Denver, October 4, 2023 – Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato”) (NASDAQ: ISPO), the innovative luxury travel subscription brand, today announced that it has closed its $25 million senior secured convertible note issued by Inspirato to Capital One Ventures (the “investment”). On September 26, 2023, Inspirato shareholders voted to approve the investment, subject to the finalization of a commercial agreement between an affiliate of Capital One Ventures and Inspirato, which has been executed.
The investment provides broad operating flexibility to Inspirato as it continues to deliver on its promise of providing remarkable luxury vacation for its members and guests.
“We’re incredibly excited to commence this strategic partnership with Capital One Ventures,” said Eric Grosse, CEO, Inspirato. “The investment supports Inspirato’s long-term profitability goals while ensuring our existing and future members continue to benefit from our first-class service and certainty while experiencing the ultimate luxury vacations.”
This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities (including the shares of Inspirato common stock, if any, into which the convertible notes will be convertible) and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
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About Inspirato
Inspirato (NASDAQ: ISPO) is a luxury travel subscription company that provides exclusive access to a managed and controlled portfolio of curated vacation options, delivered through an innovative model designed to ensure the service, certainty, and value that discerning customers demand. The Inspirato portfolio includes branded luxury vacation homes, accommodations at five-star hotel and resort partners, and custom travel experiences. For more information, visit www.inspirato.com and follow @inspirato on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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