Helbiz
Helbiz is an electric micromobility platform operating shared e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds across 20-plus cities (primarily in Italy) via a mobile app with AI-powered safety features and franchise-operated fleets; it has transitioned its corporate parent toward IT software services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Helbiz does
Helbiz is an electric micromobility platform founded in 2018 in New York that operates shared e-scooter, e-bike, and e-moped fleets accessible through a single mobile application. The company is a subsidiary of micromobility.com Inc. (NASDAQ: SPMC) and operates in over 20 cities worldwide, with the bulk of its operational footprint concentrated in Italian cities including Turin, Cesena, Bari, Parma, Palermo, Ravenna, Catania, Modena, Pisa, Collegno, and Grottamare. Its technology stack centers on IoT-connected vehicles managed through a mobile app, augmented with computer-vision AI features for real-time parking verification, helmet verification, and sidewalk detection, alongside predictive fleet rebalancing, street-level geofencing, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and MDS+ compliance integration.
The company monetizes through multiple streams: usage-based ride fees (per minute/per ride), recurring subscriptions (Helbiz Plus at €45.99/month bundling rides, food delivery via Helbiz Kitchen, and sports streaming via Helbiz Live; and city-specific Helbiz Unlimited at €39.99/month), geo-targeted advertising via Helbiz Ads, insurance product distribution powered by YOLO, and a franchise/licensed-operator model in which local operators pay per day for IoT-equipped vehicles with no upfront cost and receive access to the Helbiz platform and 2M+ users. According to Q3 2025 SEC disclosures, the parent company has completed a strategic transition from micromobility and media services to IT software services, with its Serbian subsidiary Helbiz Doo providing development services to related party Everli S.p.A.; Q3 2025 revenue from continuing operations was $610 thousand (35% year-over-year growth) and the company swung to a small net income of $379 thousand from a prior-year loss of $1,265 thousand.
Go-to-market combines a product-led mobile app experience, a franchise/licensing channel for fleet expansion, a direct-to-consumer advertising platform, and community-led growth through the Helbiz Access program, which provides free rides to low-income residents enrolled in government assistance programs. Strategic partnerships span Pininfarina (vehicle design for the consumer Helbiz One e-scooter), Enel Energia (clean energy for fleet charging), Li-Cycle (battery recycling), Vmoto Soco (electric moped OEM), and YOLO (insurance). The customer base spans urban commuters, franchise operators, brands/advertisers, food delivery and sports streaming consumers, and accessibility-program participants.
Helbiz firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Helbiz
- Legal name
- Helbiz
- Website
- https://helbiz.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Helbiz is an electric micromobility platform operating shared e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds across 20-plus cities (primarily in Italy) via a mobile app with AI-powered safety features and franchise-operated fleets; it has transitioned its corporate parent toward IT software services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Helbiz industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Shared Electric Micromobility
- NAICS
- Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)
- SIC
- Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance) (TLAFAMAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Shared Mopeds/Motorbike Share (TLAFAMAH), Scooter & Moped Rentals (Motorized 2-Wheel) (THADAHAE), E-Mobility Connectivity, Apps & Anti-Theft Tracking (consumer devices/services) (CRACASAM)
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Where Helbiz is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices12 records
Markets served
Helbiz business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription Services (Helbiz Plus): Monthly subscription at €45.99 providing unlimited rides (up to 50 free 30-minute rides daily), free Helbiz Kitchen deliveries, and Helbiz Live sports streaming. Covers e-scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds worldwide.
- Subscription Services (Helbiz Unlimited): Monthly subscription at €39.99 for unlimited rides in specific cities like Turin. Pay-per-day model with no upfront costs for franchise operators.
- Usage-Based Rides: Pay-per-minute or per-ride pricing for individual trips. Rates vary by city and vehicle type, with local rates shown in the app.
- Advertising (Helbiz Ads): Geo-targeted advertising platform offering sponsored unlocks, highlighted map pins, and location-based notifications. Brands can own the full app experience from unlock screen to location-triggered notifications.
- Franchise Fees: Local operators pay per day for vehicles and receive access to Helbiz's connected fleet, software, and brand. No upfront payment required for vehicles.
