Bikely

What Bikely does

Bikely is a Norwegian technology company headquartered in Trondheim that designs, manufactures, and operates smart bicycle parking infrastructure. Founded in 2017 by CEO Hallvar Bergh and commercially launched in May 2020, Bikely builds modular, battery-powered bike lockers (PODs) and e-bike racks (e-Racks) that use NB-IoT cellular connectivity and Bluetooth Low Energy rather than on-site power or fixed internet, enabling off-grid deployment and relocation. A proprietary cloud platform connects every door and exposes an API for partner integration, with the Bikely mobile app serving as the consumer access layer for booking, unlocking, and payment via Stripe.

The company sells hardware and access services to three core customer segments: Norwegian municipalities seeking to expand cycling modal share (Bergen, Trondheim, Tønsberg, Moss, Sandefjord, Tromsø, Bypakke Grenland, Lier, Bærum, Arendal, and others totaling roughly 25 municipalities), real estate and shopping center operators (Obos, City Con, Amfi, KLP, Kjeldsberg, Jekta Storsenter), and public transport and parking operators (Apcoa, Ruter, Move About). Active geographies span Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland, with international presence supported through a licensing/distributor model.

Bikely generates revenue through hardware sales of PODs and e-Racks to municipalities and partners, usage-based rental fees for end cyclists (set per location, e.g. NOK 10-15 per 12 hours), recurring subscriptions for private/dedicated lockers (NOK 199/month for student lockers), and API/licensing royalties for partners integrating or white-labeling the platform. Pricing is controlled by individual operators, and Bikely monetizes primarily via hardware sales and platform fees rather than end-consumer rentals. The reported installed base is approximately 30,000 safe bicycle parking spaces with 130,000 cumulative rentals and 18,000-24,000 unique users.

Name

Bikely

Legal name

Bikely AS

Website

https://safebikely.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bikely is a Norwegian technology company that designs, manufactures, and operates modular battery-powered smart bike lockers and e-bike racks with NB-IoT connectivity, selling hardware and an API platform to municipalities, real estate owners, shopping centers, and transport operators across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Bicycle Parking Infrastructure

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

akta.pro primary industry

Station-Based Bike Rentals (Bikeshare) (THADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE), E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA)

Keywords

• Smart bicycle parking
• IoT bike lockers
• E-bike charging stations
• Cycling infrastructure solutions
• Mobility IoT platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bike Locker Rental (Per Use): Users pay per rental period (per hour started) for access to bike lockers and e-Racks. The rental period runs until the user ends it in the app. Pricing varies by location and is displayed in the app. Maximum rental period is 7 days.
2. Subscription (Private Locker): Bikely offers private bike locker subscriptions (e.g., NOK 199/month for students in Trondheim) with non-binding monthly terms. Operators (municipalities, workplaces) can also offer subscription-based access to employees or tenants.
3. Hardware Sales to Municipalities and Partners: Bikely sells smart bike lockers and e-Racks to municipalities, shopping centers, and public transport operators. The company offers a licensing model to entrepreneurs and businesses for distribution in their own markets.
4. API / Platform Licensing: Partners can integrate Bikely's API with their existing apps or systems, or white-label the platform, enabling turnkey solutions. This extends the platform's reach through partner ecosystems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bikely designs, manufactures, and operates battery-powered smart bicycle parking infrastructure consisting of modular POD bike lockers and e-Rack bike racks, all connected to a cloud-based IoT platform via NB-IoT. The system is accessed by cyclists through the Bikely mobile app for booking, unlocking, and payment, and by operators via a dashboard and API. Bikely sells the hardware directly to municipalities, workplaces, shopping centers, and public transport operators, and offers licensing/API integration to mobility partners.

