Volvo Group Venture Capital AB announced it has invested in Optibus.

Optibus develops and provides optimization software for public transportation planning and management. The investment highlights the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable bus fleets and more efficient transportation operations. 

As part of Volvo Group, Volvo Group Venture Capital’s investment in Optibus accelerates the digitalization and electrification of the global public transportation sector. The Optibus solution is in use in 1,000 cities in 26 countries across North and South America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

“Optibus offers a scalable SaaS solution and has doubled its revenue year over year. We are impressed by the founders, the team culture, and the company’s achievements. We believe the Volvo Group can add considerable strategic value to the continued development of the business,” said Christina Brinck, investment director, Volvo Group Venture Capital. 

Optibus and Volvo Group will collaborate to create mutual strategic learnings and growth opportunities.

“The collaboration with Optibus will contribute to our efforts to support customers with more efficient and sustainable transport solutions,” said Anna Westerberg, president of Volvo Buses.  

The transaction has no significant impact on the Volvo Group’s earnings or financial position. 

“We are honored to receive this strategic investment from Volvo Group Venture Capital to enable greener, more efficient public transportation operations through better software infrastructure. Between Volvo Group, as a global OEM with decades of transport industry expertise, and Optibus, as an agile, quickly scaling SaaS company, this relationship spurs the synergy needed to advance digitalization and sustainable fleets,” said Amos Haggiag, CEO/co-founder of Optibus.