Bleeper

In 2017, Hugh Cooney founded Bleeper in Dublin, Ireland, as an app-based bicycle rental platform. The company started with a focus on shared mobility, providing pedal and electric bikes for commuters across a 100km² area in Dublin. Users can find and unlock bikes through a mobile app, which communicates with a smart lock on each bicycle. Initially specializing in bike-sharing, Bleeper expanded its services to the B2B sector. This expansion included offerings like electric and cargo bike leasing, corporate bike libraries, and facilitating Cycle to Work sales. The company has secured funding from investors such as Enterprise Ireland and BES Management, raising a total of $1.58M to support its growth. Bleeper's business model involves both pay-as-you-go options and monthly passes for its pedal bikes. The company has steadily grown its operations, navigating the logistics of a shared fleet by establishing clear parking rules and utilizing GPS-enabled smart locks to manage its network of bikes.