ONO

What ONO does

ONO GmbH (formerly ONOMOTION GmbH) is a Berlin-based manufacturer of purpose-built electric cargo bikes designed for emission-free urban last-mile logistics. Founded in 2016, the company designs and produces two core vehicle platforms: the ONO Cargo (2m³ modular container, 200kg payload) targeted at parcel delivery and the ONO Allround (up to 280kg payload, EPAL pallet compatible) targeted at facility and campus management. Both platforms feature a fully enclosed weather-protected cabin, dual-side entry/exit, quick-swap Swobbee-compatible batteries (up to 60km range with two batteries), and integrated RFID/GPS tracking for fleet management.

The company monetizes through three channels: direct B2B hardware sales to logistics operators and facility managers, a Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) subscription bundling vehicle, container, maintenance, insurance, and battery swap access (starting at €499 net/month), and historically a Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) arm that was transferred to pickshare GmbH in July 2023 to enable focus on manufacturing. Customers include major European CEP operators (DPD with 50-52 deployed units, UPS, Hermes), facility and mobility players (MEWA, APCOA, SIXT), media/advertising (Mediengruppe Magdeburg, Wall/JCDecaux), and specialized services.

Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, the VaaS subscription channel, channel partnerships (SIXT for rental, APCOA for micro-depot infrastructure), and strategic alliances including a Mercedes-Benz Vans SUSTAINEER technology demonstrator integrating eSprinter vans as mobile hubs for ONO fleets. Following a December 2024 corporate reorganization, ONO GmbH continues the ONOMOTION vision as part of the international DuTech Holding. The company operates primarily in Germany with deployments in the UK and an initial pilot in Paris, supported by cumulative funding of approximately $26M from the European Innovation Council, GLS Community Bank, Proeza Ventures, Wolfsburg AG, and Volkswagen Group.

Name

ONO

Legal name

ONO GmbH

Website

https://onomotion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ONO GmbH (formerly ONOMOTION) is a Berlin-based manufacturer of purpose-built electric cargo bikes for emission-free urban last-mile logistics, serving European CEP operators (DPD, UPS, Hermes), facility managers, and mobility providers via direct sales and a Vehicle-as-a-Service subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Cargo Bikes for Urban Logistics

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cargo Bikes & E-Cargo Bikes Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAB), Last-Mile & Delivery Fleet Rental/Leasing (Vans, Box Trucks, Cargo Bikes) (TLABAHAG), Cargo & Utility Bike Retail (CRAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Electric cargo bikes
• Urban last-mile logistics
• Vehicle-as-a-service
• Emission-free city delivery
• Micro-depot solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of ONO e-cargo bikes to B2B customers including logistics companies, craft businesses, and facility managers. Vehicles can be purchased with service and maintenance contracts.
2. Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS): All-inclusive subscription model including vehicle, container, maintenance service, full-coverage insurance, and access to battery swap stations. Monthly rental payments provide recurring revenue with bundled services.
3. Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS): Sustainable logistics service for companies wanting to outsource delivery operations. This business unit was transferred to pickshare GmbH in July 2023, allowing ONOMOTION to focus on core e-cargo bike manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ONO GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes electric cargo bikes (e-cargobikes) for urban last-mile logistics and city delivery. Its flagship products, the ONO Cargo and ONO Allround, feature enclosed weather-protected cabins, modular swappable container systems, quick-swap batteries, and integrated GPS/RFID tracking. The company sells vehicles to enterprise logistics customers and offers an all-inclusive Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) subscription bundling maintenance, insurance, and battery-swap access.

Product overview

ONO GmbH (formerly ONOMOTION GmbH) is a European e-cargobike manufacturer offering two primary vehicle products: the ONO Cargo for urban logistics and last-mile delivery with modular container system (2m³, up to 200kg), and the ONO Allround for facility and campus management with EPAL pallet compatibility (up to 280kg payload). Both vehicles feature weather protection, swappable batteries, and GPS tracking. The company provides Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) packages bundling the bikes with maintenance and insurance. The company operates as part of the DuTech Holding following a December 2024 restructuring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONO Cargo: E-cargobike for urban logistics and last-mile delivery with weather protection and exchangeable container modules.
• ONO Allround

