FlexiModal

What FlexiModal does

FlexiModal, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cesson-Sévigné, France, designs and manufactures professional cargo bike trailers and tricycles targeted at urban last-mile logistics operators. Its core technology is a patented "Lift&Go" system that mechanically lowers the cargo box to ground level for loading, removing the manual lifting step that constrains conventional cargo bike use. The product family is built on a modular architecture: a common chassis supports interchangeable boxes for parcel delivery, cold-chain transport, pallet delivery, waste collection, landscaping, and building maintenance, enabling fleets to repurpose a single platform across multiple use cases.

The company sells through two channels: direct e-commerce and a network of 69 resellers across 16 countries. Hardware is the primary revenue line, with cargo bike trailers priced at approximately €2,400-2,700 and the TricyLift tricycle offered at around €2,140 initial rent. A long-term leasing partnership with CEGELEASE extends the offering into operational rental contracts, broadening access to fleet buyers that prefer opex procurement. The company is small — 7 employees and a cumulative installed base of 1,500+ units since inception — with named enterprise references including DB Schenker, STEF, Heppner, and Groupe Delanchy, alongside smaller couriers, local authorities, and startups served via the reseller channel.

Name

FlexiModal

Legal name

FlexiModal SAS

Website

https://fleximodal.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FlexiModal is a French manufacturer of professional cargo bike trailers and tricycles featuring a patented Lift&Go system, serving urban last-mile logistics operators and adjacent professional services through direct sales and a 69-partner reseller network across 16 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cargo Bikes and Trailers

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Bikes & E-Cargo Bikes Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAB)

Keywords

• Cargo bike trailers
• Urban logistics equipment
• Professional cycle logistics
• Pallet transport solutions
• Temperature-controlled delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cesson Sévigné

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Direct sales of trailers (BicyLift starting at €2,400, Runner starting at €2,700, Runner V2 from €2,500) and cargo bikes (TricyLift) along with modular attachments and accessories through e-commerce shop and reseller network.
2. Long-term Leasing (LLD): Flexible financing through partner CEGELEASE with adapted duration (24 to 60 months) and modulated first rent. Enables customers to spread investment and benefit from regular vehicle renewal without managing end-of-life logistics.
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: E-commerce shop for spare parts including wheels, brakes, drawbars, hitches, structural components, and nuts & bolts. Also includes accessories like Bluetooth locks, frame protections, and customization options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FlexiModal designs, manufactures, and sells professional cargo bike trailers and tricycles built around its patented Lift&Go ground-level lifting technology. The company offers core vehicle platforms (BicyLift trailer, TricyLift tricycle, Runner and Runner V2 trailers) plus a modular ecosystem of interchangeable work modules for pallet, parcel, temperature-controlled, waste, and service applications. Products are sold through a login-restricted e-commerce shop and a global network of 69 qualified resellers, with long-term leasing available through partner CEGELEASE.

Product overview

FlexiModal offers a modular cargo bike and trailer ecosystem built around patented Lift&Go lifting technology. The portfolio centers on three vehicle platforms (BicyLift trailer, TricyLift tricycle, Runner trailer) that share interchangeable modules including pallet forks, parcel containers (1.6m3, 1.18m3), MegaBag (1070L), isothermal containers (Roll O'City 500, CarryTemp XL9), pickup modules, bike racks, WorkBox, and sideboards. The Lift range enables direct ground-loading of pallets and containers, while the Runner range provides agile, high-capacity transport. All products are designed and manufactured in France, feature overrun braking systems, and target urban logistics professionals including parcel delivery operators, pallet transport, temperature-controlled delivery, waste collection, landscaping, building maintenance, and bike fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lift Range: Trailer or tricycle with integrated lifting technology based on patented Lift&Go technology to lift and transport various loads up to 250 kg
• Runner Range
• Runner V2
• Lift&Go Technology
• BicyLift
• TricyLift
• Runner

