Europe's Micromobility Revolution: Meet the Startups Shaping the Future of Urban Transport

Europe's Micromobility Scene: A New Era of Innovation

The early-stage micromobility landscape in Europe is undergoing a significant transformation. Gone are the days of unchecked expansion by e-scooter companies. Today, the focus is on sustainable business models and innovative solutions to urban transport challenges. Here's a look at some of the most promising startups from Micromobility Europe in Brussels.

Convoy: Redefining Family Mobility

Convoy is tackling the challenges of e-cargo bikes with a clip-on cargo conversion kit for bikes and e-bikes. Designed to carry up to two small children, this U.K.-based startup's solution is lightweight (26 pounds) and easy to store. Priced at €2,200, Convoy is set to launch preorders soon, with plans to expand to Japan and the U.S.

Azora Charge: Solar-Powered Bike Parking

Azora Charge is addressing the lack of secure parking and charging for e-bikes with its solar-powered stations. The Azora Arc, their flagship product, fits into a single parking space and can charge up to eight bikes. With a pilot program in Heidelberg, Azora aims to sell these stations to cities and businesses for €28,000.

Fleetser: The Micromobility Marketplace

Fleetser operates as a marketplace for buying, selling, and refurbishing shared e-bikes and scooters. This European startup helps new and established operators with supply chain management and logistics support. Having sold 6,000 bikes this year, Fleetser is scaling through organic growth and word-of-mouth.

Switch: AI-Driven Fleet Management

Switch is leveraging AI and simulation to optimize fleet planning for cities and shared mobility operators. Their products, Urbiverse and Urban Copilot, offer synthetic data generation and real-time demand forecasting. With nearly $1 million in funding, Switch is piloting its technology with Lime.

Zapp: The Super App for Mobility

Zapp from Bosnia and Herzegovina combines food delivery, shared micromobility, and taxi services into one app. Operating on a franchise model, Zapp is expanding to Croatia after success in 10 Bosnian cities. CEO Martin Mikolic emphasizes empowering local entrepreneurs to meet regional needs.

J2R: Electric Motorcycles with a Twist

J2R is making waves with its futuristic electric motorcycle, Smol. Priced at €9,450, this urban-focused bike is assembled in France with EU-sourced parts. With a presale campaign underway, J2R plans to deliver 15 units by year-end and 100 in January 2026.

Trace Mobility: Business Intelligence for Operators

Trace Mobility provides subscription-based software to help bike and car-sharing operators track key metrics. Founded by Tobias Meurer, this startup aims to improve profitability through data-driven insights, targeting smaller operators without their own booking platforms.