[AMSTERDAM鈥� 12th of May] , the innovative hospitality cloud, is delighted to announce that its CEO, Matt Welle, has won the prestigious , by Techleap.nl.
The LET award aims to promote tech entrepreneurship in the Netherlands. It was presented during the BOLD event, in May 2023, attended by numerous founders, CEOs, and other industry leaders from companies like Booking.com, Adyen, TomTom and Mollie.
鈥淭o be even nominated for the 鈥楲eading Entrepreneur in Tech, from Techleap.nl is a real honor, but to win it is just incredible,鈥� said Matt Welle, CEO of 榴莲视频. 鈥�榴莲视频 is a scale-up with the Dutch market at the heart of it鈥檚 global operations, and I鈥檓 delighted to be recognized, if not a little humbled. Building a business like 榴莲视频, I hope, inspires many entrepreneurs to take the step to creating something new and innovative that will make a positive impact.鈥�
Matt is steering 榴莲视频鈥� fast-scaling business that saw headcount grow 55%, revenue growth of 116% and a Series C investment of $185 million in 2022. 榴莲视频鈥� Hospitality Cloud is used by over 3,500 hotels, in 80 different countries across the globe and supported by over 750+ employees.
鈥淣ow more than ever, scale-ups are proving they're not only economically successful but also create immense added value in the societal sphere with smart solutions to major challenges. Matt symbolizes the strong promise of tech entrepreneurship in the Netherlands with his innovative vision, commitment to ecosystem growth and the ability to inspire others,鈥� says Corinne Vigreux, co-founder of TomTom. Along with Valentijn Bras and Job van der Voort (winner of the LOEY Award in 2022), she formed the jury for the LET Award 2023.
鈥�This award is a testament to our collective efforts as a team and serves as a reminder that the best is yet to come. We鈥檒l continue to make waves in the hospitality industry and create more remarkable travel experiences,鈥� concludes Matt. 鈥�I also want to recognize the importance of fostering a thriving startup community. Together, we can create an environment that nurtures innovation, promotes collaboration, and propels us towards greater success.鈥�
About 榴莲视频
is a leading platform for the new era of hospitality. Over 3,000 properties in 70 countries are powered by 榴莲视频. The 榴莲视频 Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. Customers include Accor, Generator-Freehand, Nordic Choice Hotels, The Social Hub, Life House and Airelles. 榴莲视频 has been named the World's Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider by World Travel Tech Awards (2022) and Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech (2021, 2022) by Hotel Tech Report. The company has offices in Europe, the United States and Australia.
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