Investment Summary

Lead Edge Capital Invests In Bird Rides

On February 13, 2018, growth capital firm Lead Edge Capital invested in internet software and services company Bird Rides

Investment Highlights
  • This is Lead Edge Capital’s 5th transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Lead Edge Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Netherlands.

Investment Summary
Date 2018-02-13
Target Bird Rides
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) Lead Edge Capital
Deal Type Venture

Target

Bird Rides

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bird Rides is a sustainable electric mobility company that provides cities in the EU with clean and accessible mobility. Bird Platform enables independent operators to manage their own fleet of shared e-scooters. Bird Rides was founded in 2017 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Investor

Lead Edge Capital

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Lead Edge Capital is a growth capital firm focused on software, internet, consumer, and tech-enabled services companies. The Firm has no geographic preferences and will consider both private and public company investments. Leading Edge's investment size is $10 to $200 million. Lead Edge Capital was established in 2009 and is headquartered in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 46
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 5 of 22
Type (Venture) 4 of 26
Country (Netherlands) 2 of 2
Year (2018) 2 of 5
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-01 Arrive Logistics

Austin, Texas, United States

Arrive Logistics is a freight brokerage that delivers unparalleled service to its network of shippers and carriers through its highly trained workforce and advanced proprietary technology platform. The company offers a full span of truckload services across temperature-controlled, flatbed, dry van, and over-dimensional. It serves over 4,000 active customers in critical, recession-resistant industries through its network of over 23,000 active carriers. Arrive Logistics was founded in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-15 GlobalVetLink

Ames, Iowa, United States

GlobalVetLink is a provider of platform connects animal health stakeholders to simplify regulatory compliance by offering real-time, web-based solutions to improve animal wellness and safety. GlobalVetLink is based in Ames, lowa.

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