Waldbike Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Waldbike Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Waldbike GmbH & Co. KG is a German e-bike manufacturer founded in December 2022, headquartered and producing in Calw in the Black Forest. The company designs, hand-assembles, and sells a portfolio of nine electric bicycle models, all named after tree species (Tilia, Sorbus, Quercus, Quercus SUV, Ulmus, Carpinus, Tilia 2.0, Sorbus 2.0, Castanea). Bikes are built around premium German components including Brose motors and batteries, Magura brakes, RockShox suspension, SRAM drivetrains, and SQlab saddles, with approximately 85% European-sourced parts supporting near CO2-neutral production. Most models carry bicycle trailer certification (Anhängerzertifizierung) and permissible system weights up to 160-180 kg, positioning the lineup primarily for families and adventure use cases.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market. Direct-to-consumer sales run through the waldbike.de online shop and the Calw flagship "Manufaktur" showroom, while an actively recruited independent dealer network ("Händlernetzwerk") extends physical retail reach across Germany. Employer bike leasing is facilitated through six partners (Lease a Bike as exclusive, plus JobRad, Deutsche Dienstrad, Business Bike, bikeleasing.de, and Finance a Bike), enabling customers to save up to 40% versus outright purchase. A white-label B2B offering (e.g., Stadtwerke Stuttgart, Stuttgarter Kickers) custom-brands Waldbike models for corporate fleets, ESG positioning, and EU Taxonomieverordnung compliance.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, with a Tilia retail reference of 4,600 EUR and adjacent streams in accessories, multi-brand service at the Calw workshop, and connected-bike features via the IoT Venture partnership (GPS tracking, crash detection, discounted insurance). The company is privately held, founder/owner-managed by Geschäftsführer Andreas Weeber and Jan Jochens, with no disclosed external funding rounds, suggesting bootstrapped growth from a 1-10 employee base.

Name

Waldbike Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Waldbike GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://waldbike.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waldbike GmbH & Co. KG is a German e-bike manufacturer founded in 2022 that hand-assembles family-focused electric bicycles in Calw, Black Forest. It serves families, commuters, and corporate clients via direct sales, dealer networks, white-label fleet solutions, and employer leasing partnerships across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-Bike Manufacturing

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA), Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH), Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Family electric bicycles
• Trekking e-bikes
• E-bike manufacturing
• Mountain e-bikes
• Urban e-bikes

Headquarters

HQ city

Calw-alzenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-Bike Hardware Sales: Revenue from designing, manufacturing, and selling branded e-bikes directly to consumers and through dealer networks. Waldbike produces bikes by hand in their Calw manufactory.
2. White-Label / B2B Custom Branding: Waldbike offers companies the ability to brand e-bikes with their own corporate identity (Whitelabel). The company handles concept, production, delivery, and fleet management, generating revenue from bulk custom-branded e-bike sales to corporate clients.
3. Bike Leasing & Financing: Waldbike facilitates employer bike leasing through multiple partners (Lease a Bike, JobRad, Deutsche Dienstrad, Business Bike, bikeleasing.de, Finance a Bike). While the leasing revenue flows primarily to the financing partners, leasing options lower the purchase barrier for end customers and drive sales volume. Additionally, Waldbike earns revenue from the financed bike purchases.
4. After-Sales Service & Warranty: Waldbike operates a service workshop open to all bike brands, offering maintenance, repair, and warranty services. They also sell accessories and spare parts through their shop and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Waldbike designs, hand-assembles, and sells family-focused electric bicycles (e-bikes) in Calw, Black Forest, Germany. The product line comprises nine named models (Tilia, Sorbus, Quercus, Quercus SUV, Ulmus, Carpinus, Tilia 2.0, Sorbus 2.0, Castanea) across trekking/SUV, all-mountain, urban, and gravel categories, with most models certified for bicycle trailer use. Beyond bikes, Waldbike offers white-label and corporate fleet solutions, multi-partner leasing facilitation, after-sales service, and a connected-bike GPS tracking platform.

