Zeelo

Zeelo

Transportation-as-a-Service shuttle solutions for organizations

Overview

Zeelo provides managed shuttle services for groups, primarily serving employers and educational institutions, as part of a Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) model. It coordinates efficient group travel by running and optimizing shuttle routes on behalf of its clients through a smart bus platform and a fleet it manages or partners with. The company differentiates itself by offering an end-to-end, technology-enabled commuting solution for organizations, with a track record of growth through acquisitions (like Kura) and expansion into the UK, Ireland, and North America, supported by notable funding rounds. Zeelo’s goal is to redefine sustainable mobility by delivering reliable, scalable, and eco-friendly shuttle solutions that make commuting easier for employees and students.

About Zeelo

Simplify's Rating
Why Zeelo is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$56.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Zeelo reported 18.9 million rides in 2025 and over 64,000 tonnes CO₂e saved.
  • The June 2025 $23 million Blue Earth round funds North America expansion and M&A.
  • 2026 partnerships with Babcock and other employers validate demand for commuter shuttles.

What critics are saying

  • Zeelo exited South Africa in 2024, proving weaker markets get cut fast under pressure.
  • RideTandem, BUSUP, Vectare, and CharterUp attack Zeelo’s core employer-shuttle market.
  • If North America stalls after the June 2025 Series B, growth equity dries up by 2027.

What makes Zeelo unique

  • Zeelo combines software, operations, and vendor management into managed shuttle programs.
  • 2024 Kura acquisition created the UK’s largest virtual bus operation with school-safety software.
  • June 2026 chairman Andrew Collins brings Flexjet scaling experience and transportation dealmaking.

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Funding

Total Funding

$56.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Jun 24th, 2026
Flexjet global CEO Andrew Collins adds non-exec chair of Zeelo.

Flexjet global CEO Andrew Collins adds non-exec chair of Zeelo. Zeelo is an all-in-one provider for group transportation, delivering managed shuttle programs via technology, operations, vendor management. UK-based transportation management firm Zeelo has named Flexjet, Inc. Global CEO Andrew Collins as non-executive chairman. Zeelo is an "all-in-one provider for group transportation." It delivers "fully managed shuttle programs that combine technology, operations, and vendor management into one simple solution." Clients include Amazon, UPS, Babcock, and Lego. Zeelo says it helps "employers improve employee retention, reduce transportation costs, and achieve their sustainability goals." Per the announcement, "Collins will continue in his role as chief executive officer of global private aviation leader Flexjet while serving as non-executive chairman of the Zeelo Board, collaborating with the company's leadership and board to accelerate strategic growth, foster product innovation, and expand its global footprint." Zeelo Co-founder and CEO Sam Ryan said, "Over the last 18 months, I've had the privilege of working closely with Andrew and have seen first-hand the depth of his strategic thinking, operational expertise, and ability to scale complex transportation businesses." He continues, "His experience building category-defining brands, leading transformational growth, and navigating international expansion will be invaluable as we continue to grow our impact and deliver on our mission." Collins added, "The business is operating at the intersection of transportation, technology, and workforce mobility, solving a challenge that has become increasingly important for employers and communities alike." He says, "What excites me most is the scale of the opportunity ahead. Zeelo has an outstanding team, a strong market position, and a solution that delivers measurable value for customers." Per the announcement, "The appointment reflects Collins' personal participation as an independent board chairman and does not represent a corporate relationship between Zeelo and Flexjet." Andrew Collins. Collins joined Flexjet, Inc., when its parent, Directional Aviation, acquired Sentient Jet in 2012. Collins built Sentient's jet card business to over $450 million before being named to his current position. He has also played a key role in several strategic acquisitions. That includes the 2018 acquisition of PrivateFly in Europe. He also led the formation of Flexjet's helicopter division. That included acquisitions of Halo Aviation in the U.K. and Associated Aircraft Group from Lockheed Martin in the U.S.

ETF Partners
May 13th, 2026
Zeelo named one of Boston Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work.

Zeelo named one of Boston Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work. Posted. 13 May 2026 Warm congratulations to our portfolio company Zeelo on its recognition as one of the Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2026. At ETF Partners, we have long held that the most enduring sustainability companies are not built on technology alone, but on the strength of the cultures that animate them. Capital can fund a roadmap. Only people can deliver one. Zeelo is a compelling case in point. Under the stewardship of co-founder and CEO Sam Ryan, the team has cultivated something uncommon in growth-stage climate tech: a business in which commercial discipline, environmental ambition, and a genuine regard for its workforce are not competing priorities, but mutually reinforcing ones. The numbers tell part of the story: A mission to widen access to opportunity through sustainable shared transport for frontline workers, students, and modern workforces Over 7 million rides delivered in 2024, with every UK journey either fully electric or carbon offset 175% year-on-year revenue growth across North America, with Boston now a strategic anchor A recent $23M Series B to scale AI-driven route optimisation and accelerate the path to Net Zero by 2030 Workplaces of this calibre are not assembled by accident. They are the cumulative product of considered hiring, principled leadership, and a clarity of purpose that gives day-to-day work its meaning. In our experience, this is also the single best leading indicator of durable enterprise value. A heartfelt well done to the entire Zeelo team across both sides of the Atlantic! Few honours are more deserved than those conferred by the people you work alongside, and by the city that watches you build. Read more HERE.

Insider Media
Jun 25th, 2025
Transportation specialist closes $23m funding round - will support expansion in UK, Ireland and North America

A company that provides transportation for employers and schools has closed a $23m funding round.

The Tech Outlook
Jun 24th, 2025
Zeelo Raises $23M Series B to Accelerate AI-Powered Transportation-as-a-Service Growth in North America, UK & Ireland

LONDON and BOSTON, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Zeelo, the category-leading Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) provider for employers and schools offering mobility as a benefit, today announced the close of its $23 million Series B funding round.

EIN News
Jun 24th, 2025
Zeelo Raises $23M for US Expansion

Transport tech firm Zeelo has raised $23 million for its expansion into the US market.

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