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Giles Trotter

Angel Investor England, United Kingdom ·Founded 1996

Overview

Giles Trotter is a UK-based travel business veteran and angel investor. He has over 30 years of experience in the travel industry, having led safaris from the age of 18 and worked in geological exploration before establishing his own safari operation in Zambia. In 1996, he returned to the UK to set up Scott Dunn World, a luxury specialist tour operator. He now continues to run the tailormade holidays at Scott Dunn and lives near Winchester with his wife and three children. In 2016, Trotter invested in the South African travel startup Big5Boutique, which rebranded as Timbuktu. The platform allows travelers to customize their itineraries and connect directly with local experts in Africa, aiming to simplify the planning and booking of African safaris. Trotter's investment strategy focuses on early-stage travel and tourism ventures, particularly those leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences. His portfolio includes companies that offer innovative solutions in the travel industry, reflecting his commitment to supporting businesses that drive growth and transformation in the sector.

Investment Focus

Innovative travel solutions
Technology-driven platforms
Early-stage ventures

Portfolio Companies

Timbuktu

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What sectors does Giles Trotter invest in?

Giles Trotter invests in Technology, Tourism and Travel, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Giles Trotter is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.