Product overview

Bikely offers a modular smart bicycle parking platform consisting of hardware products (POD bike lockers and e-Rack bike racks) and software solutions (Bikely App, Operator Panel, and API). The POD is the flagship battery-driven locker system with 4 units per module, while e-Rack provides space-efficient rack protection optimized for e-bikes. Both hardware products connect through the Bikely App for app-based access and booking. The Operator Panel provides dashboard analytics for operators, and the API enables partner integrations and white labeling. The ecosystem is unified around off-grid, cloud-connected IoT technology with NB-IoT connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bikely Pod: A battery-powered smart bike locker module with 4 lockers per pod, designed for flexibility and off-grid deployment.
• Bikely e-Rack
• Bikely App
• Bikely API

Products and services

• Bikely POD (Smart Bike Locker) A modular, battery-powered smart bike locker system (4 lockers per Pod unit) with off-grid NB-IoT connectivity, designed for municipalities, workplaces, and transport hubs. Supports standard, longtail, family, cargo, and e-bikes with optional charging, and is managed through the Bikely cloud platform.
• Bikely e-Rack An off-grid, battery-driven bike rack optimized for e-bikes with a mechanical arm that protects the e-bike battery and front wheel. Accessed via Bluetooth through the Bikely app, with rubber edges to prevent scratches and customizable side walls.
• Smart Charging Station Smart charging station for e-bike batteries providing app-based access and pre-booking through the Bikely app, enabling predictable and safe charging for cyclists.
• Bikely App A mobile app giving cyclists access to all Bikely bicycle parking infrastructure directly from their smartphone. Features include easy onboarding, pre-booking, app-based unlocking, GDPR-compliant data handling, in-app support, and Stripe-powered payment.
• Operator Panel A cloud-based operator dashboard offering data-driven insights including statistics from locations, revenue metrics, usage patterns, user management, private location invitations, and flexible pricing controls. Used by municipalities, workplaces, shopping centers, and transport operators managing Bikely deployments.
• Bikely API A public API that enables full integration of Bikely's smart bicycle parking into partner apps and systems, supporting white-label deployment so mobility platforms and partners can offer bike parking within their own service experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero bicycle thefts from Bikely lockers in Bergen municipality (as of story publication)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Bypakke GrenlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Bypakke Grenland (transportation project covering Porsgrunn and Skien municipalities) partnered with Bikely to install bike lockers at Porsgrunn Station, Skien Station, Siljan, and Skjelsvik. 1.5M NOK in government reward funds allocated. NOK 10 per 12 hours. Target: public transport commuters.
• Move AboutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBikely and Move About have signed a cooperation agreement to develop future mobility offerings where users park bikes safely in Bikely lockers when using Move About's car-sharing service. At Filipstadkaia mobility point in Oslo, cyclists can use Bikely to securely park while using Move About's car sharing. The partnership aims to extend to both Norway and Sweden, making car-sharing accessible to more residents by increasing the mobility point's catchment area.
• RutercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuter (Oslo's public transport authority) partnered with Move About and Bikely to develop the Filipstadkaia mobility point. Ruter aims to make multimodal travel seamless by integrating secure bicycle parking with public transport and car sharing.
• Bergen KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBergen municipality partnered with Bikely to provide 24 smart bike lockers at Fyllingsdalen Terminal, an important public transportation hub. The lockers feature wooden cladding to blend with surroundings. Bergen Kommune has since expanded to 102 lockers at 10 locations, making Bikely one of the most significant municipal partnerships.
• Obos EiendommajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorObos, a leading Norwegian real estate company, partnered with Bikely to install safe bicycle parking at three shopping centers in Oslo (Tveita, Manglerud, Lambertseter). The 3-year partnership provides secure parking for shoppers and aligns with Obos's sustainability commitments.
• AmfimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmfi (shopping center operator) partnered with Bikely as part of Virkekonferansen's major investment in restructuring and sustainability. Several Amfi shopping centers across Norway offer bike lockers to customers.
