What Student Mobility does

Student Mobility B.V., founded in 2022 by Ivo Kneepkens and headquartered in Amsterdam (Singel 413H), is a Netherlands-based digital platform that consolidates mobility, arrival, and lifestyle services for international students. The company targets the specific friction points these students encounter upon arriving in the Netherlands — most notably the inability to access Dutch public transport (OV-chipkaart) without a local bank account — and distributes services through its own web properties (studentmobility.nl, order.studentmobility.nl, stumob.com, interrail.studentmobility.nl) plus a mobile app for iOS and Android.

The core product is the Student Mobility Card, an OV-chipkaart-based subscription priced at €4.50/month that bundles unlimited Dutch public transport with a digital ISIC card providing global student discounts, plus add-ons including StuBike bike leasing (€25/month), the StuMob discounted European train and FlixBus ticket platform, Interrail Global and One Country Passes, personalized arrival assistance, Dutch bank account guidance via bunq, and a student-jobs matching service. The technology stack integrates with payment processor Mollie, the Mobiliteitsfabriek B.V. mobility-services platform for card activation and travel data, and partner APIs from NS, bunq, and multiple European rail operators (Thalys, ICE, Eurocity, Nightjet, Renfe, SBB).

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring subscriptions (Student Mobility Card, StuBike), one-time purchases (Mobility Package at €15, ISIC card issuance fees), and transaction-based take rates on European train tickets and Interrail passes. Distribution operates on two tracks: direct-to-consumer digital ordering and a channel-partner motion through 20+ Dutch universities (including University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, Erasmus Rotterdam, University of Groningen, Leiden University, Tilburg University, Radboud University, University of Twente, Saxion, Hanze, and University of Applied Sciences Utrecht) plus the Nuffic "Study in Holland" initiative. The company states 20K+ student sign-ups against an addressable market of approximately 120K international students in the Netherlands, with stated coverage of 50+ cities.

Name

Student Mobility

Legal name

Student Mobility B.V.

Website

https://studentmobility.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Student Mobility is an Amsterdam-based digital platform that provides public-transport subscriptions, Interrail passes, bike leasing, arrival assistance, and banking/job referrals for international students in the Netherlands, distributed through 20+ university partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Mobility Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), All Other Support Activities for Transportation (488999), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Travel Passes, ID Cards & Local Discount Programs (EDAIANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transit & Mobility Fare Cards (Stored Value) (FSAMANAG), Mobility Payments & Wallets (Transit + Mobility) (THADALAD), International Student Financial, Insurance & Tax Support (insurance enrollment, tax filing guidance) (EDALANAI)

Keywords

• Student transportation services
• International student mobility
• Student travel discounts
• Public transport subscriptions
• Student bike leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Services - Student Mobility Card: Monthly subscription model at €4.50/month for the Student Mobility Card, providing access to Dutch public transport with student discounts (15% off NS trains during off-peak hours) and digital ISIC functionality.
2. Subscription Services - Bike Leasing (StuBike): Monthly bike leasing at €25/month, with minimum 2-month rental period. Includes maintenance, repair support, and flexible cancellation after initial period.
3. Mobility Package: One-time purchase option at €15 bundling OV-chipkaart for unlimited Dutch public transport with student discounts and ISIC card for global discounts.
4. Train Ticket Sales: Commission-based or margin-based revenue from booking discounted train tickets across European rail networks including NS (Netherlands), Thalys, ICE, Eurocity, Nightjet, and international routes. Students save 10-60% on tickets.
5. Interrail Pass Sales: Revenue from selling Interrail Global Passes (valid in 33 European countries) and One Country Passes. Includes bundled free ISIC student ID with purchase.
6. ISIC Card Distribution: Authorized ISIC distributor in the Netherlands, earning revenue from card issuance fees. ISIC provides globally accepted student identity verification in 130+ countries.
7. Student Job Matching Service: Connecting international students with vetted international-friendly employers in the Netherlands. Revenue model appears to be free service to students, potentially with employer partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Student Mobility sells a Student Mobility Card (OV-chipkaart) for €4.50/month that enables unlimited travel on Dutch public transport with a 15% off-peak NS train discount and a bundled digital ISIC card for global student discounts. The company also offers a one-time €15 Mobility Package combining the OV-chipkaart and ISIC card, €25/month StuBike bike leasing, discounted European train tickets via StuMob, Interrail passes, personalized arrival assistance, bunq bank account setup, and a free student job matching service.

