Check Technologies

About Check Technologies

Check Technologies B.V. is a Dutch shared mobility scale-up that provides on-demand electric vehicles through a mobile application. The company was founded in 2019 by co-CEOs Paul van Merrienboer and Marco Knitel, with its first rides taking place in 2020. The founders possess complementary backgrounds; van Merrienboer previously worked at car-sharing company Greenwheels, while Knitel was instrumental in launching Uber and Uber Eats in the Netherlands. They reunited to address urban mobility inefficiencies, building on an initial concept from Ponooc, the venture capital fund of Pon. The business operates on a pay-per-use model, serving consumers in the urban micro-mobility market. Users locate, book, and pay for rides via the Check app, which offers access to a fleet of shared electric mopeds and, more recently, electric cars. The company's stated mission is to enable anyone to reach their destination within a city in 15 minutes. Check differentiates itself by developing its proprietary technology platform in-house, allowing for data-driven operational decisions and customized solutions for the municipalities with which it partners. Operating primarily in the Netherlands and with a presence in Germany, Check has demonstrated significant growth and financial stability. For 2024, the company reported revenue just under €18 million and achieved profitability. Key milestones include winning the Young Scaler Award in 2024, a recognition for its rapid growth and impact from the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. By early 2025, its fleet had grown to 5,000 mopeds, and it is actively expanding its electric car and e-bike offerings.