# Bus.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bus-com

- Industry: Transportation Services
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.bus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 29, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Bus.com is a transportation technology company specializing in charter bus bookings, connecting clients with a range of vetted operators. Its platform simplifies group travel logistics for businesses and organizations.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bus.com focuses on providing efficient bus transportation solutions. The company has successfully executed 9 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series B worth CAD 19.600 mn on March 29, 2022, led by notable investors including Autotech Ventures, BDC Capital, and Y Combinator. The company was established by Wolf Kohlberg and is currently led by CEO Maxie Lafleur.Bus.com specializes in a platform for booking charter bus transportation, offering various vehicle types such as coach buses, mini coaches, minibuses, school buses, and electric hybrid vehicles. It provides logistics management and coordination for group travel, catering to corporate retreats, events, and other travel needs while ensuring accessibility with ADA-compliant vehicles. Its services cover major cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Toronto, emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions through advanced technology and customer service.Bus.com generates revenue through transaction fees for its charter bus booking services, which operate within a B2B framework. This model supports various clients, including businesses and transit authorities, allowing them to book services directly via the platform. Pricing is influenced by vehicle type, trip distance, and service duration. Specific pricing plans are not disclosed, but the company’s focus on technology integration enhances the overall customer experience.Looking ahead, Bus.com plans to enhance its offerings with new product designs set for launch in the coming year. The company aims to expand its market presence into additional regions by the end of 2023, targeting key metropolitan areas to increase its client base. The recent funding of CAD 19.600 mn will be utilized to support these growth initiatives, allowing for improved technology and operational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 29, 2022 — FJ Labs
- Series B, Jun 27, 2019, $15M — BDC Capital, Cycle Capital Management, BMW i Ventures, Y Combinator, Real Ventures, Jackson Square Ventures, Autotech Ventures
- Series A, Dec 21, 2018 — FJ Labs
- Series A, Apr 5, 2017, $4.8M — BMW i Ventures, Jackson Square Ventures
- Seed, Nov 21, 2015, $0.1M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series B
- BMW i Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bmw-i-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Jackson Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jackson-square-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- FJ Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fj-labs) — Series A
- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Series B
- Cycle Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cycle-capital-management) — Series B
- Real Ventures — Series B
- Autotech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/autotech-ventures) — Series B