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The people behind it
buycycle is powered by a small, dedicated team of passionate people based in Munich. Our founders are three friends who met through university, sports, and riding together.
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Theo
Strategy & Growth
Drives buycycle's strategic direction and growth across Europe and beyond. With a background in consulting, Theo shapes how the platform scales and evolves.
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Jonas
Product & Engineering
Leads the product and engineering teams. The experience of buying his first triathlon bike sparked the idea for buycycle — Jonas has been building it ever since.
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Florian
Operations & Finance
Runs operations and finance with a strong focus on sustainability. Florian ensures the platform's logistics and economics work reliably for every transaction.
We believe in building something bigger than just a marketplace. Our mission is to make the used sports gear market work the way it should — seamless, trustworthy, and accessible to everyone.
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How we operate
Support stays in-house.
We keep customer support internal. The people helping our users work from our Munich office alongside product and logistics teams. This allows us to resolve issues quickly, learn continuously, and provide support from people who genuinely understand cycling. We don't rely on outsourced help — we're here for you with real care.
Claims are handled by experts.
When there is a dispute regarding condition, cases are assessed by experienced professional mechanics. Each case is reviewed individually using information from both sides, with the goal of making decisions that are consistent and fair. Trust is built by treating buyers and sellers with equal care.
We handle the hard parts.
Cross-border shipping is complex. We coordinate carriers across dozens of countries and manage the operational work required to make deliveries reliable. When exceptions occur — delays, missed pickups — our team steps in, communicates directly with the carrier, and keeps users informed throughout.
Safety is built-in.
We actively protect transactions by detecting suspicious behaviour, including attempts to move communication or payments off-platform. Payments remain protected through secure escrow until delivery is completed and the buyer protection window has passed — removing the need for risky transfers to strangers.
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Our journey
2021
buycycle founded in Munich
Founded
2021
First bike sold on the platform
First Sale
2022
Moved into our office in Werksviertel, Munich
Growth
2023
Expanded to the US
International
2023
Raised Series A funding
Funding
2024
Launched bike components marketplace
Product
2025
Team grows to 50+ people across 18+ nationalities
Team
2025
Expanded into running, skiing, snowboarding, and more
Expansion
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Where we're headed
Our vision is to make secondhand the first choice — to become the marketplace where anyone, anywhere, can buy and sell sports gear as easily and safely as if trading locally.
Whether a bike is in Berlin or Barcelona should not change the experience. Whether a buyer for skis is in Munich or Milan should not create additional risk. Distance should be irrelevant, and trust should be built into the process.
We work every day to deliver on that vision through the products we build, the operations we improve, and the people we bring into the company. Our goal is a global community connected by great gear that stays in circulation.
30+
Countries with active listings across Europe and North America
50+
Team members from 18+ nationalities in our Munich HQ
10k+
Listings live across bikes, components, and sports gear
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Our mission
Our mission is to become the global marketplace for pre-owned bikes and sports gear, making buying and selling safe, fast, and easy. We believe every bike or piece of sports equipment deserves a second life, offering an affordable way for anyone to level up their sports game.
Our team is made up of athletes from diverse disciplines — from cycling and triathlon to trail running. This athletic spirit shapes our business approach and creates a work environment driven by passion and determination to make sports more sustainable and accessible for everyone.
By building a platform based on the principles of the circular economy, centred around pre-owned items, we want to encourage a shift towards a world where buying second-hand becomes the first choice.
This not only saves resources and money but also makes sports more accessible for all.
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Our values
With six guiding principles rooted in the cycling industry, buycycle captures the true spirit of athletes — the drive to push limits, go further, and inspire others along the way. We translate this spirit into our business, shaping every decision in line with our core values.
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We challenge the status quo and embrace change while staying curious.
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We are visionary and believe in making every ride sustainable.
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We take ownership of our actions and responsibilities.
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We are open — regarding people, cultures and ideas, and enabling towards ourselves, our colleagues, and our partners.
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We find pragmatic solutions without avoiding risks, allowing room for mistakes as opportunity to grow every day.
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We build things for the long shot and understand that success requires dedication and hard work.
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We ride together
At buycycle, we believe the best ideas come from openness. That's why we've built a workplace that is empowering, inclusive, and welcoming to people from all cultures and backgrounds. Different perspectives fuel better discussions, smarter decisions, and stronger results.
Diversity and inclusion aren't just values to us — they're essential to our long-term success. We actively monitor our gender balance, stand by a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, and are committed to creating a space where everyone feels they belong.
Thank you
Built for the community
buycycle exists because of the people who use it, and wouldn't be where it is today without the incredible community that supports us.
Whether you've bought your first bike, found the perfect pair of skis, or sold gear you no longer need — you're part of what we're building.
A community that believes quality sports gear deserves a second life.
Browse the marketplaceBuild Fast. Ride Far. Shape the Future.
At buycycle, we’re a fast-moving team on a mission to building the go-to marketplace for sports enthusiasts — making the process safe, quick, and effortless.
We’re big on ownership, fast decisions, and real impact. If you’re excited to shape the future of performance and thrive in a startup where speed and ambition matter - let’s ride.
