FlixBus Valuation, Funding & Investors

FlixBus is valued at $3B as of June 2021.

Last FlixBus valuation

$3B

Series G · Jun 2021

Last FlixBus funding round

$650M

Series G · Jun 2021

Cumulative funding FlixBus raised

$1.2B

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in FlixBus

  • HV Capital
  • BlackRock
  • TCV
  • Baillie Gifford
  • Permira
  • General Atlantic

FlixBus Overview

About FlixBus

FlixBus is the intercity bus brand of FlixMobility, a Germany-based transport company that also operates FlixTrain rail services and, through the 2021 acquisition of Greyhound Lines, long-distance bus routes across North America. The company uses an asset-light, technology-driven network model, partnering with local bus operators rather than owning its fleet, to offer affordable intercity travel across more than 2,500 destinations in dozens of countries. FlixMobility carried 62 million passengers in 2019 before expanding further through acquisitions including Turkey's Kamil Koç and airport-transfer operator Flibco.


Founded

2011

HQ

GermanyGermany

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Services

Valuation

$3B (Jun 2021)

FlixBus Valuation

FlixBus is currently valued at $3B, based on its Series G in June 2021.

The $650M round was led by Canyon Partners, with participation from Baillie Gifford, Silver Lake, Permira, TCV, General Atlantic and 2 other investors.

FlixBus' valuation has grown 1.4x from $2.2B at its Series F in July 2019 to $3B in June 2021, across 2 priced rounds.

FlixBus valuation by funding round

FlixBus valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Jun 2021Series G$3B
Jul 2019Series F$2.2B

FlixBus Funding History

FlixBus has raised a total of $1.2B across 2 funding rounds.

FlixBus' first fundraising round was a $554M Series F in July 2019. The most recent completed round was a $650M Series G in June 2021.

FlixBus funding rounds

FlixBus funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Jun 2021Series GCanyon Partners (lead); Baillie Gifford; Silver Lake; Permira; TCV; General Atlantic; BlackRock; HV Capital$650M$3B-
Jul 2019Series FTCV (lead); Baillie Gifford; Permira; Luxor Capital Group; UVC Partners; BlackRock; Odyssey 44; H14; European Investment Bank; Hedosophia; HV Capital$554M$2.2BFlixMobility, parent of FlixBus and FlixTrain, completed a Series F funding round on July 18, 2019, co-led by TCV and Permira, with participation from investors including HV Capital and others. The equity was allocated for global expansion including U.S. market leadership for FlixBus, entries into South America and Asia, FlixTrain growth in EU post-rail liberalization, and launch of ride-sharing FlixCar. The company focuses on intermodal sustainable transport via bus and rail networks, leveraging technology for affordable green mobility across Europe, U.S., and beyond. Multiple 2021 sources reference the 2019 round in context of a subsequent $650M Series G at over $3B valuation, noting it as 'significantly higher' than 2019, with 2021 investors overlapping like TCV, Permira, HV Capital, BlackRock, Baillie Gifford but adding Canyon Partners and General Atlantic. FlixMobility carried 62 million passengers in 2019.

Who has invested in FlixBus?

14 investors have backed FlixBus across its funding rounds, including HV Capital, BlackRock, TCV, Baillie Gifford, Permira and General Atlantic.

Lead investors include Canyon Partners and TCV.


FlixBus Investors

Investors in FlixBus by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Baillie GiffordUnited KingdomEdinburgh2ParticipantJul 2019
PermiraUnited KingdomLondon2ParticipantJul 2019
TCVUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA2LeadJul 2019
BlackRockUnited StatesUnited States2ParticipantJul 2019
HV CapitalGermanyMunich2ParticipantJul 2019
Canyon PartnersUnited StatesLos Angeles, CA1LeadJun 2021
Silver LakeUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA1ParticipantJun 2021
Luxor Capital GroupUnited StatesNew York City, NY1ParticipantJul 2019
UVC PartnersGermanyMunich1ParticipantJul 2019
General AtlanticUnited StatesNew York City, NY1ParticipantJun 2021
Odyssey 44Czech RepublicPrague1ParticipantJul 2019
H14ItalyItaly1ParticipantJul 2019

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Acquisitions by FlixBus

FlixBus has acquired 8 companies to date.

