# BASTILLE: Mechanical or industrial engineering, Lacour-d'Arcenay, France

> BASTILLE: BASTILLE is a premium French urban bicycle brand based in Paris, known for its innovative approach to city mobility.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/bastille-3 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# BASTILLE

BASTILLE is a premium French urban bicycle brand based in Paris, known for its innovative approach to city mobility.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Mechanical or industrial engineering Lacour-d'Arcenay, France

Company summary

- **Founded:** - not reported
- **Team:** 37 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 10.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Oct 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for BASTILLE has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About BASTILLE

BASTILLE is a premium French urban bicycle brand based in Paris, known for its innovative approach to city mobility.

Founded in 2018 by Gilles Henry, the company has developed the world's first folding bike with full-size wheels, addressing common challenges like storage and bike theft. The flagship product, the Bastille bike, features a patented folding mechanism that allows it to fold in under 10 seconds. It is designed with an aluminum frame, carbon fork, and a Gates carbon belt drive, making it both practical and elegant for urban commuting. In 2023, BASTILLE expanded its offerings with the BASTILLE E, an electric version of its folding bike. The company targets city dwellers looking for a secure and stylish bike for daily use, weekend trips, and travel. BASTILLE sells its bikes online and through a network of partner stores in France, with plans to expand across Europe. The company emphasizes mechanical ingenuity and sustainability, avoiding high-tech features in favor of user-friendly design. With a team of 25 employees, BASTILLE has raised significant venture funding to support its growth.

## What company datasets say BASTILLE raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **10.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **11M**

Last round date **Oct 2023**

Investors listed **2**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Ankaa Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ankaa-ventures)

Each firm lists BASTILLE on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Mechanical or industrial engineering
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33699, 339920, SIC 3599
- **Region:** Bourgogne Franche-Comte
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/bastille)

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