Transferz

Transferz is a B2B technology company creating a global marketplace for pre-booked ground transportation. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company aims to structure the fragmented market of airport, port, and train station transfers. The founders, Johan van Vulpen (CEO), Simen Schimmel, and Jan van der Veen, are serial entrepreneurs who previously built and sold Greetz, an online gift and greeting card company. They identified an opportunity to improve the ground transport sector, which they saw as characterized by inconsistent quality and a lack of transparency.

The company had an accelerated start by acquiring the global network of Taxi2Airport, quickly gaining coverage in over 150 countries. This strategic move allowed Transferz to focus on building the operational and technological infrastructure to support its B2B model. The business operates by connecting global travel brands—such as online travel agencies (OTAs), airlines, and travel management companies (TMCs)—with a vetted network of over 1,500 local transfer companies. This allows partners to offer their customers door-to-door transport services, including private, electric, and luxury vehicles. The model is designed to remove intermediaries, which the company states leads to better quality control and fairer pricing for local suppliers through its "Fare = Fair" principle.

Integration for travel brands is offered through a single RESTful API, a white-label booking solution, or a travel agent portal. This technology-first approach allows partners like Booking.com and Holiday Extras to embed ground transport options directly into their own booking flows. Transferz manages the entire process, from pricing and supplier matching to quality control and 24/7 traveler support. The company has secured significant funding, including a Series A round that was extended to €10 million with an investment from Holiday Extras. It also received financing from ABN AMRO to strengthen working capital and accelerate technology investments.

Keywords: B2B ground transport, travel technology, ground transportation API, airport transfers, mobility services, white-label transport, travel brand solutions, transfer services marketplace, pre-booked transfers, door-to-door transport, Johan van Vulpen, online travel industry, transport infrastructure, travel logistics, corporate travel solutions, API integration, sustainable travel, global transfer network, Amsterdam startup, transportation management