What TRIBBU does

TRIBBU (legally HOOP SOLUTIONS, S.L.) is a Madrid-based SaaS carpooling platform founded in 2019 (formerly Hoop Carpool) that connects drivers and passengers for daily commute trips across all 52 Spanish provinces. The core product is the TRIBBU mobile app, supplemented by an enterprise module ("TRIBBU para Empresas"), a savings calculator, and a community newsletter ("LA TRIBBU"). Customers span individual commuters, corporate employee programs (e.g., L'Oréal, Mercedes-Benz, Schneider Electric, Mango, Vueling, IBEROSTAR, Sacyr, Banco Sabadell, Kuehne+Nagel, CEVA Logistics, ID Logistics, PharmaMar, Atresmedia, Fairmont), universities (UNED, UPM, Universidad de Cádiz), and regional government initiatives (Generalitat Valenciana's Valencia Comparte Coche). The platform has reportedly facilitated 400,000 shared trips and 1 million kg of CO₂ savings.

The platform runs on Google Cloud Platform (eu-west4) with Stripe payment processing, Incode Technologies for KYC, and integrates analytics tools (Amplitude, Segment, Microsoft Clarity, Intercom, Customer.io, CometChat). Trip verification combines real-time geolocation tracking during active trips with photo-based facial count validation to prevent fraud. The differentiating infrastructure is the BBono Energético system, which converts verified shared trips into Certificados de Ahorro Energético (CAE) under Spain's Royal Decree 36/2023 framework, processed through partner Delcae. TRIBBU is ISO 27001 certified.

TRIBBU's monetization currently runs primarily through the CAE framework: energy companies purchase generated certificates to meet regulatory efficiency obligations, and TRIBBU passes value back to users via a €0.04 per shared kilometer per person incentive. The platform itself is free to use, with no commissions charged on cost-shared trips. Go-to-market combines product-led growth via consumer app stores, direct enterprise sales for corporate and university deployments, and community-led regional rollouts. The company raised over €2 million in 2024 from Iberdrola (€1M) and Grupo Ruiz, with prior rounds including Ship2B Ventures-led funding in 2023, and targets 15 million cumulative trips by 2027.

Name

TRIBBU

Legal name

HOOP SOLUTIONS, S.L.

Website

https://tribbuapp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TRIBBU is a Madrid-based SaaS carpooling platform that connects daily commuters across Spain via its mobile app, serving individual riders, enterprises, universities, and regional governments through its BBono Energético Energy Savings Certificate system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carpooling Platform

akta.pro primary industry

Intercity / Long-Distance Ride-Hailing & Carpool Platforms (TLAFAIAK)

Keywords

• Carpooling platform
• Commute sharing
• Energy savings certificates
• Corporate mobility
• Sustainable commuting

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Energy Savings Certificate Monetization: TRIBBU participates in Spain's official CAE (Certificados de Ahorro Energético) system. When users share commutes, energy savings are measured, certified, and monetized. Energy companies purchase these certificates to meet regulatory obligations. TRIBBU acts as an intermediary, passing value back to users through the BBono Energético incentive (0.04€ per km per person).
2. Platform Commission (Currently Waived): The platform explicitly states no management fees or commissions are charged on shared costs for reserved trips. This policy may change in the future.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TRIBBU is a SaaS carpooling platform that connects drivers and passengers for daily commuting through a mobile and web app, enabling route publishing, seat reservations, and cost-sharing with no platform commission. Its proprietary BBono Energético system monetizes verified shared trips via Spain's official Energy Savings Certificate (CAE) framework, paying users €0.04 per shared kilometer per person. The platform is deployed for individual commuters as well as enterprise, university, and government carpooling communities.

