Ponooc

Ponooc B.V. is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that was founded in 2014. It serves as the corporate investment arm of Pon Holdings B.V. and specializes in investing in start-ups and growth-stage companies within the sustainable energy and mobility sectors. Ponooc focuses on ventures across Europe, making equity investments ranging from €1 million to €10 million. The firm aims to take a relevant stake in its investments, though it does not always require a majority ownership. Ponooc adopts a hands-on approach, collaborating closely with management teams to provide support and leverage its extensive network. Typically, the firm exits its investments after a period of four to seven years.

Friso Bensdorp

Founder and Director

Frederik de Hosson

Investment Director

28 past transactions

EST-Floattech

Venture Round in 2024
EST-Floattech BV, founded in 2009 and based in Medemblik, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of energy storage systems utilizing lithium polymer batteries for maritime and land-based applications. The company focuses on creating intelligent energy solutions that promote cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy sources. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide range of maritime projects, including superyachts, ferries, inland shipping, and defense applications. By providing robust energy storage systems, EST-Floattech aims to help marine industries lower harmful emissions, such as nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide, while also minimizing engine noise and unpleasant odors, thereby contributing to a healthier environment.

Laka

Funding Round in 2023
Laka is an InsurTech startup that offers a peer-to-peer bicycle insurance platform designed to protect bicycles. The company enables a community-driven approach to insurance, where individuals collectively contribute to a fund that provides coverage against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. This model allows members to receive fair pricing based on the collective experience and needs of the community. Additionally, Laka supports its users with recovery advice and treatments, ensuring a comprehensive service that emphasizes cost-effectiveness and fairness in the insurance market.

ChargeX

Series B in 2023
ChargeX GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in electric vehicle charging solutions. The company designs and manufactures modular charging systems, known as Aqueduct, which cater to the daily energy demands of electric vehicles. These systems are particularly suited for installation in underground parking garages and parking lots, enhancing client competitiveness and customer satisfaction. In addition to its charging equipment, ChargeX also offers installation services, targeting residential, corporate, and infrastructural sectors to support the growing adoption of electric mobility.

UNIT 1

Series A in 2023
UNIT 1 is an innovation company focused on the action sports sector, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced safety gear. The company’s flagship product, Soundshield, is a revolutionary helmet equipped with detachable wireless headphones. This product enhances the experience of riders by providing seamless connectivity, a sports-specific interface, a built-in microphone, and safety lights. By integrating music and communication into the helmet's design, UNIT 1 aims to redefine safety and enjoyment for individuals participating in activities such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, and biking. The company is composed of a diverse team of riders, designers, and engineers dedicated to creating transformative products through their shared passion and expertise in action sports.

Bringly

Seed Round in 2023
Bringly is a logistics technology company specializing in sustainable same-day delivery services for omnichannel retailers and e-commerce businesses. The company employs a network of bicycle couriers and electric vehicles to facilitate rapid, local deliveries that are entirely carbon dioxide neutral. Utilizing advanced algorithms, Bringly's software efficiently assigns orders and optimizes the capacity of its sustainable carriers, allowing retailers with physical stores to function as local distribution centers. This approach enables them to offer customers quick delivery options, either within one hour or by the same evening, enhancing the overall shopping experience while adhering to environmentally friendly practices.

Vianova

Series A in 2022
Vianova is a platform focused on managing connected and shared mobility within urban environments. It assists cities in effectively navigating the challenges posed by rapidly evolving transportation modes. By leveraging its technology, Vianova fosters collaboration between cities and mobility operators, facilitating better communication and coordination. The platform enables organizations to transform complex data into actionable intelligence, addressing critical transportation issues such as managing shared mobility and enhancing street safety. Ultimately, Vianova aims to support informed urban planning and transportation policy decisions, promoting more sustainable and livable urban spaces.

Eco-Movement

Series A in 2022
Eco-Movement is a company that operates an electric vehicle charge point data platform, offering essential information for electric vehicle (EV) drivers and the broader EV ecosystem. The company specializes in integrating various data sources into a cohesive database through advanced algorithms, which enables it to deliver comprehensive charge point information. This data supports navigation providers, car manufacturers, and e-mobility service providers across Europe, enhancing their services and improving the overall EV infrastructure. Additionally, Eco-Movement provides valuable insights into the EV market, contributing to a better understanding of charging networks and their usage.

Ride check

Venture Round in 2022
Ride Check is an online application that offers electric scooters to reach their destination on time to its customers.

