Beep, based in Lake Nona, completed a merger with Miami‑based Freebee, creating one of the nation’s largest microtransit providers. The combined company will operate under the Beep name and remain headquartered in Lake Nona.
The merger combines Beep’s autonomous transportation platform with Freebee’s human‑driven electric shuttles that serve more than 50 locations across the Southeast. The combined operation has more than 1,000 employees and serves more than two million riders each year. Freebee’s services will retain the Freebee brand and Beep plans to add autonomous shuttles where appropriate. Kevin Reid, co‑founder of Beep, will lead the company as chairman and CEO.
The transaction follows Beep raising a total of $130 million in capital, including a $20 million Series B round led by Mobileye.
Press release issued by Lake Nona:
https://lakenona.com/coverage/lake-nonas-beep-grows-to-1000-employees-with-freebee-merger/
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