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Splend Secures Debt Facility to Double Its Zero Emissions Fleet and Lead EV Adoption Across The United Kingdom and Australia

Dec 06, 2024over 1 year ago

Contract Type

partnership

SydneyTransportationAutomotiveLogistics

Description

Splend, the largest private hire fleet operator across the UK and Australia, has secured a senior debt facility in excess of £150 million from Macquarie Specialised and Asset Finance (SAF), a division of Macquarie Group’s Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) business. The funding is expected to double Splend’s private hire vehicle fleet to well over 10,000 vehicles by 2025 across the UK and Australia, with a focus on zero-emission EVs. The senior debt facility and a £7.5 million increase in Splend’s Corporate Facility will enable the rapid deployment of private hire EVs, meeting the increasing demand for affordable, low-emissions transport solutions.

Company Information

Company

Splend

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

Splend is a rideshare fleet operator founded in 2015, focusing on providing electric vehicles for rideshare and delivery drivers on a subscription basis. The company aims to accelerate the electrification of its fleet, intending to grow to over 5,000 vehicles, including more than 2,000 zero-emission EVs by the end of 2024. With over $500 million raised in capital, Splend is dedicated to achieving a significant decrease in emissions through its sustainable transport solutions. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of electrifying transportation for achieving zero-emission mobility.

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