FlixBus

company

About

FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company.

  • 1001 - 5000

Details

Last Funding Type
Series G
Last Funding Money Raised
$650M
Industries
E-Commerce,Public Transportation,Transportation,Travel
Founded date
Jan 1, 2011
Number Of Employee
1001 - 5000
Operating Status
Active

FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States.

From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
3
$650M €500M
FlixBus has raised a total of $650M €500M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Jun 2, 2021 from a Series G round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Jun 2, 2021 Series G $650M 1 Detail
Jul 18, 2019 Series F €500M 1 Detail
Dec 16, 2016 Series E 2 Silver Lake Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
1
3
FlixBus is funded by 3 investors. Silver Lake and European Investment Bank are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
Silver Lake Series G
European Investment Bank Series F
Mercedes-Benz Group AG Series E