Investment

The challenges currently faced by the bicycle industry are not exclusive, but rather common for every industry supplying consumer markets. – Photo Ralf Kindermann

'Bicycle industry still highly attractive for investors'

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The combination of economic and political challenges created difficult times for the international bicycle industry....

Circulatory Capital was a lead investor when Rebike raised €24 million to expand into France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. – Photo Rebike

Private equity supporting growth of micromobility's circular future

EDINBURGH, Scotland - A 9-digit private growth-equity fund which has already supported Rebike, Bike Club and Grover in the micromobility sector,...

The benefit bike service of Vapaus makes it easy for employees to lease the ‘bike of their dreams’ as a personal benefit through their salary, without having to pay any tax on the first €100 a month. – Photo Vapaus

Finnish e-bike leasing service secures €15 million for international...

HELSINKI, Finland - Vapaus Bikes Finland Oy, has secured a €15 million loan to drive growth and international expansion in the employee benefit bikes...

The reorganization includes closing of some of the Stella stores. – Photo Shutterstock

Reorganization and change of ownership necessary to secure future of...

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - High inventory level continues to be troublesome for the once successful Dutch e-bike brand Stella E-bikes. Investor DM...

“E-bikes are expected to outgrow car sales by 2025 in Europe,” says Laka CEO and co-founder (centre). The company currently insures over €100 million worth of e-bikes and bicycles with tens of thousands of customers across Europe. – Photo Laka

UK e-bike insurer Laka raises €7.6 million and acquires French...

LONDON, England - Laka, an insurtech providing a range of insurance and circular economy services to e-bike riders, cyclists and companies has...

Bikmo has been in a partnership with Brompton since 2017 insuring their folding bikes. - Photo Brompton

UK e-bike insurer secures multimillion funding for European expansion

CHESTER, England - Bikmo, a UK-based specialist cycle and e-mobility insurer has raised £3.4 million (€3.9 million) in a Series A extension round to...

Pedaling into the future: Poland as a prime investment destination for the bicycle industry in Europe

Pedaling into the future: Poland as a prime investment destination...

In response to global developments, supply chain challenges, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability, an increasing number of companies within...

Cycle Mobility founders Luis Orsini-Rosenberg (left) and Nikodemus Seilern with their brand new and self-designed e-cargobike ‘20Fifty’. – Photo Rico Rolle

German fleet and subscription startup Cycle Mobility raises €10.3...

BERLIN, Germany - Describing its business model as a "full-service mobility solution for delivery services and couriers," Berlin-based startup Cycle...

Ronald Ruesink, Marjolein Boezel and Jan-Willem Boezel of Van Raam (ltr.) have entered into a strategic partnership with Armira. – Photo Bike Europe

Armira fund invests in Van Raam to support international growth

VARSSEVELD, the Netherlands - Special needs bikes specialist Van Raam has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich based holding company...

Cargoroo is active in major cities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. – Photo Cargoroo

Shared cargo bike provider Cargoroo raises €1 million

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The latest crowdfunding campaign will enable Cargoroo to increase the number of electric vehicles available on the...