
David Evans
Chief Strategy & Investments Officer

Collinson Investments is the investment arm of The Collinson Group, dedicated to advancing growth and innovation across the travel and loyalty eco-systems and value-chains. Leveraging 35+ years of expertise as a pioneer in the travel and loyalty space, we partner with strategic and financial co-investors, travel and loyalty eco-system partners, entrepreneurs, ventures and growth businesses, providing not only capital but also insight, networks, and guidance to build long-term value for clients, travellers and communities.

As pioneers in travel loyalty, we invest in value-chain marketplaces that spark innovation, enrich customer experiences, and deliver long-term growth, reflecting the Collinson Group’s expertise in shaping travel loyalty and customer engagement.
From fast-track services and luggage delivery to premium dining and disruption-mitigation, we invest in solutions that remove friction and add value at key moments of the journey. These ventures transform airports and transit hubs into smoother, more rewarding experiences.
We support companies that enrich travel once the destination is reached: whether through cultural, sporting, and leisure events or exclusive access that helps travellers escape the crowds. These experiences elevate trips from routine to remarkable.
Wellbeing is essential for modern travellers. We support ventures that prioritise comfort and health, such as airport spas, sleep pods, in-flight wellness tools, and technologies designed to combat jet lag and travel fatigue.
Seamless mobility is at the heart of better journeys. We invest in innovative last-mile services, such as ridesharing and airport transfers to smart parking solutions that make travel more connected, reliable and stress-free.
In the past 12 months our investments have been quite varied. We have invested in partnerships with airport lounge operators, while at the same time continuing to support innovative start-ups around the world. We are fortunate that within our portfolio we now have two businesses recognised among the fastest growing FTSE companies. One, in Asia, was named the fastest growing company in the region, and another was more recently listed in the top 30 across Europe.
These partnerships give us access to small, agile and creative teams, much like Collinson was in its earlier years.

We currently partner with companies that focus on travellers’ wellbeing, protection, innovation and loyalty. We support ideas that transform the traveller experience and create meaningful value for the future.
Our portfolio of ventures shares our vision of smarter, healthier and more connected journeys:

WithU is an award-winning FitTech brand serving over one million customers in 28 countries. It delivers personalised wellness experiences and partners with some of the world’s most recognised names, making wellbeing more accessible and engaging on a global scale.

TrvlWell is developing a first-of-its-kind global travel companion focused on traveller health and wellness. By combining loyalty, wellness and technology, it integrates with travel loyalty programmes, turning wellbeing and personalisation into powerful drivers of engagement and retention.

Cover Genius is a leading insurtech delivering seamless protection within digital experiences. Licensed in more than 60 countries and all US states, it enables partners to embed insurance and consumer protection directly into bookings, offering multiple product lines worldwide.

Nordic Benefits provides tailored insurance solutions for individuals, businesses and organisations, acting as MGA for Collinson Insurance in the Nordics. Specialising in innovative niche policies, it offers brands such as Norsk Tannhelseforsikring, Svensk Tandvårdsförsäkring and SmartDelay+, complementing existing cover with targeted benefits.
Strong leadership matters most when it creates value for others. We focus on what partners need today and what will help them thrive tomorrow. With expertise that spans markets and disciplines, we work with you to anticipate change, simplify complexity and unlock new opportunities.

Chief Strategy & Investments Officer

SVP Group Strategy & Corporate Development

Chief Investment Officer, Americas, Investments

28 MAR 2024

08 MAY 2024

13 JUN 2023

18 AUG 2022
Explore Our Other Companies

Collinson Investments is the investment arm of The Collinson Group, dedicated to advancing growth and innovation across the travel and loyalty eco-systems and value-chains. Leveraging 35+ years of expertise as a pioneer in the travel and loyalty space, we partner with strategic and financial co-investors, travel and loyalty eco-system partners, entrepreneurs, ventures and growth businesses, providing not only capital but also insight, networks, and guidance to build long-term value for clients, travellers and communities.

As pioneers in travel loyalty, we invest in value-chain marketplaces that spark innovation, enrich customer experiences, and deliver long-term growth, reflecting the Collinson Group’s expertise in shaping travel loyalty and customer engagement.
From fast-track services and luggage delivery to premium dining and disruption-mitigation, we invest in solutions that remove friction and add value at key moments of the journey. These ventures transform airports and transit hubs into smoother, more rewarding experiences.
We support companies that enrich travel once the destination is reached: whether through cultural, sporting, and leisure events or exclusive access that helps travellers escape the crowds. These experiences elevate trips from routine to remarkable.
Wellbeing is essential for modern travellers. We support ventures that prioritise comfort and health, such as airport spas, sleep pods, in-flight wellness tools, and technologies designed to combat jet lag and travel fatigue.
Seamless mobility is at the heart of better journeys. We invest in innovative last-mile services, such as ridesharing and airport transfers to smart parking solutions that make travel more connected, reliable and stress-free.
In the past 12 months our investments have been quite varied. We have invested in partnerships with airport lounge operators, while at the same time continuing to support innovative start-ups around the world. We are fortunate that within our portfolio we now have two businesses recognised among the fastest growing FTSE companies. One, in Asia, was named the fastest growing company in the region, and another was more recently listed in the top 30 across Europe.
These partnerships give us access to small, agile and creative teams, much like Collinson was in its earlier years.

We currently partner with companies that focus on travellers’ wellbeing, protection, innovation and loyalty. We support ideas that transform the traveller experience and create meaningful value for the future.
Our portfolio of ventures shares our vision of smarter, healthier and more connected journeys:

WithU is an award-winning FitTech brand serving over one million customers in 28 countries. It delivers personalised wellness experiences and partners with some of the world’s most recognised names, making wellbeing more accessible and engaging on a global scale.

TrvlWell is developing a first-of-its-kind global travel companion focused on traveller health and wellness. By combining loyalty, wellness and technology, it integrates with travel loyalty programmes, turning wellbeing and personalisation into powerful drivers of engagement and retention.

Cover Genius is a leading insurtech delivering seamless protection within digital experiences. Licensed in more than 60 countries and all US states, it enables partners to embed insurance and consumer protection directly into bookings, offering multiple product lines worldwide.

Nordic Benefits provides tailored insurance solutions for individuals, businesses and organisations, acting as MGA for Collinson Insurance in the Nordics. Specialising in innovative niche policies, it offers brands such as Norsk Tannhelseforsikring, Svensk Tandvårdsförsäkring and SmartDelay+, complementing existing cover with targeted benefits.
Strong leadership matters most when it creates value for others. We focus on what partners need today and what will help them thrive tomorrow. With expertise that spans markets and disciplines, we work with you to anticipate change, simplify complexity and unlock new opportunities.

Chief Strategy & Investments Officer

SVP Group Strategy & Corporate Development

Chief Investment Officer, Americas, Investments

28 MAR 2024

08 MAY 2024

13 JUN 2023

18 AUG 2022
Explore Our Other Companies