nextbike

Nextbike, founded in 2004 in Leipzig, Germany, is a pioneer in the development and operation of public bike rental systems. With over 20 years of experience, the company has established itself as the market leader in the European bike-sharing market.

Nextbike offers a variety of bike rental systems, including station-based systems, systems with flex zones, and hybrid models. Users can rent bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, and special bike types through a user-friendly app and return them at official stations or within flex zones. The company develops, produces, and operates all components, from software to hardware, in-house, ensuring seamless integration into public transport (ÖPNV)[2][3].

The mission of nextbike is to promote a sustainable and multimodal mobility transition. The company aims to make cities and regions more livable by providing emission-free, healthy, and future-oriented mobility solutions. Nextbike stands for socially just and innovative transport solutions that meet the needs of users while supporting environmental protection[1][3].

Nextbike is strongly committed to promoting sustainable mobility. The company contributes to reducing motorized individual transport through its bike rental systems, thereby minimizing environmental impact. The vision of nextbike includes comprehensive, equal access to sustainable mobility in urban and rural areas. Additionally, the company is working on diversifying its fleet to cover various needs, from regular bicycles to e-bikes and cargo bikes to special bike types[1][3].

After a takeover by Tier Mobility in 2021 and a subsequent merger, nextbike was re-established as an independent company by the British private equity fund STAR Capital Partnership LLP in April 2024. This allows nextbike to further expand its market leadership and maintain its innovative strength. With over 500 employees from more than 30 nations and a revenue of 59.3 million euros in 2023, nextbike remains an important player in the mobility industry[1][2].

Nextbike is now present in over 300 cities in more than 20 countries, offering its users a simple, flexible, and sustainable alternative to motorized transport. Through its deep integration into public transport and continuous innovation, nextbike remains a central part of the mobility transition.

• 1 - https://www.so-geht-saechsisch.de/gruenden-unternehmen/nextbike
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nextbike
• 3 - https://www.nextbike.net
• 4 - https://www.nextbike.de/de/faq/
• 5 - https://www.nextbike.de/de/