Skift was founded by Jason Clampet, Rafat Ali, Dennis Schaal.

Who are Skift's investors?

Skift's investors include Advancit Capital, Lerer Hippeau.

Where is Skift headquartered?

Skift is headquartered in London, GB.

Skift

London, GB · 2 known investors

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Skift is a news and intelligence platform focused on the travel industry, providing daily coverage, research, and insights for travel executives and professionals. The company delivers content through articles, newsletters, conferences, and events to help industry stakeholders understand trends and developments in global travel.

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Founders & leadership

Jason Clampet Founder and CEOJason Clampet co-founded Skift in 2012, a travel industry news and intelligence platform. Through acquisitions including Airline Weekly, EventMB (Skift Meetings), Daily Lodging Report, and Twenty31 (Skift Advisory), he has expanded the company's coverage across aviation, meetings, lodging, and consulting services for travel professionals.

Rafat Ali Co-founderHe previously founded paidContent and ContentNext, which were acquired by Guardian News and Media in 2008, and was managing editor of Silicon Alley Reporter; he holds a master's degree in journalism from Indiana University and a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from AMU.

Dennis Schaal Co-founderHe previously worked as a reporter and editor covering online travel, short-term rentals, and travel industry developments.

Investors · 2

Advancit Capitallisted by Advancit CapitalBoston · $500K – $1M

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Lerer Hippeaulisted by Lerer HippeauNew York · $500K – $2M

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name: SKIFT LIMITED
Company number: 08817349
Status: Dissolved
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 17 Dec 2013
Dissolved: 9 Apr 2019
Registered office: 8 Arlington Square, London, N1 7DS
Nature of business (SIC): 70229 — Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Accounts: last made up to 31 Dec 2017

Current officers

Hilary Kathryn Mary Janes — secretary, appointed 18 Sept 2014
Andrew Pozniak — secretary, appointed 17 Dec 2013
Andrew Pozniak — director, appointed 17 Dec 2013

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Skift do?: Skift is a news and intelligence platform focused on the travel industry, providing daily coverage, research, and insights for travel executives and professionals. The company delivers content through articles, newsletters, conferences, and events to help industry stakeholders understand trends and developments in global travel.
Who founded Skift?: Skift was founded by Jason Clampet, Rafat Ali, Dennis Schaal.
Who are Skift's investors?: Skift's investors include Advancit Capital, Lerer Hippeau.
Where is Skift headquartered?: Skift is headquartered in London, GB.