What is Zeelo?
Founded in 2016, Zeelo operates as a sophisticated mobility-as-a-service provider, bridging the gap between traditional coach travel and modern digital convenience. The company leverages proprietary software to orchestrate efficient, comfortable, and environmentally conscious transit solutions for large-scale events and enterprise workforce mobility. By digitizing the fragmented coach industry, Zeelo provides a high-tech alternative to private vehicle usage, effectively reducing carbon footprints while enhancing the passenger experience. Its market position is defined by its ability to integrate seamlessly into the logistics of major urban centers and event hubs, positioning it as a critical player in the global transition toward sustainable, shared mobility infrastructure.
How much funding has Zeelo raised?
Zeelo has raised a total of $56.3M across 6 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$450K
Angel/Seed
$1.6M
Series A
$5.3M
Unspecified
$12M
Series A
$14M
Series B
$23M
Angel/Seed (2017): $450K with participation from InMotion Ventures
Angel/Seed (2017): $1.6M led by InMotion Ventures
Series A (2019): $5.3M supported by InMotion Ventures, Liam Griffin, Michael Liebreich, ETF Partners, and Dynamo
Unspecified (2021): $12M featuring ETF Partners, InMotion Ventures, and Neil Smith
Series A (2023): $14M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2025): $23M with participation from direttissima and Blue Earth Capital
Key Investors in Zeelo
InMotion Ventures
InMotion Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on early-stage startups addressing significant enterprise challenges, particularly in the climate, industrial, and enterprise sectors.
ETF Partners
ETF Partners supports talented entrepreneurs and management teams with investment capital and experience, focusing on sustainability through innovation.
Blue Earth Capital
Blue Earth Capital is a global, independent, specialist impact investment firm focused on addressing pressing environmental and social challenges while achieving measurable impact.
What's next for Zeelo?
With this latest round of financing, Zeelo is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion into new geographic markets and deepen its technological moat. The company's trajectory suggests a shift toward broader enterprise partnerships, where its data-driven approach to employee commuting can offer significant ESG benefits to large corporations. As the demand for reliable, low-carbon transit options grows, Zeelo is expected to leverage its capital reserves to enhance its platform capabilities, potentially integrating more advanced predictive analytics and fleet management tools. The strategic focus remains on scaling operations while maintaining the operational efficiency that has defined its growth from a seed-stage startup to a mature enterprise-level mobility leader.
See full Zeelo company page
