Hunter Walk

AUGUST 7, 2023

’ Economies of scale, network effects, soft monopolies/bundling, patent moats: there are many reasons why. Verticals where an incredible amount of investor capital was committed and even the ‘best/surviving’ companies ended up consuming a tremendous amount of dollars. Micromobility Scooters. Winner take none.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 will feature an incredible lineup of speakers, presentations, fireside chats and breakouts all focused on the current and future state of mobility — like EVs, micromobility and smart cities for starters — and the investment trends that influence them all. Folks just felt more comfortable reaching out.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2022

Bolt had appeared to be on an upward trajectory last year after acquiring the assets of Last Mile Holdings, which opened up 48 new markets to the micromobility operator. However, there’s also space to push micromobility companies to provide more protections. . a special purpose acquisition company led by Callaway Capital with $146.6

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

Startups and investors are turning to micromobility subscriptions. “Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic and the murky path to profitability for shared electric micromobility, an increasing number of companies have turned to subscriptions,” Rebecca Bellan writes in a roundup about the future of micromobility.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Zoomo, the Australian startup that builds e-bikes and offers micromobility subscriptions to gig workers and couriers, wants to be the next disruptive electric vehicle company. The equity, Nada says, will be invested directly into the platform, including software and a servicing network. ” Companies like URB-E in the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2022

This two-day deep dive — dedicated to mobility tech, early-stage startups and the investors who fund them — is a prime networking opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our last in-person mobility event took place back in 2019, so networking face-to-face might feel exhilarating — or awkward.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 3, 2022

On-the-ground infrastructure, like vertiports and chargers, is turning into its own business unit, and companies like Archer , Hyundai and Volocopter are exploring ways to integrate air mobility into a city’s existing transport networks. Crystal ball says… More e-bikes will hit the shared micromobility space.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2022

This two-day deep dive — dedicated to mobility tech, early-stage startups and the investors who fund them — is a prime networking opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our last in-person mobility event took place back in 2019, so networking face-to-face might feel exhilarating — or awkward.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

This two-day deep dive — dedicated to mobility tech, early-stage startups and the investors who fund them — is a prime networking opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our last in-person mobility event took place back in 2019, so networking face-to-face might feel exhilarating — or awkward.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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.” “Capital is more expensive now than it’s been in years,” he writes in TC+. Aria has more.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

The biggest deal this week had to have been German micromobility operator Tier’s acquisition of Spin from Ford. Regardless, this deal not only gives Tier the highest city count of any micromobility operator, but it also gives Tier access to the U.S. Deal of the week. Tier had tried to enter the U.S. Miscellaneous.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Nova itself is a counterpoint to profit-focused corporate venture capital outfits, and is instead focusing on abilities to collaborate with the LG conglomerate across the board, in a few key verticals: the metaverse, connected healthcare, smart homes, electric vehicles (EV) and the wonderfully fuzzily named tech for good.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 3, 2023

There’s been an incident : Western Digital says hackers stole data in a “network security incident” that took place last week. Startups and VC In a major blow to shared micromobility companies, Paris has voted to ban rental e-scooters from its streets, Rebecca reports. Alex writes this icon is sending dogecoin to the moon.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2023

And the fate of those services could have wide implications across the micromobility sector. “If But Paris also has a dense metro network. As I explained last week , Dott, Lime and Tier, the three scooter companies currently operating in the city, have operating licenses that are set to expire on March 23rd, 2023.

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TechCrunch

JULY 18, 2022

Micromobbin’ Before we dive in, I just wanted to spotlight a piece from TechCruncher Annie Saunders on why micromobility might only ever just be a fun way to get around , rather than something that can truly augment public transit. General Motors said it will team up with Pilot Flying J to build a national fast-charge network for EVs.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2022

This prime networking real estate can beget ample opportunity — discover a unicorn-in-the-making, find that co-founder or the engineer you’ve been searching for. Connect, network and collaborate to drive your business to the next level. You’ll find dozens of exciting new early-stage mobility startups in the expo area.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

and New Zealand-based investors like Seven Peak Ventures, Nuance Capital, GD1, Snowball Effect and Enterprise Angels. TPK also invested in Ubco’s $10 million convertible note round in June , alongside a range of U.S. At the time Ubco said the funding would help it expand internationally, specifically with an eye to the United States.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

and the conference was an excellent opportunity to gain a solid grasp of the micromobility space. They let you really dig into a subject, connect with other founders and expand your network. First, networking opportunities that result in concrete partnerships. “We were planning to launch Nito Bikes in the U.S.,

