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Virtuo
Provides a range of cars on demand that can be unlocked all with a phone
About Virtuo
Virtuo operates in the car rental industry, providing a premium, app-based service that allows users to book, access, and manage their rentals entirely through their smartphones. The company serves urban professionals and families who seek the convenience of car usage without the burdens of ownership, such as insurance, servicing, and parking. Virtuo's market spans major cities where the demand for flexible and hassle-free transportation solutions is high. The business model is centered around offering a fleet of high-end vehicles, including Tesla, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and BMW, which can be rented on a short-term basis. Revenue is generated through rental fees, with additional income from services like home delivery and extended rental durations. Virtuo differentiates itself by providing 24/7 access to vehicles, free cancellation, and a seamless digital experience, all aimed at making car rental more convenient and environmentally friendly by reducing the need for car ownership.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Employees
- 76
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.5/100
- Industry
- Travel, Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Search, Buy & Rent
- Sector
- Transportation, Automotive, Car Rental, Car, Missionfrenchtech, Travel
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | May 2021 | $36M | — | Natixis · Caisse d'Epargne | — |
| SERIES COther financing | May 2021 | $60M | $240M | Balderton Capital · IRIS · Bpifrance · H14 | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Virtuo is 54K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Virtuo's team declined 9.5% 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.
Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Kima Ventures
Thibaud Elziere
Benjamin Chemla
Jeremie Le Febvre
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Balderton Capital
IRIS
RAISE
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Natixis
Caisse d'Epargne
Bpifrance
H14
RAISE Ventures
Atlantic Vantage Point
Alpha Intelligence Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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