Who founded Public Bikes?

Public Bikes was founded by ROBERT J FORBES.

Who are Public Bikes's investors?

Public Bikes's investors include White Road Investments.

How much funding has Public Bikes raised?

Public Bikes has disclosed $3.5M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Public Bikes headquartered?

Public Bikes is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Public Bikes

San Francisco, US · California corporation · 1 known investors

PUBLIC Bikes designs and sells bicycles aimed at everyday urban riding, emphasizing comfort and simple, classic styling. It operates as a direct-to-consumer bicycle brand.

Consumer Direct to Consumer Mobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

ROBERT J FORBESFounder

GEORGE EUBANKSExecutive

DAN NGUYEN-TANExecutive

Board

ANDREW HERRICKBoard director

KENNETH CONNERBoard director

LAWRENCE WILKINSONBoard director

ROBERT KAMERSCHENBoard director

Investors · 1

White Road InvestmentsEmeryville · $500K – $2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2017

▶$665.4KraisedMay 2017 · 15 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

LAWRENCE WILKINSONDirector
GEORGE EUBANKSExecutive Officer, Director
ROBERT KAMERSCHENDirector
ANDREW HERRICKDirector
KENNETH CONNERDirector
DAN NGUYEN-TANExecutive Officer
ROBERT J FORBESDirector

Offering amount: $1.3M
Amount sold: $665.4K
Minimum investment: $10K
Proceeds to insiders: $50K
First sale: Mar 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, California
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$2.8MraisedDec 2014 · 18 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

LAWRENCE WILKINSONDirector
ROBERT J FORBESExecutive Officer, Director
KENNETH CONNERDirector
DAN NGUYEN-TANExecutive Officer
ROBERT KAMERSCHENDirector
ANDREW HERRICKDirector

Offering amount: $4.5M
Amount sold: $2.8M
Minimum investment: $10K
Sales commissions: $15K
Proceeds to insiders: $250K
Placement agents: Fundme Securities, LLC
First sale: Nov 2014
Incorporated: Corporation, California
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap

Performancebike620 shared keywordsPerformance Bicycle is an online retailer of gravel and off-road cycling products, selling bikes, parts, accessories, and clothing from brands such as Specialized, Garmin, Shimano, SRAM, and Fox. It targets gravel racers and bikepackers and offers a VIP rewards program with points, member discounts, and extended returns.

Companies competing with Public Bikes for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What does Public Bikes do?: PUBLIC Bikes designs and sells bicycles aimed at everyday urban riding, emphasizing comfort and simple, classic styling. It operates as a direct-to-consumer bicycle brand.
Who founded Public Bikes?: Public Bikes was founded by ROBERT J FORBES.
Who are Public Bikes's investors?: Public Bikes's investors include White Road Investments.
How much funding has Public Bikes raised?: Public Bikes has disclosed $3.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Public Bikes headquartered?: Public Bikes is headquartered in San Francisco, US.