September 20, 2023 - SAN FRANCISCO - Skinny Labs, Inc., (doing business as Spin) has been acquired by Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation. Now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bird Rides, Inc. Spin will remain a separate operating entity and brand with the same steadfast commitment to being the preferred operator of cities and universities across the country. The transaction makes Bird & Spin the largest micromobility operator in North America by market share.*
“We are excited to join forces with Bird, an innovative brand and a pioneer in micromobility. Together Bird and Spin create a powerful player in the North America market -- one that is focused on responsible partnership, bringing reliable alternative transportation options to the communities we serve, and creating a more sustainable future,” said Philip Reinckens, CEO of Spin.
Bird and Spin plan to leverage this leadership position to further expand its operations in multiple profitable key cities such as Baltimore, Salt Lake City, and Washington D.C, one of the top micromobility markets for cash flow in North America, as well as major university campuses such as Penn State University and the University of Michigan. Combined Bird and Spin now operate in 87% of the 50 most populous cities in the United States and Canada that have a shared micromobility program.**
“We are thrilled to welcome the Spin team to the Bird family and excited to continue to execute on our shared vision of a more liveable, sustainable future,” said Michael Washinushi, Bird Interim CEO. “Bird and Spin have many strategic synergies, which we believe will have an immediate impact in the third quarter.”
Along with Bird, Spin has been an industry pioneer at deploying sidewalk detection technology at scale, and Spin’s fleet of swappable-battery vehicles are complementary to Bird’s. Spin has earned its position as a trusted resource for riders and cities alike and will continue to operate the brand independently in many cities.
For more information on Bird, visit www.bird.co and for more information on Spin, visit www.spin.app.
About Bird
Bird is an electric vehicle company dedicated to bringing affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across the world. Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in 350 cities, primarily across Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.
About Spin
Headquartered in San Francisco, Spin is one of the leading micromobility companies. We currently operate dockless electric scooters in cities and on campuses in North America. Spin has been recognized for launching the first stationless mobility program in the United States and was instrumental in crafting the world’s first mobility permit system.
As a technology company that powers individual mobility for the benefit of all and strategically collaborates to reshape policy and redesign urban life, our mission is to create a world full of 15-minute cities—and to bring those cities to life by moving people freely through their streets.
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*based on data compiled by Earnest Analytics as of June 30, 2023
**Based in U.S. Census Bureau data as of 2022 and Statistics Canada data as of 2022
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Source: Bird Global, Inc.
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