Portugal-based Indie Campers raises €62.5M across two funding rounds over the past year

Lisbon-based Indie Campers, a Portuguese company offering a platform for road trips, has secured €62.5M in total funding through two rounds conducted over the past year. The latest tranche, which closed recently, contributed €27.5M to the total.

The funding will be used to develop and scale Indie Campers’ platform, aimed at changing how users plan and experience road travel. The company’s approach involves integrating digital tools to support vehicle rentals and trip planning across multiple regions.

Hugo Oliveira, founder & CEO of Indie Campers, mentions in a LinkedIn post, “This new investment reflects the strong results of our partnership with investors and reinforces our vision to reinvent the global road trip experience.”

“It will allow us to continue developing our digital platform and to recruit over 100 new team members across key areas—from tech to customer experience—as we scale our operations in Europe, North America, and Oceania.”

As part of its growth strategy, Indie Campers is seeking new team members across several departments. The company has opened positions for individuals interested in working at the intersection of travel and technology.

Indie Campers: Everything you need to know

Indie Campers offers a digital platform for road trip planning, handling logistics and providing support. The company was founded in 2013 by Hugo Oliveira, who continues to serve as CEO and founder, and Stefan Koeppl, who departed the company in March 2015.

Indie Campers supplies recreational vehicles for rent across Europe, North America, and Oceania, including a fleet of over 7,000 owned units and vehicles listed by individual and professional hosts.

The platform includes booking tools, location-based travel guidance, and operational support in more than 70 cities.

The Portuguese company aims to make road trips more accessible by improving travel systems and reducing costs for users. With a focus on expanding both its service range and geographical footprint, Indie Campers continues to scale its operations across key regions.

Indie Campers has surpassed 500,000 nights rented through its travel platform, serving over 100,000 travellers from more than 130 countries. The company offers multiple road trip options, including RV rentals, campervan subscriptions, and vehicle sales.