Whizz

What Whizz does

Whizz is a New York-based subscription platform that rents and sells e-bikes to gig-economy delivery workers across seven US markets (New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, and Maryland). Founded in 2022, the company targets independent couriers on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Relay, and Fantuan who need affordable, durable, compliant transportation in lieu of owning a vehicle or buying an e-bike outright, and reports that over 20,000 riders have used the service. Its offering centers on a multi-tier hardware portfolio — Storm, Storm-2, Thunder, Monster, and Monster Turbo — paired with a battery-swap service powered by PopWheels cabinets across NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.

The product is engineered around a rent-to-own mechanic: weekly or monthly payments ($59/week to $249/month) for 6-12 months ending in a $99 buyout, with no SSN or credit check required, optional $19/month Protection Plan (capping theft/loss liability at $500), $49/month battery-swap add-on, and WhizzCare maintenance membership. All e-bikes are UL 2849 and/or TUV SUD certified for compliance with New York's 2025 delivery-worker safety law, and Whizz holds four NYC DCWP rental licenses plus exclusive supplier status for the NYC DOT e-bike trade-in program (replacing Fly E-bike). Distribution combines a self-serve web/mobile app with eight company-owned retail outposts plus 30+ partner bike shops and nine dedicated battery-swap locations.

Whizz is venture-backed (~$15M+ disclosed across rounds in 2022, 2023, and a ~$12M 2024 round led by Flashpoint and LETA Capital) with four co-founders (Mike Peregudov, CEO; Ksenia Proka, CPO; Alex Mironov, COO; Artem Serbovka, CTO), a lean headcount of 11-50, and a multi-channel GTM anchored on the DoorDash partnership, organic social, and Google Maps SEO/paid traffic in service cities. Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring subscriptions and rental/installment payments on physical assets, with a modest accessories/hardware line.

Name

Whizz

Legal name

Whizz

Website

https://getwhizz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Whizz is a New York-based e-bike rental and rent-to-own subscription platform serving gig-economy delivery workers in seven US cities, offering UL-certified bikes with a battery-swap network and exclusive NYC DOT trade-in supplier status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-bike rental and subscription services for last-mile delivery

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHADAGAE

E-Bike Rentals

Travel & Hospitality/Car Rental & Mobility Services/Micromobility (Scooters, Bikes, Mopeds) Rentals

SECONDARYCRAMAHAE

E-Bike Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Cycling & Bike Retail

Keywords

• E-bike rental
• Last-mile delivery
• Rent-to-own e-bikes
• Battery swapping network
• Gig economy transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. E-bike Rentals: Weekly and monthly rental fees for e-bikes starting at $59/week. Includes maintenance, repairs, and accessories. Customers can rent new or pre-owned bikes.
2. Rent-to-Own Payments: 12-month (or 52-week for weekly plans) payment program culminating in $99 buyout option. Pre-owned bikes have no down payment; new bikes require $99 down payment.
3. Battery Swapping Service: Add-on service for $49/month billed with bike rental, allowing unlimited battery swaps. For bike owners, rental battery swapping available for $75/month.
4. Protection Plan: $19/month plus tax add-on covering 50% of repair/damage costs. In theft/loss cases, maximum liability capped at $500 with returned battery.
5. Accessories and Add-ons: Sale of additional accessories including batteries, chargers, and other e-bike components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Whizz operates an e-bike subscription and rent-to-own platform purpose-built for last-mile delivery workers. Customers rent e-bikes weekly or monthly starting at $59/week, with maintenance, repairs, and a path to ownership via a $99 buyout after 6-12 months. The company also operates a battery swapping network across NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, enabling continuous operation without charging downtime.

