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Voi scooters raises $115M Series D round as it preps to enter new cities — and for an IPO

TechCrunch

The European e-scooter market is currently the main battleground for companies playing in the micromobility space, taking advantage as they are of Europe’s relatively compact cities and the desire of populations to move to more sustainable transportation. In 2021, players like Tier, Voi and Dott continued to raise VC backing.

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Zoomo raises $12 million to expand e-bike subscription offerings

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Zoomo, the Australian startup with a mission to electrify delivery fleets through e-bike subscriptions, announced a $12 million interim capital raise on Monday. “Their expectations for quality commercial vehicles, on demand service, flexible financing and tech enabled security features spurred us to innovate.

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E-scooter operator Neuron Mobility bags $43.5m to expand globally

AsiaTechDaily

The fresh capital will fuel Neuron’s unique international expansion strategy, which is laser-focused on winning highly prized competitive tenders, according to the announcement. This vertically integrated approach – which differs from most other shared micromobility companies – allows Neuron to innovate quicker and more efficiently.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Klaviyo EC-1, micromobility’s second wave, UiPath CFO interview, more

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Several micromobility companies once operated in my city, but consolidation has reduced that to a small handful. This in-depth industry analysis shows how increased regulation on the local level and changing consumer habits are pushing micromobility providers to adapt and innovate. Image Credits: TechCrunch/Bryce Durbin.

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Highlights from Berkeley SkyDeck’s virtual demo day

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Notable alumni include micromobility unicorn, Lime, and delivery robotics firm, Kiwi. Our innovative solution opens an exciting era of personalized medicine in diabetes.”. Founded in 2012, the accelerator is focused on developing early-stage companies tied to the University of California system. NuPort Robotics. The Hurd Co.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Unpacking BuzzFeed’s SPAC, curb your meeting enthusiasm, more

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“It’s hard to pin down where Shein is from,” answered Richard Xu from Grand View Capital, a Chinese venture capital firm. Image Credits: MaC Venture Capital / Wonderschool. Veo CEO Candice Xie has a plan for building a sustainable scooter company, and it’s working. Why Amazon should pay attention to Shein.

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Extra Crunch roundup: influencer marketing 101, spotting future unicorns, Apple AirTags teardown

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Evette Ellis and Ben Schippers took to the main stage at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 to share how their companies capitalized on the new opportunities presented by the electric transportation revolution. Investors Clara Brenner, Quin Garcia and Rachel Holt on SPACs, micromobility and how COVID-19 shaped VC. Image Credits: TechCrunch.