Donkey Republic
Copenhagen, DK · Founded 2016 · 152 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Donkey Republic operates a bike-sharing platform offering both pedal and electric bikes for short-term rental in cities worldwide. The service targets urban commuters and residents seeking convenient, affordable, and emission-free transportation alternatives.
Also known as Donkey Republic
Founders & leadership
Donkey Republic was founded in 2016 by Erdem Ovacik.
Investors · 3
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Donkey Republic, operating at donkey.bike, is a bike-sharing service that rents bicycles to users through a mobile application. Riders locate an available bike nearby in the app, choose a rental option, unlock the bike from their phone, and end the trip by locking the bike at a designated Donkey drop-off point shown in the app. The service is presented as available around the clock in more than 190 cities.
Alongside pay-per-rental use, the company offers a membership, including a student discount of up to 25%. Its public site also publishes city guides and cycling-related articles covering locations such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Ghent and Barcelona.
Business model
Users rent bicycles on demand via the Donkey Republic app, paying for individual rentals or subscribing to a membership; a discounted membership rate of up to 25% off is offered to students.
Revenue comes from per-rental fees and recurring membership subscriptions.
▸Full profile — technology, go-to-market, geography
Technology
A consumer mobile app handles bike discovery, rental selection, keyless unlocking and end-of-trip locking, with designated drop-off locations displayed in the app.
Go-to-market
Direct-to-consumer distribution through the mobile app, supported by a website with city guides, cycling and sustainability content, plus student membership discounts.
Urban residents, commuters, students and visitors seeking short-term bicycle rentals in cities.
Geography
The service states availability in more than 190 cities; content on the company site references cities including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Ghent and Barcelona.
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Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
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primary sources listed
- Donkeydonkey.bike · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Donkey Republic do?
- Donkey Republic is a bike-sharing operator offering app-based bike rentals in more than 190 cities.
- Who founded Donkey Republic?
- Donkey Republic was founded by Erdem Ovacik in 2016.
- Who are Donkey Republic's investors?
- Donkey Republic's investors include Futuristic.VC, Scale Capital, Spintop Ventures.
- Where is Donkey Republic headquartered?
- Donkey Republic is headquartered in Copenhagen, DK.