1/9/2023 0 Comments Lauren beem![]() Micromobility is broadly being recognized as an indispensable mode of transport almost all over Asia, with the corresponding regulatory frameworks getting more mature, he noted. ![]() ![]() When asked about tightening regulations on micromobility in some Asian countries, Jiang told TechCrunch that Beam works very closely with regulators in all geographies the company operates in to provide safe and sustainable shared micromobility, adding that Beam rebalances vehicle assets between geographies depending on deployment opportunities. Image Credits: Beamīeam’s revenue has seen 15x growth since 2020, according to Jiang, despite experiencing mobility restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, though the CEO didn’t provide a baseline for that growth. The company initially will be piloting the onboard camera technology, which is developed in collaboration with Drover AI, the computer vision startup working with Spin and Helbiz on similar tech. European operator Voi is doing the same with Luna in the U.K.īeam’s MARS technology. The next-gen scooter will come with an updated version of Beam’s safety platform, dubbed Micromobility Augmented Riding Safety (MARS), which helps protect pedestrians and enhance local governments’ control over where e-vehicles can park or ride, said Jiang.Įxisting technologies within the platform include dead reckoning and on-edge geofencing, but the fifth-generation Saturns will have a feature called Beam Pedestrian Shield, “an onboard AI camera that can instantly and accurately detect pedestrians to prevent collisions and detect footpaths to automatically reduce vehicle speed or even prevent riding completely,” according to Deb Gangopadhyay, chief technology officer of Beam.īeam says its onboard camera with computer vision will be rolling out at scale by Q3 this year. In addition, the new capital will enable Beam to spur its deployment of a new fifth-generation Beam Saturn e-scooter, which the company intends to start rolling out in the second half of this year. The Series B brings Beam’s valuation up into the triple digits, according to Beam CEO and co-founder Alan Jiang, who declined to provide exact numbers.īeam, which currently operates e-scooters and e-bikes in 35 cities across Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, aims to spread into markets like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Turkey. The fresh capital, which brings its total funding raised to $135 million, was led by Affirma Capital with participation from Sequoia Capital India, Hana Ventures, ICT Capital, EDB Investment (EDBI), AC Ventures, RTP Global and Momentum Venture Capital. Sign up for an account on my website to save searches, favorite homes you love, receive real time property alerts, and more!Īvailable for iOS and Android devices, my app brings the same experience found on my website to your smartphone or tablet.Beam, a Singaporean shared micromobility operator, announced today that it has raised $93 million in a Series B round to accelerate growth into new countries in Asia. Use the map search available on my website to view homes located in or near the area you love.įeel confident and informed about your neighborhood choice! On any listing page, you can learn more about the communities you are interested in, including a breakdown of the local population, school ratings and more. I know that location plays an important role in the home buying process. Once you’ve defined your home search goals, discussed them with your RE/MAX agent, and have spoken with a mortgage professional to see what your buying power is - you’re ready to find your dream home! In addition to my local knowledge as a real estate agent, I offer online tools that can help make your initial search as easy as possible.įind a Home Using My Interactive Map Search
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