About Shared Mobility sector in Europe
The Shared Mobility sector in Europe comprises 7.35K companies, including 470 funded companies having collectively raised $12.4B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 286 are Series A+ funded, and 6 have achieved unicorn status.
Shared Mobility sector in Europe has seen 133 acquisitions and 82 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing digital platforms for users to book vehicle rides, vehicle rentals, and vehicle subscriptions as an alternative to vehicle ownership.
Shared Mobility sector is also known as Shared Mobility Solutions, Advanced Shared Mobility or Digital Shared Mobility.
Companies providing ride-hailing, pooling, self-drive rentals, and vehicle subscriptions of cars, two wheelers, three wheelers. Companies providing mass transit booking platforms for buses and shuttles are included in this sector. Companies providing technological solutions (software or hardware) to shared mobility providers are excluded.
Top Shared Mobility Companies in Europe
There are 7,354 Shared Mobility startups in Europe which include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Donkey Republic, Dott, Gett. Out of these, 470 startups are funded, with 286 having secured Series A+ funding, and 6 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 13 Shared Mobility startups in Europe. Over the past 10 years, an average of 217 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of INSEAD, Stanford University and HEC Paris.
Here is the list of top Shared Mobility startups in Europe
1. FlixBus
Operator of intercity bus transportation services for public passenger travel. This business manages scheduled transit routes using motor coaches to facilitate movement between municipalities. Passengers purchase tickets to secure seating for transit. The service provides amenities including power outlets and wireless internet access for travelers during transit. Luggage storage is available for passengers on these vehicles.
Key facts about FlixBus
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Investors: RSBC Group, Baillie Gifford and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jul 04, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5 Competitors
2. BlaBlaCar
Network connecting individuals seeking or offering transportation via bus or carpool. It facilitates ride-sharing arrangements between passengers and drivers. The network provides a platform for finding suitable travel options. It offers a range of destinations and routes.
Key facts about BlaBlaCar
Operator of a bike-sharing service providing short-term bicycle rentals. The company offers a mobile application to locate and unlock available bicycles. The bicycles can be picked up and dropped off at designated locations. The service aims to provide a flexible and sustainable transportation option.
Key facts about Donkey Republic
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.02B
- Investors: Howzat Partners, Vaekstfonden and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 08, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 6 Competitors
4. Dott
Operator of shared electric scooters and bicycles for urban transit. The vehicles are available for short term rental to facilitate movement within metropolitan areas. The service provides access to motorized personal transport options through a digital interface. Maintenance and fleet management are handled internally to support vehicle availability.
Key facts about Dott
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $212M
- Investors: Sofina, Naspers and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jan 31, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 156 Competitors
5. Gett
Gett offers an app-based ride-hailing platform. The platform enables users to book their ride by providing location, passenger details and more. It offers features like real-time tracking, variant payment options, electric fleet to optimize carbon emission rate and more. Also, it extends its services to corporates. Also, it offers a Saas- enabled platform to manage end-to-end business operations of taxi management. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices
Key facts about Gett
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.02B
- Investors: Volkswagen Group, Access Industries and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 12, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,313 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Shared Mobility sector in Europe
13 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Shared Mobility sector in Europe. 465 Shared Mobility startups in Europe were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 13 |
2025 | 15 |
2024 | 28 |
2023 | 89 |
2022 | 128 |
2021 | 317 |
2020 | 379 |
2019 | 465 |
2018 | 406 |
2017 | 339 |
Stage-wise distribution of Shared Mobility sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 7,354 Shared Mobility companies in Europe, 470 have secured funding. Among them, 286 have reached Series A or higher, and 243 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 7,354
Funded - 470
Series A+ - 286
Series B+ - 243
Series C+ - 230
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 7,354 |
Funded | 470 |
Series A+ | 286 |
Series B+ | 243 |
Series C+ | 230 |
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Funding Trends in the Shared Mobility sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Shared Mobility sector in Europe
The Shared Mobility sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $10.8B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $2.23B. There has been a total funding of $161M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $161M |
2025 | $1.32B |
2024 | $609M |
2023 | $491M |
2022 | $1.37B |
2021 | $2.16B |
2020 | $1.17B |
2019 | $2.23B |
2018 | $659M |
2017 | $624M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Shared Mobility in Europe
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Shared Mobility companies in Europe have raised $116M in equity funding across 4 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), Shared Mobility companies in Europe had raised $206M across 5 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 43.84% drop in funding in Shared Mobility companies in Europe as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Shared Mobility companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series D | 5327 | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1595 | Jun 17, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5093 | Mar 26, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3078 | Jan 06, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4580 | Dec 2025 |
Top Investors in Shared Mobility in Europe
Europa is the top investor in Shared Mobility companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Shared Mobility companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Stockholm (Sweden) | ||
Madrid (Spain) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Shared Mobility sector in Europe
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 9 acquisitions happened in Shared Mobility sector in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Shared Mobility sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Shared Mobility sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 25, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Shared Mobility sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Shared Mobility sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 9 |
2025 | 7 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 12 |
2022 | 11 |
2021 | 17 |
2020 | 10 |
2019 | 12 |
2018 | 16 |
2017 | 11 |
IPOs in Shared Mobility in Europe
In the year 2022, till October 2022, 2 IPOs happened in Shared Mobility sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Shared Mobility sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 31, 2022 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Sep 15, 2022 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Dec 17, 2021 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jun 25, 2021 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
May 28, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Shared Mobility companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Shared Mobility in Europe
Most number of Shared Mobility startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from INSEAD, Stanford University and HEC Paris.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
INSEAD | 11 |
Stanford University | 10 |
HEC Paris | 9 |
University of Cambridge | 8 |
Imperial College London | 6 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 |
Harvard University | 4 |
London Business School (LBS) | 4 |
University of Bristol | 4 |
Bocconi University | 3 |
Total funding in Shared Mobility companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, London School of Economics and Political Science graduates' Shared Mobility companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and University of California (Berkeley) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
London School of Economics and Political Science | $2.19B |
Stanford University | $1.45B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.02B |
INSEAD | $757M |
Stanford Business School | $688M |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | $599M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $136M |
Technische Universität Berlin | $136M |
Tsinghua University | $62.6M |
University of Cambridge | $58.5M |
Top News in Shared Mobility in Europe
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Nexus Rental Expands to Republic of Ireland with Iris Platform LaunchFleetworld•Aug 19, 2026•Nexus Vehicle Rental
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Flix North America Earns Seven 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence AwardsPR Newswire•Jul 22, 2026•Greyhound, FlixBus
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Uklon launches international bus service to Warsaw, Chisinau By InvestingInvesting•Jul 09, 2026•Uklon
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