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indiatimes.comJUL 14 min read$LIME

backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO

Lime (Neutron Holdings), backed by Uber, raised $167 million in a US IPO by selling 6.68 million shares at $25 (midpoint of $24–$26). The company provides shared electric bikes and scooters in 230+ cities. 2025 revenue was $886.7 million (+~30%); net loss widened to $59.3 million. It plans to list on Nasdaq as LIME.

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indiatimes.com
Published Jul 1, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LIMEBullishMed
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Why it matters

The disclosed IPO size, pricing, and expected Nasdaq debut create a concrete near-term trading setup for LIME, with Uber’s involvement and revenue growth as key narrative supports.

02

Market read

A newly priced IPO with a specified offering size and debut ticker is actionable for positioning into first-day trading and early liquidity expectations.

03

What to watch

The article doesn’t mention lockup terms, insider selling, or detailed Uber commercial economics beyond partnership framing—these can dominate first-day price action.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: ahead of Wednesday Nasdaq debut and first-day trading for the IPO

Background

The piece frames the IPO as part of a broader rebound in new listings after volatility tied to the Iran conflict.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LIMEBullishMedium confidence
Context

Lime (Neutron Holdings) raised $167M in its US IPO, selling 6.68M shares at $25 and planning a Nasdaq debut under ticker LIME.

Expected impact

Likely initial volatility around first-day trading as investors price the $25 midpoint and the Uber-linked revenue narrative.

Evidence & confidence

The article discloses the priced offering ($25/share, 6.68M shares) and expected Nasdaq debut, which are actionable for first-day positioning; it lacks post-IPO guidance or lockup details.

Market effects

Sector

Adds another high-profile micro-mobility listing, potentially supporting investor sentiment toward shared mobility and platform-enabled revenue models.

Regional

US IPO window reopening narrative may marginally improve sentiment for other near-term tech/consumer listings.

Global

Limited direct global read-across beyond reinforcing broader IPO risk appetite.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite strong revenue growth, the company’s widening net loss ($59.3M) could cap upside if investors focus on profitability rather than growth.

Key entities

  • company
    Lime (Neutron Holdings)

    Short-term rental provider for electric bikes and scooters; raised $167M in a US IPO priced at $25/share.

  • company
    Uber

    Backer/strategic partner; led a 2020 funding round and indicated interest in buying up to $20M in shares in the offering.

  • financial_institution
    Goldman Sachs / J.P. Morgan / Jefferies

    Underwriters for the IPO.

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