EIT Urban Mobility

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to foster innovative solutions in urban mobility across Europe. Launched in January 2019, it focuses on promoting sustainable transportation options and improving the livability of urban areas. The organization partners with start-ups and scale-ups to drive impactful changes in how people navigate cities. EIT Urban Mobility provides essential resources, including funding through grants and equity investments, as well as knowledge, training, and networking opportunities to support the growth of its portfolio companies. With a commitment to transforming urban mobility, the initiative aims to connect stakeholders at various levels of public policy, facilitating impactful ventures that address the evolving needs of urban environments.

Mateusz Kałuża

Investments Analyst

Johannes Kirschner

Investment Manager

Lluis Puerto

Director

Past deals in Self-driving

ARXAX

Seed Round in 2024
Arxax, based in Bolzano, Italy, is a fintech startup focused on providing autonomous green refueling and recharging solutions for road transport. The company is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector through innovative technologies. Its offerings include H2LLO Smart, a certified platform for CO2 measurement and reporting, and H2LLO Connect, an autonomous solution for green refueling and recharging. Arxax aims to facilitate the transition to zero-emission fleets by converting existing vehicles to hydrogen power, maintaining these fleets, and providing lease financing for new vehicles. The company also organizes the necessary infrastructure to support the operation of environmentally friendly transport solutions.

Futurail

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Futurail specializes in developing a comprehensive autonomy stack for self-driving trains, aiming to revolutionize rail transportation. Their platform, which includes safety-certified software and hardware, boasts long-range obstacle detection and precise localization capabilities. This enables Futurail to integrate their technology into both new and existing train fleets, thereby enhancing efficiency, reducing operational costs, and improving the overall travel experience for passengers.

Autonomous Knight

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Autonomous Knight is a technology company that specializes in developing high-performance multispectral sensor systems for various applications, including security, environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and transportation. Its flagship product, the LEO multispectral sensor, is engineered for challenging conditions and offers advanced detection and identification capabilities with rapid frame rates. By leveraging multispectral imaging technology, Autonomous Knight provides clients with sophisticated analytical tools that enable them to extract insights from data, identify patterns, classify objects, and generate impactful reports. The company's integrated platform combines cutting-edge sensor hardware with a comprehensive software ecosystem, empowering users with enhanced situational awareness and actionable insights, and facilitating both autonomous and semi-autonomous solutions across diverse sectors.

Zeabuz

Seed Round in 2022
Zeabuz specializes in maritime autonomy, providing innovative software and solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the need for onboard crew. The company focuses on transforming waterborne mobility through its technology, which includes self-driving electric urban passenger ferries that operate like horizontal elevators across urban waterways. This approach promises low-cost, zero-emission transportation that is consistently available. Zeabuz's offerings extend to various segments, including workboats, car ferries, and short-sea shipping. Originating as a spin-off from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research center for autonomous marine operations, the company combines advanced navigation assistance products and hardware for sensing with sophisticated software for situational awareness, motion planning, and navigation, ultimately aiming to revitalize urban waterways and improve the efficiency of maritime travel.

Vianova

Seed Round in 2020
Vianova is a technology company focused on enhancing urban mobility through a collaborative big data platform. The platform enables cities and mobility operators to effectively manage and integrate diverse transportation modes, addressing the challenges posed by rapidly evolving mobility solutions. It facilitates communication and collaboration among stakeholders, ultimately aiming to create more livable and sustainable urban environments. By transforming complex data into actionable intelligence, Vianova supports organizations in making informed decisions regarding urban planning and transportation policy. Its services address pressing transportation issues, from managing shared mobility initiatives to improving road safety and promoting sustainable travel options.
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