Product overview

Student Mobility is a student-focused mobility and services platform offering a bundled Mobility Package as its core product. The platform centers on the Student Mobility Card (OV-chipkaart with ISIC integration) for Dutch public transport at €4.50/month subscription, combined with optional add-ons including StuBike bike leasing (€25/month), StuMob train ticket booking, Interrail passes, Arrival Assistance, Dutch bank account guidance, Student Jobs matching, and standalone ISIC Student ID cards. The services are designed for international students in the Netherlands, with university partnerships for distribution and a mobile app for account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StuMob: A platform for booking discounted train tickets and Flixbus tickets for travel within and beyond the Netherlands.
• StuBike

Products and services

• Mobility Package One-time €15 bundle that combines the OV-chipkaart for unlimited Dutch public transport (buses, trams, metros, trains) with an ISIC card for global student discounts; designed for international students arriving in the Netherlands who do not yet have a Dutch bank account.
• Student Mobility Card Monthly subscription at €4.50/month offering unlimited travel on Dutch public transport, automatic top-up via mobile app, 15% off NS trains during off-peak hours, and a digital ISIC card for student discounts in 130+ countries; usable without a Dutch bank account.
• StuBike Bike Leasing Monthly bike leasing at €25/month for a 7-gear city bike with handbrakes and automatic lights, including free maintenance, repair support, and pickup at selected universities; minimum 2-month rental period, monthly cancellation thereafter.
• StuMob Train Tickets Online booking platform for discounted domestic and international train tickets across Europe, offering price-time deals, off-peak tickets, and all-day tickets with savings of 10-60% from NS, Thalys, ICE, Eurocity, Nightjet, Intercity Direct, and Flixbus.
• Interrail Passes Interrail and Eurail Global Passes (valid in 33 European countries) and One Country Passes with 4 travel days to 3 months validity, 1st or 2nd class, mobile or paper options; free ISIC student ID included with purchase.
• Arrival Assistance Personalized guidance for incoming international students covering public transport setup, bank account opening, part-time job finding, and Dutch city navigation; customized based on university, city, and arrival schedule and delivered via email across the arrival process.
• Dutch Bank Account Setup Guidance and partnership with bunq for opening Dutch bank accounts, including iDEAL payment setup, required documents (passport, BSN, tenancy agreement), and comparison of traditional and digital bank options.
• Student Jobs Matching Service Free job matching service connecting international students with vetted international-friendly employers in the Netherlands, based on availability, location, and preferences; typical wages range €11.50–€20/hour depending on age and job type.
• ISIC Student ID Card International Student Identity Card providing globally accepted proof of student status and access to student discounts in 130+ countries across travel, shopping, food, culture, and fitness; distributed as ISIC Appointed Office in the Netherlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students save 10-60% on train tickets compared to walk-up pricing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ISIC (International Student Identity Card)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent Mobility is an authorized ISIC Appointed Office and official distributor of the International Student Identity Card in the Netherlands. Verification available on official ISIC Netherlands website. Provides students with globally accepted proof of bona fide student status and access to discounts in 130+ countries.
• Nuffic Study in HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Nuffic (Dutch organization for internationalization of education) 'Study in Holland' initiative to develop solutions helping international students access affordable transport options, particularly those ineligible for Dutch student benefits.
• bunqcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital bank partnership providing recommended banking option for international students. bunq enables quick account opening from mobile phone, sometimes without initial BSN requirement, making it ideal for newly arrived students who need Dutch banking to access services.
• NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Dutch Railways (NS) to provide discounted train tickets to students. Student Mobility Card includes 15% discount on NS trains during off-peak hours. Platform enables booking of NS tickets with savings up to 60%.
• European Rail Operators (Thalys, ICE, Eurocity, Nightjet)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with multiple European rail carriers including Thalys, Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Eurocity, OBB (Nightjet), Renfe, SBB, and others to provide international train booking capabilities across 33 European countries via Interrail and direct ticket sales.
• StuBikecoreTechnology or IntegrationBike leasing partner powering Student Mobility's bike rental program. Provides reliable city bikes with handbrakes and 7 gears, including maintenance and repair services. StuBike maintains local ambassadors at universities for pickup and return logistics.
• University of AmsterdamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students. Students referred through university channels or receive co-branded Student Mobility solutions.
• Utrecht UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• Erasmus University RotterdamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• University of GroningencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• Leiden UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• Tilburg UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• Radboud UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• University of TwentecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• Saxion University of Applied SciencescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• Hanze University of Applied SciencescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.
• University of Applied Sciences UtrechtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusted university partner providing soft landing services for incoming international students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FlixBus: FlixBus is a Student Mobility distribution partner but also a direct peer in discounted European bus travel for students. Both offer cross-border student mobility options across Europe at price-disruptive rates, targeting the same student demographic.
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card): ISIC is the global student ID network operating in 130+ countries, of which Student Mobility is an authorized Appointed Office in the Netherlands. Both issue ISIC cards for global student discounts, making ISIC the closest functional peer and primary standards body in the category.
• HousingAnywhere: HousingAnywhere is a Rotterdam-based marketplace helping international students find housing in Europe. Both companies serve the same Dutch-anchored international-student cohort and compete for the same 'soft-landing' wallet, though Student Mobility focuses on mobility while HousingAnywhere focuses on rentals.
• StudentUniverse: StudentUniverse is a student-focused travel booking platform offering discounted flights, hotels, and rail. Both target the international student demographic with discounted travel inventory, though StudentUniverse has a US/global base whereas Student Mobility is Netherlands-anchored.
• Spotahome: Spotahome is a mid-to-long-term rental marketplace for students and young professionals in Europe. It serves the same international-student population in the Netherlands and competes for share-of-wallet on post-arrival essential services, complementing rather than directly competing with mobility.

