Helbiz Announces Purchase of PIPE units by its Chief Executive Officer

Helbiz, Inc. (“Helbiz” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HLBZ), a leader in micro-mobility and the first in its industry to be publicly listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, today announced that on January 4, 2022, Salvatore Palella, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Helbiz, purchased 300,000 units of the PIPE offering which consisted of 300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Class A Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase an additional 300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for $11.50 per share for an aggregate price of $1,740,000.

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“I have never been more confident in the outlook for Helbiz,” commented Palella. “This purchase increases my commitment to our business and further aligns the interests of management and shareholders. Micro-mobility offers convenient, inexpensive, and green transportation for urban life, while also providing the infrastructure for delivery and advertising. The centralization of our services delivers a ‘one tap away’ experience in the Helbiz app, enabling us to grow our user base and reach them with new offerings.”

“Our team is attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, taking place in Las Vegas this week, to display our innovative e-scooters and to share our approach to creating a sustainable mobility experience of the future with customers, partners and investors,” added Palella. “We are proud of our leadership’s commitment to addressing key ESG issues, especially around creating a positive environmental impact.”

About Helbiz

Helbiz is a global leader in micro-mobility services. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles including e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-mopeds all on one convenient, user-friendly platform with over 40 licenses in cities around the world. Helbiz utilizes a customized, proprietary fleet management technology, artificial intelligence and environmental mapping to optimize operations and business sustainability. Helbiz is expanding its urban lifestyle products and services to include live streaming services, food delivery, financial services and more, all accessible within its mobile app. For additional information, please visit www.helbiz.com.

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