SHAREaCAMPER Receives €2 Million Seed Investment from Strategic Industry Leaders
Peer-to-peer camper rental platform expanding to new markets
Press Release – Cologne, Germany (8/4/2016) – SHAREaCAMPER, the search platform for motorhome and caravan rental, announced today it has successfully closed a €2million seed funding round. Led by several industry leaders from Germany and New Zealand as well by other notable investors, the funding will be used to support SHAREaCAMPER’s product development, recruitment, and expansion into new markets.
Operating a market worth $2.5 billion, and with over 20 million privately-owned campers worldwide, SHAREaCAMPER is ready to embrace and lead this exciting market. Today, the company competes in key markets and is the fastest growing in the sector for peer-to-peer rental in Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. In less than six months the company became a major player in the camper market through its partnerships with private camper owners. SHAREaCAMPER now sets its sights on growing its customer base with a special focus on pioneering customer education to all travelers, including those using a camper for the first time.
“With this financing and experienced team of strategic investors on board, as well as the commitment from hundreds of motorhome owners, we are well-positioned to lead the market,” said CEO Jan Bartel. “We are committed to creating ‘customers for life’. This investment clearly shows that we are evolving as a company by expanding our offerings, pushing into new markets, and becoming a ‘beacon of light’ for employees as we continue to grow and innovate,” Bartel added
Based in Cologne, the company now has more than 25 employees and offices in Germany, Australia, and New Zealand.
Boris Feldman, CEO of Werkdigital, commented, “We have invested in SHAREaCAMPER because we believe it will have a major impact on consumers seeking more out of their motorhome experience and camper owners wanting to capitalize on their vehicles – the combination of available inventory, knowledge sharing, technology, and industry knowhow comes just at the right time. SHAREaCAMPER can now position itself as the leader in its sector.”
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