The Moove Lab jury has selected the startups for its 13th cohort from over 120 applications. The selection committee, comprising Mobilians, Via ID (co-creators of the Moove Lab), and partners such as BMW Group France, Bee2Link, BCA Expertise, Bessé, EDF, NextMove, ANFA, OPCO Mobilités, Opteven, Roole, and EIT Urban Mobility, convened on November 14 to choose the new participants for this premier mobility startup acceleration program in France. Additionally, the Moove Lab welcomed a new partner: Mobivia, the parent company of Via ID.
A Unique Acceleration Program
Reflecting major trends in the mobility ecosystem, as identified in the “Observatoire des startups françaises de la mobilité” published in February 2024, the received applications highlight areas such as intermediate and micro-vehicles, electrification services and solutions, circularity and impact, and data and AI.
Over a six-month period, the selected startups will receive personalized support from the Moove Lab team, business opportunities, collaborations with leading partners and program alumni, workspace at Station F, and privileged access to the extensive networks of Mobilians and Via ID. The Moove Lab program focuses on three key areas: strategic and entrepreneurial mentorship, business development and partnerships, and financing and fundraising. New workshops have been added to enrich the program, including:
- Pitch to VCs: Allows entrepreneurs to present their projects to investors partnering with the Moove Lab.
- Masterclass Impact Investing: Brings together multiple speakers to provide comprehensive insights into impact investing.
- Media Training: Offers media communication training for entrepreneurs.
The Moove Lab is a significant asset for emerging mobility companies, equipping them with the tools needed to become key players in connected, shared, inclusive, and sustainable mobility. Collectively, startups that have participated in the program have raised over €190 million. Recent fundraising successes include Stellar (€9.3M), Lokki (€6.3M), Bib Batteries (€2.2M), and Linkbycar (€1.4M).
Introducing the 15 Selected Startups
- ABILIZ: Offers tailored rental solutions for wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Carviz: An AI application providing quick and precise video vehicle inspections for dealers, insurers, and rental agencies.
- Cyclink: Reconditions and repairs electric bicycles.
- CleanMob: Optimizes automotive telematics and multi-energy fleet performance using connected vehicles and advanced algorithms.
- CLHYNN: A deeptech startup designing hydrogen cells capable of on-site gas generation, contributing to cleaner mobility.
- Evera: Provides companies with long-term rentals of second-hand electric vehicles.
- EX9: Offers an autonomous electric vehicle that automates the transport of heavy loads with eco-friendly vehicles to reduce emissions for logistics operators.
- Galian Cycles: Produces durable, well-designed family bicycles manufactured in France for low-emission travel.
- ISYBOT: Designs robots that enhance productivity by managing non-automated tasks and optimizing production flow.
- Marny Energy: Repurposes electric vehicle batteries into energy storage and supply solutions.
- Pi-pop: The first electric-assist bicycle without recharging and without lithium.
- Qaptis: creates carbon capture systems for trucks, capturing 90% of CO2 emissions for sustainable transport.
- SuburVAN: offers an alternative to individual cars by connecting users to public transportation through autonomous vans.
- Up&Charge: provides an automatic wireless charging system for electric vehicles, compatible with Vehicle2Grid technology.
- Voltaage: helps fleet managers and SMEs adopt, develop, and manage electric fleets in a simple and affordable way.
Mobivia, New Partner of the Moove Lab
In parallel with this 13th cohort, the Moove Lab welcomes a new partner: the Mobivia group, parent company of Via ID.
This partnership aims to develop potential synergies between Mobivia’s companies (such as Norauto, Midas, and Carter-Cash) and automotive startups, in order to anticipate solutions that address the challenges of its industry.