Broad incumbents

• Trainline: Trainline is a major European rail and bus booking aggregator. Student Mobility's StuMob platform competes head-on with Trainline for international train bookings across NS, Thalys, ICE, and Nightjet, but Trainline serves all traveler segments rather than specializing in students.
• NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen): NS is the incumbent Dutch national railway operator and a core commercial partner of Student Mobility. It overlaps directly through off-peak student discounts and Dutch rail ticketing but operates as a broad incumbent transport provider rather than an international-student-focused specialist.

Others

• bunq: bunq is a Dutch digital bank and a core Student Mobility integration partner for opening bank accounts. It is ecosystem-adjacent — a supplier of one of the bundled services rather than a competitor — and exemplifies the partner-driven model Student Mobility uses to deliver its broader soft-landing offering.

Emerging players

• Studyportals: Studyportals is a global study-abroad discovery platform used by prospective international students to find programs. It sits upstream in the funnel that feeds Student Mobility's customer base and increasingly expands into post-arrival support services, creating partial functional overlap.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): ESN is a pan-European student organization providing arrival support, social integration, and mobility-related services for Erasmus and international students. It overlaps with Student Mobility's 'soft-landing' mission but is non-profit and primarily community-driven rather than a transactional platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Student-Mobility-103324035377451
• Instagraminstagram.com/stu.mob
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/student-mobility

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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