Bike Anjo

Name

Bike Anjo

Legal name

Associação Bike Anjo

Website

https://bikeanjo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cycling Community & Mentorship Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cycling/Spin Classes (HSADABAE)

Keywords

• Cycling mentorship
• Volunteer network
• Bike education
• Community cycling
• Urban mobility advocacy

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Accepts spontaneous donations via bank deposit; Banco Itaú account provided for public donations
2. Partnership Support: Financial and institutional support from partners like Itaú through multi-year partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bike Anjo is a volunteer-based cycling mentorship network that connects beginner cyclists with experienced local volunteers who teach riding skills, recommend routes, and provide traffic navigation guidance. The organization operates an online matching platform alongside in-person training programs (such as the Escola Bike Anjo / EBA bike schools), capacity-building workshops for volunteers, and community cycling events. All services are provided free of charge to users, with operations funded by donations and partner support.

Product overview

Bike Anjo is a volunteer-based cycling community network operating primarily in Brazil, with presence in 40 countries. The core offering is a matching platform that connects experienced cyclists (Bike Anjos) with beginners seeking help to learn riding skills, find routes, and navigate traffic. The organization operates through multiple integrated programs: the volunteer network platform, EBA (Escola Bike Anjo) bike schools, various advocacy campaigns (Bike to Work, World Carfree Day, Bicycle in Plans), training workshops, the Fundo Local grant program, and educational content series. The ecosystem works together to promote cycling as sustainable urban transportation through free teaching, community building, and policy advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bike Anjo Volunteer Network A community platform that connects experienced cyclists (Bike Anjos) with beginners who request help learning to ride, finding routes, or receiving traffic guidance. The network uses a matching system that pairs requesters with nearby volunteers based on their needs. All services are free of charge.
• EBA (Escola Bike Anjo) A bike school program that teaches people who have never cycled before, or helps those who already cycle but have fears about using a bicycle for daily transport. EBAs are conducted by trained volunteers in cities across Brazil.
• Programa Escola Bike Anjo SP A continuous bicycle education program operating in São Paulo that engages citizens with cycling through ongoing educational activities and lessons.
• Training Workshops (Oficinas de Capacitação) A series of capacity-building workshops for the Bike Anjo network covering topics such as promoting cycling in cities, bicycle infrastructure planning, public policy advocacy, resource mobilization, communication tools, volunteer mobilization, and campaign strategies.
• Fundo Local (Local Fund) A financial support program providing grants to local actions, campaigns, projects, or activities related to strengthening and engaging local Bike Anjo network chapters. Now in its fourth edition.
• Cycling Tips Series Educational content series offering practical tips for both new cyclists and experienced volunteers, covering traffic safety, public policies, bicycle infrastructure planning, and volunteer engagement strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41,781 requests fulfilled connecting new cyclists with volunteer mentors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UCB - União de Ciclistas do BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Brazil's national cyclists union for joint campaigns and advocacy work, including the 'Bicicleta nos Planos' campaign to include cycling in Urban Mobility Plans.
• EducartisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for training workshops with online broadcast capabilities; provided studio space for national network training sessions.
• Coletivo EntrelinhasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in training workshops and capacity building initiatives for the Bike Anjo network.
• Transporte AtivominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban mobility NGO that collaborated on cycling infrastructure workshops and provided expertise on cycling plans and advocacy.
• TC UrbesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban planning consultancy that contributed to cycling infrastructure workshops and shared technical expertise on cycling plans.
• GreenpeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization collaborated on public policy advocacy workshops and shared organizational expertise.
• AtadosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer platform that collaborated on volunteer mobilization strategies and network building.
• ÉNoisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication agency that provided training on communication tools for bicycle promotion.
• Vá de Bike (vadebike.org)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBicycle advocacy blog that contributed content and expertise to cycling tips and educational materials.
• AMECiclominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecife-based cycling NGO that collaborated on 'Não-Ciclistas' campaign and 'Amigo Motô' initiative to improve cyclist-driver relations.
• ONU HabitatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UN Habitat program for green accessibility initiatives in São Paulo through the 'Viva o Verde SP' program.
• PedalinasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's cycling movement in São Paulo that collaborated on women-specific cycling events and educational workshops.
• oGangorraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban mobility initiative that collaborated on events and public discussions about cycling activism in Brazil.
• Escola de AtivismominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivism school that provided expertise for mobilization campaign development workshops.
• Pro ColetivominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia platform that partnered for the 'Vida de Bike' storytelling series featuring cyclist stories and experiences.
• Movimento ConvivaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban living initiative that supported educational activities and workshops at Bicycle Park in São Paulo.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bike New York: Non-profit cycling education organization best known for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour and free bike education classes. Most directly comparable to Bike Anjo as a volunteer-driven cycling education nonprofit with a comparable mission of expanding access to cycling through training and community programs.
• Cycling UK: UK-based cycling charity and membership organization promoting cycling for transportation, leisure, and advocacy. Comparable to Bike Anjo as a membership-driven cycling non-profit offering education, route guidance, and political advocacy for cycling infrastructure.
• London Cycling Campaign: Volunteer-led cycling advocacy organization in London with 10,000+ members pushing for safer streets and cycling infrastructure. Comparable to Bike Anjo as a volunteer-powered cycling advocacy group focused on infrastructure and rider safety, with a strong local-chapter model similar to Bike Anjo's 908-city network.
• Ciclocidade: São Paulo-based cycling urbanism organization advocating for cycling infrastructure and active mobility. Closest geographic peer to Bike Anjo — both operate in São Paulo and focus on cycling promotion and policy advocacy, though Ciclocidade is more research/policy-focused while Bike Anjo is mentorship/community-led.
• Bicicultura: Brazilian cycling education and culture non-profit promoting bicycle use through workshops, events, and training programs. Direct peer to Bike Anjo — both operate in Brazil with similar missions of cycling education and culture-building, often at the same events and campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• League of American Bicyclists: U.S. national cycling advocacy organization focused on bike-friendly communities, education, and federal policy. Comparable to Bike Anjo in its advocacy mission (e.g., Bike Anjo's 'Bicicleta nos Planos' campaign mirrors the League's push for cycling in U.S. transportation plans), though it operates as a long-established national organization.
• PeopleForBikes: U.S. national cycling advocacy and industry coalition representing both riders and the bicycle industry. Comparable to Bike Anjo in its mission to grow cycling participation and influence policy, though it operates at a national trade-association scale rather than a volunteer-mentorship model.
• Deutsche Vereinigung für Soziales Radfahren (adfc): Germany's largest cycling advocacy organization with ~220,000 members offering cycling education, tours, and policy advocacy. Comparable to Bike Anjo as a national cycling membership organization with broad education and advocacy programs, though at a much larger scale in a single mature market.

Others

• Transporte Ativo: Brazilian NGO focused on active mobility advocacy and education. Currently a partner of Bike Anjo ('Bicicleta nos Planos' campaign) — included as a peer rather than partner because of its directly comparable cycling advocacy and education mission in Brazil.

Regional players

• Bicycle Network (Australia): Australian cycling non-profit providing rider education, advocacy, and community events. Directly comparable to Bike Anjo as a non-profit offering cycling education and community-building programs, though focused exclusively on the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bikeanjo
• Facebookfacebook.com/bikeanjo
• Instagraminstagram.com/bikeanjo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bikeanjo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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