Riide
Replacing car ownership with electric bikes for short commutes.
Washington, United States · Founded 2012 · $5.0M raised
- Headquarters
- Washington
- Employees
- 1–10
- Founded
- 2012
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- riide.com
- Total Funding
- $5.0M
- Last Round
- $5.0M SeedMay 2016
- Rounds
- 2
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About
Riide is a Washington, DC-based electric bike company that designs and sells single-speed electric bikes as a subscription service for urban commuters. Founded in 2012 by Amber Wason and Jeff Stefanis, Riide launched its first generation e-bike on Kickstarter in 2014 and released the Riide 2 in 2020, featuring a 500W motor capable of 28mph. The subscription model includes unlimited maintenance, theft insurance, and a lock, enabling city commuters to replace car ownership without dealing with traffic, parking, or congestion. Riide targets the young urban professional seeking a lightweight, nearly silent, and well-balanced electric commuter bike.
Summary
Riide is a Mobility company based in Washington, United States, founded in 2012. It has raised $5.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $5.0M Seed round in May 2016. Investors include 500 Global and Rosecliff Ventures.
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