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carpooling.com

Transportation · Paris, France · Founded 2006

The largest ride sharing network in Europe MoreLess

BlaBlaCar is a pioneering long-distance carpooling service that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers traveling in the same direction. The platform operates in multiple countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Germany, France, Croatia, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Serbia, and the United Kingdom. BlaBlaCar serves a diverse range of clients, from solo travelers to groups, providing an economical and eco-friendly alternative to traditional travel methods. The company operates in the shared mobility market, which is growing rapidly as consumers seek more sustainable and cost-effective travel options.

BlaBlaCar's business model is based on a peer-to-peer platform where drivers can list available seats in their vehicles for specific trips. Passengers can then book these seats, often at a lower cost than traditional transportation methods. The company generates revenue through a commission on each booking, ensuring a steady income stream while maintaining affordability for users.

The platform emphasizes trust and safety, incorporating features such as user reviews, verified profiles, and a secure payment system. This focus on reliability has helped BlaBlaCar build a strong community of users who value the social and economic benefits of carpooling.

Keywords: carpooling, long-distance travel, shared mobility, peer-to-peer, eco-friendly, cost-effective, trust, safety, user reviews, secure payment.

Company overview

carpooling.com company information

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Status
Acquired
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Paris, France
Employees
2
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
61.3
client focusb2csub industryMobilitybusiness modelMarketplace & ecommercesectorMobilityindustryTravelsectorTravelsectorPeer-to-PeersectorCar SharingsectorRide-SharingsectorCarsectorMicromobilitysectorSustainable Development GoalssectorRide-HailingsectorUrban Tech

Valuation & funding

carpooling.com funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Apr 2015 $0 BlaBlaCar
SERIES CEquity / VC Jul 2012 $10M $40M Mercedes-Benz Group
SERIES AEquity / VC Jul 2011 $0 Earlybird Venture Capital
SEEDEquity / VC Aug 2009 $0 Earlybird Venture Capital
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 2
2025 3
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Growth signals

carpooling.com website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for carpooling.com is 300 monthly website visits. carpooling.com's team declined 33.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits300 1-year team growth-33.3%
Monthly website visits68 observations · Oct 2014–Apr 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

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Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
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Investors

3 investors on carpooling.com's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
Mercedes-Benz Group
Other known 1 additional known investor
BlaBlaCar

Global footprint

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Workforce by country
🇫🇷 France · Paris HQ
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