Copenhagenize

What Copenhagenize does

Copenhagenize is a privately held, interdisciplinary bicycle urbanism consulting firm founded in Copenhagen in 2009 and now headquartered in Paris, with additional team presence in Montreal and Copenhagen. The firm serves public authorities (cities, metropolitan areas, regions, transport authorities), alongside a limited number of enterprise clients (e.g., Siam Commercial Bank, Dubai Police Force), and operates across 15+ countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Its portfolio spans cycling strategy development, urban design and infrastructure, communication and wayfinding systems, and research and education, delivered through four service pillars supported by proprietary tools.

Core technology centers on the Copenhagenize Index, a globally recognized ranking and benchmarking methodology for bicycle-friendly cities that evaluates 13 parameters including infrastructure, political commitment, cycling modal share, gender split, and cargo bike usage. Two additional proprietary methodologies extend this: the Desire Lines Analysis Tool, which combines anthropology and data strategy to film intersections and decode cyclist travel patterns for evidence-based infrastructure redesign; and the Cycling Policy Assessment, which produces scored evaluations (up to 100 points) with tailored recommendations. The Traffic Playground product designs inclusive learning facilities for cycling skills across age groups and abilities.

Revenue is generated through professional services across four streams: project consulting (strategy, design, wayfinding) for government clients, Master Classes in Paris and Copenhagen priced at €600-€2,700 per participant, custom in-person training for organizations of 12+ participants delivered in multiple languages, and guided bike tours in partnership with Paris Bike Tour since 2011. The firm maintains a small team of 1-10 employees, holds Qualiopi certification for training quality and Bicycle-Friendly Employer status via Employeur Pro-Vélo, and is entirely owned/operated by management with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Copenhagenize

Legal name

Copenhagenize

Website

https://copenhagenize.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Copenhagenize is a Paris-based bicycle urbanism consulting firm founded in 2009, serving public authorities and select enterprises worldwide through cycling strategy, urban design, wayfinding, and proprietary index-based assessment methodologies across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Planning and Bicycle Urbanism Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Architectural Services (54131), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE), Bike Fit, Performance & Training Retail/Studios (CRAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Bicycle urbanism consulting
• Cycling strategy development
• Urban design services
• Active mobility planning
• Cycling infrastructure design

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for bicycle strategy development, urban design, infrastructure design, and communications for public authorities and private organizations worldwide
2. Master Classes and Training: Immersive educational programs (in-person and online) on bicycle urbanism for professionals, including registration fees for multi-day Master Classes in Paris and Copenhagen
3. Bike Tours: Guided bicycle tours in Paris and other cities for delegations and professional groups
4. Custom Training Programs: Fully customizable in-person training adapted to client's context and participant profile for cities, companies, NGOs, and institutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Copenhagenize is an interdisciplinary consulting firm that helps cities, municipalities, regions, and enterprises develop and implement bicycle-friendly policies, infrastructure, and programs. The firm provides four service pillars (Cycling Strategy, Urban Design, Communication & Wayfinding, Research & Education) supported by proprietary tools such as the Desire Lines of Cyclists analysis and the Cycling Policy Assessment built on the Copenhagenize Index. It also runs paid Master Classes and Bike Tours for urban mobility professionals.

