roadsurfer, the global market leader in campervan travel, has raised €85 million in fresh financing to scale its fleet and expand its international presence.
The round includes a €60M asset-backed securities (ABS) facility from the Macquarie Group and a €25M venture debt package from Spanish banking group BBVA.
€200M ABS facility to fund global campervan rollout
The new ABS tranche from Macquarie brings roadsurfer’s total ABS capacity to €200 million, enabling the company to expand its fleet of nearly 10,000 vehicles. The funds will support growth across Europe and North America, where roadsurfer is scaling both its rental and subscription offerings.
“Macquarie’s financing helps us accelerate our fleet expansion strategy while keeping flexibility in our capital structure,” said Markus Dickhardt, co-founder and CEO of roadsurfer.
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Venture debt backed by InvestEU and EIF
The €25M venture debt facility from BBVA was arranged under the InvestEU programme and backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF). The funding will support product innovation, digital platform growth, and further geographic expansion.
“roadsurfer represents the kind of innovative, sustainable business we want to back at BBVA,” said Donatella Callegaris, Head of Venture & Growth Lending, Europe.
Building a global brand for digital outdoor travel
Founded in 2016, the company has grown into a leading camper travel brand with operations across 16 countries and more than 90 locations. Its fleet includes vehicles from VW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Westfalia, Knaus, and Bürstner, and is backed by a digital-first offering that includes:
- roadsurfer spots, a booking platform for private camping locations
- Flexible rentals and subscriptions with unlimited mileage
- Ready-to-go packages tailored for spontaneous road trips
The company has emerged as a lifestyle brand in the fast-growing global outdoor travel market, with a focus on flexibility, digital access, and sustainability.
“This funding reflects strong belief in our business model and long-term vision,” said Dickhardt. “We’re excited to keep growing in a capital-efficient and customer-centric way.”
