# Birota

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/birota

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Vanves, France
- Website: www.zoov.eu
- Total disclosed funding: $6.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 6, 2019)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Birota SAS is a bicycle rental service provider that focuses on enhancing urban mobility through a subscription-based model, promoting sustainable transportation solutions in metropolitan areas.Birota SAS, established in 2017 and headquartered in Vanves, France, is dedicated to facilitating urban transportation through bicycle rentals. The company has engaged in two notable deals, with the most recent funding round being a Seed round that raised EUR 5.855 million on February 6, 2019, led by Daphni, with participation from BNP Paribas Développement, Banque des Territoires, C4 Ventures, and Road Ventures SA. The founder, Amira Haberah, has a background in entrepreneurship but no prior company details are provided.Birota SAS operates under the brand name Zoov, providing an innovative subscription-based bicycle rental service aimed at urban commuters in the Paris region. The service allows users to easily access bicycles on-demand, promoting cycling as a viable commuting option for both individuals and businesses, with a user-friendly app for managing rentals and subscriptions.In 2019, Birota SAS reported a revenue of EUR 23,576.40, with an EBITDA of EUR -3,558,087.70 for the same year. Their revenue model is based on a subscription structure, enabling customers to choose different tiers based on their usage needs, thus providing a predictable revenue stream linked to their bicycle rental services.Birota SAS plans to leverage its recent Seed funding of EUR 5.855 million raised in February 2019 to enhance its service offerings and expand its market reach. The company aims to introduce new bicycle models and features within the next year, alongside targeting expansion into additional urban markets across France and potentially other European countries by 2020. This strategic approach is designed to solidify its position in the growing urban mobility sector.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 6, 2019, $6.7M — C4 Ventures, Daphni, Road Ventures SA, Banque des Territoires, BNP Paribas Developpement

## Investors

- C4 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/c4-ventures) — Seed
- Daphni (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daphni) — Seed
- Road Ventures SA (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/road-ventures-sa) — Seed
- Banque des Territoires — Seed
- BNP Paribas Developpement (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bnp-paribas-developpement) — Seed