# Busfor.pl sp. z o.o.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/busfor-pl-sp-z-o-o

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Katowice, Poland
- Website: www.busfor.com
- Total disclosed funding: $32M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 1, 2018)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Busfor.pl sp. z o.o. is a Poland-based company that provides an online platform for booking bus travel, enabling users to find and book tickets for intercity bus services efficiently and affordably.Founded in 2012 in Katowice, Poland, Busfor.pl sp. z o.o. operates as an online bus ticket booking platform, connecting passengers with various bus operators. The company was acquired by BlaBlaCar in September 2019, a strategic move aimed at enhancing BlaBlaCar's service offering within the travel market. The CEO of the company is Ilya Ekushevskiy. The most recent funding activity was a SERIES C round led by VNV Global, raising USD 4.50 mn and bringing the total amount raised to USD 4.50 mn through seven deals.Busfor.pl sp. z o.o. operates an online platform that facilitates the booking of intercity bus travel, allowing users to easily compare and purchase tickets from different bus operators. The platform aims to provide affordable and efficient travel solutions for individuals, making it an essential tool for urban commuters, students, and budget travelers seeking convenient travel options across various routes in Poland and beyond.In the most recent year, 2020, Busfor.pl sp. z o.o. generated a revenue of USD 271,301.70, with an EBITDA of USD 1,148,976.80 in 2023, reflecting operational performance and financial health over the years.Busfor.pl sp. z o.o. is focused on expanding its online platform functionalities and enhancing user experience through upcoming product innovations planned for release in the near future. The company aims to penetrate additional markets beyond Poland, enhancing its geographic footprint in Europe. The recent SERIES C funding, raised in September 2019, will be utilized to support these strategic initiatives, ensuring that Busfor.pl sp. z o.o. can effectively compete in the growing online travel booking market.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 1, 2018, $4.5M — VNV Global
- Series C, Aug 21, 2018, $4M — VNV Global
- Series B, Oct 26, 2016, $20M — Baring Vostok Capital Partners, Elbrus Capital, Inventure Partners
- Series A, Jun 10, 2014, $3M — Intel Capital, Inventure Partners, FinSight Ventures

## Investors

- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series A
- Inventure Partners — Series A, Series B
- FinSight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/finsight-ventures) — Series A
- Baring Vostok Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baring-vostok-capital-partners) — Series B
- Elbrus Capital — Series B
- VNV Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vnv-global) — Series C