Norrsken House Barcelona - Townhall Auditorium
25 September / 18:00-20:00 / Free to attend
Timo x Santander
Scaling E-mobility in Barcelona: Get ready to dive into the story of one of Europe’s fastest-growing mobility startups!
25 September 18:00-20:00Norrsken House Barcelona
Barcelona has always been on the move, but this startup's story has become a runaway success. This month we're hosting a fireside chat with Timo Buetefisch, Co-Founder and CEO of Cooltra, on building the leading mobility platform, now operating in 7 European countries and over 24 cities with a fleet of 30,000 vehicles and 3.5 million users.
This event will deep dive into Cooltra's unique story and the pivotal decisions that defined its growth trajectory. His journey offers a masterclass in strategic decision making as a founder, with a special focus on his unconventional funding strategy; blending debt financing with venture capital to achieve profitable EBITDA.
The session will be a candid conversation between Timo and our moderator, Laura Rodriguez from Banco Santander with +15 years of experience in financing the growth of startups & scaleups.
This event is a must-attend for ambitious founders (seed & Series A), VC investors, and anyone interested in the real-world strategies of building a successful scaleup.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, Sept 25th
- Time: 18:00 - 20:00
- Format: Fireside Chat & Networking
Guest Speakers
Timo BuetefischCo-founder & CEO @ Cooltra
Born in Germany, Timo has been living in Barcelona for more than 21 years. He is a former fulltime MBA student at IESE class of 2004 and class president of his graduating class. He worked as an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton and was Assistant to the CEO of Bertelsmann Spain. His entrepreneurial nature always made him want to start his own company. He founded Cooltra in 2006 in Barcelona. Today, he leads the largest provider of sustainable mobility solutions on two wheels in Europe: Cooltra, a pioneer in the rental by the minute, day or month, with a presence in 7 countries, a fleet of more than 30,000 vehicles and a workforce of more than 600 employees.
Laura Rodriguez - ModeratorHead of Growth & Investment Banking Catalunya @ Santander Bank
Laura Rodríguez is a key figure in the Catalan financial ecosystem, leading the Growth & Investment Banking Cataluña team at Santander. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in financing the growth of startups, scaleups, and mid-market companies across various sectors.
Laura’s expertise extends beyond traditional banking; she has a proven track record in originating and executing complex deals, including acquisitions, asset financing, and venture debt. Her team provides CIB solutions to companies at every stage of their growth journey.
