Fifteen

What Fifteen does

Fifteen is a French provider of integrated bike-sharing systems for cities and municipalities, formed in April 2021 from the merger of Smoove (founded 2008) and Zoov. The company has deployed more than 50,000 bikes across 25+ cities in France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Italy, Canada, Costa Rica, and the United States. Its customer base is almost exclusively composed of municipal governments, regional mobility authorities, and public transport operators, with notable deployments including Paris Vélib' (20,000 bikes across 1,400 stations via the Smovengo consortium), Helsinki City Bikes (5,000 bikes, 30,000 daily trips), Vancouver Mobi (2,600 bikes, 450,000 annual users), Marseille LeVélo (2,000 e-bikes), and the newly launched Augsburg service (1,000 bikes across 700 stations). Operations are managed under CEO Benoit Yameundjeu with co-founders Amira Haberah (Marketing and Sales Director) and Arnaud Le Rodallec (Chief Product Officer).

Fifteen's product suite combines proprietary hardware designed in-house with a software platform. The Fusion connected electric bike (26.5kg, up to 120km range with high-capacity battery) integrates an automatic torque sensor, gearless electric assist, RFID unlock, GPS tracking, integrated alarm, motor lock, and onboard sensors for speed, vibration, and stop-time diagnostics. The ultra-compact smart charging station accommodates up to 10 bikes in a single parking space, supports intelligent charge management ensuring at least 75% available range, and allows up to four stations to be powered from one electrical connection. The software stack includes Fifteen Control (fleet and operations management), Fifteen Analytics (city intelligence dashboards and journey mapping), and consumer-facing mobile applications with native API connectivity for MaaS interoperability with public transport networks.

The business model combines hardware sales (electric bikes and stations) with recurring software subscriptions, long-term rental subscriptions (notably under the Zoov brand in Paris and Bordeaux), and managed operations services. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales to municipal procurement authorities supplemented by channel partnerships with local operators (Inurba Mobility in Marseille, Stadtwerke Augsburg in Germany, City Bike Finland joint venture with Moventia in Helsinki). The company is registered as FIFTEEN SAS, headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux with manufacturing in Oullins, employs 20-49 people, and has not disclosed any external venture capital or private equity funding rounds. Affiliation with the Mobivia corporate ecosystem is referenced in privacy disclosures, though Fifteen appears independently operated.

Name

Fifteen

Legal name

FIFTEEN

Website

https://fifteen.eu/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fifteen is a French provider of integrated bike-sharing systems combining proprietary electric bikes, ultra-compact charging stations, and fleet-management software. Formed in 2021 from Smoove and Zoov, it serves 25+ municipalities across Europe and North America with 50,000+ bikes deployed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Micromobility and Bike-Sharing Infrastructure

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance) (TLAFAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bikeshare (Station-Based/Docked) (TLAFAMAE), Bikeshare (Dockless) (TLAFAMAF), E-Bike Rentals (THADAGAE)

Keywords

• Bike-sharing solutions
• Electric bicycles
• Smart charging stations
• Urban mobility software
• Augmented bike networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bike and Station Hardware Sales: Fifteen sells electric bikes (Fusion model) and smart charging stations to municipalities, cities, and operators. Hardware includes e-bikes with various battery options, ultra-compact stations, and accessories. This is the primary revenue driver.
2. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Operators and cities license Fifteen's software platform including fleet management (Fifteen Control), analytics (Fifteen Analytics), and user-facing applications on a subscription basis.
3. Long-term Bike Rental Services: Fifteen operates direct-to-consumer and B2B long-term e-bike rental services (subscription-based) in cities like Bordeaux and Paris. Includes personal electric bike, charger, insurance against theft and damage, and on-demand maintenance.
4. Bike Sharing Operations Management: In some deployments, Fifteen manages the full operations of bike-sharing services including fleet maintenance, rebalancing, and customer support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fifteen designs, manufactures, and operates integrated bike-sharing systems for cities and mobility operators, combining the proprietary Fusion connected electric bike, ultra-compact smart charging stations, and a cloud-based software platform (Fifteen Control for operations, Fifteen Analytics for city intelligence, and consumer mobile apps). The offering enables short-term rental, long-term rental, and bike-train intermodality on a unified fleet.

Product overview

Fifteen offers a modular bike-sharing ecosystem combining hardware products (electric bikes and smart charging stations) with software platforms (operations management, analytics, and consumer apps) to deliver Augmented Bike Networks. The core offering integrates short-term bike sharing, long-term rental, and bike-train intermodality into a unified system that connects urban centers with suburbs and rural areas via public transport. The Fusion electric bike works with both fixed and free-floating stations, while the ultra-compact smart stations accommodate up to 10 bikes in a single parking space. Fifteen's software suite includes operations management tools for fleet control and analytics software for city intelligence, all connected through native API enabling MaaS compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ti Vélouml;: Electric bike-sharing service in Landerneau, France
• Vélo Modalis
• Vilvolt
• Le Vélo
• Vélivert
• Augsburg bike-sharing

