The two founders of Camperboys: Paul Pizzinini and Andreas Mall
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Camperboys: Fresh capital for expansion

Camperboys, a travel startup founded in 2016 by Andreas Mall and Paul Pizzinini, has secured fresh capital with a minority investment from Helvetia Venture Fund, which will be used to drive the company's expansion. The exact amount of the investment was not disclosed, but it is said to be in the seven-figure range.

The rental fleet currently consists of Camperboys According to the company, the fleet consists of approximately 700 campers available for rent at its stations in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, and Halle. Camperboys plans to use the new funds to drive expansion into new cities and expand its product portfolio. New Camperboys stations are planned for both Frankfurt and Weilheim an der Teck. In addition, the first electric campers, such as the VW ID. Buzz with built-in camping equipment, will be added to the fleet.

More information about holiday needs

“With its investment in Camperboys, Helvetia Venture Fund is investing in a camper rental provider in the German market that is very popular with customers, giving it the opportunity to learn firsthand about the changing needs of holidaymakers and their leisure activities, which have changed even more dramatically and rapidly during the pandemic,”

explained Stefano Saeger, Principal at Helvetia Venture Fund, the commitment of its fund. Helvetia Venture, according to its own statements, invests in startups in the insurtech sector and in young companies whose business models serve as a bridge or support function to Helvetia's insurance business.

Strong partner for camperboys

The founding duo also assesses the investment positively:

"A friendly, appreciative, yet highly ambitious corporate culture is the key driver of Camperboys' success. With Helvetia Venture Fund, we have gained a strong partner who shares these values and can support us with their long-term vision."

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