Distribusion Technologies

Distribusion Technologies is a technology platform focused on making ground transportation accessible globally. Founded in 2012 by Julian Hauck and Johannes Thunert, the Berlin-based company aims to simplify the process of booking intercity bus, train, and ferry tickets, making it as straightforward as booking a flight. The company operates as a B2B marketplace, providing the digital infrastructure for the retail of bus, rail, and ferry transport across 70 markets.

The core of Distribusion's offering is its global B2B booking API. This technology connects thousands of transportation providers worldwide with a global network of online travel retailers, including prominent names like Google, Booking.com, Alipay, Trainline, and Amadeus. For travel retailers, the single API eliminates the need for individual contracts and technical integrations with each carrier. For transportation carriers, such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Trenitalia, and Amtrak, the platform provides access to millions of new customers and offers advanced retail tools for managing dynamic offers and ancillaries to increase sales and margins.

The company has undergone several funding rounds to fuel its expansion. After a seed round in 2014, it raised €6 million in a Series A round in 2016. This was followed by a €30 million Series B in 2022, led by Lightrock, and a heavily oversubscribed $80 million Series C in September 2024, led by TQ Ventures. These funds are directed towards accelerating global expansion, particularly in the Americas and Asia, and investing in advanced retailing technology. The company's current CEO is Dr. Thomas Doering, with Johannes Thunert serving as Founder & Chief Business Officer.

Keywords: Ground transportation, B2B marketplace, travel technology, booking API, bus transport, rail transport, ferry transport, travel retail, mobility as a service, transport aggregation, online travel agencies, API integration, digital infrastructure, passenger transport, travel distribution, ticketing platform, transport logistics, intercity travel, travel software, transport network