Chimpy

Chimpy was founded in Zurich in 2013 with a simple yet practical innovation: renting a power bank. The idea addressed a common everyday problem – running out of battery while on the go – and offered consumers immediate peace of mind. What made Chimpy distinctive from the start was the combination of a circular product model, the use of renewable energy, and instant accessibility directly at the point of sale. The service requires neither an app nor registration, making it a straightforward solution embedded in everyday retail environments. Early support from Diethelm Keller Group, which became involved in 2014, enabled Chimpy to scale from a pilot project in a few Zurich bars to a broad retail roll-out by 2016. Since then, Chimpy has developed into an established convenience product, effectively creating a new category. Today, the service is available in stores, vending machines, restaurants, and event locations. Chimpy now operates over 4,000 points of sale across Europe and serves thousands of users every day.

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