bikeU Projects S.A.S · Transportation
bikeU Projects S.A.S
Country: Colombia Category: Transportation Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Launched Team Size: 3 Website: https://www.bikeu.com.co/ Funded: NO
Elevator Pitch
bikeU connects people and companies with bike operators for courier and bike mechanics services, promoting decent work, health, sustainable cities and climate action through 100% bicycle logistics.
Climate Problem
The existing problem is the lack of sustainable solutions for bicycle courier and repair, the offer is dominated by models with motorized vehicles and bicycles operators invisible to the customer, without technology or decent working conditions.
Solution
bikeU promotes clean and humane urban logistics, connecting people and companies with experienced and empowered bike operators with technology, dignified work and a purpose: to transform the city by pedaling and reduce our environmental footprint.
Revenue Model
bikeU generates revenue by charging a percentage for each service performed through the platform. In the future, we will implement a complementary monthly subscription model for partner companies based on growth and usage.
Target Market
Our target market are people who need to send packages or repair their bike in a sustainable and expert way, companies looking to reduce their environmental impact, and bike startups that dream of growing with autonomy, visibility and technology.
Social Impact
Migrants Women
Demand Evidence
The use of delivery platforms is growing and companies are increasingly adopting green logistics practices to reduce their carbon footprint and we have identified close to 150 potential partner companies that could be integrated to respond to this demand.
Competitors
Platforms such as: Rappi Favor DiDi Deliveries Uber Eats (with delivery option) Urban couriers Picap
Founder Expertise
bikeU's team integrates expertise in engineering, urban mobility, business management and operational strategy. Their expertise has been key to develop a scalable technology solution with a sustainable approach and commercial viability.
External Support
Everything has been financed with our own resources and we have had mentoring support from entrepreneurship centers of the Universidad de los Andes and the Universidad Nacional, and we have participated in events organized by the BogotĦ Chamber of Commerce.
Team
lvaro leads strategy, marketing and commercial team, and performs services. Monica executes the operational model and provides services. Carlos supports in the acquisition of clients and the search for investment to scale the project.
Founder
Alvaro Camilo Bravo Lopez