Products and services

• BicyLift trailer Professional cargo bike trailer with patented Lift&Go technology for ground-level loading of pallets and modules. 200 kg payload, 113 cm width, 30 kg empty weight, overrun brakes. Transports pallets, parcel containers, and rolls without additional equipment. Starting at €2,400 excluding tax.
• TricyLift cargo bike Dynamic compact tricycle with integrated Lift&Go technology designed for frequent stops and heavy, bulky loads. 250 kg combined payload, pedal-assist compliant (VAE), powerful 113 Nm 250 W motor, low 12 cm loading threshold. Compatible with all Lift modules. Available via LLD from €176 HT/month.
• Runner trailer Agile high-capacity cargo bike trailer with controlled width under 89 cm designed to pair with electric assist bikes. 200 kg payload, inertia braking, 5-position drawbar. Accommodates MegaBag, Runner Box, sideboards, and bike rack modules. Starting at €2,700 excluding tax.
• Runner V2 trailer Redesigned Runner trailer with integrated sideboard chassis and enhanced modularity. Optional ramp, side extensions, and functional hood. Available in S (320-600 L) and M (430-800 L) formats with 200 kg payload. 5-year chassis warranty and EN17860 safety compliance. Pre-order from €2,500 HT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cargo bikes in urban zones are 60% faster than vans (Westminster University 2021 study)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zengo Labs LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZengo Labs LLC is the exclusive FlexiModal retailer in the United States, providing local sales, consulting, assembly, training, and maintenance services for FlexiModal products in the US market.
• OlivocoreTechnology or IntegrationOlivo provides the Roll O'City 500 isothermal container (515L, 138 kg payload, europallet format) compatible with FlexiModal's Lift technology for temperature-controlled transport with ATP certification.
• Cold & CocoreTechnology or IntegrationCold & Co provides the CarryTemp XL9 isothermal container (880L, 138 kg payload, 9 standard crates) designed for FlexiModal's temperature-controlled delivery solutions with passive cooling capability.
• La Fabrique de la LogistiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Fabrique de la Logistique is an incubator for innovative logistics projects. They were laureates of CEE 2022 for urban logistics and launched the Marguerite program enabling free testing of FlexiModal solutions in major French cities.
• Global Reseller NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor69 qualified resellers worldwide (France 38, Germany 13, Switzerland 4, Austria 2, Belgium 1, Canada 2, Denmark 1, Italy 1, Netherlands 1, Norway 1, Poland 1, Portugal 1, Spain 1, Sweden 1) providing local sales, consulting, assembly, getting started support, and maintenance services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tern Bicycles: Taiwanese-designed, globally distributed brand with a strong cargo bike lineup (GSD, HSD, Quick Haul) targeting commuters, families, and commercial delivery riders. Competes with FlexiModal in the compact, high-payload, electric-assist cargo bike category.
• Zoomo: Australia-headquartered cargo bike rental and leasing provider serving last-mile delivery fleets (Deliveroo, UberEats, Amazon). Closest business model peer to FlexiModal's LLD offering and addresses the same enterprise delivery customers.
• Urban Arrow: Dutch cargo bike manufacturer (owned by Pon Holdings) specializing in front-loader family and professional cargo bikes. Direct competitor to FlexiModal in the European professional last-mile delivery cargo bike market with similar B2B and B2G customer profiles.
• Triobike: Danish cargo bike and trike manufacturer explicitly targeting professional couriers and last-mile delivery operators. Highly comparable to FlexiModal in product positioning, modular accessories, and customer use cases (parcel, pallet, cold chain).
• Babboe: Dutch cargo bike brand (Accell Group) primarily focused on family use but increasingly serving SME delivery and micro-business applications in Benelux and broader Europe. Adjacent competitor to FlexiModal in the box-bike and family/business cargo segment.
• Douze Cycles: French manufacturer of modular cargo bikes and trikes designed for professional logistics and family use. Direct geographic competitor to FlexiModal with overlapping B2B courier, municipal, and last-mile delivery customers in France and Europe.
• Larry vs Harry: Danish maker of the Bullitt cargo bike, a long-standing reference platform for urban cycle couriers worldwide. Directly comparable to FlexiModal's BicyLift/Runner in courier-focused front-loading trailer and cargo bike applications.
• Butchers & Bicycles: Danish manufacturer of tilting cargo trikes (MK1, BOX) targeted at both families and commercial couriers. Direct competitor to FlexiModal's TricyLift in the tilting cargo trike category, particularly for urban logistics applications.
• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike and cargo bike manufacturer with strong B2B presence through corporate bike leasing schemes. Competes with FlexiModal in the high-end, specification-driven cargo bike segment across the DACH region and broader Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Decathlon: Global sporting goods retailer with an in-house BTwin cargo bike range and broad cycling portfolio. Represents the mass-market incumbent that could commoditize entry-level professional cargo bikes, though Decathlon's in-house brand lacks FlexiModal's patented lifting technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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