Product overview

Whizz is an e-bike rental and subscription platform for last-mile delivery workers, offering a multi-model portfolio centered around four e-bike products (Storm, Storm 2, Thunder, Monster/Monster Turbo) with flexible ownership options. The platform operates primarily through Rent-to-Own subscription plans where riders pay weekly or monthly for 6-12 months then own the bike for a $99 buyout. Core bike models range from entry-level Storm (60-mile range) to heavy-duty Monster (120-mile range), with Storm-2 as the flagship battery-swapping capable model. Ancillary services include Battery Swapping (network of PopWheels-powered swap cabinets), Protection Plan (damage coverage), and WhizzCare (extended maintenance). Delivery platforms served include DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Relay. The company serves approximately 20,000+ riders across NYC, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storm E-Bike Entry-level e-bike for budget-conscious delivery riders with 60-mile range, 65 lbs weight, up to 20 mph speed, and an 18Ah/864Wh battery. UL-certified (Certipedia 72301473). Available from $59/week.
• Storm-2 E-Bike Mid-range e-bike with extended 85-mile range, 65 lbs weight, up to 20 mph speed, and 26Ah/1200Wh battery. Supports PopWheels battery swapping for unlimited range. UL-certified (Certipedia 72403662). Available from $59/week or $179/month.
• Thunder E-Bike Next-generation e-bike built for nonstop delivery work with 100-mile range, 100 lbs weight, up to 20 mph speed, 35Ah/1680Wh battery, and battery swapping included. UL-certified (Certipedia 72504494). Available from $69/week or $219/month.
• Monster E-Bike Heavy-duty long-range e-bike for maximum deliveries with 120-mile range, 116 lbs weight, up to 20 mph speed, and 60Ah/2880Wh battery. TÜV SÜD certified (certificate query 9OUE8). Available from $79/week or $249/month.
• Monster Turbo E-Bike High-speed variant of Monster with up to 28 mph pedal-assist speed, 120-mile range, 116 lbs weight, and 60Ah/2880Wh battery. Built for high-volume delivery operations. Available from $199/month.
• Rent-to-Own Program Flexible ownership program allowing riders to rent e-bikes for 6-12 months (or 52 weeks for weekly plans) with a $99 buyout option. Includes maintenance, repairs, GPS tracking, and anti-theft system. Pre-owned bikes require no down payment; new bikes require $99 down payment.
• Battery Swapping Service Network of battery swap cabinets available 24/7 across NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia, powered by PopWheels. Allows riders to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones in seconds without waiting for charging. Available as $49/month add-on for renters or $75/month for bike owners; 2-3 hours charging time per swap.
• Whizz Mobile App iOS and Android native application for Whizz customers providing account management, bike catalog browsing, battery swapping location finder, and swap management features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliver up to 35 orders per day
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BarclaysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Corporate partner supporting LACI's climate innovation and economic mobility programs across NYC through the BATWorks climate innovation hub.
• ConEdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Utility company partner supporting climate innovation programs and zero-emissions delivery initiatives in NYC.
• National GridminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Energy company partner supporting climate innovation and sustainable infrastructure programs.
• PopWheelscoreTechnology or IntegrationBattery swapping infrastructure provider with fire-safe cabinets across Manhattan. PopWheels serves delivery riders on Whizz e-bikes and provides 24/7 support for battery swap service.
• DoorDashcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership offering DoorDash drivers promotional pricing up to $400 off Whizz e-bikes. Whizz featured on DoorDash platform for driver benefits.
• GrubhubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelivery platform partnership providing services to Grubhub couriers.
• RelayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelivery platform partnership offering services to Relay delivery workers.
• FantuanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAsian food delivery platform partnership serving delivery workers.
• Street Vendor ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to scale battery swapping concept citywide for street vendors, leveraging PopWheels infrastructure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zoomo: Zoomo is a global e-bike subscription and rent-to-own platform purpose-built for delivery couriers across the US, UK, Europe, and Australia. It is the closest direct competitor to Whizz in the gig-economy delivery e-bike rental category.
• Joco: Joco operates a courier-focused e-bike subscription and rent-to-own service in New York City. Whizz's direct rival referenced in NYC's 2025 delivery e-bike safety legislation, competing for the same DOT-certified courier customer base.
• Swapfiets: Swapfiets runs a subscription-based bicycle and e-bike rental service across European cities and NYC. While more commuter-oriented than delivery-focused, its subscription model and on-demand bike swap service parallel Whizz's rental + battery swap approach.

Broad incumbents

• Lime: Lime operates a large-scale shared e-bike and e-scooter rental fleet across major US cities. Although its dockless shared-mobility model differs from Whizz's subscription targeting couriers, Lime is the closest large incumbent in the urban e-bike rental category.
• Bird: Bird operates shared e-bike and e-scooter fleets in US and European cities. As a broad incumbent in shared micromobility, Bird overlaps with Whizz on urban e-bike access but lacks the delivery-courier specialization.
• Rad Power Bikes: Rad Power Bikes is one of the largest direct-to-consumer e-bike manufacturers and retailers in North America. It competes indirectly with Whizz for urban riders but uses a purchase model rather than subscription/rental.
• Specialized: Specialized is a major global bicycle and e-bike manufacturer with a broad product portfolio, including the Globe cargo and commuter e-bike line. It competes indirectly via ownership-purchase alternatives to Whizz's subscription model.
• Uber: Uber operates Uber Eats (a Whizz delivery-platform partner) and previously operated Jump e-bikes. As a broad incumbent across mobility and delivery, Uber is both a current GTM partner and a potential vertical integrator in courier transportation.

Emerging players

• Wheels: Wheels operates seated e-scooter and e-bike shared fleets in select US metros, with a focus on affordable last-mile transportation. Its dockless shared-mobility model overlaps Whizz's micromobility space but serves consumers more than couriers.
• Veo: Veo provides shared e-bikes and e-scooters on college campuses and mid-sized US cities. It is an emerging player in shared micromobility with overlapping rider demographics (young urban riders, gig workers) but does not specialize in delivery use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/getwhizz
• Instagraminstagram.com/getwhizz/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/discover/whizz?lang=en

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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