Product overview

Copenhagenize is an interdisciplinary consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of bicycle urbanism services and proprietary analytical tools. The core offerings include four service pillars (Cycling Strategy, Urban Design, Communication & Wayfinding, and Research & Education) supported by three proprietary products: the Desire Lines Analysis Tool for behavioral data collection, the Cycling Policy Assessment using the Copenhagenize Index methodology, and the Traffic Playground design service. Educational products include Master Classes in Paris (Bicycle Urbanism Essentials) and Copenhagen (Technical Infrastructure & Design), plus Bike Tours. The firm also publishes the Copenhagenize Index, the world's most comprehensive ranking of bicycle-friendly cities, which underpins its assessment methodology. The portfolio is project-driven, with consulting engagements spanning cycling strategies, infrastructure design, wayfinding systems, and communication campaigns for cities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cycling Strategy Services Development of local to regional level bicycle strategies, planning for cycling tourism, bicycle parking facilities and service areas strategies, data collection methods, and assessment of cycling policies for public authorities and organizations.
• Urban Design Services Bicycle infrastructure implementation consulting, guidelines for urban projects and master plans, bicycle infrastructure evaluation, and design of major cycling infrastructure for cities and organizations.
• Communication & Wayfinding Services Production of communication strategies and campaigns, creation of logos and visual identities, and development of wayfinding strategies for cycling networks including signage, totems, and ground markings.
• Research & Education Services Organization of training sessions, learning expeditions, bicycle tours, conferences, publication of the Index of bicycle-friendly cities, and participation in European Union funded research projects.
• Desire Lines of Cyclists Analysis Tool A unique methodology combining anthropology, data strategy, and urban design to collect data on bicycle users by filming intersections and mapping cyclists' desire lines to redesign infrastructure that meets their observed behaviors and needs.
• Cycling Policy Assessment A comprehensive evaluation service using the Copenhagenize Index methodology across 13 parameters to assess a city's urban cycling environment, delivering a detailed report with scores up to 100 points and tailored recommendations for improvement.
• Traffic Playground A unique facility design service for learning about bicycles and cycling mobility in a fun, inclusive space with modules for balance bike games, testing tracks, bike handling learning, parking/maintenance education, and mobility simulation, designed for children, adults, and people with disabilities.
• Master Class - Bicycle Urbanism Essentials (Paris Edition) A 3-day immersive master class on bicycle urbanism held in Paris, alternating between presentations, on-site exploration of cycle infrastructure, user behavior observation, workshops, and discussions with local stakeholders.
• Master Class - Technical Infrastructure & Design (Copenhagen Edition) A specialized 3-day technical course focused on quality infrastructure, design, observation, and data to transform cycling networks and services, held in Copenhagen.
• Bike Tours Immersive bicycle tours of cycling-friendly cities including Paris, Copenhagen, and Flanders, offering participants first-hand experience of best-practice cycling infrastructure and urban design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 professionals trained through Master Classes and bike tours since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Présents, BET VRD, CEREGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Engineering partners for Grand Narbonne feasibility study of three cycling routes.
• SystraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated on wayfinding project for Nantes Métropole's Grandes Voies Vélo cycling network. Systra provided technical expertise in mobility infrastructure.
• Interreg North SeamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023GLEAM NSR project funder and consortium leader. Multi-level collaboration platform for sustainable urban logistics policies.
• Universities of Groningen and GöteborgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partners in GLEAM NSR project for sustainable urban logistics research and policy development.
• Cities of Leuven, Michelen, Aarhus, Le Havre, RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023City partners in GLEAM NSR project collaborating on sustainable urban logistics implementation.
• Ateliers UP+ de SCE, SCE Aménagement & Environnement, UrbanWater, Une Autre Ville, Concepto, Degouy, PCMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Seven-partner consortium for RD933 roadway redevelopment and TZen3 Bus Rapid Transit project in Seine-Saint-Denis.
• Avenir Montagnes IngénierieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Client partner for Serre-Ponçon cycling tourism strategy in French Alps. Program focused on positioning region as leading cycling destination.
• Super8, Agence Radar, NF ÉtudesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Consortium partners for Grande Voie Vélo A cycling infrastructure design project in Nantes.
• Eco CO2minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in MOBY Program for implementing School Mobility Plans in educational institutions.
• Inno-VminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Part of consortium for Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole cycling strategy implementation. Inno-V contributed to the four-year cycling mobility project.
• Prima GroupeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Consortium partner for Montpellier cycling strategy implementation project.
• Green Cap StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborated on promotional video creation for Valence-Romans Mobilités Cycléo bike network launch.
• Nova7minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Partner for Orléans Cyclotourism Attractiveness Study.
• Steg HamburgminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Local communications firm collaborating on Hamburg Metropolitan Region cycle highway communication strategy.
• InddigominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partner for Strasbourg Vélostras bicycle highway network wayfinding and visual identity project.
• NS, Blue-bike, Merseyrail, Ferrovie nord, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de CatalunyaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014European project partners for BITIBI (Bike Train Bike) initiative focusing on bicycle-train integration across European rail networks.
• TML, inno-v, Poliedra, AIMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Consulting partners in BITIBI European Union project for bike-train-bike intermodality research.
• King Power, SuperjeewminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Partners for Bangkok Airport Cycle Track project transformation into world-class bicycle destination.
• Paris Bike TourcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2011Trusted partner for all bike tours and master classes in Paris since 2011. Provides bike rental services, tour guides, and event services throughout the Paris region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mobycon: Mobycon is a Dutch consulting firm specializing in active mobility, cycling infrastructure, and sustainable transport planning. It is the closest direct peer to Copenhagenize, offering strategy and design services to public authorities across Europe and North America with a comparable focus on bicycle urbanism.
• Toole Design Group: Toole Design is a US planning and engineering firm dedicated exclusively to active transportation, with deep bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning practices. It is a direct peer serving public-sector clients on multimodal network design and policy, but at significantly larger scale than Copenhagenize.
• Steer Group: Steer is an independent transport consultancy with global reach and a strong active-travel and urban mobility practice. It competes with Copenhagenize for public-sector mobility mandates but at significantly greater scale and broader service scope including rail, transit, and freight.
• Kittelson & Associates: Kittelson & Associates is a US transportation engineering and planning firm with strong multimodal and active-transportation practices. It is a direct peer in providing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning to public agencies, though it operates at greater scale and broader transportation scope.
• ITDP (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy): ITDP is a global nonprofit that promotes sustainable and equitable urban transport, including cycling infrastructure design and policy. It directly overlaps with Copenhagenize on bicycle urbanism consulting for cities in the Global South and emerging markets, and publishes widely used transit and cycling design standards.
• 8-80 Cities: 8-80 Cities is a Toronto-based consultancy that helps cities create safer, more inclusive public spaces and streets for people of all ages and abilities. It is a direct peer on active-mobility and complete-streets consulting with comparable target customers (city governments) and service offerings.
• BYCS: BYCS is an Amsterdam-based social enterprise focused on cycling urbanism through programs like "Cycle Cities" and active-mobility advisory. Like Copenhagenize, BYCS works with cities globally to accelerate cycling and combines consulting with thought leadership and a global ranking (the Cycling Cities Index).

Broad incumbents

• WSP: WSP is a major global engineering consultancy with a substantial Active Transportation practice covering bicycle and pedestrian planning. It competes for the same public-sector framework agreements as Copenhagenize but offers far broader service lines and global staffing capacity.
• Arup: Arup is a global engineering and design consultancy whose Cities, Planning, and Mobility practices frequently include bicycle infrastructure and active-travel advisory work. It serves many of the same city clients as Copenhagenize but as part of much broader multi-disciplinary portfolios.

Others

• NACTO: The National Association of City Transportation Officials is a US-based association that publishes widely used urban street design guides (including bikeway design guidance) and runs training programs for member cities. It is an ecosystem participant whose standards influence the same bicycle urbanism market Copenhagenize serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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