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Lime
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 2, 2026
Lime

Lime

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Lime, a global leader in micromobility, offers affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation options.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2008
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Lime's mission is to foster people-first cities by providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation options. As a global leader in micromobility, Lime partners with cities to deploy electric bikes and scooters equipped with GPS and self-activating locks. Founded in January 2017 by Brad Bao and Toby Sun, Lime serves regions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania, and South America.

Lime has significantly impacted urban transportation, reducing reliance on cars and promoting eco-friendly travel. The company has achieved widespread adoption and recognition, with Wayne Ting serving as CEO and Brad Bao as Chairman. Lime's innovative approach and strategic partnerships have positioned it as a key player in the micromobility industry.

Lime - Products & Services

  • Lime Seated E-Scooter logo

    Lime Seated E-Scooter

    Shared seated electric scooter service operated by Lime, available through the Lime app in select cities.

    Competing Products

    Bird Global logo
    Dott logo
  • Lime E-Bike logo

    Lime E-Bike

    Shared electric bike service operated by Lime, available through the Lime app in cities worldwide.

    Competing Products

    Bird Global logo
    Dott logo
  • Lime E-Scooter logo

    Lime E-Scooter

    Shared electric scooter service operated by Lime, available through the Lime app in cities worldwide.

    Competing Products

    Bird Global logo
    Dott logo

Lime - Similar Companies

Dott logo

Dott

ridedott.com

Bird Global logo

Bird Global

bird.co

micromobility.com logo

micromobility.com

helbiz.com

Lyft logo

Lyft

lyft.com

Veo logo

Veo

veoride.com

Ridepanda logo

Ridepanda

ridepanda.com

Shared logo

Shared

tryshared.com

Sunryde logo

Sunryde

sunryde.com

Beyond logo

Beyond

ridebeyond.com

Roll Scooters logo

Roll Scooters

rollscooters.com

Unagi Scooters logo

Unagi Scooters

unagiscooters.com

Revel logo

Revel

gorevel.com

Swiftmile logo

Swiftmile

swiftmile.com

Bikeep logo

Bikeep

bikeep.com

Levy Electric logo

Levy Electric

levyelectric.com

Lime - Quick Facts

Who are Lime's competitors?

Companies similar to Lime include Dott, Bird Global, micromobility.com and Lyft.

When was Lime founded?

Lime was founded in 2008.

Where is Lime's headquarters located?

Lime's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Lime's last funding round?

Lime's most recent funding round was for $167M (USD) in July 2026.

How much has Lime raised to-date?

As of Jul 1, 2026, Lime has raised a total of $1.6B (USD).

How many employees does Lime have?

Lime has 885 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Lime - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • IoT
  • RFID
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Tags
  • Micromobility
  • Sharing Economy
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0001699963
  • ticker: LIME
NAICS
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 485300Taxi and Limousine Service
  • 485310Taxi and Ridesharing Services
SIC
  • 4120Taxicabs
  • 4100Local And Suburban Transit And Interurban Highway Passenger Transportation
  • 4121Taxicabs
Show 18 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 510000Information
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4800Communications
  • 7300Business Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified