Splend: Funding, Investors & Team (Aug 2026)
People today expect to hop into a car within minutes of ordering one, whatever the time of day or night. They expect their packages to arrive the next, or even the same day. It all relies on drivers, and means that owning a car opens up a world of earning potential. But not everyone has access to the right kind of car. That’s where Splend comes in. To date, we’ve helped people from all walks of life become their own bosses, with not just a car, but the tools to earn even more money, and become better drivers. Splend was launched in Sydney in 2015 after our founder, Chris King, realised that too many drivers were lacking both the cars and knowledge they needed to really thrive. It was a problem, but it could be fixed. Now, four years later, Splend is able to offer freedom to all kinds of people through car rental, and rent-to-own options. But we don’t stop there. We provide unprecedented levels of support and training, to help our members make the most of their time on the road. And, by providing members with data and analytics, we give them the opportunity to become more profitable and safer drivers. All that, plus the chance to connect with other drivers and be part of a growing community, making driving a more sustainable way of earning an income. Splend has enabled students, retirees, former refugees and single parents to find work they enjoy, and that fits their lifestyle. Equally, we’ve provided exciting opportunities for first-time buyers to own a brand new car. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved so far, and we’re only just getting started. Whatever your reason for wanting a car, Splend has it covered, with all of the support you need to turn your dream into a reality.
Splend has raised $170M across 4 funding rounds on record, the most recent an undisclosed round announced in Jan 2025.
Splend Company Profile and Key Stats
Latest funding round on record: Jan 2025.
Splend Funding Rounds
2 of 4 rounds were announced without a disclosed amount and are excluded from the total.
Splend raised $150M in an Undisclosed announced in Apr 2022.
1.2 years later, an undisclosed round of $20.0M was announced in Jun 2023.
9 months later, an undisclosed round was announced in Mar 2024 with no disclosed amount.
10 months later, an undisclosed round was announced in Jan 2025 with no disclosed amount.
Splend Founders and Leadership Team
Contact details for the Splend team: 2 of 3 have an email address on file.
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Splend Funding FAQs
What does Splend do?
People today expect to hop into a car within minutes of ordering one, whatever the time of day or night. They expect their packages to arrive the next, or even the same day. It all relies on drivers, and means that owning a car opens up a world of earning potential. But not everyone has access to the right kind of car. That’s where Splend comes in. To date, we’ve helped people from all walks of life become their own bosses, with not just a car, but the tools to earn even more money, and become better drivers. Splend was launched in Sydney in 2015 after our founder, Chris King, realised that too many drivers were lacking both the cars and knowledge they needed to really thrive. It was a problem, but it could be fixed. Now, four years later, Splend is able to offer freedom to all kinds of people through car rental, and rent-to-own options. But we don’t stop there. We provide unprecedented levels of support and training, to help our members make the most of their time on the road. And, by providing members with data and analytics, we give them the opportunity to become more profitable and safer drivers. All that, plus the chance to connect with other drivers and be part of a growing community, making driving a more sustainable way of earning an income. Splend has enabled students, retirees, former refugees and single parents to find work they enjoy, and that fits their lifestyle. Equally, we’ve provided exciting opportunities for first-time buyers to own a brand new car. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved so far, and we’re only just getting started. Whatever your reason for wanting a car, Splend has it covered, with all of the support you need to turn your dream into a reality.
How much funding has Splend raised?
Splend has raised $170M across 4 rounds on record.
When did Splend last raise funding?
Splend's most recent funding round on record was announced in Jan 2025. The amount was not disclosed.
Who founded Splend?
FundedIQ lists Brian Tran (Founder), Tom Cribb (Founder) at Splend.
Who is the CEO of Splend?
Chris King is listed as CEO at Splend.
Where is Splend headquartered?
Splend is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
How many employees does Splend have?
Splend is in the 101-250 employee band.
About FundedIQ's Splend Funding Data
FundedIQ tracks announced funding rounds and refreshes this profile every week. Round dates, stages and amounts are normalised to a single format, converted to US dollars, and de-duplicated: two records of the same round announced days apart are merged, and two genuinely different rounds are kept apart on the amounts they disclose. Amounts shown are the disclosed figures only — a round announced without a number is listed and excluded from the total rather than estimated.
Employee counts are reported bands, not exact headcounts. Founder and executive names carry the job title on record. Anything we do not hold for Splend is left off this page rather than filled in.
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