Via ID

Via ID is a prominent business accelerator and investment fund, strategically positioned as the venture arm of Mobivia, a European leader in multi-brand vehicle maintenance and mobility services. Established in 2010, Via ID is dedicated to fostering innovation within the sustainable mobility sector. Its core mission revolves around identifying, investing in, and supporting early to growth-stage startups that are developing groundbreaking solutions for the future of transportation. The firm's investment thesis spans a broad spectrum of mobility sub-sectors, including new mobility services, connected vehicles, smart infrastructure, shared mobility, and urban logistics, all with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

As an investor, Via ID employs a hybrid approach, combining the structured support of an accelerator with the financial backing of a venture capital fund. They typically engage with companies from the seed stage through to Series B rounds. Their initial investment tickets range from €50,000 to €500,000, providing crucial early-stage capital to promising ventures. Beyond financial investment, Via ID offers its portfolio companies access to Mobivia's extensive ecosystem, which includes industry expertise, operational support, and a vast network of partners and customers. This strategic alignment with Mobivia provides startups with unique opportunities for scaling and market penetration.

Since its inception, Via ID has built an impressive portfolio of over 50 startups, demonstrating its significant footprint in the European mobility landscape. In 2021, the firm further solidified its commitment to the sector by launching a dedicated €100 million fund, enabling it to make more substantial investments and provide follow-on funding up to several million euros for its most successful portfolio companies. This substantial capital, combined with its hands-on acceleration model, positions Via ID as a key player in driving the evolution of sustainable and smart mobility solutions across Europe and beyond. Its long-term support aims to transform innovative concepts into viable, impactful businesses that address contemporary transportation challenges.