Turicleta Secures First Round with Fondo Bolsa Social's Backing

Deal News | Apr 11, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer

Turicleta Secures First Round with Fondo Bolsa Social's Backing

Turicleta, a new player in sustainable mobility solutions for rural tourism, has successfully closed its inaugural funding round worth €500,000. Founded in 2023 by Alberto Gómez-Chacón Villalba and Mariana Boadella, Turicleta aims to broaden its influence by expanding electric bicycle rental stations throughout rural Spain. The capital injection came from Fondo Bolsa Social, a prominent investment fund. Legal guidance for this transaction was provided by Across Legal, with a team led by Àlex Plana Paluzie and Virginia Botella Roca, ensuring a smooth and effective investment process.

Sectors

  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Venture Capital
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Spain – Turicleta is expanding its electric bicycle rental services across rural areas in Spain.

Industry

  • Sustainable Tourism – Relevant due to Turicleta's focus on sustainable mobility solutions for rural tourism.
  • Venture Capital – Pertinent since Fondo Bolsa Social's investment marks a significant venture capital financing event.
  • Legal Services – Across Legal provided advisory services for the investment transaction.

Financials

  • €500,000 – Amount invested by Fondo Bolsa Social in Turicleta's first round of funding.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
TuricletaTarget CompanyCompanyA startup focusing on sustainable mobility solutions for rural tourism.
Fondo Bolsa SocialInvestorCompanyA fund that invested in Turicleta's first financing round.
Across LegalLegal AdvisorCompanyProvided legal advice to Fondo Bolsa Social during the transaction.
Alberto Gómez-Chacón VillalbaFounderPersonCo-founder of Turicleta.
Mariana BoadellaFounderPersonCo-founder of Turicleta.
Àlex Plana PaluzieAdvisorPersonLeader of the Across Legal team advising the investment.
Virginia Botella RocaAdvisorPersonPart of the Across Legal team advising the investment.