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BlaBlaCar secures €150k from angel investor Luis Martín Cabiedes to boost its carpooling marketplace. The investment aims to address early skepticism and enhance growth.

PRIVATESep 18, 2026about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

€150,000

Round Type

Pre-Seed

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Investors

Luis Martín Cabiedes

Description

Paris-based BlaBlaCar faced early challenges in attracting investment, with concerns about carpooling's viability. Spanish angel investor Luis Martín Cabiedes ultimately committed €150k to support the company. This funding will help BlaBlaCar build its marketplace for long-distance carpooling. The investment reflects growing confidence in BlaBlaCar’s business model.

Company Information

Company

BlaBlaCar

Location

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

About

BlaBlaCar is a Paris-based mobility company that disrupted the mobility sector in Europe with its carpooling platform. The company aims to aggregate all ground transportation methods, including carpooling, bus rides, and eventually train tickets.

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