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Podobas Global Investments Acquires 5% Stake in Tripla Co., Ltd. (5136.T), Highlighting Its Mission to Become APAC's Leading Travel Tech Platform
Podobas Global Investments, the private investment firm led by international investor Wojciech Podobas, has acquired a 5.08% stake in Tripla Co., Ltd. (5136.T), a fast-growing provider of AI-powered travel and hospitality SaaS solutions listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
This investment signals strong belief in Tripla's ability to become a dominant travel tech player across the Asia-Pacific region, supported by its advanced product ecosystem, global-ready team, and strategic positioning in Japan's post-COVID tourism resurgence.
Tripla: Positioned to Lead the Future of Hospitality in APAC
Tripla operates a robust and growing suite of AI and SaaS products that modernize how hotels and travel providers operate and engage with customers. Among its broad product portfolio, the most important are:
Tripla Book: a direct reservation engine that boosts conversion and reduces OTA dependency
Tripla Bot: an AI-driven multilingual concierge system that automates guest communication
Tripla Connect and Tripla Pay: integrations that optimize guest data, payments, and services
With rising inbound tourism, a digital shift in travel, and expanding demand for personalized guest experiences, Tripla is uniquely positioned to become a major backend platform for the hospitality sector across Asia.
The company has already shown remarkable execution in Japan, and recent strategic acquisitions have strengthened its offering and expanded its client base, with smooth post-merger integration (PMI) further proving its operational capabilities.
Quote from Voytek Podobas
'Tripla is building exactly the kind of platform we look for- scalable, mission-driven, and module-based. With its full-stack travel tech suite and proven ability to execute, I believe Tripla is on track to become a regional leader across APAC in the next decade.'
'The team brings an impressive blend of technical expertise and global business approach. Their vision is bold yet practical, and I'm excited to support them as they expand their footprint in one of the fastest-growing tourism markets in the world.'
Ongoing Dialogue with Tripla Management
The investment follows direct conversation between Voytek Podobas and Tripla's executive leadership. Discussions focused on the company's strategy, expansion plans, and market positioning in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Tripla has welcomed the investment from Podobas Global Investments, highlighting a shared vision for sustainable long-term growth and international expansion.
'Tripla is glad to have an international investor. Tripla started its business only in the Japan market in 2015. We changed to the hospitality IT field in 2017 and enjoyed growth. We have started expanding to overseas markets since 2020. The first country was Taiwan. After the COVID-19, we achieved an IPO and expanded the business to Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong. We need more global presence to seek overseas business. Global investor presence is also important for us to have more business presence in the world.'
About Tripla Co., Ltd. (5136.T)
Tripla Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based SaaS company delivering AI-powered solutions to the travel and hospitality industries. Its suite of services- spanning AI concierge bots, reservation engines, payments, and CRM tools- helps businesses improve conversion, lower operational costs, and enhance guest experience across channels.
With Japan's tourism sector accelerating and Tripla expanding beyond domestic markets, the company is poised to serve as a central infrastructure layer for APAC's next generation of travel technology.
Podobas Global Investments is a privately held investment firm founded by Wojciech Podobas, specializing in high-conviction equity investments in transformative technology businesses across Japan and Asia. The firm focuses on SaaS, AI, and infrastructure platforms positioned for sustainable, scalable growth.
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