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The fresh capital pushes Via’s valuation up to $3.5 “The idea would be that you’d use our tools to plan the infrastructure in the most effective, safest, most efficient way, and then design the transit network that sits on top of that infrastructure,” Ramot told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2022

and the conference was an excellent opportunity to gain a solid grasp of the micromobility space. Can’t make it in person, but want to soak up all the great content and networking? Here’s what serial entrepreneur Parug Demircioglu, CEO at Invemo and a partner at Nito Bikes, told us about his experience. “We

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In other words, it’s looking to build out a network of battery swapping stations that should help spread adoption of electric two-wheelers in the region. Swobbee , a Berlin competitor, is doing something similar in Europe with smaller micromobility vehicles.). But as the company scales, it will need to consolidate operations.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s your chance to meet, mingle and network with mobility’s movers, shakers, shippers and unicorn makers under one roof at the spacious San Mateo County Event Center. Who’s at the top of your must-meet list? Buy your pass now , before prices increase, and you’ll keep $300 in your wallet. Sweet, sweet savings. More on that in a moment.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2022

It’s your chance to meet, mingle and network with mobility’s movers, shakers, shippers and unicorn makers under one roof at the spacious San Mateo County Event Center. Who’s at the top of your must-meet list? Buy your pass now , before prices increase, and you’ll keep $300 in your wallet. Sweet, sweet savings. More on that in a moment.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

I’m interested in hearing what investors from Intel Capital , GM Ventures and Snow Bull Capital have to say about the industry and what strategic mobility investors are looking for in a startup. Voi says it has just reached 100 million micromobility rides across 80 cities in less than four years. .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Next week, Extra Crunch will feature stories on the state of holographic tech in vehicles, the second-life battery marketplace and software plays in the micromobility industry. Superpedestrian might not be a household name, but it is an up-and-coming player in the micromobility world. million in Series B capital.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 18, 2021

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.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2022

Anyone can become a delivery driver with no upfront capital investment,” London Cohen said. So as soon as the bike runs out of battery, they simply go to one of our dense network of hubs and swap it out for another bike and can continue making money.”. You don’t have to worry about getting your bike stolen.”.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

You’ll find tons of prime networking opportunities everywhere, and especially in the huge indoor expo area where dozens of early-stage startups showcase and demo their products and tech. Get your ride on in the outdoor playground — test drive the latest in scooters, e-bikes and autonomous vehicle technology.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

You’ll find tons of prime networking opportunities everywhere, and especially in the huge indoor expo area where dozens of early-stage startups showcase and demo their products and tech. Get your ride on in the outdoor playground — test drive the latest in scooters, e-bikes and autonomous vehicle technology.

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OurCrowd

JULY 25, 2021

Entangled Networks: Quantum computing for all? The round is led by strategic investor GoDaddy with participation from OurCrowd and existing investors Pitango Growth, Mangrove Capital Partners, Armat Group, Disruptive VC, and serial entrepreneur Richard Rosenblatt. Entangled Networks: Quantum computing for all? kilograms.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 15, 2022

Join this $20M Series A Round led by Cardumen Capital and Varana Capital. As transportation costs go up, it is critical that we support micromobility solutions like shared bikes and scooters, which provide affordable ways to travel in Chicago without needing a car,” says Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In vest Now. Introductions.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 15, 2022

Join this $20M Series A Round led by Cardumen Capital and Varana Capital. As transportation costs go up, it is critical that we support micromobility solutions like shared bikes and scooters, which provide affordable ways to travel in Chicago without needing a car,” says Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In vest Now. Introductions.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In late November, OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture capital fund, became the first to open up offices in the UAE for direct investment in Emirati companies,” Thomas Grove notes in the Wall Street Journal , reporting on the Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s historic visit to Abu Dhabi this week. Invest Now. Introductions.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

The investors: Boaz Dinte , managing general partner, Qumra Capital. Adi Levanon Chazan , partner, Flint Capital. Noam Kaiser , partner, Intel Capital. Boaz Dinte, Qumra Capital. We are particularly interested in technologies that do not require too much time and capital to get to market.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Micromobbin’ A range of 15-minute grocery delivery companies are cropping up around the world, and they’re fueled by gig workers on micromobility vehicles. In some less bleak news, Spin did some research on mode-shifts and found about 25% of trips on the company’s micromobility vehicles replaced private or rideshare car trips.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2022

We’ll kick off mobility month with a TechCrunch Live event focused on building a better mobility fintech startup featuring Rachel Holt of Construct Capital and Caribou CEO Kevin Bennett. Meanwhile in the land of shared micromobility. TC Live, which is free, will be live-streamed beginning 11:30 a.m. SWTCH Energy Inc.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Micromobbin’ I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but are we close to reaching the point of no return on our micromobility revolution? All of the stars appear to be aligning towards the potential for exponential growth in micromobility adoption. The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Enlightenment Capital.

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