Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA serial entrepreneur and community builder, Andrzej founded the PROIDEA foundation which runs major tech conferences. He has been investing as an angel in Polish startups for years and was an early backer of Estimote (IoT beacons), Intelclinic (wearables), and JIVR (e-bikes). Andrzej’s broad network and experience organizing startup events make him a valued mentor-investor. Associated startups: Estimote, Intelclinic, JIVR, Znika (eco-packaging), among others.
Angel InvestorSeedIoTHardwareMobility
Paris, France · StartupBlaBlaCar is the world’s leading long-distance carpooling platform, often hailed as France’s flagship startup success. Founded in 2006 by Frédéric Mazzella (along with Francis Nappez and Nicolas Brusson), BlaBlaCar was born from Mazzella’s realization that countless car journeys had empty seats. The platform (named after users’ self-described chattyness level – “Bla”, “BlaBla”, or “BlaBlaBla”) connects drivers with spare seats to passengers traveling the same way, so they can share the ride and costs. Today, BlaBlaCar has a 100 million-member community across 22+ countries, serving over 25 million travelers per quarter pre-pandemic. It operates in most of Europe and parts of Latin America and Asia, having successfully localized carpooling in markets like Germany, Russia, Brazil, and Turkey. The company also branched into bus travel: in 2018, BlaBlaCar acquired Ouibus from SNCF, rebranding it BlaBlaBus, to offer intercity bus routes alongside carpool rides. BlaBlaCar’s business model charges a roughly 10–20% booking fee from passengers in mature markets, though in new markets it often launches free to build liquidity. Known for its strong community culture, BlaBlaCar emphasizes trust – it introduced verified profiles, ratings, and even an optional “Ladies Only” carpool option. The company achieved unicorn status in 2015 when it raised $200 million at a $1.6 billion valuation and later was valued around $2 billion. Despite the pandemic’s impact on travel, BlaBlaCar rebounded by 2022, even reporting profitability. In 2023, it raised €100 million in financing to fuel growth. BlaBlaCar is often cited in case studies (Harvard, etc.) as a pioneer of the sharing economy in Europe, proving that a people-powered platform can transform intercity transport. By bringing cost-effective travel to millions and fostering new friendships on the road, BlaBlaCar has truly brought “ridesharing” into the mainstream – and stands as one of Europe’s few consumer-tech unicorns with global reach.
StartupGrowthMobilityMarketplace
Tallinn, Estonia · StartupEuropean mobility platform covering ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery.
StartupGrowthMobilityMarketplace
Lisbon, Portugal · AcceleratorCorporate accelerator by Brisa focused on mobility startups, offering pilot projects on highways and support for smart traffic and tolling technologies. Support: pilots, mentorship, and potential funding. Scope: National.
AcceleratorMobilitySmart CitiesTransportation
Heilbronn, Germany · AcceleratorOpened 2018 with Dieter Schwarz Foundation support. Runs an Incubator for idea validation and a 12-week Accelerator for investor readiness; notable mobility and AI startups. Support: training, mentorship, foundation grants. Scope: Regional (Heilbronn-Franken).
AcceleratorMobilityAIGeneral Tech
London, United Kingdom · StartupOnline marketplace that simplifies buying, financing, and swapping nearly-new cars in Europe.
StartupGrowthMobilityConsumer
Warsaw, Poland · AcceleratorFounded 2018. Growth-stage investor backing enterprise software and fintech scale-ups from Central Europe.
AcceleratorSeries B+Enterprise SoftwareFintechMobility
Lisbon, Portugal · AcceleratorVC arm of utility EDP investing in energy technology, cleantech, and electric mobility.
AcceleratorSeries A to Series BEnergyCleanTechMobility
Stockholm, Sweden · StartupAutonomous electric freight company operating driverless Pods and software to decarbonize logistics.
StartupGrowthMobilityLogistics
Stockholm, Sweden · AcceleratorLaunched 2016. Early to growth-stage VC investing in AI, fintech, mobility, and marketplaces.
AcceleratorEarly to GrowthAIFintechMobilityMarketplaces
Munich, Germany · StartupLong-distance mobility network operating intercity buses and trains across Europe.
StartupGrowthMobilityConsumer
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorEstablished 2014. EU-backed accelerator for mobile and digital startups (edtech, mobility, etc.) with online program, equity-free grants, mentoring, and international roadshows. Notable alumni include ChainGO. Scope: International (EU).
