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NOVUS raises eight-figure funding to bring its electric Lightbike to California
German mobility company NOVUS raised an eight-figure funding round led by venture capital firm 468 Capital.
The Braunschweig-based startup makes the NOVUS One, a lightweight electric two-wheeler that blends features of an e-bike, scooter and motorcycle.
The company aims to take the Lightbike from Germany to California, though the available details do not say when.
NOVUS was founded in 2019, and its first vehicles began reaching European customers in spring 2026.
The NOVUS One is designed for urban travel and can reach 50 km/h from a standstill in under two seconds.
The funding supports NOVUS's push to expand beyond Europe, but the amount and specific plans for California are not given.
The company says it hopes to use later models to reach a broader group of customers.
NOVUS has closed a double-digit million funding round led by venture capital firm 468 Capital.
The German mobility company plans to bring its electric Lightbike to California.
Its NOVUS One is a lightweight electric two-wheeler designed to combine features of an e-bike, scooter and motorcycle.
The company began delivering its first vehicles to European customers in spring 2026.
The NOVUS One has a claimed range of up to 150 kilometres and can charge from 0 to 80 per cent in 90 minutes.
- Who
- NOVUS, a mobility company based in Braunschweig, Germany, raised the funding. The round was led by 468 Capital.
- What
- NOVUS closed a double-digit million funding round to take its electric Lightbike to California.
- When
- The funding was reported on October 19, 2026. The round’s closing date is not stated.
- Where
- NOVUS is based in Braunschweig, Germany, and plans to bring the vehicle to California.
- Why
- The funding is intended to support NOVUS’s move into California. Further details on its use are not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
NOVUS was founded.
The company began delivering its first vehicle to European customers.
Tech.eu reported that NOVUS had closed a double-digit million funding round led by 468 Capital.
- Funding
- Double-digit million round
- Lead investor
- 468 Capital
- Company base
- Braunschweig, Germany
- NOVUS One range
- Up to 150 km, according to the company
- NOVUS One peak power
- 25 kW (33 hp)
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