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GetTransfer

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GetTransfer
IndustryIT
Founded2015[1]
FounderAlexander Pershikov[2]
Alexander Sapov[3]
HeadquartersLarnaca, Cyprus[4][5]
Key people
Alexander Pershikov[6]
Alexander Sapov[7]
Websitegettransfer.com

GetTransfer is an international online marketplace for booking private transfers. Its headquarters are located in Larnaca, Cyprus.

History

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The company was founded by entrepreneurs Alexander Pershikov and Alexander Sapov in 2015.[8][9] Initially, the project was conceived to the process of searching for and booking transfers by consolidating offers from various transportation companies and private drivers on a single web platform.[10] In 2016, the application with the same name (GetTransfer.com) was launched.

From March 2018 to January 2019, the company conducted an investment round, attracting capital from major investors Emery Capital, Castel Capital,[11] and S7 Group.[12][13] As a result, its growth in 2018 compared to the previous year was tenfold.[14][15] Subsequently, in 2020, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, S7 Group exited GetTransfer’s shareholder structure, selling its stake to other shareholders.

In 2018, the company participated in the 4th Russian-British Business Forum (London, UK).[16] In 2019, it took part in the Web Summit IT conference (Lisbon, Portugal).[17][18] In 2022, the company announced a partnership agreement with Emirates NBD bank.[19] In January 2023, it began collaborating with Air Europa’s SUMA loyalty program.[20] In April 2023, a strategic partnership was established with Binance Card, a leading provider of cryptocurrency payment cards.[21][22] In March 2025, it announced the start of cooperation with Azerbaijan’s national airline AZAL.[23][24]

Service Description

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GetTransfer.com operates as the Information Society Service model (ISS), allowing users to compare prices and conditions from various transport providers and choose a suitable option from numerous available offers.[25] The platform functions solely as an information exchange intermediary between clients and transportation service providers; it does not control prices or influence their terms.

As of 2022, the service was available in over 180 countries[26][27][28] and covered more than 100,000 drivers.[29]

Criticism

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In 2024, the company was noted on Trustpilot for publishing fake reviews about its activities.[30]

Awards

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  • 2019 — Travolution Awards (UK) for ‘Best Technology Product’.[29][31]
  • 2020 — Globe Travel Awards (UK) for innovation in tourism.[32]
  • 2022 — Uzakrota Travel Awards (‘Best Travel App’)[33] and Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards (‘Leading Online Transport Marketplace’).[34]
  • 2023 and 2024 — International Travel Awards in categories such as ‘Best Airport Transfer Company’[35] and ‘Best Online Travel Marketplace — Regional Level’.[36]
  • 2025 — RB Digital Awards (category ‘HR and Internal Communications’, together with SoulMatcher).[37][38]

References

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  1. ^ Маргарита Федорова (2022-01-20). "С чего начинался устойчивый бизнес в России". +1 (in Russian).
  2. ^ "Основатель GetTransfer.com — о путешествиях в метавселенные". RBK (in Russian). 2022-03-02.
  3. ^ "Как маркетплейс GetTransfer.com изменил рынок трансферов". Вестник Кипра (in Russian). 2025-03-18.
  4. ^ "Самые дорогие стартапы из Кипра". sostav.ru (in Russian). 2024-08-26.
  5. ^ "GetTransfer LTD". B2BHint (in Russian).
  6. ^ "19 Signs You May Be Too Focused On The Competition". Forbes. 2025-04-16.
  7. ^ Ketevan Skhirtladze (2022-08-18). "GetTransfer.com – A Platform Ensuring Fair Travel Deals for Both Travelers and Drivers". Georgia Today.
  8. ^ "Alexander Pershikov". Forbes.
  9. ^ Hadi Khatib (2022-08-10). "Discover a new generation of metaverse marketplaces for experienced creators". Middle East Economy.
  10. ^ "Alexander Sapov Bringing Advanced Transport Solutions". The Emirates Times. 2023-01-24.
  11. ^ "GetTransfer.com raises convertible loan financing round to accelerate growth". Castel Capital (in Russian). 2018-09-13.
  12. ^ Александр Воробьев (2018-09-23). "S7 Group создает фонд размером в $50 млн для инвестиций в венчурные проекты". Vedomosti (in Russian).
  13. ^ "S7 Group стала инвестором компании GetTransfer.com". logistics.ru (in Russian).
  14. ^ Эльяс Касми (2019-01-30). "Инвесторы по-крупному вложились в российского конкурента BlaBlaCar". CNews (in Russian).
  15. ^ Анна Оленькова (2019-01-29). "GetTransfer.com привлекла $8 млн — оценка компании составила $60 млн". Русбейс (in Russian).
  16. ^ "Российские компании представили в Лондоне разработки в области медицины". TASS (in Russian). 2018-11-26.
  17. ^ "Сервис с российскими корнями GetTransfer вошел в десятку самых востребованных инвесторами стартапов". IncRussia (in Russian).
  18. ^ Anna O'Hare (2019-10-30). "Top ten most requested startups by investors". websummit.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-06.
  19. ^ Theodore Koumelis (2022-12-30). "GetTransfer.com & Emirates NBD: the most valuable collaboration of the ongoing year in UAE". Travel Daily News.
  20. ^ Vedat Özgür Töre (2023-01-06). "GetTransfer and Air Europa Announce New Collaboration". ftn NEWS.
  21. ^ "GetTransfer.com partners Binance Card to offer exclusive discounts". The Paypers. 2023-04-18.
  22. ^ Vicky Karantzavelou (2023-04-18). "GetTransfer.com and Binance Card announce partnership". Travel Daily News.
  23. ^ Сянан Агамалызаде (2025-03-13). "AZAL внедряет новые онлайн-услуги для удобства пассажиров". Report (in Russian).
  24. ^ "AZAL представляет новые онлайн-услуги для удобства пассажиров". Info City (in Russian). 2025-03-13.
  25. ^ "Gettransfer.com global mobility marketplace for travel that gives pricing power to drivers seeking further MENA expansion". Bizpreneur Middle East. 2022-09-13.
  26. ^ "GetTransfer.com Offers Unprecedented Low Commissions for Drivers". Georgian Journal. 2022-08-12.
  27. ^ Вугар Иманов (2022-06-14). "По уровню взаимодействия в туристическом сегменте Азербайджан является одной из самых комфортных стран". trend.az (in Russian).
  28. ^ "GetTransfer.com Sets Strategic Roadmap For Tourism Partnership with Saudi Arabia". Eye of Riyadh. 2022-11-27.
  29. ^ a b "Кто такой Александр Першиков и почему он стал известен". Business-Post (in Russian). 2022-01-26.
  30. ^ Jill Insley (2024-10-27). "GetTransfer is taking me for a ride". Times. Archived from the original on 2024-11-03.
  31. ^ "Travolution Awards 2019: Winners revealed!". travolution.com. 2019-11-15.
  32. ^ "GetTransfer won an Innovation Award at Globe Travel Awards 2020". Castel Capital. 2020-02-08.
  33. ^ "Uzakrota Travel Awards 2022". uzakrota.com.
  34. ^ "Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards 2022". Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards. 2023-09-08.
  35. ^ "International Travel Awards Winners 2023". International Travel Awards.
  36. ^ "International Travel Awards Winners 2024". International Travel Awards.
  37. ^ "Объявлены победители RB Digital Awards 2025". Adindex (in Russian). 2025-02-14.
  38. ^ "SoulMatcher and GetTransfer.com Revolutionize HR with Award-Winning AI Solution". HRNews.
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