Voi Technology raises $85m Series B

Europe’s leading home-grown e-scooter operator VOI Technology has today announced that it has raised $85m from new investors and existing to continue its mission of building a profitable micro-mobility business that transforms the future of urban transport.

Since its launch in September 2018, VOI has evolved from a startup to a visionary transport operator whose micro-mobility products are shaping cities in Europe.

The e-scooter operator will use the funding to continue building a profitable business in existing and new cities where it operates. The funds will accelerate expansion of the micro-mobility company’s product portfolio, allowing VOI to further monetise and strengthen its business operations and its position as the leading European micro mobility service provider. Voi has already reached profitability in several cities.

Fredrik Hjelm, CEO and co-founder of VOI said: “There’s been a huge demand for VOI’s e-scooters from residents across Europe in the last 12 months but making a landmark change to transport in Europe takes more than simply flooding cities with thousands of scooters.

“We are developing a long-term business that gives people a new way of moving around cities that’s clean, fast, convenient and also fun. We have seen the strongest unit economics of all of our peers and will continue to optimise and invest in that.”

Since its inception in 2018 VOI has expanded from its Stockholm base to operating in 38 cities across 10 European countries and has achieved 4 million registered users, who have taken over 14 million rides.

Per Brilioth, CEO Vostock New Ventures, added: “VOI is only at the start of developing micro-mobility based on Swedish values right across Europe. In Germany, in particular, there is a huge market to go for.

“We are excited that this additional funding will enable the company to introduce a new generation of e-scooters that are clean, good-looking and safe, enabling people to get around the cities they love quickly and easily.”