-2%

est. 2Y upside i

Rank

#3084

Sector

Travel Services

Est. Liquidity

~2Y

Data Quality

Data: High

Despegar, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prosus following a $1.7 billion all-cash acquisition in May 2025, presents a moderate upside opportunity for equity tied to its performance within the larger conglomerate.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (30%)+76%

Despegar, under Prosus's ownership, significantly accelerates its market penetration and expands its financial services offerings across Latin America, leveraging Prosus's resources and AI expertise. It achieves substantial operational efficiencies and cross-selling opportunities, leading to an internal valuation by Prosus of $3.0 billion within two years, reflecting its dominant regional position and strong profitability.

Base (50%)+15%

Despegar continues its steady growth trajectory as Latin America's leading OTA within Prosus, maintaining its competitive edge through localized offerings and strong brand recognition. Its performance aligns with initial acquisition expectations, with a modest increase in its internal valuation to approximately $1.955 billion over two years, driven by consistent revenue growth and stable margins.

Bear (20%)-30%

Despegar faces increased competitive pressure from global OTAs or experiences slower-than-expected growth in the Latin American travel market due to economic downturns or regulatory hurdles. Integration challenges with Prosus or a failure to realize anticipated synergies lead to underperformance, resulting in a re-evaluation of its internal worth by Prosus to $1.19 billion, significantly impacting the value of any equity tied to Despegar's performance.

Est. time to liquidity~2.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

19%

Prior to its acquisition by Prosus, Despegar had raised $331M in funding, which represented a meaningful preference stack (19.5% of its $1.7B acquisition valuation) for previous investors. For new equity granted post-acquisition, this historical preference stack is no longer directly applicable, as prior investors were cashed out in the all-cash deal.

Dilution Risk

low

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prosus, direct dilution of Despegar-specific equity is unlikely. Any future dilution would be related to Prosus's overall equity strategy if the grant is in Prosus stock.

Secondary Liquidity

none

Despegar has been delisted from the NYSE and is now a private company, meaning there is no active secondary market for its equity.

IT & UX — 20 roles

Operations & Customer Service — 15 roles

HR — 2 roles

Legal — 2 roles

View all 164 open roles at Despegar →

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Despegar's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given Despegar's acquisition by Prosus, how is the team thinking about leveraging Prosus's broader digital ecosystem (e.g., iFood, fintech capabilities) to drive new revenue streams and enhance customer experience in Latin America?”

  • 2

    “With global OTAs like Expedia and Booking.com as competitors, what specific strategies is Despegar implementing to maintain and expand its market leadership in Latin America, particularly concerning product innovation and localized offerings?”

  • 3

    “Considering Despegar is now a private entity within Prosus, how is employee equity structured, and what are the mechanisms for employees to realize value from their RSUs or options over a 2-year horizon?”

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