Last acquisition by FlixBus was on January 13th 2026. FlixBus acquired flibco.com for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by FlixBus

flibco.com
Greyhound Lines
Kamil Koc
Eurolines S.A
Description
Flibco.com offers personalized shuttle transportation services connecting airports to major cities across Europe with comfortable, direct routes.
Greyhound Lines is a Dallas-headquartered intercity bus operator serving the United States and Canada. Runs scheduled services connecting over 1,300 destinations via 13,000 daily miles on routes from New York to Los Angeles. Founded in 1914, integrates with partners like FlixBus for expanded coverage in major cities.
Kamil Koc is a Turkish transportation company operating local road passenger services with a fleet exceeding 1000 vehicles. The firm manages intercity bus routes connecting major cities across Turkey, facilitating reliable public mobility.
Eurolines S.A. is a Brussels-headquartered operator of an international coach network connecting 600 destinations across 30 European countries. The company provides long-distance bus services between major cities, offering affordable travel with amenities like Wi-Fi and reclining seats. Eurolines partners with national operators for seamless routes from London to Istanbul, handling millions of passengers annually.
HQ CountryLuxembourgUnited StatesTurkeyUnited States
HQ City
-
Dallas, TX
Bursa
France, IN
Deal Date13 Jan 202621 Oct 202121 Aug 20194 Mar 2019
Valuationundisclosed$46Mundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by FlixBus

FlixBus has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by FlixBus was on June 26th 2023. FlixBus invested in Colonia in their $7M Seed round.


Latest Investments by FlixBus

Colonia
Description
Colonia is a digital platform enabling peer-to-peer sharing and rental of commercial vehicles across Europe. Users access trucks, trailers, tractors, tarpaulin trailers, box trailers, refrigerated trailers, and electric vehicles through its marketplace. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company serves logistics firms and independent operators by facilitating short-term rentals and optimizing fleet utilization in the heavy goods transport sector.
HQ CountryGermany
HQ City
Cologne
Deal Date26 Jun 2023
RoundSeed
Raised$7M
InvestorsOctopus Ventures; Plug and Play; Atlantic; Hoyer; vent.io; Grover; MobilityFund
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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FlixBus Competitors

FlixBus competitors include listed companies like Seino Holdings, ArcBest and Tongcheng Travel, and private ones like Didi Freight, LY.com and Traveloka.

Public and private companies comparable to FlixBus
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Didi FreightChinaBeijingPrivate--$3B-
LY.comChinaChinaPrivate--$3B-
Seino HoldingsJapanJapanPublicly listed$5.2B$460M$2.9B0.6x
ArcBestUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$4B$261M$2.9B0.7x
Tongcheng TravelChinaChinaPublicly listed$2.9B$659M$3.2B0.7x
TravelokaIndonesiaJakartaPrivate$814M-$2.8B3.4x

FlixBus Public Comps

FlixBus is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Seino Holdings, ArcBest, Tongcheng Travel, RXO, Werner Enterprises, Travel+Leisure, HBX Group, Yamato Holdings, TBO.com and Mullen Group.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Seino Holdings$5.2B$460M0.6x0.6x6.7x7.1x
ArcBest$4B$261M0.8x0.7x12.2x9.1x
Tongcheng Travel$2.9B$659M0.7x0.7x3.0x2.6x
RXO$5.7B$36M0.7x0.6x112.1x31.7x
Werner Enterprises$3B$299M1.0x0.9x10.3x7.7x
Travel+Leisure$4B$684M2.3x2.3x13.6x8.9x
HBX Group$896M$218M3.0x3.3x12.4x5.7x
Yamato Holdings$12B$643M0.3x0.3x6.2x7.1x

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Common questions about FlixBus

When was FlixBus founded?FlixBus was founded in 2011.
Where is FlixBus headquartered?FlixBus is headquartered in Germany.
Is FlixBus publicly listed?No, FlixBus is a private, VC-backed company.
What is FlixBus' valuation?FlixBus was last valued at $3B in its Series G in June 2021.
How much funding has FlixBus raised?FlixBus has raised $1.2B across 2 funding rounds.
What was FlixBus' last funding round?FlixBus' last funding round was a $650M Series G in June 2021, led by Canyon Partners.
Who are FlixBus' investors?FlixBus' investors include Baillie Gifford, Permira, TCV, BlackRock, HV Capital, Canyon Partners, Silver Lake, Luxor Capital Group, UVC Partners, General Atlantic and 4 others.
Which companies are comparable to FlixBus?Companies comparable to FlixBus include Didi Freight, LY.com, Seino Holdings, ArcBest, Tongcheng Travel and Traveloka.
How many companies has FlixBus acquired?FlixBus has acquired 8 companies, including flibco.com, Greyhound Lines, Kamil Koc, Eurolines S.A and Postbus.
What was the largest acquisition by FlixBus?The $46M acquisition of Greyhound Lines in October 2021 is the largest acquisition FlixBus has made to date.
How many companies has FlixBus invested in?FlixBus has invested in 1 company, including Colonia.
What was FlixBus' last investment?In June 2023, FlixBus invested in Colonia's $7M seed round alongside Octopus Ventures, Plug and Play, Atlantic and 4 other investors.

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