Product overview

Waldbike GmbH & Co. KG is a German E-bike manufacturer producing family-friendly electric bicycles in the Black Forest (Calw). The product portfolio consists of 9 distinct E-bike models named after tree species: TILIA (Winterlinde) and SORBUS (Speierling) as SUV/Trekking bikes for families; QUERCUS (Roteiche) as an All Mountain Carbon Fully; QUERCUS SUV as a Tour/Cross model; Ulmus (Ulme) as an Urban bike; Carpinus (Hainbuche) for Asphalt & Gravel; plus second-generation models Tilia 2.0, Sorbus 2.0, and Castanea. The lineup features premium German components (Brose motors, Magura brakes, Rock Shox suspension, SQlab saddles) with 85% European components. Key differentiators include trailer certification for family models, up to 160-180 kg system weight, and sustainability through tree planting per bike sold. Services include a flagship manufacturing showroom, multi-partner leasing/financing programs, Whitelabel corporate solutions, and Connected Bike GPS tracking. The 2026 generation will introduce the new 48-Volt Brose system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TILIA E-Bike SUV/Trekking family e-bike named after the Winterlinde (linden tree). Features an aluminum frame, a 630 Wh Philion battery, a Brose Drive S-Mag mid-drive motor, and trailer certification for pulling child or cargo trailers. Aimed at eco-conscious urban and suburban riders.
• SORBUS E-Bike Trekking/SUV e-bike named after the Speierling (service tree), designed for family outings, commuting, and shopping. Includes a luggage rack rated to 27 kg, mudguards, integrated lights, and trailer certification. Aimed at families and commuters in city, cycle-path, and forest settings.
• QUERCUS E-Bike All-Mountain Carbon Fully e-bike named after the Roteiche (red oak), with a lightweight carbon frame, Brose Drive S-Mag motor, 630 Wh battery, RockShox Pike Select fork, SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, Magura MT5 brakes, and trailer certification. Built for trails, tours, and daily use.
• QUERCUS SUV E-Bike Tour/Cross e-bike variant of Quercus with a robust carbon frame for sporty and relaxed riding across off-road and everyday terrain. Trailer certified and positioned as Waldbike's all-round e-bike for adventure and touring.
• Ulmus E-Bike Urban e-bike named after the Ulme (elm) tree. Minimalist and agile design with a compact hub motor and a fully integrated 237 Wh battery, targeted at city commuters seeking lightweight handling.
• Carpinus E-Bike Asphalt & Gravel e-bike named after the Hainbuche (hornbeam). Equipped with Schwalbe G-ONE Overland tires, an electronic drivetrain, and disc brakes. Permissible system weight of 120 kg.
• Tilia 2.0 E-Bike Second-generation Tilia family e-bike with improved specifications and a higher permissible system weight of 160 kg.
• Sorbus 2.0 E-Bike Second-generation Sorbus family e-bike with improved specifications and a higher permissible system weight of 160 kg.
• Castanea E-Bike E-bike model named after the Kastanie (chestnut) tree, with a permissible system weight of 160 kg.
• Whitelabel E-Bikes for Corporate Fleets Custom-branded e-bike offering for businesses, hotels, municipalities, and tourism organisations. Includes concept, production with corporate branding, delivery, and fleet management, delivering tax advantages and ESG profile strengthening.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trees planted: approximately 500 trees planted in one day with Brose (December 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stuttgarter KickersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2024Waldbike entered a sustainability partnership with the traditional football club Stuttgarter Kickers. The partnership includes a co-branded Kickers-Waldbike e-bike available for sale to fans and as a prize in a fan giveaway. Both organizations share values of regional proximity, sustainability, and community.
• Lease a BikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Lease a Bike is Waldbike's exclusive partner for employer bike leasing. The partnership enables employees of partner companies to lease Waldbike bikes through salary conversion, saving up to 40%. Waldbike is listed as an exclusive partner on the Lease a Bike platform.
• World Bicycle Relief (WBR)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Waldbike partnered with WBR (a charity providing life-changing bicycles in rural regions) by donating a prize bike and coordinating with component partners (Magura, DT Swiss, SQlab, IOT Venture, POC, Fidlock, Schwalbe, Abus) to support WBR's mission of providing mobility for education, healthcare, and livelihoods.
• IoT VenturecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2023IoT Venture provides Waldbike's digital connected bike solution, integrating GPS tracking and theft protection during production. The system includes movement alarms, ride data analytics via the Waldbike app, discounted insurance packages, and crash detection with emergency contact notification.
• Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2023Waldbike delivered individually branded Tilia e-bikes to Stadtwerke Stuttgart as a sustainable mobility solution for employees. The partnership demonstrates how companies can use Waldbike white-label bikes for both employee benefits and visible sustainability branding.
• McDonald's Kinderhilfe Stiftung (Ronald McDonald Haus Tübingen)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Waldbike organized and participated in the Solo Charity Ride 2023, a cycling event from Calw to Tübingen raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Tübingen, which provides accommodation for parents of hospitalized children.
• BrosecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2022Brose has been Waldbike's e-bike system supplier since the company's founding in December 2022. Brose provides motors and batteries for all Waldbike models. The partnership was extended in 2024 to include Waldbike's adoption of the new Brose 48V system (Drive³ Peak motor, Battery InTube 800, Control Allround) launching June 2025, powering Waldbike's 2026 product generation. Brose and Waldbike also jointly plant trees in the Calw city forest.
• JobRad GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJobRad is one of Germany's largest bike leasing providers. Waldbike bikes are available through the JobRad platform, enabling employer leasing with up to 40% savings vs. retail purchase. JobRad provides full insurance and service coverage.
• Deutsche DienstradcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeutsche Dienstrad enables Waldbike customers to lease bikes through employer salary conversion. Employees select their Waldbike, apply through Deutsche Dienstrad, and the leasing rate is deducted from their salary. Savings of up to 40% are possible.
• Business BikeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness Bike offers employer bike leasing with full coverage insurance (no deductible), new bike replacement for total loss/theft, annual service checks, and free collection during parental leave or illness. Waldbike bikes are listed on the Business Bike platform.
• bikeleasing.deminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorbikeleasing.de is a bike leasing service working with over 7,100 partner dealers in German-speaking countries. Waldbike bikes are available through their platform for employer leasing and self-employed bike deduction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Gazelle: Dutch premium e-bike and city-bike manufacturer (Royal Dutch Gazelle, part of Pon) with strong presence in the Netherlands and growing DACH distribution. Comparable Trekking/city e-bike focus and similar premium positioning, but primary market is the Netherlands rather than Germany.

