M&A Deal Summary

TBO Acquires Classic Vacations

On September 3, 2025, TBO acquired internet software and services company Classic Vacations from The Najafi Companies for 125M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is TBO’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is TBO’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is TBO’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is TBO’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-09-03
Target Classic Vacations
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) TBO
Sellers(s) The Najafi Companies
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 125M USD
Advisor(s) Moelis & Co. (Financial)
Ballard Spahr (Legal)

Target

Classic Vacations

San Jose, California, United States
Classic Vacations is a B2B2C luxury travel company with a network of Travel Advisors and deep ties with major American consortia. The company leverages expert call centers to deliver premium white-glove service across hotels, air, experiences, car rentals, and travel protection, specializing in complex bespoke luxury itineraries. Classic Vacations is based in San Jose, California.

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Buyer

TBO

Gurugram, India

Category Company
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

TBO connects travel suppliers such as hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and more with buyers such as travel agents and tour operators. TBO is based in Gurugram.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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Palma, Spain

Jumbonline is a distribution platform for wholesalers and tour operators with 147,000 Buyers, 1 million+ Suppliers in over 100 countries. Jumbonline was formed in 1977 and is based in Palma, Spain.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

The Najafi Companies is a private investment firm focused on long-term investments in consumer, retail, e-commerce, sports, media, and technology companies. The Firm invests long-term, with no investment horizon and will consider opportunities throughout the US and Western Europe. The Najafi Companies was formed in 2002 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1