- Insurance Services: Insurance products powered by YOLO, available for cycling, sports, and travel activities. Purchasable directly through the Helbiz app.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Helbiz Plus - €45.99/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Helbiz Unlimited (Turin) - €39.99/month |
| Freemium | Monthly | Helbiz Access Program - Free |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Franchise Vehicle Pricing - Pay-per-day |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Helbiz product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Helbiz provides shared electric micromobility (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds) accessible through a mobile app for last-mile urban transportation, supported by a franchise model that lets local operators run their own fleets using Helbiz's IoT-connected vehicles and software. The platform bundles mobility with on-demand food delivery (Helbiz Kitchen), live sports streaming (Helbiz Live), geo-targeted advertising (Helbiz Ads), and in-app insurance under an all-inclusive Helbiz Plus subscription.
Product overview
Helbiz operates as a multi-product urban mobility and lifestyle platform comprising three interconnected layers: (1) Core mobility services including Helbiz Mobility (e-scooter, e-bike, and e-moped sharing) and Helbiz One (personal e-scooter hardware designed by Pininfarina); (2) Subscription offerings including Helbiz Plus (€45.99/mo bundling rides, food delivery, and sports streaming) and Helbiz Unlimited (city-specific unlimited ride plans); (3) Adjacent services including Helbiz Ads (advertising platform), Helbiz Insurance (YOLO-powered coverage), and Helbiz Franchise (fleet franchise program). The platform also includes Helbiz Kitchen (ghost kitchen food delivery) and Helbiz Live (sports streaming) integrated into the Plus subscription. The company operates across 20+ Italian cities with a focus on AI-powered safety features, sustainability through clean energy partnerships and battery recycling, and equity programs for low-income riders.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Helbiz Plus: All-inclusive subscription service offering ride passes, free food delivery with Helbiz Kitchen, and sports streaming with Helbiz Live.
- Helbiz One
- Helbiz Franchise
- Helbiz Insurance
Products and services
- Helbiz Mobility Shared electric micromobility service providing e-scooters (15 mph top speed, 30-mile range), e-bikes (20 mph, 50-mile range), and e-mopeds (25 mph, 50-mile range) for short-distance urban transportation in 20+ cities. Users browse nearby vehicles, scan a QR code to unlock, ride, and leave the vehicle curbside. Includes AI-powered parking verification, helmet verification, sidewalk detection, OTA updates, MDS+ compliance, and 24/7 multilingual support.
- Helbiz Plus Monthly subscription at €45.99 that bundles unlimited Helbiz Mobility rides (up to 50 free 30-minute rides per day on e-scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds), unlimited free Helbiz Kitchen food deliveries, and unlimited Helbiz Live sports streaming, including Serie B Championship content.
- Helbiz One Consumer hardware: a personal electric scooter designed by Pininfarina with 500W motor, 32Nm torque, 15-degree incline capability, LED dashboard, 3 riding modes, 15kg folding design, and app connectivity.
- Helbiz Ads Geo-targeted advertising platform enabling brands to reach on-the-go users through sponsored vehicle unlocks, highlighted map pins, and location-based notifications as riders travel through cities.
- Helbiz Insurance Insurance products powered by YOLO covering cycling, sports, and travel activities, purchasable directly through the Helbiz app as flexible 1–30 day policies with 24/7 phone and digital support.
- Helbiz Access Program Equity-focused accessibility program offering 100 free unlocks and 100 free 30-minute rides per month to low-income U.S. residents enrolled in Medicare/Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, or earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, with waived deposits and cash payment options.
- Helbiz Franchise Turnkey franchise offering for local entrepreneurs and operators who want to launch a branded shared-micromobility fleet using Helbiz's IoT-connected vehicles, dispatch software, brand, and operational support, with access to over 2 million existing users for immediate market penetration.
- Helbiz Unlimited City-specific monthly subscription at €39.99 in Turin offering unlimited 30-minute rides on all Helbiz vehicle types with no per-minute charges.
- Helbiz Kitchen On-demand food delivery service integrated into the Helbiz app and bundled into Helbiz Plus, offering curated dishes from ghost kitchens with sustainable packaging.
- Helbiz Live Live sports streaming service including Serie B Championship and other live sports content, accessible in-app and bundled into the Helbiz Plus subscription.
Quantifiable outcome
- 35% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Helbiz
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Helbiz technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature10 records
Helbiz partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- YOLOcoreYOLO powers Helbiz's in-app insurance marketplace, providing insurance products for cycling, sports, and travel activities. Users can purchase flexible 1-30 day policies directly through the Helbiz app with 24/7 phone and digital support.
