tembici. is a technology company.
Tembici is a company that provides shared bicycle solutions, promoting sustainable urban mobility through bike-sharing systems in various cities across Latin America.
tembici. has raised $47.0M across 1 funding round.
tembici. has raised $47.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Tembici is a leading micromobility technology company in Latin America, specializing in docked bike-sharing systems that provide traditional and electric bicycles for urban transportation.[1][2][3] It serves residents, commuters, and delivery drivers in major cities across Brazil (e.g., São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, Porto Alegre), as well as Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Bogotá (Colombia), solving urban congestion and last-mile connectivity issues by integrating with public transit and promoting sustainable mobility.[1][2][3][6] The company has facilitated over 275 million bike trips, saved an estimated 46,000 tons of CO2, and achieved B Corporation status as the largest in shared bike services, with strong growth including rapid adoption in new markets like Curitiba (265,000 trips in three months).[2][3]
Founded in 2010 in São Paulo, Brazil, Tembici emerged as a response to growing urban mobility challenges in Latin American cities, starting with shared bike services under brands like Bike Itaú.[1][3][6] The founders, now part of the Endeavor entrepreneurs' network, leveraged the global micromobility boom to expand operations, achieving recognition as one of Brazil's most promising startups in 2020 and 2021.[4] Early traction came from deployments in Brazilian capitals, evolving into a regional leader with tech integrations like apps for bike unlocking and data-driven station planning, marking pivotal moments such as the 2022 carbon credit auction for micromobility.[2][3]
Tembici rides the global micromobility trend, fueled by urbanization, sustainability demands, and post-pandemic shifts to active transport, positioning it as Latin America's leader amid rising e-bike adoption and public-private partnerships.[1][2][3] Timing aligns with city investments in green infrastructure—e.g., Curitiba's rapid uptake—and market forces like CO2 reduction goals, with Tembici influencing ecosystems through data platforms that optimize fleets and inspire similar models regionally.[2][3] It shapes urban tech by proving docked systems' viability in dense, transit-heavy areas, contributing to smarter cities and influencing competitors like Zoomo or E-Moving.[1]
Tembici is poised for accelerated expansion via tech enhancements and new city contracts, potentially deepening e-bike fleets and delivery integrations amid rising climate pressures.[2][3][6] Trends like AI-optimized routing, subscription models, and carbon markets will shape its path, evolving its influence from operator to ecosystem shaper in sustainable urban tech. As micromobility scales, Tembici's data-driven, impact-focused model reinforces its role in revolutionizing Latin American streets, building on 275 million trips to drive even greener mobility.
tembici. has raised $47.0M in total across 1 funding round.
tembici.'s investors include Headline (formerly e.ventures), Valor Capital Group.
tembici. has raised $47.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $47.0M Series B in June 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | $47.0M Series B | Headline (formerly e.ventures), Valor Capital Group |