Go Rentals has entered into a definitive agreement with RedBird Capital Partners for a significant investment.

“This is a very exciting day for Go Rentals as we partner with RedBird and embark on our next stage of growth and take our business to the next level,” says Kaye Gitibin, co-founder and CEO at Go Rentals. “RedBird is a world-class private equity investor with an exceptional record of building industry leading businesses and creating opportunities for access and expansion to adjacent luxury markets.”

RedBird's aviation investments include Aero Centers, JetLinx Global, Blade Air Mobility, Beta Technologies and VeriJet.

Kavous Gitibin, co-founder and president, added, “Combining Go Rentals' best-in-class 24/7 'car'cierge client services, guaranteed booked rentals and premier luxury vehicle business model with RedBird's platform expertise in a broad set of customer verticals, including private aviation, media, sports, entertainment and financial services, will enable Go Rentals to further accelerate our market opportunities.”

Go Rentals was founded in Newport Beach, California in 1995 with a fleet of seven vehicles and has grown to become the preeminent rental car provider within the private aviation market. The company is a leading owner and operator of high-end rental cars to sports, media and private client customers in over 175 markets throughout the United States.

“Go Rentals has built a strong, differentiated brand with a premium fleet and is well-positioned for significant growth across key markets in RedBird's ecosystem,” explains Andrew Lauck, partner at RedBird. “RedBird's investment portfolio in private aviation, professional sports, entertainment and financial services gives a unique perspective on the Go Rentals' business and its customers and distribution channels. Our investment and partnership with Go Rentals are a synergistic, natural extension of the leading platforms we continue to develop across our industry verticals.”

As part of the agreement, co-founders and owners Kavous and Kaye Gitibin will continue to lead Go Rentals along with the current management team. Andrew Lauck and Alexander Blankfein, respectively partner and managing director of RedBird will join Go Rentals' board of directors.

Main Street Advisors, a strategic investment partner of RedBird, participated in the investment in Go Rentals alongside RedBird and will be instrumental in supporting additional media and sports sector growth opportunities.