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.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In the past year, Uber has dumped shared micromobility unit Jump, sold a stake in its growing but still unprofitable logistics arm, Uber Freight and acquired Postmates. Uber is also reportedly in talks to sell off its autonomous air taxi business Uber Elevate.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Notable alumni include micromobility unicorn, Lime, and delivery robotics firm, Kiwi. Founded in 2012, the accelerator is focused on developing early-stage companies tied to the University of California system. In 2020, SkyDeck — along with much of the rest of the world — went virtual.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2023

The team at Micromobility Industries has put together a helpful database of all the known micromobility subsidies in the world to help consumers find financial assistance for their small EV. Honda patented a new type of airbag for motorcycles that hugs a riders torso, rapidly detaches and inflates during a crash.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

DUCKT – Universal charging infrastructure solution dedicated to micromobility vehicles: bikes, e-bikes and scooters. BeChained Artificial Intelligence Technologies SL – Smart energy platform for reducing production energy cost and decarbonizing the energy system.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 1, 2022

Micromobility is feeling the pain as well. You can also email me at kirsten.korosec@techcrunch.com to share thoughts, criticisms, opinions, or tips. You also can send a direct message to @kirstenkorosec. Micromobbin’ Supply chain constraints are not just hitting the automotive world.

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OurCrowd

JULY 25, 2021

Superpedestrian acquires Navmatic to enhance e-scooter safety OurCrowd electric scooter operator Superpedestrian has acquired Navmatic, a startup that helps micromobility operators locate vehicles and correct their movements in real time, TechCrunch reports. hours of work), and lost about 1.6

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Our micromobility enabler Superpedestrian launched its first fleet of seated LINK e-scooters in the city of Baltimore, WBAL reports. Parts of the country are under severe curfews and travel restrictions as health authorities try to curb the spread of both the Delta and Omicron strains of the virus.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 15, 2022

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. US Army taps ICON for largest 3D printed structures in America.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 15, 2022

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. US Army taps ICON for largest 3D printed structures in America.

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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.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2021

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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TechCrunch

JUNE 25, 2021

Rebecca Bellan interviewed Veo CEO Candice Xie about the micromobility startup’s “old-fashioned way” of doing business. “I Veo CEO Candice Xie has a plan for building a sustainable scooter company, and it’s working. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin.

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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. You also can send a direct message to me at Twitter — @kirstenkorosec.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Micromobility, autonomous car sensors. Which areas are either oversaturated or would be too hard to compete in at this point for a new startup? What other types of products/services are you wary or concerned about? How much are you focused on investing in your local ecosystem versus other startup hubs (or everywhere) in general?

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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. . It’s all very mysterious. Rebecca Bellan. A little bird. Deal of the week.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 18, 2021

Investors Clara Brenner, Quin Garcia and Rachel Holt on SPACs, micromobility and how COVID-19 shaped VC. They’re paying close attention to what startups and tech companies are doing to develop and commercialize autonomous vehicle technology, electrification, micromobility, robotics and so much more. Image Credits: TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

In light of the micromobility industry’s growing popularity, the Japanese government has been proactive in loosening e-scooter regulations to further stimulate this sector, Kate reports.

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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.” 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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2023

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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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

Both micromobility and telemedicine seem very crowded at this point, and we believe the current market leaders in these sectors will become the winners. Which areas are either oversaturated or would be too hard to compete in at this point for a new startup? What other types of products/services are you wary or concerned about?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The term “shared micromobility” often calls to mind that Lime e-bike on the nearest street corner or the Voi e-scooter parked next to the bus stop, either of which could on any given day be standing upright or knocked over onto the pavement. That might be changing. Acton , a U.S.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

Shared micromobility companies have been adopting startlingly advanced new tech to correct for the thing that cities hate most — sidewalk riding. Nesic said Drover also intends to hire a software engineer to help build out the data dashboards the company offers to micromobility partners. Image Credits: Drover AI.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

It’s a tall order, and Zoomo’s strategy could be leading a new trend in micromobility of being a one-stop shop that promises quick scalability. It also launched a new subsidiary to finance the vehicles, along with its software, to shared micromobility providers.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2022

Shared micromobility company Tier Mobility said on Wednesday it has acquired Fantasmo , a U.S.-based Fantasmo has other micromobility operators in its portfolio, including Helbiz. based computer vision-powered e-scooter parking startup whose tech Tier had been trialing in multiple cities in Europe.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2021

Already, SMART has a partnership in place with Ford-owned Spin, the bike and scooter-sharing company focused on novel micromobility models. Following that, SMART intends to also pursue bringing SMA tires to the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, too. Image Credits: SMART Tire Company.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

Tier Mobility, the Berlin-based micromobility operator that has been steadily taking over Europe, is making a sweeping entry into North America by acquiring Spin from automaker Ford. Tier will acquire all of Spin’s 50,000 e-scooters and e-bikes, bringing the German company’s total fleet to 300,000.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2021

How four European cities are embracing micromobility to drive out cars. Last year, TechCrunch’s Natasha Lomas and I wrote a comprehensive overview of key policy developments in four major cities — Paris, Barcelona, London and Milan. VanMoof is now benefiting from these policy shifts.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2021

The traditional world of vehicle insurance is not built for newer mobility models, like peer-to-peer, which is currently DigiSure’s bread and butter, or shared micromobility, which the company sees a lot of potential in. DigiSure is still new, so there’s room to grow, says Shim.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2022

You’ll also have time to explore the show and hear speakers from game-changing companies share trends and insights on air mobility, micromobility, investing, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles and more. A full day of online networking and demos — expand beyond the confines of the San Mateo County Event Center and achieve global reach.

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

But now, cities are really promoting more options for mobility, specifically micromobility, because micromobility is preferable when you are in the open-air environment, and you don’t face the public health challenges of public transport with people being close to each other.”. And some would say for the better.”.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

GoTo Global, an Israeli mobility company that offers shared micromobility and car sharing services in Spain, Israel, Malta and Germany, is going public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange through a merger with shell company Nera Tech Media.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Two years ago, Uber had enterprises across the transportation landscape, from ride-hailing and micromobility to logistics, public transit, food delivery and futuristic bets like autonomous vehicles and air taxis. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has dismantled the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach as he pushes the company toward profitability.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Founded originally as Taxify and slowly growing the business just around ride-hailing for a number of years in less-scrutinized emerging markets, the company rebranded in 2019 as it kicked its strategy into a higher gear, with launches in cities like London and a move into micromobility, primarily around electric scooters.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

Finally, i f you, like me, are curious about how micromobility platforms are unlocking profits, and what tech is enabling this, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one. Voi says it has just reached 100 million micromobility rides across 80 cities in less than four years. .

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