Provides a bicycle security ecosystem combining a registration database and GPS-enabled SafeTags to deter theft and enable recovery. By linking each bike's frame number to its owner and offering real-time tracking, it addresses the annual loss of over 600 million euros due to bicycle theft in the Netherlands.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Bicycle theft is a pervasive issue, resulting in significant financial losses for individuals and communities. Traditional security measures often prove inadequate, leaving bicycles vulnerable to theft and difficult to recover. The lack of a centralized, easily accessible database further complicates the process of identifying and returning stolen bicycles to their rightful owners.
Solution
BIKEBAZE offers a bicycle security ecosystem designed to deter theft and facilitate recovery through a combination of bike registration and SafeTags. The BikeVault database links a bicycle's unique frame number to its owner, creating a verifiable record of ownership. SafeTags, when affixed to a bike, visibly indicate that the bicycle is registered in the BikeVault, deterring potential thieves. In the event of theft, users can report the incident, alerting the BIKEBAZE community and increasing the chances of recovery.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individual bicycle owners seeking to protect their property, as well as municipalities and organizations looking to reduce bicycle theft in their communities.
Features
- Secure online BikeVault database linking bicycle frame numbers to owners
- Visible SafeTags that deter theft by indicating registration
- Community-based reporting system for stolen bicycles
- Platform for reporting a found bike
- Option to mark bikes as stolen in the BikeVault database