
One of the newest companies to get listed on a stock exchange is Denver-headquartered Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO), which went public on Feb. 11 following its merger with Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:TVAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Founded in 2011 by brothers Brent and Brad Handler, Inspirato operates a proprietary subscription platform that matches travelers with a portfolio of more than 385 exclusively managed branded luxury vacation homes and over 500 five-star hotel and resort partners in more than 240 destinations around the world. In 2019, the company unveiled its Inspirato Pass, which is billed as the first luxury travel subscription inclusive of nightly rates, taxes, and fees.