TIER and Dott to form the European champion of shared micro-mobility
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Berlin/Amsterdam, January 10, 2024 – TIER and Dott have today announced a preliminary agreement to bring the two companies together to form Europe’s leading micro-mobility operator. The joint entity will continue to operate under the TIER and Dott brands, combining expertise to provide riders and cities with a safe and reliable service as the champion shared mobility provider in Europe.
The transaction is subject to several conditions, and will be only effective upon their fulfilment and closing, expected within 2 months of this announcement.
Together, the companies generate combined revenues of €250M, supporting over 125M trips a year in more than 20 countries. With operations in major global cities including Berlin, Brussels, Dubai, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Tel Aviv and Warsaw, the business will be well positioned to be profitable and support the transition to more sustainable transport.
The deal will be backed by a mix of existing shareholders from both TIER and Dott, led by Mubadala Capital and Sofina, and including Estari, M&G, Prosus Ventures, Novator and White Star Capital, which are investing €60 million in equity to support the long-term vision of the new joint business.
The Berlin headquartered company will benefit from the experience of the founders and leadership from TIER and Dott: Lawrence Leuschner as Chairman, Henri Moissinac as Chief Executive Officer, Maxim Romain as Chief Operating Officer, and Alex Gayer as Chief Financial Officer.
The new team is united in its goal to run responsible operations in every city:
- For users: providing a reliable service that citizens love for their everyday life
- For cities: supporting city goals for sustainable transport, with respectful integration into the public space
- For the environment: offering a more environmentally-friendly service, with low emissions and a responsible lifecycle approach
The new combined company will be dedicated to providing more sustainable transport options, to reduce congestion and pollution in urban areas. Its mission is to lower car use by offering users a reliable and efficient service, well integrated with public transport and with minimal environmental impact. The new entity will combine the market-leading expertise from both operating models and incorporate the advanced technology from each service.
Lawrence Leuschner, Co-Founder and CEO, TIER, said: “I am delighted to join forces with Dott, further strengthening our position as the European micro-mobility champion and marking the next phase in the development of the industry. We are united by a shared vision of cities with more sustainable transport options and fewer cars, and we are committed to helping users and cities make this a reality. With an expanded footprint and combined expertise, I look forward to providing a record number of rides in 2024.”
Henri Moissinac, Co-Founder and CEO, Dott, said: “We are very optimistic about the future of shared micromobility. Cities are adapting to reduce car dependency, and encouraging people to make sustainable transport choices. We have built a service that users love, operated in a responsible way. By bringing TIER and Dott together, we are well positioned to capture the next phase of growth and further accelerate our path to profitability. We are creating the European champion that will provide the best experience to our users, carefully integrated into the cities we operate in.”
Riders will continue to access TIER and Dott vehicles through their respective apps, with more convergence possible in the future.
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About TIER
TIER Mobility is Europe’s leading shared micro-mobility provider, with a mission to Change Mobility for Good. By providing people with a range of shared, light electric vehicles, from e-scooters to e-bikes, TIER helps cities reduce their dependence on cars. Founded in 2018 by Lawrence Leuschner, Matthias Laug and Julian Blessin, TIER is headquartered in Berlin and currently operates in 400+ cities across 21 countries in Europe and the Middle East. With a focus on providing the safest, most equitable and most sustainable mobility solution, TIER has been climate neutral since 2020.
TIER’s investors include SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Mubadala Capital, Northzone, Goodwater Capital and White Star Capital. For more information, visit www.tier.app.
About Dott
Dott is a European micromobility operator founded by Henri Moissinac and Maxim Romain, with the mission to free our cities with clean rides for everyone. Dott currently operates over 40,000 e-scooters and 10,000 e-bikes in top cities in Belgium, France, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK. Dott has a staff of over 600, with its main teams located in Amsterdam, London and Paris.