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Busup
The first start-up offering on-demand public bus routes, for both leisure, and commuting, and the first App for private bus booking, in real time
About Busup
Busup is a mobility service provider that specializes in corporate commuting services, being the first company in the world to offer shared corporate shuttle services. The company's platform connects passengers, clients, and transportation providers, addressing the unique challenges of each group.
Busup's primary service is managing employee commutes for corporations. This involves finding transportation providers, managing invoicing, and optimizing routes to ensure efficiency. The company's technology-driven approach allows for flexible and on-demand bus services, catering to both leisure and commuting needs. By offering shared shuttle services, Busup aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, contributing to a more sustainable transportation model.
The company operates in the corporate mobility market, serving businesses that want to provide transportation benefits to their employees. Its business model is based on providing a comprehensive transportation solution, from sourcing providers to managing the entire commuting process. This allows client companies to outsource their transportation needs, saving time and resources. Busup's revenue is generated through the management and coordination of these transportation services.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- Employees
- 132
- Open positions
- 18
- Dealroom signal
- 82.2/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Mobility, Navigation & Mapping
- Sector
- Transportation, Information Technology, Mobility, Travel, On-Demand, Smart Tech, App, Woman Founder, Horizon Europe
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Feb 2026
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2025 | $2.3M | $70M | Bonsai Partners | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | May 2025 | $3.2M | $70M | True Global Ventures | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Busup is 32K monthly website visits, down 27.3% over the last three months. Busup's team grew 4.8% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
European Innovation Council
European Commission
CDTI
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Proeza Ventures
Autotech Ventures
True Global Ventures
Bonsai Partners
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Finaccess Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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