Products and services

• ONO Cargo Electric cargo bike (e-cargobike) for urban last-mile logistics with weather-protected cabin, quick-release swappable batteries, RFID chip and GPS tracking, modular container with 2m³ capacity and up to 200kg payload. Targeted at courier, express, and parcel (CEP) delivery operators.
• ONO Allround Allround e-cargobike variant with a generous loading area for various load carriers including Euro pallets (EPAL), stacking frames, cages, and big boxes, with 280kg payload capacity. Designed for facility and campus management applications as well as craft/trades use cases.
• Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) All-inclusive rental/subscription package bundling the ONO e-cargo bike, containers, maintenance service, full-coverage insurance, and access to Swobbee battery swap stations. Enables B2B customers to deploy ONO vehicles without upfront capital investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 64% CO2 reduction compared to conventional single-stage van delivery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Dutech Holdings LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2024Strategic partnership signed via Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July 2024. Dutech Holdings Ltd brings extensive production capacities and global connections to enable ONOMOTION to scale manufacturing and access new markets. Partnership allows ONOMOTION to lower production and product costs while Dutech enters the heavy cargo bike segment.
• Mercedes-Benz VanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024Co-development of SUSTAINEER technology demonstrator combining eSprinter as mobile micro-hub with ONO e-cargobikes for efficient last-mile delivery. eSprinter transfers pre-packed containers to ONO vehicles, eliminating time-consuming individual parcel reloading.
• SwobbeecoreTechnology or IntegrationBattery-as-a-Service provider offering rapid battery swap stations. ONO vehicles use Swobbee's GreenPack batteries with approximately 25km range each. Swap stations enable continuous operations without charging downtime.
• Sprint (Sprint Tank GmbH)supportingTechnology or IntegrationFuel station operator providing micro-depot location in Berlin and 75KW high-performance charging station. Pilot mobility hub partner for sustainable delivery infrastructure.
• APCOA ParkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParking provider offers micro-depot space in urban parking facilities across Germany. APCOA Urban Hubs network provides infrastructure for CEP providers to operate from central city locations. Partnership enables UPS and other customers to deploy ONO fleets.
• SIXTsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobility provider added ONO e-cargobikes to fleet as pilot in Berlin, offering vehicles for rent to business and private customers via SIXT app and website.
• Porsche ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored white paper 'Intermodal Logistics Chain in Urban Areas' with ONOMOTION and other partners, demonstrating potential for combined cargo streetcar and e-cargobike delivery.
• picksharecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLast-mile logistics specialist took over ONOMOTION's Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) business unit in July 2023, enabling ONOMOTION to focus on e-cargobike manufacturing while pickshare scales sustainable city logistics operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike and e-cargo bike manufacturer with deep DACH dealer network; competes with ONO in the commercial cargo-bike segment with a broader consumer portfolio.
• Tern Bicycles: Taiwanese-founded urban cargo and folding bike brand with a strong European commercial-fleet offering (GSD, HSD); competes with ONO in the same urban last-mile e-cargo category.
• Bullitt Bicycles: Danish e-cargo bike maker with a long-standing courier and commercial delivery heritage; directly comparable to ONO on use case, European footprint, and B2B courier customer base.
• Zoomo: E-cargo bike leasing and fleet management platform serving last-mile couriers in Europe, the US, and Australia; comparable to ONO's VaaS subscription model and CEP customer focus.
• Urban Arrow: Dutch e-cargo bike manufacturer specializing in family and commercial last-mile applications with a modular front-box design; competes directly with ONO in the B2B urban logistics segment across Europe.
• Ca Go Bike: German manufacturer of compact e-cargo bikes targeting urban logistics and family use; directly comparable to ONO on form factor, modularity, and German B2B customer focus.
• Yuba Bicycles: US-based cargo bike manufacturer with commercial/family models; adjacent peer sharing the modular cargo platform approach to B2B and B2C urban logistics.

Broad incumbents

• Trek Bicycle: Global bicycle OEM with a growing e-cargo lineup (Fetch, Dual Sport+) and large dealer footprint; broad incumbent offering cargo-bike capability as part of a much wider cycling portfolio.
• Arrival: Electric vehicle manufacturer with a last-mile delivery van program targeting UPS and other CEP fleets; broad incumbent competing for the same zero-emission urban delivery budgets as ONO.
• Workhorse Group: US-based last-mile delivery vehicle OEM with electric vans and drones; broader incumbent in zero-emission urban delivery competing for the same enterprise CEP customers as ONO at larger vehicle scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ONOMOTION
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/onomotion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onomotion
• Instagraminstagram.com/ono_motion
• Xx.com/ONO_motion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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