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roadsurfer

Campervan rentals, subscriptions, sales

Overview

Roadsurfer provides campervan rentals, used-van sales, and a long-term subscription service for outdoor travel. Customers book ready-to-go camping packages from a fleet of modern vans and can enjoy unlimited mileage, flexible cancellation, and a free second driver; its roadsurfer spots platform connects travelers with private campsites listed by landowners. The company differentiates itself with a multi-channel model (rental, subscription, used sales) and a network of private, non-traditional campsites, plus a broad international footprint in Europe and North America. Its goal is to make outdoor travel easier and more scalable by simplifying booking and expanding locations.

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Why roadsurfer is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & TransportationConsumer Software

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$157.9M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • North America bookings rose 55% year to date; New York and Portland open in 2027.
  • October 2026 majority financing from Kennedy Lewis extends runway for fleet growth.
  • roadsurfer expects profitability in 2027 after no profit in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Nearly €500 million of fleet debt makes refinancing or utilization slippage dangerous by 2027.
  • November 2026 U.S. growth masks thin geographic concentration in coastal stations and seasonal demand.
  • Indie Campers and McRent pressure pricing; a weak 2027 refinancing cycle becomes existential.

What makes roadsurfer unique

  • November 2026: roadsurfer operates around 10,000 vehicles across 100 stations in 16 countries.
  • Its one-way rentals, unlimited mileage, and full camping kits simplify cross-border road trips.
  • Kennedy Lewis bought 66.69% on October 26, 2026, backing asset-intensive expansion.

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Funding

Total Funding

$157.8M

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Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Yahoo Finance
Nov 11th, 2026
Roadsurfer adds New York and Portland stations in 2027 as North American bookings jump 55%

Munich-based camper rental company roadsurfer will open two new US stations in 2027, in New York and Portland, Oregon. First pick-ups start in early April in New York and early May in Portland. Both are bookable now. The two sites will bring the company's US network to eleven locations. It opened its first US station in Los Angeles in 2022 and now runs around 100 stations in 16 countries. North America is its fastest-growing market, with bookings up around 55% year to date. "With New York and Portland we are closing important gaps on the East and West Coast," said co-founder and chief executive officer Markus Dickhardt. One-way rentals between US stations are possible, with unlimited mileage and a full camping kit included.

GlobeNewswire
Nov 11th, 2026
roadsurfer to open two new U.S. stations in 2027.

roadsurfer to open two new U.S. stations in 2027. New York and Portland expand the Munich-based camper travel specialist's North American network. November 11, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: roadsurfer Munich, Germany, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - * First pick-ups from early April 2027 in New York and from early May 2027 in Portland - both stations bookable now * North America remains roadsurfer's fastest-growing market roadsurfer, the global leader in RV & camper adventures, is expanding its North American network with two new stations in the United States in 2027: New York and Portland, Oregon. First pick-ups in New York are scheduled from early April 2027, and in Portland from early May 2027. Both stations are bookable now. Worldwide, roadsurfer operates around 100 stations in 16 countries across Europe, the USA and Canada. The campervan rental company opened its first US station in Los Angeles in 2022. San Francisco and Las Vegas followed in 2024, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Miami in 2025, and Dallas in 2026. With New York and Portland, the US network will grow to eleven locations in 2027. One-way, unlimited mileage, kit included One-way rentals are possible between the US stations: travelers pick the camper up in one city and drop it off in another. On top of that come unlimited mileage, the full camping kit, and flexible rebooking and cancellation. New York: out of the city and into nature For travelers setting out from New York, the station becomes the starting point for trips heading north - into the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and the Adirondacks, on to Niagara Falls or across the border into Canada. Portland: gateway to the Pacific Northwest The Portland station opens up one of the most varied landscapes in the United States: the Oregon coast, the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood and the national parks of Washington. North America: the fastest-growing market "North America is our fastest-growing market, with bookings up around 55% year to date compared to the same period last year. We're seeing especially strong demand from U.S. travelers discovering European-style vanlife," says Markus Dickhardt, co-founder and CEO of roadsurfer. "With New York and Portland we are closing important gaps on the East and West Coast, building out our network where demand is growing fastest." About roadsurfer Founded in 2016, roadsurfer is the global leader in RV & camper adventures. The company offers over 10,000 vehicles across around 100 locations in 16 countries. The Munich-based company offers camper vans, motorhome, and RV rentals worldwide, as well as RV sales, flexible subscription models, and access to the roadsurfer spots camping platform in select European markets. roadsurfer stands for freedom and adventure, making spontaneous road trips easy with smartly equipped campers, flexible booking, unlimited mileage, and the latest models, allowing travelers to hit the road with no fixed itineraries or rigid accommodations.

Business Insider
Oct 26th, 2026
US investor Kennedy Lewis takes 66.69% of Roadsurfer as founders cut stakes

US investor Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has taken a majority stake in Munich campervan startup Roadsurfer, according to commercial register filings. It holds 66.69% of the company. The deal's value was not disclosed. The founders now hold a combined 16.61%, down from just over 51% last year, but they keep their operational roles. Two managers hold 19.08%. Heartcore Capital, IAG Invest AG and Raiffeisen OÖ Invest hold the rest. Chief executive officer Markus Dickhardt said Kennedy Lewis already financed Roadsurfer's vehicles. The startup has borrowed nearly €500 million to fund its campervans. Roadsurfer expects no profit in 2026 and is targeting profitability in 2027. It is growing mainly in North America and runs 10,000 vehicles in 16 countries.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 26th, 2026
Kennedy Lewis invests in roadsurfer.

Kennedy Lewis invests in roadsurfer. Kennedy Lewis becomes majority shareholder of the Munich-based camper provider roadsurfer remains focused on operational efficiency, product quality and profitability MUNICH, October 26, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Kennedy Lewis Investment Management ("Kennedy Lewis"), an alternative investment manager with more than $37 billion in assets under management, today announced its investment in roadsurfer, becoming the company's majority shareholder. The investment will support the company's continued focus on sustainable growth. Kennedy Lewis has extensive experience providing flexible capital solutions to asset-intensive businesses, as well as a track record of investing in the travel and leisure sector. The firm will draw on this experience and its industry relationships to support roadsurfer's continued development. roadsurfer operates a fleet of approximately 10,000 vehicles across 100 rental locations worldwide, ranging from compact campervans and panel vans to large motorhomes. The company operates in 16 countries in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. "We are excited to partner with Kennedy Lewis and appreciate their confidence in roadsurfer and the business we have built," said Markus Dickhardt, founder and CEO of roadsurfer. "Their support will help us continue strengthening our operations and building on our position as a leading camper travel provider." "roadsurfer has built the world's leading brand for camper travel, supported by an established fleet and compelling customer offering," said Ludwig Schrittenloher, Managing Director at Kennedy Lewis. "We look forward to supporting roadsurfer's next phase of growth and building on the strong foundation the team has established." The investment also reflects confidence in the long-term growth potential of the camper travel and outdoor leisure sector. About Kennedy Lewis Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC is an institutional alternative investment firm with more than USD 37.1 billion in assets under management across credit strategies. The firm was founded in 2017 by David Chene and Darren Richman. Kennedy Lewis employs more than 150 professionals and is headquartered in New York, with offices in Miami and Geneva. About roadsurfer roadsurfer was founded in Munich in 2016 and is today the world's leading provider of camping adventures. With around 10,000 vehicles at around 100 locations in 16 countries, the company enables flexible travel that puts freedom and adventure first. Further information at roadsurfer.com.

Traveling Canucks
Aug 13th, 2025
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