Laka

Series A in 2022
Laka is an InsurTech startup that offers a peer-to-peer bicycle insurance platform designed to protect bicycles. The company enables a community-driven approach to insurance, where individuals collectively contribute to a fund that provides coverage against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. This model allows members to receive fair pricing based on the collective experience and needs of the community. Additionally, Laka supports its users with recovery advice and treatments, ensuring a comprehensive service that emphasizes cost-effectiveness and fairness in the insurance market.

Vianova

Seed Round in 2021
Vianova is a platform focused on managing connected and shared mobility within urban environments. It assists cities in effectively navigating the challenges posed by rapidly evolving transportation modes. By leveraging its technology, Vianova fosters collaboration between cities and mobility operators, facilitating better communication and coordination. The platform enables organizations to transform complex data into actionable intelligence, addressing critical transportation issues such as managing shared mobility and enhancing street safety. Ultimately, Vianova aims to support informed urban planning and transportation policy decisions, promoting more sustainable and livable urban spaces.

Bikemap

Series A in 2021
Bikemap GmbH is an online bicycle route application founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria. The platform serves a global community of over 2.3 million users across 100 countries, enabling cyclists to discover, plan, and share cycling routes. Users have contributed more than 4 million cycling routes, making it a comprehensive resource for finding the best paths for cycling. The application offers navigation and tracking services, allowing users to export their routes as GPX or KML files and connect GPS devices to import ride data. Bikemap also provides a Premium subscription that grants access to offline mapping and routing features, enhancing the user experience for those who wish to explore cycling destinations.

Bringly

Seed Round in 2021
Bringly is a logistics technology company specializing in sustainable same-day delivery services for omnichannel retailers and e-commerce businesses. The company employs a network of bicycle couriers and electric vehicles to facilitate rapid, local deliveries that are entirely carbon dioxide neutral. Utilizing advanced algorithms, Bringly's software efficiently assigns orders and optimizes the capacity of its sustainable carriers, allowing retailers with physical stores to function as local distribution centers. This approach enables them to offer customers quick delivery options, either within one hour or by the same evening, enhancing the overall shopping experience while adhering to environmentally friendly practices.

Unu motors

Venture Round in 2021
Unu GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design, development, and sale of electric scooters. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by providing stylish, emission-free, and quiet scooters that feature portable batteries, allowing users to charge them conveniently at home. Unu's first electric scooter was launched in 2014, marking the beginning of its commitment to connecting people with their cities. In addition to selling scooters through retail outlets and online, the company offers various financing options and after-sales support services to enhance customer experience.

Orion

Funding Round in 2021
Orion maintains business-critical complex fleets of ground vehicles for large corporations and public companies. It is the go-to party for maintaining the electric vehicle fleets that large corporations and public companies will be acquiring over the next decade, allowing these parties to focus on their core operations. With Ponooc’s investment, Orion will be able to grow this specialization and expand internationally, while further developing the software platform OrionGrip for maximum operational efficiency.

Dockr

Funding Round in 2021
DOCKR is a subscription service focused on electric inner-city delivery vehicles, offering flexible plans for electric commercial vehicles. The company provides its clients with regular maintenance services at their locations and backup vehicles to ensure minimal downtime. Additionally, DOCKR has developed a customizable freight box that assists clients in managing their last-mile deliveries efficiently. This model allows businesses to utilize electric mobility solutions without the burden of significant upfront investments, streamlining their delivery processes.

Trunkrs

Funding Round in 2020
Trunkrs is a provider of package delivery services focused on offering same-day delivery for online stores. The company utilizes a crowdsourced delivery model, leveraging a network of private and professional drivers who are already en route to facilitate faster deliveries. This innovative approach enables e-commerce platforms and shopkeepers to efficiently deliver their products to customers within tight timeframes. Additionally, Trunkrs is investing in the electrification of its distribution processes and centers, aiming to enhance sustainability in its operations.

Yego

Funding Round in 2020
Yego is a company that specializes in ecological and shared mobility solutions, focusing on electric scooters for short-distance travel. Its vehicle booking application allows users to easily find and reserve nearby scooters, making it convenient for both leisure and work-related travel. By offering an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, Yego aims to provide comfortable and quiet rides while promoting sustainable urban mobility. The service is designed to be affordable, enabling users to efficiently share and rent rides within their local area.

Ride check

Funding Round in 2020
Ride Check is an online application that offers electric scooters to reach their destination on time to its customers.

