Lease a Bike offers a corporate bike‑leasing platform that lets employers subsidise or fully fund bicycles as a modern employee benefit. The service reduces purchase costs for staff by 35‑80 % and provides tax advantages such as deductible VAT and corporate‑tax reductions, while giving bike retailers a new customer channel. Companies can quickly add a high‑perceived perk that boosts purchasing power, health and employer branding with minimal budget impact.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Employers seeking to enhance employee benefits often face high costs and administrative complexity when providing transportation incentives, while employees struggle with the upfront expense of purchasing a bicycle and miss out on potential tax advantages.
Solution
Lease a Bike offers a corporate bike leasing platform that enables employers to subsidize or fully fund bicycles as an employee benefit. The service provides a user-friendly portal where employees can select, order, and track their leased bike, while the employer benefits from tax incentives such as deductible VAT, reduced corporate tax, and exemption from social charges. By leasing instead of buying, employees realize immediate savings of 35‑80 % compared to a traditional purchase, improving their purchasing power and promoting healthier commuting habits. The platform also creates a new customer channel for bike retailers, linking them with a steady stream of employee buyers. Overall, the solution delivers a high‑impact, low‑cost benefit that strengthens employer branding and employee satisfaction.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑size to large enterprises looking to enrich their benefits portfolio, and bike retailers seeking a steady flow of corporate‑leased customers.
Features
- Online portal for employees to configure, order, and monitor bike lease contracts
- Flexible financing options allowing partial or full employer subsidy
- Integrated tax optimization tools (VAT deductible, corporate tax reduction, charge exemptions)
- Real-time tracking of lease status and delivery updates for both employees and retailers
- Partnership network with bike merchants to streamline fulfillment and after‑sales support
- Analytics dashboard for employers to monitor adoption rates and cost savings