Via ID

www.via-id.com

Via ID finances European sustainable mobility startups (Seed to Series A stage) with ticket sizes of €500K to €5M, focusing on B2B mobility solutions that contribute to decarbonization and accessible mobility for all. They operate as an active, engaged investor combining financial capital with strategic support, industry expertise, and network access.

Check Size

$500K - $5M

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Mobility Transportation, Logistics Supply Chain, Climate Cleantech

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Investment Thesis

Via ID is an impact-focused investment fund that finances sustainable mobility startups across Europe through a combination of financial support, operational expertise, and ecosystem access. The firm believes that mobility transformation requires supporting visionary entrepreneurs who share their commitment to sustainable, equitable, and innovative solutions. They integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations from the earliest investment stages and emphasize the human dimension—team quality, dynamics, and diversity—as fundamental to startup success.

What Sets Them Apart

Proprietary extra-financial analysis tool integrating ESG criteria into investment decision-making from early stages
Active board participation and daily operational support across marketing, HR, finance, legal, and commercial functions
Deep ecosystem integration as Europe's reference mobility venture and accelerator, with 250+ mobility decision-maker contacts
Multi-geography presence (Paris, Lille, Munich) supporting European-scale expansion
Commitment to diversity through support of initiatives like Sista and French Tech Tremplin
Unique combination of three supporting programs: Moove Lab (6-month acceleration at Station F), European Startup Prize for Mobility, and Mobility Club
Human-centered investment approach with dedicated HR evaluation of founding teams and organizational dynamics
B Corp certified (score 112.5) demonstrating commitment to balancing profit with purpose