Ethan Lin, Founder of KLOOK

About Ethan Lin

Ethan Lin is the Co-founder and CEO of Klook, an online travel marketplace focused on in-destination experiences. He co-founded the company in 2014, investing nearly $1 million of his own money into the venture. Klook has since secured over $932 million across 10 funding rounds. Prior to Klook, Lin had a stable career in investment banking.

Ethan Lin at a glance

• Company: KLOOK
• Total raised: $932M
• Latest round: Series E
• Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, Goldman Sachs, Matrix Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, BPEA EQT
• Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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