• City ConmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity Con, a shopping center operator, partnered with Bikely for safe bicycle parking at six locations in Oslo and Viken county (Linderud Senter, Manglerud Senter, Lambertseter Senter, Kolbotn Torg, Tveita Senter, Amfi Ullevål).
• Apcoa ParkingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorway's largest parking operator, Apcoa Parking, invested in bicycle parking using Bikely lockers at Majorstuen metro station in Oslo. At NOK 10/hour, the service addresses the e-bike theft problem and enables cyclists to park securely during metro commutes.
• KjeldsbergstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKjeldsberg corporation (real estate, Trondheim) purchased Bikely bike lockers for Lager11 and Grip climbing center in the Sluppen area. The lockers feature a sedum green roof as part of Kjeldsberg's sustainability initiatives.
• Arendal MunicipalitystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArendal municipality partnered with Bikely to deploy 4 smart bike lockers as a gift to the Cyclist Association for their 75th anniversary. Deployed at Tyholmen car park (Kittelsbukt) near a public transport hub.
• Jekta StorsenterstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJekta Storsenter (Tromsø's largest shopping center, 15-20 minutes by bike from city center) invested in 10 smart bike lockers with charging capability. NOK 10/hour with first hour free. Partnership with Tromsø Sentrum for 20 total lockers in the city.
• Tromsø SentrumstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTromsø Sentrum (city center business association) installed bike lockers at Nerstranda Kjøpesenter as part of a citywide cycling initiative. 20 total lockers in Tromsø (10 at Jekta, 10 at Nerstranda).
• Lier MunicipalitystandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLier Municipality deployed 20 smart bike lockers in Lierbyen (publicly available and free) plus 10 dedicated employee lockers at Høvik Skole. The municipality uses the Bikely dashboard for monitoring usage across locations.
• Environmental Package / Miljøpakken (Trondheim)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrondheim's Environmental Package (Miljøpakken) purchased 39 bicycle lockers across 4 locations (Leütenhaven, Ørjaveita, Trondheim Spektrum, Prinsen Kinosenter). First 4 hours free. Art installation by Erin Murphy on Prinsen cinema lockers — first art installation on bike lockers in Norway.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Falco: Dutch provider of bicycle parking solutions including lockers, racks, and shelters for municipalities, transit hubs, and workplaces across Europe. Direct competitor in the smart and traditional bike parking infrastructure category.
• Smoove: French bike share operator providing station-based docking infrastructure across multiple European cities. Direct peer in station-based bike infrastructure, though Smoove's model is rental-fleet-focused rather than parking-focused.
• nextbike: European bike share operator (part of Tier Mobility) deploying station-based and flexible bike share systems across Germany, Central Europe, and beyond. Comparable to Bikely in deploying bike infrastructure at transit hubs and municipalities.
• CycleSafe: US-based manufacturer of secure bicycle parking products including lockers, racks, and shelters. Direct peer in the bike locker category, focused on cycling infrastructure for transit, education, and municipal customers.
• VelopA: Dutch manufacturer of bike parking infrastructure including lockers, racks, and shelters. VelopA is one of the most direct competitors to Bikely's POD and e-Rack product lines, serving European municipalities and transit operators.
• Bewegen: Provider of station-based bike share systems and e-bike charging infrastructure for municipalities. Comparable to Bikely in deploying connected bike infrastructure for public sector clients, with overlap in e-bike charging capability.

Emerging players

• Wunder Mobility: Hamburg-based mobility platform providing software for shared mobility operators (scooters, bikes, cars). Comparable to Bikely in offering API-first mobility infrastructure and white-label solutions, though focused on shared fleets rather than bike parking.

Broad incumbents

• Apcoa Parking: Europe's largest parking operator, already a Bikely customer at Majorstuen in Oslo. As a strategic partner and potential competitor, Apcoa has the municipal relationships and capital to expand into smart bike parking at scale.
• JCDecaux: Global outdoor advertising and street furniture leader that also operates bike share programs and provides urban mobility infrastructure at city scale. Broad incumbent in adjacent bike infrastructure markets with overlapping municipal relationships.
• Flowbird: European parking and transit technology provider (formerly Parkeon) offering payment, access, and mobility solutions to cities. Adjacent incumbent in parking technology that could expand into smart bike parking given existing municipal relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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