Cosmobilis

What Cosmobilis does

Cosmobilis is a Paris-based holding company founded in December 2021 by Jean-Louis Mosca and Carlos Gomes, operating as a pan-European automotive mobility platform that consolidates multi-brand vehicle distribution, dealer SaaS software, vehicle rental, electric bus importation, digital driving education, and online vehicle sales under a single corporate umbrella. The group's operating subsidiaries include BYmyCAR (multi-brand dealership network with 90 concessions across 5 European countries distributing 26 brands including BMW, MINI, and BYD), Elite Auto (online new and used vehicle sales with 200,000+ customers since founding), UCAR (vehicle rental with 570 agencies, 8,500 vehicles under management and 1.7 million annual rental days), HCI (importer and exclusive European distributor of Karsan electric buses with 580+ units sold and 30+ authorized repair partners), En Voiture Simone (digital driving school with 5 million users, 1,200 partner teachers and 1.4 million app downloads), and bee2link group (SaaS platform serving 15,000 connected sales points, 108,000 daily users in 40+ countries, processing 40 billion euros of annual transactions).

The core technology layer is the bee2link SaaS ecosystem, which comprises OpenFlex (sourcing, sales and marketing platform), Planet VO² and Cardiff VO (vehicle sourcing and inventory management), Carviz (AI-powered vehicle inspection and remarketing), OpenHive (next-generation marketplace connecting distributors and partners), ANA (digital secretary for administrative workflows), MecaPlanning by 3Dsoft (workshop management), Hitech (rental management), and CallAuto (multichannel intelligent conversational agents). This stack is being deployed across the BYmyCAR physical network under a "Software Defined Retail" initiative launched in February 2026, positioning software as the operating system of automotive distribution rather than a back-office tool.

Cosmobilis generates revenue through a hybrid model: one-time vehicle sales through BYmyCAR and Elite Auto (the dominant revenue contributor at roughly 3.5 billion euros of the 3.8 billion euros group total in FY2024), recurring SaaS subscriptions from bee2link, recurring and transaction-based revenue from UCAR rental (92 million euros), marketplace commissions via OpenHive, one-time electric bus sales through HCI, and subscription-based digital driving education through En Voiture Simone. The customer base spans 2 million individual consumers, enterprise automotive distributors and dealers, corporate fleet operators, and municipal/public transport buyers. Strategic capital partners include Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (100 million euros at founding) and Macif (50 million euros in November 2025 as part of a long-term auto-insurance-aligned partnership). The group is RGPD-compliant, SAS-structured under French law, and reported FY2024 revenue of 3.8 billion euros with 4,900+ employees.

Name

Cosmobilis

Legal name

SAS COSMOBILIS

Website

https://cosmobilis.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cosmobilis is a Paris-based holding company operating a pan-European automotive mobility platform that integrates multi-brand dealership distribution, dealer SaaS software, vehicle rental, electric bus importation, and digital driving education, serving 2 million customers across five European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Distribution

NAICS

Automobile Dealers (4411), Software Publishers (51321), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Transportation Services (4700), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Car Rental & Car-Sharing Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Car Subscription Platforms (Multi-Brand Aggregators) (THADACAB), Corporate Mobility & Ground Transport Management (THALANAI)

Keywords

• Automotive distribution
• Vehicle rental services
• Mobility software
• Electric bus importation
• Digital driving school

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Distribution and Sales: Revenue from sale of new and used vehicles through BYmyCAR dealership network (100,000 vehicles sold annually, 3.5 billion euros revenue) and Elite Auto online platform
2. SaaS Software Subscriptions: bee2link group generates recurring revenue from SaaS platform subscriptions serving 15,000 connected sales points and 108,000 daily users with 40 billion euros in annual transactions processed
3. Vehicle Rental Services: UCAR provides short, medium and long-term vehicle rental services with 8,500 vehicles under management across 570 agencies generating 92 million euros in revenue
4. Marketplace Commissions: OpenHive marketplace generates transaction-based revenue by connecting automotive distributors and service partners
5. Electric Bus Import and Distribution: HCI generates revenue from importing and distributing electric buses (580+ sold) with 30+ authorized repair partners
6. Digital Driving School Services: En Voiture Simone provides online driving license preparation services with 5 million users, 1,200 partner teachers, and 1.4 million app downloads

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cosmobilis Group operates as a European automotive mobility holding company that federates mobility leaders across five business lines: multi-brand automotive distribution (BYmyCAR dealership network with 90 concessions across 5 countries and Elite Auto online sales), vehicle rental (UCAR short, medium, and long-term rental with 570 agencies), electric bus importation and distribution (HCI distributing Karsan vehicles), digital driving education (En Voiture Simone platform with 5 million+ users), and SaaS software publishing (bee2link group platforms connecting 15,000+ sales points across 40+ countries).

Product overview

COSMOBILIS GROUP is a tech and services automotive platform combining a multi-connected SaaS technology layer, integrated services (financing, insurance, logistics), and powerful distribution brands. The core technology is bee2link group SaaS Platform (including OpenFlex, Planet VO², Cardiff VO, Carviz, ANA, MecaPlanning/3Dsoft, Hitech, OpenHive, and CallAuto) which connects and optimizes the automotive value chain. This platform is deployed across distribution sub-brands BYmyCAR and Elite Auto, rental brand UCAR, import brand HCI (Karsan electric buses), and digital driving school En Voiture Simone. The ecosystem is research-informed by the Observatoire de l'Automobilité. The group operates across 5 European countries with 4,900+ employees, 3.8 billion euros revenue in 2024, serving 2 million customers through 15,000+ connected sales points processing 40 billion euros in annual transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BYmyCAR: Leading French automotive distribution group with multi-brand dealership network
• bee2link group
• UCAR
• Elite Auto
• HCI
• En Voiture Simone
• OpenHive
• Ornikar

