SC BIKE, developed by Smart City Concepts GmbH, introduces a disruptive solution for urban mobility: secure, space-efficient, and fully automated bike parking systems with integrated e-bike charging. Designed for existing and new buildings, this modular system solves major pain points for commuters, real estate developers, and municipalities.
Market Opportunity
With over 333 million potential bike parking units in Germany and the Netherlands alone, the addressable market is vast. SC BIKE focuses on a realistic Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) of 800,000 units across three key customer segments: project developers, corporate campuses, and municipalities. The company forecasts over €220 million in cumulative revenue and €69 million in EBITDA by 2029.
The Product
SC BIKE offers fully automated, theft-proof bike parking with fire-safe induction e-charging capabilities. Its modular, space-saving structure can accommodate up to 20 bikes in the space of two car parking spots and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure. Access is controlled via app or employee badge, with optional reservation and multimodal transport features. Installation is flexible, and the system can be relocated, minimizing sunk costs.
Business Model
SC BIKE operates with an asset-light B2B model. Key revenue streams include:
- Unit sales to B2B clients (cities, developers, companies)
- Maintenance fees via authorized partners
- Remote system management (ARR)
- Long-term scalability through licensing and modular roll-out
The solution is already patented in Europe and emphasizes low-cost scalability through outsourced manufacturing, installation, and planning.
Team & Traction
The core leadership includes:
- Prof. Dr. Nicole Mau, CEO – international executive experience in marketing and HR
- Prof. Dr. Markus Mau, CFO & CSO – top-tier consulting and organizational leadership
- Dr. Johan Povše, Head of Sales – urban planning and architectural networks
- Dipl.-Ing. Aram Martinez, CTO – mechatronics engineer with 16+ years’ product experience
- Prof. Ing. Mariela Terazzas, Business General Manager – operations and project management
- Prof. Ing. Gerardo Silveyra, CDO – systems and production professor
- Dipl.-Ing. Alfredo Lugo, Chief of Innovation – 13+ years in embedded tech development
Initial pilot projects are in preparation across cities such as Moers, Frankfurt, and Düsseldorf. The system was successfully introduced at industry conferences and has gained visibility among urban planners and developers.
Commercial Traction & Financials
SC BIKE has bootstrapped its early development and is currently in a commercial seed round of €1.8 million to prepare for scale. Sales are projected to grow fast over the next year. The unit-level profit is on a solid base and ready to scale.
Vision and Future Plans
Following the commercialization of SC BIKE, the company plans to expand to additional urban infrastructure verticals, including a modular car storage solution (“CAR”). Expansion efforts also target international markets, with long-term potential for an IPO or acquisition.
