Luup
Latest round
- Series D
Last raised
- Apr 2023
Total raised
- $41M
Investors
- 29
About Luup
Founded in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, Luup, Inc. provides a mobile application for renting electric kickboards and bicycles. The company is co-founded by Kyouhei Miyanisi and Ryotaro Makita, with Okai Daiki serving as CEO.665 mn. In November 2025, Luup, Inc. Luup, Inc. operates a mobility-sharing platform that focuses on providing electric kickboards and bicycles through a smartphone application. The core service enables users to easily locate and rent electric micro-mobility devices from designated hubs known as "ports" strategically placed throughout urban areas. Launched in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, and Kyoto, Luup seeks to replicate convenience across urban environments.Luup, Inc. generates revenue primarily through rental fees for its electric kickboards and bicycles accessed via their mobile application. Users pay for rentals based on time, with offerings such as 3-hour and 12-hour unlimited ride passes. The company operates a B2C model, engaging directly with end-users and exploring partnerships with local businesses and property owners. By allowing the use of unused spaces for Luup installations, the company expands its operational footprint and enhances revenue through increased user engagement.
Who invested in Luup
29 investors across 4 rounds
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Questions about Luup
Who invested in Luup?
Luup has 29 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Luup raised?
Luup has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Luup last raise money?
Luup's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Apr 2023.
What does Luup do?
Founded in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, Luup, Inc.
Where is Luup headquartered?
Luup is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Which VCs invest in companies like Luup?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Leading Fund, Hui Hua Fund, Yufu Capital and ICBC Capital Management back transportation services companies at Luup's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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