# unu

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/unu

- Industry: Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.unumotors.com
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 27, 2018)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Germany, unu GmbH manufactures electric scooters that provide sustainable urban mobility solutions. Their innovative products are designed to enhance commuting efficiency while reducing environmental impact.Founded in 2013 in Berlin, Germany, unu GmbH focuses on developing electric scooters for urban transportation. The company was founded by Ana Cordero, Mathieu Caudal, Pascal Blum, and Rafael Anjos, with Rafael Anjos currently serving as CEO. In November 2023, unu GmbH raised EUR 18.000 mn in their latest funding round led by Capnamic and GNT Holdings, which brought the total amount raised to EUR 18.000 mn and valued the company at EUR 28.375 mn. The firm has engaged in 7 deals to date and recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The company's core offerings are electric scooters, specifically the unu Scooter Move and the unu Scooter Pro, designed for urban mobility solutions. These scooters serve as environmentally friendly transportation alternatives, addressing the need for efficient commuting options in congested cities. The products are targeted at individual consumers and businesses looking to enhance employee mobility, available in various European markets with a focus on urban areas where sustainable transport is crucial.In 2021, unu GmbH reported revenue of EUR 5,588,462.30 with an EBITDA of EUR -8,522,716.90. The company's revenue model is based on direct-to-consumer sales, offering scooters at competitive prices, with subscription plans starting at EUR 69 per month and outright purchases priced at EUR 2,999. The sales strategy includes a network of dealers and an online shop to facilitate transactions and customer engagement, augmented by test ride promotions to enhance user experience.Following the recent funding round on November 24, 2023, unu GmbH's future growth strategy will focus on developing new electric scooter models and expanding into new geographic markets. However, the recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection poses challenges for executing these plans.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 27, 2018, $12M — IRIS, NRW Bank, Capnamic, Ponooc
- Seed, May 4, 2015, $1.8M — Capnamic, Founder.org

## Investors

- Capnamic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capnamic) — Seed, Series B
- Founder.org — Seed
- IRIS (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iris) — Series B
- NRW Bank — Series B
- Ponooc (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ponooc) — Series B