- PininfarinaflagshipPininfarina, the renowned Italian design house, designed the Helbiz One e-scooter featuring pioneering design with front and rear suspension, 500-watt motor with 32Nm torque, 15-degree incline capability, LED dashboard, and 15kg folding design.
- Enel EnergiacoreEnel Energia provides 100% clean energy to fuel most of Helbiz's fleet batteries. Partnership supports Helbiz's sustainability goal of zero-emission operations across the full fleet.
- Li-CyclecoreLi-Cycle, a leader in lithium-ion battery recycling, partnered with Helbiz to sustainably recover end-of-life batteries from vehicles, supporting circular economy and sustainability goals.
- Planet FarmsminorSustainable supply chain partner for Helbiz Kitchen's raw materials, providing ingredients from sustainable farming sources for the ghost kitchen delivery service.
- AcquainbrickminorPartner providing 100% sustainable packaging for Helbiz Kitchen dishes, enabling recyclable packaging for food delivery operations.
- Vmoto SococoreVmoto Soco provides the dedicated 100% electric moped model (Helbiz Kitchen moped) used by Butlers for food delivery, branded exclusively for Helbiz operations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Helbiz competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Spin (Ford): Spin runs shared e-scooter and e-bike fleets across North American and European university and city markets, with comparable IoT-connected vehicles and app-first operations.
- Bird: Bird runs shared e-scooter fleets across US and European cities via QR-code-unlock apps, directly competing with Helbiz on urban last-mile mobility and per-minute pricing.
- Dott: Dott operates shared e-scooters and e-bikes primarily across European cities with a comparable city-permit-driven operating model to Helbiz, following its Tier merger.
- Voi Technology: Voi operates shared e-scooter and e-bike fleets across Europe, including Italy, with a directly comparable operator footprint and urban micro-mobility value proposition.
- Tier Mobility: Tier (now part of Dott) operates shared e-scooters and e-bikes across European cities under a similar city-permit operating model with comparable regulatory and unit-economics exposure.
- Lime: Lime operates shared e-scooter and e-bike fleets in cities worldwide with an app-based unlock model, directly comparable to Helbiz Mobility's core offering and pricing approach.
Emerging players
- Yulu: Yulu operates shared electric two-wheelers in India with a city-permit mobility model that is thematically comparable but regionally distinct from Helbiz's European micromobility focus.
Broad incumbents
- Uber: Uber offers rideshare alongside Uber-powered JUMP-style shared bikes and scooters, providing a wide portfolio that overlaps with Helbiz's urban mobility vision but at vastly greater scale.
- Lyft: Lyft operates a broader rideshare platform that has added shared bikes and scooters, competing indirectly with Helbiz on urban short-trip transportation while serving a much wider mobility category.
- Bolt: Bolt is a multi-vertical European mobility super-app offering ride-hailing, micromobility (Bolt scooters) and food delivery that competes with Helbiz Plus's bundled offering across overlapping customer bases.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Helbiz social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Helbiz leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Helbiz subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Helbiz funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Helbiz M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Helbiz
What does Helbiz do?
Helbiz provides shared electric micromobility (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds) accessible through a mobile app for last-mile urban transportation, supported by a franchise model that lets local operators run their own fleets using Helbiz's IoT-connected vehicles and software. The platform bundles mobility with on-demand food delivery (Helbiz Kitchen), live sports streaming (Helbiz Live), geo-targeted advertising (Helbiz Ads), and in-app insurance under an all-inclusive Helbiz Plus subscription.
Is Helbiz a public or private company?
Helbiz is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Helbiz founded?
Helbiz was founded in 2018. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Helbiz based?
Helbiz is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Helbiz make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Subscription Services (Helbiz Plus) is the primary driver. The others are subscription Services (Helbiz Unlimited), usage-Based Rides, advertising (Helbiz Ads), franchise Fees and insurance Services.
Who are Helbiz's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Spin (Ford), Bird, Dott, Voi Technology, Tier Mobility and Lime. Yulu is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Uber, Lyft and Bolt.
Does Helbiz have an API?
No public API is recorded for Helbiz.
What industry is Helbiz in?
Helbiz's product category is Shared Electric Micromobility. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFAMAJ, Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance), with a secondary code of TLAFAMAH, Shared Mopeds/Motorbike Share. Its NAICS code is 5321 and its SIC code is 7510.