Series A · Mobility & Transport · Helsinki, Finland · Founded 2018 · 11–50 employees
Vapaus is a Finnish startup specializing in employee benefit bikes and sustainable mobility solutions for businesses. Founded in 2018 by Mikko Ampuja and Tatu Mäkilä, the company has achieved remarkable growth from €4.5 million in revenues in 2021 to over €30 million in 2023, representing sixfold growth in two years. In August 2024, Vapaus secured €10 million in Series A funding led by Shift4Good to support international expansion, particularly into the Swedish market. The company has won gold in the European Startup Prize for Mobility 2023 and has been ranked among Finland's fastest-growing companies, serving over 1,300 business customers and providing over 16,000 benefit bikes.