Product overview

TRIBBU operates as a unified carpooling platform with a mobile app as its core product. The platform connects drivers and passengers for daily commuting through a matching system, enabling cost sharing with no platform commission. A key differentiator is the BBono Energético system, which monetizes energy savings through Spain's official CAE framework (€0.04/km per person). Enterprise and university clients access carpooling through a dedicated B2B module. Supporting features include a savings calculator, community newsletter (LA TRIBBU), and a blog covering mobility topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TRIBBU App Mobile and web carpooling platform that connects drivers with passengers for daily commuting. Enables route publishing, seat reservations, cost-sharing, and real-time trip verification. Covers all 52 Spanish provinces with planned expansion to Latin America.
• BBono Energético Energy Savings Certificate incentive system that rewards users €0.04 per shared kilometer per person on each trip. Generates certified energy savings (CAE) under Spain's Royal Decree 36/2023 framework, which energy companies purchase to meet efficiency obligations. Users receive payment through an in-app wallet.
• Corporate Carpooling (TRIBBU para Empresas) Enterprise and institutional carpooling solution enabling companies, universities, and government entities to organize employee, student, or citizen commuting. Reduces emissions, commute stress, and costs while building community. Named deployments include UNED, UPM, Universidad de Cádiz, IBEROSTAR, Sacyr, ID Logistics, L'Oréal, Mango, Mercedes-Benz, Schneider Electric, Banco Sabadell, CEVA Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, Atresmedia, Fairmont Hotels, PharmaMar, Vueling, and Generalitat Valenciana.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400,000 shared trips completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DelcaecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelcae is the delegated obligated entity in Spain's CAE (Certificados de Ahorro Energético) system. TRIBBU partners with Delcae to process energy savings certificates generated from verified carpooling trips. Delcae acts as a data processor for CAE certification and submits documentation to the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe provides the payment processing infrastructure for TRIBBU's platform. All payment flows (passenger payments to drivers, withdrawal processing) are handled through Stripe. Stripe performs KYC checks on users who exceed payment thresholds.
• Incode TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationIncode provides identity verification (KYC) services required for CAE program eligibility. Users complete document capture (DNI/NIE) and biometric selfie verification through Incode's system. TRIBBU receives only verification results, not the underlying images.
• Google Cloud PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud provides infrastructure services (servers, databases, storage) for TRIBBU's platform. Data is stored in European data centers (Netherlands/eu-west4). Standard contractual clauses govern international data transfers.
• Generalitat ValencianaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional government of Valencia launched the 'Valencia Comparte Coche' initiative using TRIBBU's platform, including a specific community for the UV Burjassot campus. This represents a government-sponsored carpooling program as part of regional sustainable mobility policy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlaBlaCar: Global carpooling leader operating in Spain and across Europe. Most directly comparable to TRIBBU as a peer-to-peer ride-matching platform for shared commutes and intercity trips; however, BlaBlaCar's scale vastly exceeds TRIBBU's and lacks Spain-specific CAE integration.
• Waze Carpool: Google-backed carpooling service matching commuters along similar routes. Comparable as a free, app-based carpooling platform, but operates in different geographies and benefits from Google Maps routing infrastructure that TRIBBU does not have.
• Amovens: Spanish carpooling platform focused on sustainable shared mobility. Closest Iberian peer to TRIBBU, targeting similar commuter use cases; Amovens serves both individual and corporate users but operates without TRIBBU's CAE integration.
• Karzoo (Alsa): Spanish carpooling app operated by Alsa (national bus operator). Directly competes in the Spanish commute carpooling market with the backing of a major Spanish transport incumbent; less differentiated on sustainability certification.

Emerging players

• BusUp: Corporate shuttle and shared commute platform operating in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Targets the same enterprise commuter base as TRIBBU but uses routed shuttles rather than peer carpooling; appears on TRIBBU's partner/customer ecosystem.
• JoinUp: Corporate shared mobility platform for employee commute programs, with presence in Iberia. Serves overlapping enterprise customers with carpooling and shuttle offerings; appears alongside TRIBBU in partner/ecosystem contexts.

Regional players

• Cabify: Spanish-founded ride-hailing platform with strong presence in Spain and Latin America. Adjacent competitor in passenger mobility, especially relevant for TRIBBU's planned LatAm expansion; business model is professional drivers rather than peer carpooling.

Broad incumbents

• Free2Move (Stellantis): Stellantis-owned mobility super-app offering carsharing, car rental, and trip planning across Europe. Comparable as a broad mobility aggregator; competes for shared mobility wallet share but is asset-heavy and not focused on peer carpooling.
• Uber (Commute / UberPool): Global ride-hailing and mobility platform with shared ride products. Operates at vastly greater scale and competes for urban commute demand; not focused on the daily employer-sponsored carpooling niche TRIBBU targets.
• Moovit (Intel): Urban mobility and transit data platform serving commuters globally. Adjacent to TRIBBU's commuter use case via multimodal trip planning; overlaps in municipal and employer mobility programs but is not a carpooling operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors13 records

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M&A

Investments

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