Deb Gangopadhyay

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Home: United States.  Age: Mid-30s.  Birthplace: United States.  Profession: Technology leadership (cutting edge transportation, e-commerce, consumer apps).  Organization: Beam Mobility.  Title: Co-founder and President.  Pronouns: He/Him/His.  Significant other: Gaukhar. Alma mater: Yale University.  Languages spoken: English, Bengali. Current project: Bringing affordable, sustainable transportation into cities that produce a net benefit for all citizens.  Recent recognition: Forbes 30 under 30.  Latest contribution to others: Working with the Open Mobility Foundation […]

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Introducing Beam Mobility’s Apollo Lite: A Compact E-Bike for Easier Access and Increased Ridership

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Beam Mobility recently introduced Apollo Lite e-bikes in some of the busiest cities in Australia and South Korea. Implementing e-bikes has increased ridership and average trip lengths for women and other demographics that micro-mobility vehicles aren’t always designed to suit. This success is thanks to the e-bike’s lighter frame, smaller wheels, and other unique features and Beam’s […]

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Beam secures US$93 million in Series B funding led by private equity firm Affirma Capital

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[25 FEBRUARY, 2022] – Beam, Asia Pacific’s leading micromobility has announced a Series B funding round of US$93 million. The round is led by private equity firm Affirma Capital, and includes participation from Sequoia Capital India, Hana Ventures, ICT Capital, EDBI, AC Ventures, RTP Global, and Momentum Venture Capital, among others. Despite interruptions caused by COVID-19 […]

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Beam Mobility tests virtual parking system in Gangnam, Daegu, cuts complaints 61%

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The Beam Mobility app screen near Yeoksam Station after the implementation of the PM virtual designated parking system./Courtesy of Beam Mobility Beam Mobility announced on the 21st that the compliance rate for the personal mobility (PM) virtual designated parking system, piloted in Gangnam District, Seoul, and Daegu, reached a peak of 85%, and parking complaints […]

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Beam Mobility’s Successful E-scooter Trial in Forster-Tuncurry Rolls On

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Shared micromobility is often associated with large urban cities—dense landscapes with traffic congestion challenges—with smaller communities seeming less likely to benefit from the rise of micromobility. However, Beam‘s recent shared e-scooter trial in Forster-Tuncurry, a pair of small coastal towns in New South Wales, has shown again that e-scooters aren’t just for cities. Regional towns can […]

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Beam: Pioneering Micromobility Solutions for Urban Transformation

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Beam, a fast-growing micromobility startup, is redefining urban transportation with its fleet of shared electric scooters and personal mobility devices. Headquartered in Singapore, Beam is on a mission to provide sustainable, convenient, and accessible transportation options that reduce urban congestion and minimize environmental impact. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of urban mobility […]

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Beam Mobility Leads the Charge in Micromobility Battery Safety With Innovative Thermographic Battery Management

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E-bikes and e-scooters offer a fast and efficient way to get around. But they come with a risk common to all products that use lithium ion batteries: fire. That risk extends to products used in everyday life, like smartphones or laptops. For shared e-scooters and e-bikes that are openly available to the public, the risk […]

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Beam Soon to Launch Electric Bike and Scooter Rental Service in Indonesia

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Startup developer of micro-mobility services “Beam” announced its plans to enter the Indonesian market. The move comes after the company secured a $93 million Series B funding led by Affirma Capital. A number of other venture capitalists took part in this funding, including Sequoia Capital India and AC Ventures. Besides Indonesia, the expansion will also include several […]

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Beam Mobility: Shining a Light on Micro-Mobility in Asia Pacific

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Beam Mobility is no stranger to Asia Pacific markets but, in spite of its experience in the region, the company is striving to learn more about where it operates and how it affects cities and communities.  The Singapore-based company is APAC’s largest and fastest-growing micro-mobility company, operating across five countries. But, in a bid to […]

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Beam pilots e-scooter “pedestrian shield” technology in Australia

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Singapore based e-scooter and e-bike rental provider Beam has launched a trial of its ‘Pedestrian Shield’ technology.in cities across Australia. Starting this month, Pedestrian Shield will be integrated into Beam’s e-scooter fleets in Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Launceston and Perth, giving these cities the power to adjust speeds based on road surfaces. The technology incorporates […]

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