Scoozy receives £1.3m in investment to support new mobility product development
Dutch mobility startup Scoozy has raised £1.3 million in a new investment round to expand its product portfolio.
The growth financing will be used to develop a new product that it hopes will appeal to an even larger target group and is aimed to be on the market at the end of next year.
The new product will have a steering wheel instead of a joystick and will be more affordable. This way the company wants to make Scoozy more accessible to even more users and let them experience the unparalleled feeling of freedom and safety that Scoozy offers.
With a mission to help people with reduced mobility, by combining the functionalities of a helping aid with the user experience, design and safety of modern means of transport, the firm previously launched Scoozy C as a modern, safe and all-road alternative to the mobility scooter.
The company states that it taps into the trends of an increasing aging population and the growing micro-mobility market by creating inclusive micro-mobility solutions.
Both existing shareholders and new investors participated in the financing round, including a foreign producer well-known in this market.
Job van de Kieft, Founder and CEO of Scoozy, commented: “We are proud and grateful for this confirmation of confidence in our company.
“This significant investment supports the growth of the company and the development of a new product that demonstrates what Scoozy stands for – quality, safety and innovation.
“We go beyond the functionality that a conventional mobility aid offers,” adds Job van de Kieft. “We don’t just want to transport people from A to B. We want to enable a world of discovery and adventure.”
Scoozy was founded in 2016 by Job van de Kieft (CEO) and Jan-Willem van Gent (CTO), who share a passion for electric mobility and innovation. Scoozy is active in 10 countries with its current product Scoozy C. The scooter has won several prizes, including the Red Dot Design Award.
