Launch ofUpway
Our mission
Upway s mission is to make electric mobility accessible to all.
This is why we have created the first platform for refurbishing and reselling electric bikes under warranty. We want to remove the barriers to buying an electric bike by offering the widest range of reconditioned bikes at affordable prices that can be ordered and delivered to your home in a few clicks.Today, we are extremely pleased and proud to launch Upway throughout Belgium on www.upway.be.
Our approach
Selling and buying an electric bike has never been easier!
Upway offers you security, fluidity and simplicity, with :- The widest range of reconditioned bikes available in Belgium, with iconic brands such as Cowboy, VanMoof, Moustache or Giant
- Refurbishment at new with a 20-point inspection and reconditioning by a team of professionals in our warehouse
- Bikes back on the market for 20% to 60% less than a new product, with a wide selection starting at €599.
- Order and home delivery in a few clicks
- A one-year warranty for peace of mind
Nurturing sustainable consumer habits
In a world marked by ever-increasing environmental challenges, e-mobility is more than ever an innovative way to actively participate in the energy transition, by :- Combating pollution in cities and towns
- Reducing traffic congestion on the roads
- Reducing waste production through reconditioning and recycling
Our goal
Light electric mobility is seeing massive adoption in Europe and North America: we are convinced that electric two-wheelers are destined to replace the use of cars, and can make a major contribution to reducing our environmental impact.
Our ambition is to offer the best purchasing experience for a light electric vehicle in Europe, in order to accelerate the transition to less polluting mobility. Following our launch in Belgium and France, we intend to extend Upway to Germany and the Netherlands by summer 2022.
This is why we have raised 5 million euros in funding from Sequoia and Global Founders Capital. We are extremely grateful and happy to have partners like Luciana and David to accompany us on this long-term adventure.
Luciana Lixandru, Partner at Sequoia Capital: "Tackling the climate crisis is an essential mission for our generation, and the shift to e-mobility is unavoidable. However, supply has not kept pace with demand, and millions of consumers are looking for reliable used electric vehicles. Upway In just a few clicks, you can buy a used electric bike in excellent condition and under warranty. The launch in Belgium is just the first step, but with the execution DNA and global mindset of the team, we believe they can become the leading marketplace for small reconditioned electric vehicles, worldwide."
David Sainteff, Partner at Global Founders Capital: "We are proud to support Upway in its first round of financing. This start-up has just brought a breath of fresh air to the refurbished products market. Its value proposition is unique, and we're certain that their solution will have a significant impact not only on the sector, but also on Belgian consumers, who are looking for a reliable, turnkey solution."
We are also fortunate to have the confidence of business angels whose experience helps us on a daily basis, such as Victor Lugger (co-founder of Sunday and Big Mamma, Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty (SVP at Uber), and Julien Codorniou (ex VP at Meta).
Our team
Toussaint Wattinne and Stéphane Ficaja, the co-founders of Upway, met at Uber with a desire to start an entrepreneurial venture after having been in charge of Uber Eats in Northern Europe and North America respectively. The idea for Upway came to them while Toussaint was cycling across the UK this summer with his wife - he on a regular bike, she on an electric bike.We are currently recruiting with the aim of building a team of 20 people by the end of the year. Do not hesitate to consult all our offers here.
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