Lime Overview
- Year Founded
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2017
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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700
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Investors
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97
Lime General Information
Description
Operator of a bike-sharing platform intended to offer access to electric kick-scooters and bike-sharing services. The company's platform partners with cities to deploy electric bikes and scooters enabled by a global positioning system and self-activating locks, enabling users to access affordable and sustainable transportation alternatives.
Contact Information
Website
www.li.meCorporate Office
- 85 2nd Street
- Suite 100
- San Francisco, CA 94105
- United States
Corporate Office
- 85 2nd Street
- Suite 100
- San Francisco, CA 94105
- United States
Lime Timeline
Lime Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Later Stage VC | 01-Sep-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 13. Debt - General | 31-Mar-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 12. Debt - General | 01-Dec-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Debt - General | 10-Jul-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Later Stage VC | 05-Nov-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 8. Later Stage VC | 07-May-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC | 14-Sep-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 06-Feb-2019 | $310M | $777M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 21-Dec-2018 | $335M | $467M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Lime Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | ||||||||
| Series D1 | ||||||||
| Series C1 | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A-1 | 172,932,100 | $0.000100 | 6% | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1.75% | |
| Series A | 747,164,100 | $0.000100 | 6% | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | 7.55% |
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Lime Comparisons
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Lime Competitors (27)
One of Lime’s 27 competitors is Ola (Automotive), a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Bengaluru, India.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ola (Automotive) | Venture Capital-Backed | Bengaluru, India | ||||
| Curb Mobility | Private Equity-Backed | Long Island City, NY | ||||
| Cabify | Venture Capital-Backed | Madrid, Spain | ||||
| Neuron Mobility | Venture Capital-Backed | Singapore, Singapore | ||||
| DiDi Global | Formerly PE-Backed | Beijing, China |
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Lime Patents
Lime Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-2024201158-A1 | Integrated seat and storage attachment for a scooter | Pending | 22-Feb-2023 | ||
| EP-4420966-A1 | Integrated seat and storage attachment for a scooter | Pending | 22-Feb-2023 | ||
| US-20240278864-A1 | Integrated seat and storage attachment for a scooter | Pending | 22-Feb-2023 | ||
| AU-2024200838-A1 | Multiple rider detection system | Pending | 09-Feb-2023 | ||
| US-20240270077-A1 | Multiple rider detection system | Pending | 09-Feb-2023 | B60L3/06 |
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Lime Investors (97)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1435 Capital Management | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Standard Investments | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| The Ropart Asset Management Funds | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Thicket Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| 93 Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
Lime Investments & Acquisitions (4)
Lime’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with Tellus (Financial Software) for . The deal was made on 11-Feb-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellus (Financial Software) | 11-Feb-2022 | Seed Round | Financial Software | ||
| Jump Bikes | 11-May-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Electronics (B2C) | ||
| Boosted USA | 17-Apr-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Recreational Goods | ||
| Elements (San Francisco) | 01-Jan-2020 | Early Stage VC | Financial Software |
Lime Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosted USA | San Rafael, CA | 2012 | |
| Jump Bikes | New York, NY | 2008 |
Lime FAQs
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When was Lime founded?
Lime was founded in 2017.
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Where is Lime headquartered?
Lime is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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What is the size of Lime?
Lime has 700 total employees.
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What industry is Lime in?
Lime’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is Lime a private or public company?
Lime is a Private company.
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What is Lime’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Lime is .
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How much funding has Lime raised over time?
Lime has raised $1.56B.
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Who are Lime’s investors?
1435 Capital Management, Standard Investments, The Ropart Asset Management Funds, Thicket Ventures, and 93 Ventures are 5 of 97 investors who have invested in Lime.
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Who are Lime’s competitors?
Ola (Automotive), Curb Mobility, Cabify, Neuron Mobility, and DiDi Global are some of the 27 competitors of Lime.
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