ZeroLight

Funding Round in 2019
ZeroLight Limited specializes in developing virtual showrooms and real-time 3D visualizations for various sectors, including automotive, retail, and exhibitions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, with additional offices in China, Germany, and the United States, the company offers solutions that allow customers to showcase complex products like cars and industrial equipment through interactive features, customizations, and product demonstrations. By integrating advanced technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and cloud computing, ZeroLight enhances customer engagement and supports higher specification sales. The company's innovative platform has attracted partnerships with prominent automotive brands, earning recognition through numerous awards in the industry. Additionally, ZeroLight provides services in advertising, 3D modeling, and digital pipeline automation, further expanding its impact in the visualization landscape.

RelyOn Nutec

Funding Round in 2019
RelyOn Nutec specializes in safety and survival training for the Oil & Gas, Maritime, Offshore Wind, and other high-risk sectors. The company focuses on preventing accidents and injuries by providing comprehensive training in safe conduct, survival skills, competence management, and crisis management. In addition to in-person training sessions, RelyOn Nutec also offers a variety of online courses through its website, catering to the needs of employees in industries that require a heightened emphasis on safety. By equipping clients with essential safety knowledge and skills, RelyOn Nutec helps organizations prioritize employee well-being and operational safety.

Swapfiets

Funding Round in 2019
Swapfiets is a bike rental company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It offers a full-service bicycle subscription service across more than 60 cities in nine countries. The company connects users with bike owners, allowing customers to find and book bikes online and have them delivered to their desired locations. Swapfiets aims to provide an accessible and convenient option for commuters, enabling them to rent bicycles at affordable rates whenever needed.

Tranzer

Funding Round in 2019
Tranzer is a mobility app designed to simplify travel by allowing users to compare and pay for various transportation options without the need for cash or credit cards. The platform aggregates information on available mobility choices, including costs, speeds, comfort levels, crowd levels, and environmental impacts, enabling users to create optimal travel combinations of public transportation, shared bikes, taxis, and smart services. In addition to route planning, Tranzer facilitates ticket purchasing for environmentally friendly transportation, catering to customer preferences through integration with various mobile apps. Its technology can be seamlessly incorporated into any mobile application or website, providing a comprehensive solution for public transport planning and payment across Europe.

Unu motors

Series B in 2018
Unu GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design, development, and sale of electric scooters. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by providing stylish, emission-free, and quiet scooters that feature portable batteries, allowing users to charge them conveniently at home. Unu's first electric scooter was launched in 2014, marking the beginning of its commitment to connecting people with their cities. In addition to selling scooters through retail outlets and online, the company offers various financing options and after-sales support services to enhance customer experience.

PonEnergie

Funding Round in 2017
PonEnergie provides products and services for energy and mobility for the home and business. They supply electricity from solar, wind, and domestic biomass for consumers and small business users.

Trunkrs

Funding Round in 2016
Trunkrs is a provider of package delivery services focused on offering same-day delivery for online stores. The company utilizes a crowdsourced delivery model, leveraging a network of private and professional drivers who are already en route to facilitate faster deliveries. This innovative approach enables e-commerce platforms and shopkeepers to efficiently deliver their products to customers within tight timeframes. Additionally, Trunkrs is investing in the electrification of its distribution processes and centers, aiming to enhance sustainability in its operations.

Well Engineering Partners

Funding Round in 2015
Well Engineering Partners is a consultancy firm specializing in well engineering and drilling management. The company employs 30 engineers and has a broad network of associated consultants, offering services that include project management, drilling supervision, well interventions, and procurement. Additionally, the firm provides geothermal energy consultancy, helping clients in the oil and gas industries manage their drilling and intervention risks effectively. Their expertise extends to operational support and desktop studies, ensuring optimal productivity and asset management for their clients.

ServiceHouse

Funding Round in 2015
ServiceHouse is an energy service organization focused on increasing access to sustainable energy for all individuals. The company offers a diverse range of services, including sustainable transportation, energy generation, energy purchasing, and energy savings. By providing these options, ServiceHouse enables customers to utilize clean energy solutions, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and promoting a greener future.

EST-Floattech

Funding Round in 2014
EST-Floattech BV, founded in 2009 and based in Medemblik, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacture of energy storage systems utilizing lithium polymer batteries for maritime and land-based applications. The company focuses on creating intelligent energy solutions that promote cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy sources. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide range of maritime projects, including superyachts, ferries, inland shipping, and defense applications. By providing robust energy storage systems, EST-Floattech aims to help marine industries lower harmful emissions, such as nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide, while also minimizing engine noise and unpleasant odors, thereby contributing to a healthier environment.
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