AcceleratorMobileDigitalEdTechMobility
Vienna, Austria · AcceleratorPart of the global Impact Hub network running tailored programs for social impact startups, including accelerators like Better Mobility and RE:WIEN. Support: mentorship, workshops, grant opportunities, and corporate/NGO partnerships. Scope: International (impact focus).
AcceleratorImpactMobilitySmart City
Vienna, Austria · Innovation HubImpact Hub Vienna is a leading center for social entrepreneurship and innovation, part of the global Impact Hub network that spans 100+ cities. Founded in 2010 in Vienna, it provides coworking space, incubation programs, and a vibrant community for startups addressing social and environmental challenges. Impact Hub Vienna runs several tailored acceleration initiatives – for example, RE:WIEN (supporting urban sustainability startups in partnership with the city) and Better Mobility Accelerator (for green mobility solutions). These programs typically offer mentorship, workshops, and occasionally grant funding or prize money to selected ventures. The Hub has a strong convening power: its corporate and NGO partners include Vienna’s public agencies, energy companies, and organizations like WWF. Startups to come out of Impact Hub Vienna’s ecosystem include Refugeeswork.at (job platform for refugees), Kiweno (at-home health tests), and EET (solar energy storage solutions). In addition to formal accelerators, Impact Hub offers its members year-round benefits – from “Connect” meetups to an Investor Circle that links impact startups with socially-minded investors. The facility itself, located centrally in Vienna, hosts numerous hackathons, pitch nights, and community events that cross-pollinate ideas between sectors. Uniquely, Impact Hub is structured as a social enterprise: it’s mission-driven to amplify impact, and revenue comes from memberships, partnerships, and consulting. Over the last decade, Impact Hub Vienna has supported hundreds of impact innovators. It emphasizes cross-border collaboration too – many ventures it accelerates tackle problems applicable across Central/Eastern Europe. For example, its “Climate Ventures” program (with Climate-KIC) has cohorts from multiple countries. By providing a nurturing home for impact startups, Impact Hub Vienna has solidified Vienna’s status as a hub for social innovation. It demonstrates that entrepreneurial solutions to societal issues – whether in climate, inclusion, or education – can be scaled successfully with the right support network.
Innovation HubImpactClimateMobilityHealthcare
Munich, Germany · StartupElectric vertical takeoff and landing jets designed to unlock zero-emission regional air travel.
StartupGrowthAerospaceMobility
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFounder of Bolt (ride-hailing), Markus (from Estonia) has reinvested some of his gains into fellow CEE startups. He joined a funding round for Sunroof (Polish-Swedish solar roof startup) as an angel. He represents the new generation of founders backing each other across borders. Associated startups: Sunroof, Planet42 (has operations in PL).
Angel InvestorSeedMobilityClimate Tech
Valencia, Spain · AcceleratorSpanish arm of Plug and Play (since 2012) connecting startups with corporate partners in fintech, insurtech, and mobility. Operates from Valencia with pilots and venture funding; global alumni include PayPal and Dropbox. Scope: International.
AcceleratorFintechInsurtechMobility
Graz, Austria · IncubatorTech incubator at Graz University (launched 2002) providing mentorship, workshops, and investor access for startups in mobility, greentech, and IT. Support: grants, investment matchmaking, workspace. Scope: Regional (Styria).
IncubatorMobilityGreenTechIT
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2013. Growth-oriented VC backing Spanish and Iberian scale-ups in consumer internet and mobility.
AcceleratorSeries A to GrowthConsumer InternetMobility
Lisbon, Portugal · AcceleratorCorporate VC of Semapa investing in industrial, environmental, and mobility tech across Portugal and internationally.
AcceleratorSeries AIndustrial TechEnvironmental TechMobilityFintech
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2007. Investor in smart energy transition and climate tech.
AcceleratorSeries AEnergyClimate TechMobility
Berlin, Germany · StartupSustainable micromobility operator running e-scooters, e-bikes, and shared mopeds in cities.
StartupGrowthMobilitySustainability
Vienna, Austria · AcceleratorCorporate VC arm of UNIQA Insurance active since 2016, investing in strategic areas for the insurer.
AcceleratorSeries A to Series BFintechInsurtechDigital HealthMobility