Products and services

• Augmented Bike Networks A comprehensive bike-sharing solution combining short-term rental, long-term rental, and public transport integration into a unified network for cities and municipalities.
• Fusion Electric Bike A connected electric bike designed for both self-service bike-sharing and long-term rental, featuring automatic torque sensor, gearless electric assist, RFID unlock, GPS, integrated alarm, and onboard sensors. Weighs 26.5kg with optional high-capacity batteries up to 120km range.
• Smart Charging Station The world's most compact bike-sharing station accommodating up to 10 bikes in a single parking space, with intelligent charge management ensuring at least 75% available range and supporting grid, mains, or battery power.
• Fifteen Control (Bike Sharing Operations Software) Cloud-based management center and fleet control software enabling operators to remotely monitor, maintain, configure stations, and manage bike-sharing services in real time.
• Fifteen Analytics (City Intelligence Software) Performance tracking and city intelligence dashboard providing comprehensive usage data, travel pattern analysis, and real-time journey mapping for data-driven mobility planning.
• Short Term Rental Service Pay-per-ride and daily bike rental service optimized for urban centers using electric bikes and mobile applications, allowing users to rent bikes for trips from a few minutes to several hours.
• Long Term Rental Service Monthly subscription rental service enabling individuals and companies to privatize an electric bike for extended periods, including charger, insurance against theft and damage, and on-demand maintenance. Available in Bordeaux and Paris.
• Bike+Train Intermodality Service Intermodal bike-train service enabling passengers to rent bikes at train stations for last-mile connectivity, deployed along train routes to connect stations with final destinations.
• User Mobile Application Consumer-facing mobile app and web platform enabling users to locate bikes, unlock/lock bikes, manage subscriptions, view battery range, and access customer service, with integration to transport cards.
• Augsburg Bike-Sharing Service Turnkey bike-sharing service deployed in Augsburg, Germany with 1,000 bikes across 700 stations, combining mechanical and electric bikes for both short-term and long-term rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bike-sharing trips increased 3x after conversion to electric in Marseille
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, parent company and supporting.

• Stadtwerke Augsburg (SWA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 October 2024Stadtwerke Augsburg (SWA) is managing the daily operations of the Augsburg bike-sharing service launched with Fifteen. This partnership marks Fifteen's entry into the German market.
• Mobivia Groupparent companyOthersMobivia Group is the parent company of Fifteen. The group shares data and resources across entities including for billing, customer service, and data analysis purposes. Fifteen is part of an ecosystem that includes Plateforme 2 Roues as the company president.
• Inurba MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInurba Mobility was selected by Marseille for the investment, installation, and operational management of the LeVélo bike-sharing service. Fifteen supplies the electrically assisted bicycles, charging stations, and software interfaces.
• City Bike Finland (Moventia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity Bike Finland, a joint venture between Fifteen and Moventia, operates the Helsinki City Bikes service. The service has grown to 4,500 bikes and 450 stations with 30,000 daily trips.
• SNCF (French Railway Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNCF is supporting the Vélo Modalis project in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, an innovative bike-train intermodality project that allows train passengers to rent bikes at stations to cover the last kilometers of their journey.
• French Agency for Ecological Transitions (ADEME)supportingOthersThe Vélo Modalis project in Nouvelle-Aquitaine is supported by the French Agency for Ecological Transitions, which provides funding and strategic direction for sustainable mobility initiatives.
• Smovengo ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWithin the Smovengo consortium, Fifteen won the Paris Velib' tender in 2017 to modernize the service with more connected vehicles and electric bikes. Fifteen provides technology including stations and software.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• JCDecaux: Global leader in street furniture and public bike-sharing, operating schemes like Seville and various cities, often via long-term municipal contracts. Directly competes with Fifteen for major urban bike-sharing tenders and has a far larger balance sheet and global footprint.
• TIER Mobility (Dott): European e-scooter and e-bike operator with broad multimodal offering following the Dott merger in 2024. Overlaps with Fifteen on e-bike sharing in cities and on operator partnerships, with a much larger fleet and broader mobility-as-a-service scope.
• Lyft Bikes and Scooters (former Motivate): Operates station-based bike-share systems (e.g., Citi Bike, Divvy, Bay Wheels) in major North American cities. Comparable as a public bike-share operator with a strong municipal-customer base, though anchored in North America rather than Europe.

Direct peers

• Nextbike: European bike-sharing operator (now part of TIER) operating station-based and flexible systems across Germany, Austria, Central/Eastern Europe. Closest comparable in geography, offering model (operator + technology), and customer base (municipalities and transport authorities).
• Donkey Republic: Public Danish bike-sharing company operating dock-based and free-floating services across 200+ European cities. Directly competes with Fifteen in municipal tenders and has a similar operator-friendly integrated hardware-software-software platform model.

Emerging players

• Lime: Major shared micromobility operator (e-bikes, e-scooters) with significant presence in Europe and North America. Competes with Fifteen on urban e-bike sharing and on cities' micromobility RFPs, though Lime is more dockless and scooter-focused.
• Zoomo: Provider of e-bikes and light electric vehicles for gig economy and B2B delivery fleets. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but overlaps with Fifteen's long-term rental and corporate/leasing model and addresses urban mobility decarbonization.
• HumanForest: London-based shared e-bike operator offering station-based and free-floating services with a sustainability focus. Comparable as a European emerging e-bike-share player targeting city tenders, though smaller and geographically focused.

Regional players

• Bcycle (BCycle LLC): US-focused bike-sharing operator and technology provider serving over 50 cities with station-based systems. Similar operator-and-technology model to Fifteen but primarily North American; comparable as a US analogue for Vancouver-type deployments.

Others

• Urban Arrow (pon Holdings): Premium manufacturer of electric cargo bikes and family bikes, part of pon.bike. Adjacent comparable in the European e-bike space and a potential supplier/adapter rather than a direct competitor, but provides a benchmark for European e-bike manufacturing scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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