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§ Private Profile · Rome, Lazio, Italy
Sharelock is a technology company.
Sharelock provides an integrated solution for urban bicycle mobility, combining a network of shared smart locks with embedded anti-theft insurance. The company develops and deploys these app-accessible locks across cities, directly addressing the significant hurdle of bicycle theft that often deters wider adoption. Its technology aims to make cycling a more secure and appealing transport option.
Founded by Alexandre Molla and Nicolas Louvet, Sharelock originated from the insight that fear of bicycle theft significantly impedes urban cycling adoption. The co-founders identified a crucial need for a system securing bicycles physically and offering robust insurance protection, thus encouraging greater use of sustainable transport.
Sharelock primarily serves urban commuters and individuals who desire to use bicycles but are deterred by security concerns. By mitigating theft anxiety, the company envisions a future where soft mobility is greatly enhanced. Its mission is to unlock mass-scale bicycle usage and foster greener, more accessible urban environments.
Sharelock has raised $4.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Sharelock has raised $4.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Sharelock has raised $4.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | $4M Seed | Breega, Banque DES Territoires | 468 Capital, 50 Partners, Sébastien Sikorski, LA Famiglia, Lefonds, Plaid, Venga!labs, Y Combinator, Didier Valet, Gabriel DE Montessus, Gabriel Jarrosson, Paul Forster, Pierre Lavaux | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $300K Seed | — | 2.12 Angels, 468 Capital, 50 Partners, Antler, Diaspora Ventures, EFounders, Entrée Capital Ventures, Kima Ventures, LA Famiglia, Plaid, #secretfund, The Refiners, Venga!labs, Y Combinator, Andrew Nutter, Didier Valet, Frederic Montagnon, Gabriel Jarrosson, Guillaume Luccisano, Julien Romanetto, Mark Casady, Paul Forster, Pierre Lavaux, Thibaud Elziere | Announced |
Sharelock has raised $4.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Sharelock's investors include Breega, Banque des Territoires, 468 Capital, 50 Partners, Sébastien Sikorski, La Famiglia, LeFonds, Plaid, Venga!Labs, Y Combinator, Didier Valet, Gabriel De Montessus.
Sharelock is an Italian cybersecurity startup developing an AI-driven platform for Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR). It builds a unified solution that automates identity hygiene, enforces least privilege and MFA, detects real-time threats like privilege escalation and lateral movement, and uses Agentic AI for autonomous investigations across all identities and environments[1][4][5]. Serving enterprises facing fragmented identity infrastructure, Sharelock solves the problem of identity as the "new perimeter" in cyberattacks by providing proactive posture management and threat response without business disruption, currently in early go-to-market stages with growing recognition[2][5].
Sharelock was founded by serial cybersecurity entrepreneurs building on the legacy of CrossIdeas, a company recognized in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and acquired by IBM in 2014, which set standards for modern identity security[1]. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, the team leverages deep expertise in scaling innovative tech globally, addressing frustrations with fragmented IAM tools and patchwork defenses[1][6]. Early traction includes strategic workshops with analysts like KuppingerCole to refine its USP in ITDR, define market "right to win" via technical prowess and nimble development, and map partnerships for ecosystem growth[2].
Sharelock rides the surge in identity-based attacks, where adversaries exploit compromised credentials rather than brute-forcing systems, amid rising sophistication in cloud and hybrid environments[5]. Timing aligns with identity as the new security perimeter, fueled by market forces like regulatory demands for zero-trust and AI adoption in cybersecurity[2][5]. As a trailblazing Italian firm, it influences the ecosystem by proving European leadership in AI-driven identity security, fostering partnerships, and accelerating ITDR adoption through proactive, unified defenses that complement IAM systems[1][2][5].
Sharelock is poised for accelerated growth via ecosystem integrations, product enhancements in Agentic AI, and global expansion as ITDR demand explodes with AI threats and zero-trust mandates. Trends like behavioral analytics evolution and regulatory pressures will amplify its trajectory, potentially positioning it as a consolidation target or category leader. Its entrepreneur-led momentum, rooted in proven exits, signals outsized influence in redefining identity from weakest link to unbreakable fortress[1][2][5].