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Singapore-based micromobility startup Beam secures $93M Series B, enters new markets

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Beam , a Singaporean shared micromobility operator, announced today that it has raised $93 million in a Series B round to accelerate growth into new countries in Asia. Advanced rider assistance systems: Tech spawned by the politics of micromobility. Singapore’s micromobility startup Beam raises $26 million.

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Berlin-based Swobbee wants to bring micromobility battery swapping to Europe

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Swobbee, a Berlin-based startup that’s working on commercializing battery swapping for micromobility vehicles, has raised a $6.5 million Series A led by new strategic investor EIT InnoEnergy, a major accelerator of sustainable energies in Europe that’s supported by the European Union.

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5 key innovations taking e-scooters to a half-billion rides in 2021

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Understanding the key developments that helped advance micromobility over the past several years can give us valuable insights not only into where the industry is headed, but about how we can successfully shape it to meet the needs of hundreds of millions of current and future riders around the world. 1: Shared scooters launched (fall 2017).

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Cruise and Waymo score a win and a surprising deal between electric aircraft rivals

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It’s the shared micromobility operator that has gained a rep for growing at a steady, sustainable pace, rather than moving fast and breaking things? NABSA ’s fourth annual state of shared micromobility report shows that ridership in North America has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Micromobbin’ You remember Veo , right?

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Highlights from Berkeley SkyDeck’s virtual demo day

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Founded in 2012, the accelerator is focused on developing early-stage companies tied to the University of California system. Notable alumni include micromobility unicorn, Lime, and delivery robotics firm, Kiwi. “We Attending a remote startup accelerator is absolutely worth it. The Hurd Co. Image Credits: The Hurd Co.

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Daily Crunch: Pentagon locks down unsecured email server that exposed sensitive military data

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Success breeds IPO : Shared vehicle company Lime reported its first profitable year, with Rebecca writing that “Lime has figured out how to make shared micromobility a sustainable business.” Aria has more. So what happens when you are good at what you do? The company is now eyeing an initial public offering.

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Uber spins out delivery robot startup as Serve Robotics

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“While self-driving cars remove the driver, robotic delivery eliminates the car itself and makes deliveries sustainable and accessible to all,” said Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. The company is launching with 60 employees with headquarters in San Francisco and offices in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Canada.