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A powerful platform to plan, launch, and operate a smart transportation network, all from one place

Vancouver, CanadaFounded 2015Transportation
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2024
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Spare

Spare Labs Inc. is a Canadian technology startup that operates in the transportation industry. The company has developed a unique on-demand transit platform that integrates with third-party fleets such as Lyft, Uber, and local taxi companies. This platform allows transit providers to quickly customize and deploy new demand-responsive transit services, thereby enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their operations.

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Spare Labs primarily serves transit innovators and mobility providers, including public transit agencies and private transportation companies. The company's platform has been adopted across four continents, indicating a broad market reach. Spare Labs' solution is particularly appealing to providers seeking to replace underperforming paratransit software, as it offers a more user-friendly alternative that reduces or eliminates many manual processes.

The company's business model revolves around providing its clients with a platform that enables them to lower operating costs by consolidating their fleets and services. Spare Labs' software also enhances the rider experience by offering low wait times and easy-to-use booking options across various devices. Furthermore, the platform provides real-time data on key performance indicators, which can be used to make informed operational decisions.

Spare Labs generates revenue by charging its clients for the use of its platform. The company's impressive growth rate of 623% suggests a strong market demand for its services and a successful revenue generation strategy.

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At a glance

Founded
2015
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Sector
Transportation
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

Investors

12 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

  • Mitsubishi
  • National Research Council Canada

Series A9 investors entered at this stage

  • Inovia Capital
  • TransLink Capital
  • Kensington Capital Partners
  • Ridge Ventures
  • Ramen Ventures
  • Nicola Wealth
  • Japan Airlines (JAL)
  • Link VC
  • Investinor

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • CIBC Innovation Banking
Employees mapped 292 incl. 1 AI specialist
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Key operators 18 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇨🇦 Canada78%
🇺🇸 United States7.3%
🇨🇴 Colombia4.9%
🇫🇷 France1.8%
🇧🇷 Brazil1.8%
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Web traffic by country
21K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States58.1%
🇨🇦 Canada22.4%
🇮🇳 India10.5%
🇫🇷 France3.3%
🇯🇵 Japan2.4%
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