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New York, DE · 8 known investors

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Blacklane is a marketplace platform that connects users with premium professional driver services provided by independent local service providers, enabling guests to book transportation to specific destinations.

MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality

Founders & leadership

DJDr. Jens Wohltorf
Dr. Jens WohltorfCo-founder & CEODr. Jens Wohltorf is the co-founder and CEO of Blacklane, a ride service marketplace. He previously worked as a Principal at Boston Consulting Group and holds a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Technical University of Berlin, with research experience at UC Berkeley and MIT focused on urban traffic patterns.

Investors · 8

b2venturereportedBerlin · $270K – $5.4M

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Public Investment FundreportedRiyadh

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Recruit Holdingsreported

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Also in the syndicate · 4

Gargash GroupMercedes Benz MobilityMercedes-Benz MobilitySixt

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$60M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2024

  • $60Mseries GOct 2024 · 2 sources
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  • Undisclosed amountSeries FSep 2023

    Gargash Group, Mercedes Benz Mobility, Sixt

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Founder mafia

4 people who came through Blacklane went on to found or lead other companies.

Dr. Gesa MiczaikaGlobal Corporate StrategyFounded AuxxoJaigouk KimSenior Backend DeveloperFounded ScoutzieAdam SladerDirector of Data AnalyticsFounded VundahausHenry van WagenbergSoftware DeveloperFounded Baugarten

In the news

Blacklane Raises €60M in Series G Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2024Blacklane raises $26M to expand its high-end chauffeur-driven car servicetechcrunch.com · Mar 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Blacklane do?
Blacklane is a marketplace platform that connects users with premium professional driver services provided by independent local service providers, enabling guests to book transportation to specific destinations.
Who founded Blacklane?
Blacklane was founded by Dr. Jens Wohltorf.
Who are Blacklane's investors?
Blacklane's investors include Taurus Ventures, b2venture, Public Investment Fund, Recruit Holdings.
How much funding has Blacklane raised?
Blacklane has disclosed $60M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Blacklane headquartered?
Blacklane is headquartered in New York, DE.