Unu motors is a technology company.
Unu motors has raised $44.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Unu motors has raised $44.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Unu motors has raised $44.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Unu motors's investors include Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital, Martin Ott.
Unu Motors (commonly stylized as *unu*) is a Berlin-based technology company specializing in customizable electric scooters for urban mobility. It builds smart, networked e-scooters equipped with features like removable batteries, anti-theft protection, and app-based digital key sharing, serving individual commuters and enabling neighborhood sharing schemes in markets including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands.[1][2][3] The scooters solve urban transportation challenges by offering affordable, clean, fast, and effortless alternatives to cars, with models providing up to 100 km range, two-rider seating, and rapid acceleration powered by Bosch motors and LG batteries.[1][2] Growth has been steady since its 2014 market entry, with expansions into new countries and iterative product upgrades, including a 2020 model refresh that enhanced performance and smart capabilities, positioning Unu as a pioneer in sustainable city mobility.[1][2][3]
Unu was founded in 2013 in Berlin, Germany, by three young entrepreneurs, including Elias Atahi, as a startup focused on electric urban mobility.[2][6] The idea emerged from a vision to create affordable, appealing scooters that unlock the full potential of city living through clean, networked transport solutions.[1] Early traction came in 2014 when Unu began offering three engine sizes (1kW, 2kW, 3kW) in L1e moped-class vehicles, custom-assembled on-demand in China and sold online with test drives via partner workshops.[2] Pivotal moments include international expansion to Austria, Switzerland (2015), the Netherlands (2016, with a helmet-free 25 km/h variant), and France, alongside the 2020 launch of a second-generation scooter featuring Bosch hub motors, LG removable batteries, and app-integrated smart features, marking the shift toward a networked ecosystem.[1][2][3][6]
Unu's electric scooters stand out in the crowded e-mobility space through a fusion of hardware, software, and user-centric design:
These elements create a seamless developer-like experience for users, prioritizing speed, ease, and a growing ecosystem of connected mobility.[1][5]
Unu rides the global surge in sustainable urban micromobility, fueled by electrification trends, e-scooter sharing booms, and city policies curbing car use amid climate goals.[1][3] Timing is ideal post-2020, as battery tech advances (e.g., lighter LG packs) and 5G/IoT enable networked fleets, aligning with Unu's three-phase plan: individual scooters, shared networks, and future autonomous cars as "ideal city vehicles."[1] Market forces like EU emissions regulations and rising fuel costs favor its clean, efficient L1e-class mopeds, while Berlin's startup hub provides talent and testing grounds.[2] Unu influences the ecosystem by pioneering customizable, service-backed e-scooters, inspiring competitors and contributing to reduced urban congestion—its 75 employees and multi-country presence amplify Germany's leadership in green mobility tech.[2][3]
Unu is poised for expansion with software-driven updates to its scooter lineup and progression toward shared fleets, potentially integrating autonomy as urban density grows.[1] Trends like denser battery integration, AI anti-theft, and city-wide docking networks will shape its path, especially in Europe where e-micromobility adoption accelerates amid net-zero mandates. Its influence may evolve from niche custom-builder to fleet operator, challenging giants like Segway-Ninebot by emphasizing user-owned, networked ownership over pure rentals—cementing its role in making city living truly mobile and sustainable.[1][2]
Unu motors has raised $44.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $22.0M Series B in February 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | $22.0M Series B | Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital | |
| Oct 1, 2018 | $12.0M Series B | Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital, Martin Ott | |
| Apr 1, 2017 | $8.0M Series A | Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital, Martin Ott | |
| May 1, 2015 | $2.0M Seed | Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital |