Strandbutler merges with competitor BeachBuddy

Through the merger with BeachBuddy, a startup from Baden-Württemberg, not only the number of locations, but also the offerings will be expanded again for the 2023 season for all customers. These include digital locks that can be opened at any time either with a smartphone or with a chip card. Visitors' tax or beach access fees can also be purchased and verified digitally. The software can also be used by beach chair rental companies on site to manage their bookings.

Together, more than 50,000 bookings have already been made via Strandbutler and BeachBuddy. After the merger with BeachBuddy, the Hamburg-based startup plans to cover 100 beaches next year. Strand & Mehr GmbH, which operates under the brand Strandbutler, was founded by an experienced trio. Bernhard Sourdeau has already gained startup experience at the fintech payever and the gastronomy marketplace Ritual, Christian Henk contributes know-how from the fields of e-commerce and real estate, and CTO Jens Hinrichs has also spent many years in the digital economy.