Direct peers

• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike manufacturer based in Darmstadt, also focused on high-end, family- and cargo-oriented e-bikes (Load, Multicharger, Homage) with in-house assembly. The closest direct competitor to Waldbike on positioning, component bill, and dealer/DTC model.
• Rose Bikes: Bochum-based German direct-to-consumer bike and e-bike manufacturer with Trekking, SUV, and e-MTB models. Closely matches Waldbike's DTC-plus-dealer and premium component strategy, and is also explicitly referenced as a service partner on Waldbike's Calw site.
• Canyon Bicycles: German direct-to-consumer premium bike and e-bike brand (Koblenz) with strong Trekking, SUV, and e-MTB offerings. Comparable DTC-first model, similar component class, and competing for the same German premium commuter/leisure buyer.
• Cube Bikes: Large German bicycle and e-bike manufacturer (Pending System, Waldershof) with a broad Trekking, SUV, and e-MTB lineup that directly overlaps Waldbike's Tilia/Sorbus/Quercus segments at a similar premium price band.
• Kalkhoff: German heritage e-bike and trekking bike brand (part of Pon Holdings) with deep dealer relationships across DACH. Competes head-on in the Trekking/SUV/family utility e-bike segment at overlapping price points.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch eBike Systems: Dominant e-bike drive system supplier (motor, battery, display) used by most major German bike brands. Indirect competitor/ecosystem incumbent whose platform choices shape the entire German e-bike market — and Brose's main rival to the platform Waldbike has bet on.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Global premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer with strong e-MTB (Levo) and e-trekking (Como/Vado) lines that overlap Waldbike's Quercus and Tilia segments. Much broader product portfolio, distribution, and marketing reach.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: Global premium bike and e-bike manufacturer with a comprehensive e-trekking, e-MTB (Rail), and family/utility range. Competes broadly across Waldbike's segments with deeper dealer network and significantly larger R&D and marketing budgets.

Emerging players

• Cowboy: Belgian premium urban e-bike startup (connected-bike category creator) competing in the modern, design-led urban commuter space that overlaps Waldbike's Ulmus positioning. Differentiates through app-connected riding experience rather than family/trailer use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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