The startup offers a bike-sharing platform that provides companies with a sustainable transportation solution for their employees, enhancing employee satisfaction while reducing carbon emissions. By facilitating affordable and eco-friendly commuting options, the platform helps businesses attract and retain talent in a competitive job market.
Funding
$8.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
RCFounders
Product
Problem
Many companies face challenges in providing affordable and sustainable transportation options for their employees, especially for daily commutes. High costs of vehicle ownership, parking limitations, and environmental concerns contribute to this problem.
Solution
Zenride provides a bike-leasing platform that enables companies to offer "bike-as-a-service" as an employee benefit. Through salary conversion, employees can lease a bike of their choice with savings of at least 30%, while companies can offer this benefit at no additional cost. The platform handles all administrative tasks, including contracts, insurance, and maintenance, while employees gain access to a wide selection of bikes from partner stores. This helps companies attract and retain talent, promote employee well-being, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Target Audience
Zenride's primary customers are companies looking to enhance their employee benefits package, promote sustainable commuting, and improve their employer brand, including HR, CSR, and mobility managers.
Features
- Wide selection of bike types (VTTAE, VAE Ville, VAE VTC, VAE pliant, Cargo Longtail VAE, Gravel musculaire) from partner stores
- Digital platform for employers to manage bike leases and employee participation
- Automated payroll deductions for employee contributions
- Comprehensive insurance coverage against theft and damage
- Maintenance and repair services included in the lease
- Option for employees to purchase the bike at the end of the lease term
- Integration with URSSAF (French social security) regulations for tax benefits
- Employee safety module with e-learning and on-site training