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Top 6 Public Transportation Unicorn Companies in 2023

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The Public Transportation industry is filled with successful companies that have raised millions of dollars in VC funding that came from some of the top investors in the world.

Many of these successes have turned into unicorns — private companies worth over $1 billion.

If you want to build the next unicorn in the Public Transportation space, these 6 companies should be your inspiration.

6 Public Transportation Unicorns Companies

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1) Bolt

Bolt

Bolt provides a seamless end-to-end transportation experience in cities through multimodal services, including ride-hailing, food delivery and car-sharing.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $8.40B (May 2018)
  • Country: Estonia
  • City: Tallinn
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Markus Villig, Martin Villig, Oliver Leisalu
  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
  • Funding: $1,970.53M
  • Funding rounds: 14
  • Number of investors: 33

You can find their website here.

2) FlixMobility

FlixMobility

FlixBus is an online platform that combines a great experience with premium tech and effective IT systems.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $3.00B (July 2019)
  • Country: Germany
  • City: Munich
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Andre Schwammlein, Daniel Krauss, Jochen Engert
  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
  • Funding: $1,211.00M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

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3) Mafengwo

Mafengwo

Mafengwo is a Chinese travel SNS website that allows users to share their travel experiences and enable other users to plan their trips effectively.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.00B (May 2019)
  • Country: China
  • State: Beijing
  • City: Beijing
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Gang Chen, Gang Lv
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $488.00M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

4) Optibus

Optibus

Optibus is a company that creates an AI-powered SaaS platform for planning and operating public transportation.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.30B (May 2022)
  • Country: Israel
  • State: Tel Aviv
  • City: Tel Aviv
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Amos Haggiag, Eitan Yanovsky, Gady Shlasky
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $260.00M
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

5) LifeMiles

LifeMiles

LifeMiles is the new frequent flyer program from Avianca and TACA. It’s the one frequent flyer loyalty program that replaces multiple programs, so you can earn and redeem miles across the network.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.15B (July 2015)
  • Country: Colombia
  • City: Bogota
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Matt Vincett
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $343.70M
  • Funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

6) VOI

VOI

Voi is a micro-mobility startup that provides electric scooters for last-mile transportation.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (December 2021)
  • Country: Sweden
  • City: Stockholm
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Adam Jafer, Douglas Stark, Filip Lindvall, Fredrik Hjelm, Johan Pietilä Holmner, Keith Richman
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $517.90M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 29

You can find their website here.

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