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Nextbike

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German bicycle-sharing company

Nextbike GmbH (stylised as nextbike) is a German company that develops and operates public bicycle-sharing systems. Founded in Leipzig in 2004, it is headquartered in the city and provides bicycle-sharing systems for public transport authorities, municipalities and other public institutions. As of 2026, the company operated more than 115,000 bicycles across around 400 cities in 23 countries.2 It was founded by Ralf Kalupner.1 Its chief executive is Ralf Kalupner.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2004Founded1
  • Industrybicycle-sharing system1
  • HeadquartersLeipzig1
  • Websitewww.nextbike.net
  • Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung1
  • LEI391200ODPNRZQA3CO1933
  • StatusInactive3
  • LEI statusRetired3
  • Registered addressErich-Zeigner-Allee 69-73, 04229 Leipzig, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Leipzig, HRB 211783

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Photo: Branko Radovanović, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons5

Nextbike GmbH (stylised as nextbike) is a German company that develops and operates public bicycle-sharing systems. Founded in Leipzig in 2004, it is headquartered in the city and provides bicycle-sharing systems for public transport authorities, municipalities and other public institutions. As of 2026, the company operated more than 115,000 bicycles across around 400 cities in 23 countries. Its key markets include Germany, Poland and Spain, with operations also in Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia and the United Kingdom.2

Corporate structure

Nextbike sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 3 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Nextbike Leipzig, Germany

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Ralf Kalupner in 2004.1

Leadership

Who has led Nextbike, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • bicycle-sharing system

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Nextbike GZM

Former owners and parents

  • Dott Nov 2021 to Apr 2024

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Nov 2021Acquired Acquired by Dott1
  2. 2004Founded Founded1

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