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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Mobility as a Service, Transit Tech |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Sam Ryan, Barney Williams, Dani Ruiz |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom, Ireland, North America |
| Products | Staff Transportation, Private Charter, Home to School Transport |
Number of employees | 135+ |
| Website | www.zeelo.co |
Zeelo is a global TransitTech company that provides technology-enabled shared transportation services for employers, schools, and operators in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America. Headquartered in London, Zeelo offers fully managed shuttle programs designed to improve access to workplaces and schools through efficient and sustainable transport solutions.[not verified in body]
The company was founded in 2016 by Sam Ryan and Barney Williams, who previously co-founded the ride-sharing platform JumpIn, later acquired by Addison Lee in 2014, before being joined by Dani Ruiz. Zeelo combines routing software, data analytics, and managed operations to optimize routes, reduce emissions, and support workforce and student mobility.[not verified in body]
History
[edit]Zeelo was established in 2016 in London, initially operating as a business-to-consumer platform offering event transportation services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company shifted to a business-to-business model, providing transport services for essential industries including logistics and manufacturing.[citation needed]
In 2021, Zeelo expanded into the United States and now operates in over 20 states.[1] In February 2024, Zeelo acquired Kura, a UK-based school transport management platform, broadening its presence in education transport.[2] In August 2024, Zeelo announced it had delivered over 10 million rides.[3]
Zeelo previously operated in South Africa but sold its South African operations to LULA, a local mobility startup, in July 2024 to concentrate on core markets.[4]
Services
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Zeelo provides transport management software and fully managed shuttle operations tailored to workforce and student needs. Its services aim to address challenges such as employee retention, site accessibility, recruitment, and sustainability targets.[citation needed]
Notable clients include Dwight School London,[5] Tesco,[6] and Jaguar Land Rover.[7]
Operations
[edit]United Kingdom and Ireland
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Zeelo partners with over 450 coach and bus operators across the UK and Ireland to deliver transportation solutions for shift workers, schools, and corporate offices, including home-to-work shuttles, last-mile services, and home-to-school transport.
United States
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Zeelo entered the US market in 2021 and operates across more than 20 states.[8] In the US, Zeelo partners with a network of motorcoach, minibus, and limousine operators to provide employee and school shuttle services, optimized for cost efficiency and rider experience.[citation needed] Its US headquarters is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sustainability
[edit]Zeelo operates carbon-neutral journeys through a carbon offsetting partnership with Cnaught.[9] The company is also working to transition operator fleets to electric vehicles in partnership with infrastructure providers such as Zenobe.[10]
Zeelo's shared transportation model contributes to a reduction in client emissions by lowering reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. Details of its environmental initiatives are included in Zeelo's published impact reports.[11]
Funding
[edit]In August 2023, Zeelo raised $14 million in Series A follow-on funding, led by FlatzHoffmann, to support its expansion in North America.[12][13]
Recognition
[edit]Zeelo has been recognized in several industry rankings:
- #35 — Startups 100 Index (2023)[14]
- #118 — Financial Times FT1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies (2024)[citation needed]
- #134 — Sifted 250 Leaderboard (2024)[citation needed]
- #29 — Sunday Times 100 Tech Track (2025)[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Zeelo secures investment to push US expansion". Route One. August 15, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ Buhr, Sarah (February 1, 2024). "Zeelo acquires school transport startup Kura". TechCrunch. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo passes milestone of 10 million passenger trips delivered". Route One. August 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "SA mobility startup LULA acquires UK-based Zeelo's South African business". Disrupt Africa. July 26, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "UK's First Electric School Bus To Drastically Improve Air Quality For Children". Autoevolution. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo's partnership with Tesco in Goole reaps success". Route One. 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo completes battery-electric coach trial with Jaguar Land Rover". Route One. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo secures investment to push US expansion". Route One. August 15, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo: Carbon Neutral Impact Dashboard". Cnaught. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo and Zenobe team up; will allow electric trials". Bus and Coach Buyer. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Zeelo Impact Report 2024" (PDF). Zeelo. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ Buhr, Sarah (August 15, 2023). "Zeelo raises $14M to expand shared shuttle service in US". TechCrunch. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Boston calling: Zeelo raises $14M to grow in the US". Tech.eu. August 16, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Startups 100 Index 2023". Startups.co.uk. Retrieved April 23, 2025.