Cocopool, the Spanish platform specializing in private pool rentals by the hour, has closed a funding round of €435,000, of which €265,000 corresponds to equity investment and €170,000 to a participative loan from ENISA. The operation will allow the company to accelerate its territorial expansion, strengthen its technological infrastructure, attract key talent to scale operations, and professionalize quality and safety standards in a market that continues to grow.
Founded in Barcelona in 2022, Cocopool operates as a marketplace connecting private pool owners with users looking to rent these spaces by the hour for leisure, celebrations, or private gatherings. Spain has over one million private pools, many of which are underutilized for much of the year, representing the main opportunity driver for the model.
The round included participation from new investors such as Toubkal Partners, with members like Marek Fodor and Jesús Monleón, as well as several business angels, including Albert Domingo, CEO of Nextret. “This operation allows us to consolidate our leadership in Spain and make a qualitative leap in technology, process automation, and team strengthening,” says Gerard Xalabardé, CEO of Cocopool.
Use of Funds
The investment will focus on strengthening five key strategic areas for the company. First, Cocopool will drive its territorial expansion, consolidating its presence in key regions such as Catalonia and Madrid, while gradually opening in new provinces of the Valencian Community, Andalusia, and other regions.
A significant portion of the funds will go toward technological development. The company plans to improve its digital platform, integrate advanced search and recommendation systems, automate user verification processes, and incorporate AI to facilitate ad creation, aiming to offer a more efficient and safer experience for both owners and users.
At the same time, the Catalan startup will allocate resources to marketing and brand positioning, with campaigns aimed at establishing itself as a benchmark in space rentals for celebrations such as birthdays, barbecues, baby showers, or corporate team-building activities in Spain. Finally, the investment will allow the company to strengthen its team by hiring new profiles in technology, operations, territorial expansion, and customer service, aligned with its current growth phase.
A Market in the Process of Normalization
Private pool rentals, which were still emerging just a few years ago, have gradually gained social acceptance, especially in urban areas where access to community pools is limited or nonexistent.
The company emphasizes that growth is not driven solely by occasional extreme heat, but by a deeper transformation in leisure habits. Long vacations are giving way to shorter stays, micro-getaways, and private celebrations, increasing demand for exclusive and flexible spaces within urban environments.
From Local Idea to National Operator
Cocopool was founded in Barcelona in 2022 by Gerard Xalabardé and his team with a simple premise: monetize underutilized private assets and facilitate local leisure experiences. In its first months, the platform operated almost experimentally in Catalonia. Rapid traction, both in the number of pool owners and bookings, drove its expansion to other autonomous communities in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Currently, Cocopool has over 1,000 active pools across different regions of Spain and has exponentially increased its booking volume season after season, relying on an asset-light model with a scalable structure, reaching 50,000 people who have already enjoyed the spaces offered on the platform. With this new funding, Cocopool aims to consolidate its leadership in Spain before exploring possible international expansion in the medium term.
More about Cocopool: https://cocopool.es/
Cocopool is a platform for renting pools and private spaces, allowing owners to monetize their underutilized pools by sharing them with families and groups by the hour. Users can book their ideal pool for a birthday, barbecue, or a few hours of swimming to beat the heat and enjoy their free time.
Cocopool’s future plans include consolidating its presence in Spain, opening new categories of spaces, and expanding to the European market, starting with Portugal, France, and Italy
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