Alquiber

What Alquiber does

Alquiber (legal name ALQUIBER QUALITY S.A., bme:ALQ) is a Spain-headquartered fleet management and vehicle leasing company specializing in flexible renting of commercial and industrial vehicles for Spanish and Italian businesses. Founded in 1983 in Fuenlabrada (Madrid) by Jaime Izquierdo and Maximina Ramírez, the company pioneered the flexible-renting model in Spain and has since built a network of 25 owned-and-operated delegations across Spain plus a wholly-owned Italian subsidiary in Milan (operating since 2022). Its core offering is a subscription-style renting contract with terms from 3 to 60 months and a single fixed monthly fee that bundles maintenance, insurance, ITV (periodic inspection), road assistance, vehicle substitution, taxes, and the proprietary Alquiber Track fleet management system. Approximately 5,000 company-owned and contracted workshops support the service backbone.

The product portfolio spans passenger vehicles (turismos, SUVs, electric/hybrid), light commercial vans, and an extensive specialized-vehicle lineup including refrigerated trucks under the Alquiber Frío sub-brand, PMR-adapted accessible vehicles, crane trucks, dump trucks, aerial work platform vehicles, and parcel-delivery trucks. Vertical integration is provided by LOWOL, acquired in 2020, which delivers in-house coachwork and vehicle transformation. The group also sells ex-fleet second-hand vehicles through the Alquiber Occasión channel. Target customers are Spanish and Italian SMEs (primary) and large enterprises with structured vehicle fleets, served across verticals including construction, cold-chain food and pharmaceutical distribution, urban last-mile delivery, infrastructure maintenance, and accessible passenger transport. Commercial motion is sales-led through a direct field force and corporate website quote requests, supported by content marketing on the company blog and SEO-driven inbound traffic. The company has been listed on BME Growth since 2019, holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and GDPR certifications, and has received NextGenerationEU and ICEX Next (ERDF-co-financed) public support for international and sustainability initiatives.

Name

Alquiber

Legal name

ALQUIBER QUALITY S.A.

Website

https://alquiber.es

Company type

Public

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Alquiber is a Spanish flexible vehicle leasing company serving SMEs and large enterprises across Spain and Italy through 25 delegations. It offers commercial and industrial vehicles on 3-to-60-month recurring contracts that bundle maintenance, insurance, fleet telematics, and dedicated workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Leasing

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211), Passenger Car Leasing (532112)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Car Rental (Monthly/Extended Hire) (TLABAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term / Fixed-Term Car Subscriptions (6–36 months) (THADACAD), Long-Term Corporate Rentals (Monthly/Project-Based) (THADAOAH)

Keywords

• Flexible vehicle leasing
• Commercial vehicle renting
• Fleet management services
• Refrigerated vehicle rental
• Automobile leasing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fuenlabrada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Vehicle Renting: Alquiber generates revenue through monthly rental fees for flexible vehicle leasing contracts ranging from 3 to 60 months. Each fixed monthly fee covers maintenance, insurance, road assistance, km allowance, vehicle substitution, administrative management, ITV (periodic inspection), taxes, and fleet management tools. The company also sells used vehicles originating from its leasing fleet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alquiber provides flexible vehicle leasing (renting flexible) for businesses, offering commercial and industrial vehicles on subscription contracts ranging from 3 to 60 months. Each fixed monthly fee bundles maintenance, insurance, ITV (periodic inspection), road assistance, vehicle substitution, mileage allowance, administrative management, and fleet management tools (Alquiber Track). The offering also includes used vehicle sales from the returning rental fleet, refrigerated transport solutions (Alquiber Frío), vehicle bodywork customization (LOWOL), and Italian market operations (Alquiber Italia).

