Analysis

September 23, 2021

Escooters in Europe: the latest market updates

A one stop shop about all the latest news about Europe's escooter startups — from fundraising to market expansions.


Connor Bilboe

6 min read

Europe’s escooter sector exploded three years ago, as dozens of operators launched in cities across the continent and investors poured money in.

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