone for AirHelp. And this partnership will provide AirHelp with valuable resources and expertise to strengthen its presence in the US market and explore new revenue opportunities. Plus, Abry’s extensive experience in insurance, media, communications, and business services will drive AirHelp’s growth and innovation.
In connection with the deal, AirHelp was assisted by UBS AG London Branch as exclusive financial advisor and by White & Case and Piciocchi Legal as legal advisors. And Abry was assisted by Nomura International plc and Kirkland & Ellis.
KEY QUOTES:
“A decade ago, we entered uncharted territory to help air passengers with flight disruptions—there was no established model, no market awareness, and no existing solutions. We built everything from scratch, overcoming countless challenges to become the global leader in air passenger rights. Over the past 10 years, we’ve proudly transformed the customer rights space, empowering millions of travelers. Today, we’re excited to welcome Abry Partners on this journey. Their investment validates our vision and will accelerate our mission to better serve travelers worldwide.”
– Henrik Zillmer, Founder and Chairman of the Board of AirHelp
“We are thrilled to welcome Abry Partners as a key investor in AirHelp. This partnership will enable us to accelerate our growth and continue to provide exceptional service to air passengers worldwide. Abry’s expertise and resources will be invaluable as we potentially expand our presence in the US market and explore new opportunities for innovation. As a profitable company for several years, this investment aligns with our objective to reward investors who have supported us through various stages of growth.”
– Tomasz Pawliszyn, CEO of AirHelp
“AirHelp has established itself as a leader in the air passenger rights space, and we are excited to support their mission to make air travel more transparent and fairer for everyone. We look forward to working closely with the AirHelp team to drive growth and create value for all stakeholders.”
– Anders Bjork, Partner at Abry Partners
