Tier Electric Scooter Rental

Tier Mobility: Origin and Evolution

Tier was founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2018 with the goal of changing mobility for good. The brand quickly became one of Europe’s leading micro-mobility providers, deploying fleets of electric scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds across hundreds of cities. Their infrastructure is built on a model of sustainable urban transport, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and urban congestion.

Business Operations and Manufacturing

While the company is headquartered in Germany, the physical hardware—the scooters themselves—is typically manufactured via partnerships with industrial suppliers in Multiple countries, primarily in China, before being customized with Tier's proprietary software and battery technology. In 2024, the business landscape shifted significantly when Tier merged with Dott to form TIER-Dott, creating a dominant force in the European micro-mobility market.

Ownership Structure

As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, Tier is part of the TIER-Dott group. The ultimate ownership of the brand is distributed among several major venture capital firms and strategic investors, with its primary corporate headquarters remaining in Berlin, Germany. The merger with Dott was aimed at reaching profitability and streamlining operations across the European continent.