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Acton’s latest acquisition hints at the future of docked micromobility

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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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Drover AI is using computer vision to keep scooter riders off sidewalks

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

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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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Vianova builds a location data platform for shared mobility companies and cities

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million (€6 million) Series A funding round led by Baloise VC with XAnge as well as existing investors RATP Capital Innovation and Ponooc also participating. Cities have also changed their rules over time and are embracing micromobility in different ways. How four European cities are embracing micromobility to drive out cars.

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

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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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Extra Crunch roundup: finding GTM, China’s edtech clampdown and how to define growth

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The European VC market is so hot it may skip its summer holiday. Alex Wilhelm and Anna Heim continued their exploration of the scorching global VC market, this time taking a look at Europe. ” The European VC market is so hot it may skip its summer holiday. Startups and investors are turning to micromobility subscriptions.

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The next big market opportunity for micromobility is commercial, not consumer

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At the same time, startups are cropping up to provide both fleets of micromobility vehicles for enterprises and e-bike subscriptions for couriers and gig workers. Given the right tool, couriers can work faster and get better paid – and electric two- and three-wheelers are increasingly the right tool.”.