Podobas Global Investments, the private investment firm led by international investor Wojciech Podobas, has acquired a 5.08% stake in Tripla Co., Ltd. (5136.T), a fast-growing provider of AI-powered travel and hospitality SaaS solutions listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

This investment signals strong belief in Tripla's ability to become a dominant travel tech player across the Asia-Pacific region, supported by its advanced product ecosystem, global-ready team, and strategic positioning in Japan's post-COVID tourism resurgence.

Tripla operates a robust and growing suite of AI and SaaS products that modernize how hotels and travel providers operate and engage with customers. Among its broad product portfolio, the most important are:

• Tripla Book: a direct reservation engine that boosts conversion and reduces OTA dependency
• Tripla Bot: an AI-driven multilingual concierge system that automates guest communication
• Tripla Connect and Tripla Pay: integrations that optimize guest data, payments, and services

With rising inbound tourism, a digital shift in travel, and expanding demand for personalized guest experiences, Tripla is uniquely positioned to become a major backend platform for the hospitality sector across Asia.