Products and services

• BYmyCAR dealership network Multi-brand automotive distribution network operating 90 dealership concessions across 5 European countries, distributing 26 brands including BMW, MINI, and BYD. Sells approximately 100,000 vehicles annually with €3.5 billion in revenue, processing 380,000 sales leads per year through an omnichannel physical-and-digital experience.
• Elite Auto online vehicle sales Pure-player online platform offering new and used vehicles with 100% digital purchasing experience, competitive negotiated pricing, and nationwide delivery across France. Targets individual consumers seeking a streamlined online car-buying journey.
• UCAR vehicle rental Vehicle rental services offering short, medium, and long-term rentals to individuals and corporate clients through a 570-agency network including 350 white-label locations. Manages 8,500 vehicles generating €92 million in revenue and 1.7 million annual rental days.
• HCI electric bus importation Electric bus importation and distribution subsidiary contributing to urban mobility energy transition, representing Karsan products across European markets with 580+ buses sold and 30+ authorized repair partners.
• En Voiture Simone digital driving school Online driving license preparation platform connecting students with 1,200 independent instructors, with 5 million+ users and 1.4 million app downloads since launch. Makes driving permits more accessible through digital and flexible learning.
• bee2link group SaaS platform SaaS platform suite for automotive distribution networks, manufacturers, importers, and service providers. Connects 15,000 sales points serving 108,000 daily users across 40+ countries, processing €40 billion in annual transactions. Modules include sourcing, sales, marketing, customer engagement, workshop management, rental management, AI inspection, and conversational AI tools.
• Observatoire de l'Automobilité research initiative Annual research study created in collaboration with L'ObSoCo providing authoritative research on French mobility behaviors and attitudes, analyzing the transition from automobile ownership to automobility. Functions as an industry thought-leadership and content-marketing initiative supporting the group's strategic positioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 vehicles sold annually across European dealership network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• OrnikarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Ornikar's acquisition of En Voiture Simone (Cosmobilis subsidiary) strengthens driving education services. Strategic partnership between Ornikar (France's leading driving school) and Cosmobilis Group aims to develop new mobility services for young drivers including financing and vehicle rental.
• KarsancoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 September 2024Acquisition of Turkish automotive manufacturer Karsan expands Cosmobilis into electric bus import and distribution. Cosmobilis became exclusive distributor of Karsan electrified buses in Europe, complementing HCI subsidiary operations.
• bee2link groupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2022Cosmobilis and bee2link strategic union creating comprehensive mobility platform. bee2link develops digital platforms for automotive distribution while Cosmobilis provides distribution network and operational scale. bee2link solutions deployed across Cosmobilis dealership networks (Software Defined Retail initiative).
• BYDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 October 2022Distribution partnership for Chinese automaker BYD vehicles through BYmyCAR dealership network. First BYD dealership opened in Paris as part of Cosmobilis international expansion strategy. Awarded BYD 'Dealer of the Year 2025'.
• L'ObSoCo (Observatoire Société et Consommation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration partnership for the 'Observatoire de l'Automobilité' - annual study on French mobility behaviors and attitudes, providing industry insights and thought leadership positioning.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Auto1 Group: Europe's largest online B2B and B2C used-car platform with proprietary remarketing technology. Directly comparable to Elite Auto on the pure-player online vehicle sales model and to bee2link on used-car remarketing tooling.
• CDK Global: Major vendor of dealer management systems and integrated retail technology to automotive dealers worldwide. Direct peer for bee2link's OpenFlex and Cardiff VO modules serving dealer CRM, inventory and sales workflows.
• Cox Automotive: Global provider of SaaS, remarketing and digital marketing solutions to dealers, OEMs and fleets. Direct peer to bee2link group on automotive-retail software and to Carviz on vehicle inspection/remarketing tools.
• Europcar Mobility Group: One of Europe's largest vehicle rental operators serving individuals, businesses and B2B fleets. Comparable to UCAR on short/medium-term rental and white-label agency networks across multiple European countries.
• ALD Automotive: Societe Generale subsidiary providing full-service vehicle leasing and fleet management to corporate clients. Directly comparable to UCAR's B2B rental business and to Cosmobilis's corporate mobility value proposition.
• Emil Frey Group: Swiss-headquartered automotive distributor operating multi-brand dealership networks and import businesses across Europe. Most directly comparable to Cosmobilis on multi-country, multi-brand retail and distribution strategy at similar revenue scale.
• Sixt SE: Leading European mobility provider combining short-term rental, car subscription and fleet services with a heavy digital and app-led GTM. Comparable to UCAR on rental breadth and to Cosmobilis's integrated mobility vision.

Regional players

• Pendragon plc: UK-headquartered automotive retailer with multi-franchise dealerships and used-car operations. Comparable to BYmyCAR's UK-style multi-brand dealership model but geographically separate from Cosmobilis's core markets.

Broad incumbents

• Inchcape plc: London-listed global automotive distributor present in 40+ markets with multi-brand distribution and retail operations. Comparable at the top-of-funnel distribution and brand-representation level, though much broader geographically and publicly traded.

Others

• BYD Europe: European arm of Chinese EV OEM BYD, for which Cosmobilis is a strategic distribution partner and 2025 Dealer of the Year. Indirectly comparable as a partner driving group volume and as a reference point for direct OEM-distributor relationships evolving in the EV era.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCebTSwhnpQNn6MN7PfxV8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/BYmyCAR.officiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bee2link
• Instagraminstagram.com/envoituresimone_fr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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