Analysis

April 22, 2021

13 mobility startups that will boom this year, according to VCs

Which European mobility startups are driving in the fast lane? We spoke to five top investors to find out.


Connor Bilboe

8 min read

Nate Jaret, principal at Maniv Mobility

The European mobility sector has had some wild moments this year so far.

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Nate Jaret, principal at Maniv Mobility
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