About Shared Mobility sector in Europe
The Shared Mobility sector in Europe comprises 6.3K companies, including 461 funded companies having collectively raised $13.3B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 249 are Series A+ funded, and 7 have achieved unicorn status.
Shared Mobility sector in Europe has seen 128 acquisitions and 45 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.
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 6,300 Shared Mobility startups in Europe which include BlaBlaCar, Dott, Cabify, Gett, FlixBus. Out of these, 461 startups are funded, with 249 having secured Series A+ funding, and 7 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 203 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of INSEAD, HEC Paris and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top Shared Mobility startups in Europe
1. BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is a car sharing website that connects drivers with empty seats and paying passengers to offset long-distance travel costs. The site provides a range of features to create a trust-based community and connections between drivers & passengers. Through the portal, users can search for a ride between locations and check trending rides along with the pricing information. After booking a ride share, users are informed about the meeting points on an interactive map. It also has an automatic price calculator that suggests a price per passenger, which can further be tweaked by the user. The company acquired Ouibus, SNCF's bus division to venture into intercity bus transportation services.
Key facts about BlaBlaCar
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $565M
- Investors: Insight Partners, VNV Global and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Apr 03, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
2. Dott
App-based platform offering electric kick scooter rental services. Their app enables users to locate an available vehicle, scan its QR code to unlock the vehicle, and start on-demand dockless rentals. Users are free to park the vehicle at any legal space at the end of their rental. The company cooperates with city administration & local authorities to set up custom mobility solutions & infrastructure. Also, it claims to offer e-bike rental services. The mobile app is available for iOS & Android devices.
Key facts about Dott
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $212M
- Investors: Naspers, Sofina and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jan 31, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 152 Competitors
3. Cabify
Cabify is an app-based platform offering ride-hailing services. Users can book their ride by providing location, passenger details, and more. It offers features like real-time tracking, in-app payments, door-step service, and more. Also, it offers ride-hailing services for corporates. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Cabify
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Madrid (Spain)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $517M
- Investors: Rakuten Capital, Seaya and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jan 11, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 249 Competitors
4. 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: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- 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: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 999 Competitors
5. FlixBus
App-based bus ticket booking platform. Users can book tickets by providing location, user details, payment details, and more. The platform provide services that include Wi-Fi, real-time tracking, and more. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about FlixBus
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Investors: RSBC Group, TCV and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jul 04, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 74 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Shared Mobility sector in Europe
445 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 |
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2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 9 |
2023 | 78 |
2022 | 109 |
2021 | 305 |
2020 | 373 |
2019 | 445 |
2018 | 396 |
2017 | 322 |
Stage-wise distribution of Shared Mobility sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 6,300 Shared Mobility companies in Europe, 461 have secured funding. Among them, 249 have reached Series A or higher, and 205 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 6,300
Funded - 461
Series A+ - 249
Series B+ - 205
Series C+ - 189
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 6,300 |
Funded | 461 |
Series A+ | 249 |
Series B+ | 205 |
Series C+ | 189 |
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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 $12.4B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $2.9B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.36B |
2024 | $537M |
2023 | $620M |
2022 | $1.43B |
2021 | $2.9B |
2020 | $1.17B |
2019 | $2.24B |
2018 | $818M |
2017 | $626M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Shared Mobility in Europe
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Shared Mobility companies in Europe have raised $308M in equity funding across 12 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2024), Shared Mobility companies in Europe had raised $159M across 11 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 94.2% rise in funding in Shared Mobility companies in Europe as compared to 2024.
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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Seed | 4922 | Oct 16, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 1273 | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Series A | 3480 | Sep 16, 2025 | and 2 more | |
PE | 8617 | Sep 08, 2025 | ||
Series B | 7639 | Jul 08, 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 |
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Stockholm (Sweden) | ||
Madrid (Spain) | ||
Cork (Ireland) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) |
M&A activity in Shared Mobility sector in Europe
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 6 acquisitions happened in Shared Mobility sector in Europe. Last year, in 2024, 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 | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 25, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 21, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 19, 2025 |
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 | - |
2025 | 6 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 13 |
2022 | 13 |
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, HEC Paris and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
INSEAD | 13 |
HEC Paris | 10 |
University of Cambridge | 8 |
Imperial College London | 6 |
Stanford University | 6 |
Harvard University | 5 |
London Business School (LBS) | 5 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 |
Bocconi University | 4 |
Columbia Business School | 4 |
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 | $2.03B |
Stanford University | $1.39B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.02B |
INSEAD | $906M |
Stanford Business School | $688M |
HEC Paris | $104M |
University of Oxford | $63.7M |
University of Cambridge | $58.4M |
London Business School (LBS) | $39.5M |
IESE Business School | $33.6M |
Top News in Shared Mobility in Europe
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KM Malta Airlines partners with CarTrawler for car rentalsTravel Daily Media•Jan 05, 2026•CarTrawler, Kmmaltairlines
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Trainline raises end of year guidance amid rail nationalisation; Shares surge 5.19%City A.M.•Nov 05, 2025•Trainline
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Europe’s Scaleup Europe fund launches with €5B target, backed by Wallenberg Family to boost frontier techTech Funding News•Oct 29, 2025•Dott
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Nexus Gears Up for Peak Rental Season with Tech InvestmentFleetworld•Oct 23, 2025•Nexus Vehicle Rental
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CarTrawler Paid Nearly €9.1 Million Dividend Despite Profit Decline in 2024The Irish Times•Aug 14, 2025•CarTrawler
