When was NOVUS founded?

NOVUS was founded in 2018 and raised its 1st funding round 6 years after it was founded.

Where is NOVUS located?

NOVUS is headquartered in Germany.

How many employees does NOVUS have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at NOVUS is 23.

Is NOVUS a funded company?

NOVUS is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Seed round on Mar 21, 2024.

When was the latest funding round of NOVUS?

NOVUS's latest funding was a $***** Seed round on Mar 21, 2024, with participation from 4 investors.

Where does NOVUS rank among its competitors?

NOVUS ranks 290th amongst 1543 active competitors, of which 124 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Ather Energy, which secured $135M in Jul, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of NOVUS?

NOVUS's top competitors include Ather Energy, Gogoro and Oben Electric. Among them, Ather Energy secured the most recent funding round in July, 2026.

NOVUS - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

NOVUS is a seed company based in Germany, founded in 2018 by Rene Renger. It operates as a Manufacturer of handcrafted, limited series, full carbon fiber electric motorbikes. NOVUS has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from 468 Capital. The company has 1543 active competitors, including 124 funded and 51 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Ather Energy, Gogoro and Oben Electric.

Company Details

Manufacturer of handcrafted, limited series, full carbon fiber electric motorbikes. These motorbikes are designed as a piece of art on wheels. The motorbikes are built and designed from scratch. They are designed for individuals seeking a unique and modern motorcycle.

Website: novusbike.com/home-2/
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Email ID: *****@novusbike.com

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Founded Year

2018

Location

Germany

Stage

Seed

Latest Funding Round

Seed, Mar 21, 2024, $*****

Investors

468 Capital & 3 more

Ranked

290^th among 1543 active competitors

Employee Count

23 as on May 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Oben Electric & 327 more

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NOVUS is associated with 3 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
NOVUS BIKE s.r.o. CIN: 25821229 , Czech Republic, Active	Sep 22, 1998	-	-
NOVIUS s.r.o. CIN: 27438031 , Czech Republic, Active	Apr 05, 2006	-	-
Novus plus GmbH CIN: HRB503950 , Germany, Active	Mar 13, 1996	-	-

NOVUS has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Mar 21, 2024 for $*****. 4 investors participated in its latest round. NOVUS has 1 institutional investor and 3 angel investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of NOVUS:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 21, 2024	2573664	Seed	3912629	7481188	6964280	6953889

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The founders of NOVUS is Rene Renger.

Here are the details of NOVUS's key team members:

Rene Renger: Co-Founder & Co- CEO of NOVUS.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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NOVUS's employee count trend

NOVUS has 23 employees as of May 26. Here is NOVUS's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of NOVUS include Ather Energy, Gogoro and Oben Electric. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of NOVUS, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Ather Energy 2013, Bengaluru (India), Public	Manufacturer of smart electric scooters with connected software, charging infrastructure, and ecosystem services	$502M	Hero MotoCorp, NIIF & 39 others	85/100
2nd	Gogoro 2011, Taipei (Taiwan), Public	Platform offering electric scooters and operator of battery swapping networks	$765M	Sumitomo Corporation, Generation Investment Management ... & 15 others	77/100
3rd	Oben Electric 2020, Bengaluru (India), Series A	Platform offering two wheeler motorcycle products	$37.6M	India Ev Angels, Stride Ventures & 87 others	75/100
4th	Niu 2014, Beijing (China), Public	Manufacturer of electric scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and related accessories	$50M	Sequoia Capital China, GSR Ventures & 9 others	74/100
5th	Ultraviolette 2016, Bengaluru (India), Series E	Manufacturer of electric motorcycles, components, rider safety equipment, and charging infrastructure	$149M	TVS Motor, Exor & 50 others	74/100
6th	Zero Motorcycles 2006, Scotts Valley (United States), Series G	Manufacturer of electric motorcycles, related accessories, and associated merchandise	$584M	Invus, Exor & 5 others	70/100
7th	Segway-Ninebot 2012, Beijing (China), Series C	Manufacturer of multi-category electric vehicles	$240M	Sequoia Capital China, SDIC Innovation & 6 others	69/100
8th	Damon 2017, Vancouver (Canada), Public	Developer of electric motorcycles and related digital platform for riders	$40.3M	Indika Energy, Benevolent Capital & 15 others	69/100
9th	Simpl Energy 2019, Bengaluru (India), Series B	Manufacturer of electric scooters designed for urban and long-distance travel	$98.9M	Vasavi Green Tech, Srinivas Balajee Enterprise ... & 131 others	67/100
10th	Ola Electric 2017, Bengaluru (India), Public	Manufacturer of electric scooters, motorcycles, and energy storage solutions	$1B	Tiger Global Management, Temasek & 72 others	66/100
290th	NOVUS 2018, Germany, Seed	Manufacturer of handcrafted, limited series, full carbon fiber electric motorbikes	-	468 Capital & 3 others	28/100