Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, a New York-based alternative investment manager, has acquired a majority stake in roadsurfer, a Munich-based campervan and motorhome rental company. The transaction was announced on October 26, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.
According to German commercial register records reported by Business Insider, Kennedy Lewis now holds 66.69% of roadsurfer. The company’s founders have retained a minority stake and remain involved in its operations.
The investment is intended to support roadsurfer’s long-term development, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, vehicle and service quality, and profitability. Kennedy Lewis plans to draw on its experience financing asset-intensive businesses and investing in the travel and leisure sector.
Founded in Munich in 2016, roadsurfer provides campervan and motorhome rentals across Europe and North America. The company operates approximately 10,000 vehicles from around 100 rental locations in 16 countries, including the United States and Canada.
Its fleet comprises compact campervans, panel vans, and larger motorhomes. Alongside rentals, roadsurfer offers vehicle subscriptions, campervan sales, and campsite bookings through its digital platform.
Markus Dickhardt, founder and CEO of roadsurfer, continues to lead the company. Its founding team also includes Susanne Dickhardt, Stephie Niemann, Christoph Niemann, and Jean-Marie Klein.
Kennedy Lewis is an institutional alternative investment manager headquartered in New York. Established in 2017, the firm manages investments across private credit strategies and provides structured financing solutions to businesses in North America and Europe.
The firm reported more than $37 billion in assets under management at the time of the transaction.
Following the ownership change, roadsurfer will continue focusing on strengthening its existing operations, improving its customer offering, and developing a more profitable business model.