Product overview

Alquiber is a Spanish flexible vehicle renting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and industrial vehicles for businesses. The core offering is Renting Flexible with contracts from 3 to 60 months, bundled with Alquiber Track fleet management. The portfolio includes sub-brands: Alquiber Frío for refrigerated transport, Alquiber Italia for Italian operations, and LOWOL for vehicle bodywork customization. Vehicle categories span passenger cars (Turismos/SUVs), commercial vans (Furgonetas/Furgones), trucks (Grúa, Paqueteros, Volquete), specialized vehicles (Cesta aerial platforms, PMR accessible vehicles, refrigerated Frío vehicles), and special equipment (Barquilla nacelles, hydraulic vans). Vehicles de Ocasión provides used vehicle sales from the returning fleet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alquiber Frío: Specialized refrigerated vehicle leasing for temperature-controlled transport of goods.
• Alquiber Italia
• Alquiber Track
• LOWOL

Products and services

• Renting Flexible Flexible vehicle leasing service for businesses with contracts ranging from 3 to 60 months, offering fixed monthly payments that include maintenance, insurance, assistance, ITV, vehicle substitution, and the Alquiber Track fleet management tool. Allows companies to adapt their fleet according to operational needs without long-term commitments.
• Alquiber Frío Specialized refrigerated and isothermal vehicle renting service for temperature-controlled cargo transport, offering ATP-certified vehicles with FRCX approval capable of maintaining temperatures down to -20°C for perishable goods distribution.
• Alquiber Italia Flexible vehicle renting operations in the Italian market, providing mobility solutions and fleet management services for businesses in Italy under the Alquiber flexible renting model.
• LOWOL Vehicle Bodywork and Transformation Vehicle bodywork and industrial vehicle transformation services acquired by Alquiber in 2020, offering customized solutions for various professional sectors including roof racks (Baca), interior shelving, winches, paneling, and lifting platforms.
• Vehículos de Ocasión (Used Vehicles) Sales of second-hand vehicles from Alquiber's renting fleet, featuring reviewed vehicles with real mileage history and competitive pricing for business and individual buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% tax deductibility of monthly rental fee for professional use
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LOWOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOWOL is a specialist in coachwork and transformation of industrial vehicles for various professional uses. Acquired by Alquiber in 2020, it operates as an autonomous entity within the Alquiber group, offering customized vehicle body solutions beyond a single sector. LOWOL provides Alquiber with enhanced vehicle customization capabilities for specialized professional applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alphabet (BMW Group): BMW-owned multi-brand fleet management and leasing provider across Europe. Comparable in B2B corporate fleet leasing offerings, though focused on long-term contracts and premium vehicles rather than Alquiber's flexible SME model.
• Arval (BNP Paribas): BNP Paribas-owned multi-brand full-service leasing provider active across Europe. Overlaps with Alquiber in commercial fleet leasing for large enterprises, though Arval focuses on long-term rather than flexible contracts.
• Sixt SE: Listed European mobility provider with significant corporate leasing and rental operations. Comparable to Alquiber in fleet services for businesses but vastly larger and more diversified across consumer and corporate segments.
• ALD Automotive (Ayvens): Global full-service vehicle leasing giant (now part of Ayvens with LeasePlan). Competes with Alquiber in corporate fleet leasing across Europe with vastly greater scale, OEM relationships, and capital base.
• LeasePlan (Ayvens): Global fleet management and vehicle leasing major, now part of Ayvens. Comparable in target market (B2B vehicle leasing) but operates a much broader, more capital-intensive model than Alquiber's flexible niche.
• Europcar Mobility Group: Major European car rental and leasing group with commercial fleet services. Comparable to Alquiber in B2B vehicle access, though Europcar's core strength is short-term consumer rental rather than flexible commercial subscriptions.

Direct peers

• Trébol Renting: Spanish flexible renting and fleet management company (now part of a larger group). Closely comparable to Alquiber as a domestic Spanish peer in flexible commercial vehicle leasing for SMEs.
• Northgate (Redde Northgate): UK-based flexible commercial vehicle rental specialist serving SMEs and corporates. Closely aligned with Alquiber's value proposition of short-term flexible commercial renting without long-term commitment.
• Petit Forestier: European leader in refrigerated vehicle rental and leasing. Closely comparable to Alquiber Frío (ATP-certified cold chain leasing) and to Alquiber's broader commercial flexible-renting model in France and adjacent markets.
• Fraikin: One of Europe's largest commercial vehicle and truck rental/leasing specialists, operating across multiple countries. Directly comparable to Alquiber in flexible commercial fleet solutions for businesses, though Fraikin is materially larger and more geographically diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlquiberRentingFlexible
• Instagraminstagram.com/alquiber_renting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alquiber-renting-flexible
• Xx.com/AlquiberRenting

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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