K-Ryole

What K-Ryole does

K-Ryole SAS is a French designer, manufacturer, and distributor of electric cargo trailers and electric handling trolleys for professional cyclo-logistics, founded in 2015 by engineers Nicolas Duvaut and Gilles Valli and headquartered in Paris with manufacturing in Lot-et-Garonne (Tonneins). The company's core technology, the world-patented Kaptor® force-cancellation system, uses a deformation sensor on the drawbar that transmits data to a control board every 10ms to drive 2x1500W electric motors across 60+ steering strategies, allowing a single operator to move loads up to 500 kg with thumb pressure and without CACES certification. The product portfolio spans three lines: electric cargo trailers (Fourgon, Fourgon XL, Pick-Up, Kollect, CityTemp, XL Tri-température, Kustom, Liftgate/Porte Palette, Refrigerator/Kold), electric cargo bikes (Pervelo Modulé, TreeBike), and electric handling trolleys (Kross Builder 250, 500, 500 Bâtiment, 500 TP).

Manufacturing is performed at a 4,500 m² factory with three assembly lines co-designed with Renault, supporting a maximum capacity of 5,000 machines per year and a standard 6-week delivery timeframe, with >85% of parts sourced in France. The business model is primarily B2B hardware sales complemented by preventive and curative maintenance, connected fleet management, warranty extensions, and an exclusive equipment-rental partnership with Kiloutou. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales with offices in major French cities, plus a European network of authorized distributors (Urban Mobility Ligier Benelux, Affrelec, Blue Leader, Pervélo Gant, Helmstadt, SUMA auto) and the Kiloutou rental channel.

K-Ryole serves 130+ professional customers across logistics and last-mile delivery (Amazon, Stuart, Geodis, Chronofresh, DB Schenker, Dott), retail and food service (Monoprix, Metro, Biocoop, Mr. Bricolage, La Plateforme du Bâtiment), construction and public works (Vinci Construction, Eiffage, Omexom), and waste collection and municipal services (Mairie de Paris, Cocyval, Bicycompost, OuiCompost). The company operates in France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Croatia, New Caledonia, Réunion, and the United States, and has raised approximately €10.5M in a March 2022 Series A from investors including Bpifrance, AQUITI Gestion, Ardev, Edify, IFP Energies nouvelles, and Quadia; it is a subsidiary of Groupe DIS.

Name

K-Ryole

Legal name

K-RYOLE, société par actions simplifiée

Website

https://k-ryole.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

K-Ryole SAS is a French manufacturer of electric cargo bike trailers and electric handling trolleys powered by its proprietary Kaptor® force-cancellation technology. It sells B2B hardware, maintenance services, and rentals to logistics, retail, construction, and municipal customers across Europe and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Cargo Trailers

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension Components Manufacturing (IMACAOAH)

Keywords

• Electric cargo trailers
• Cyclo-logistics solutions
• Electric handling trolleys
• Last-mile delivery vehicles
• Force cancellation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivry-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Cargo Trailer Sales: Sale of electric cargo trailers (Fourgon, Fourgon XL, Pick-Up, Kollect, CityTemp, XL Tri-température, Kustom, Liftgate/Porte Palette, Refrigerator/Kold) attachable to any standard or electric bicycle.
2. Electric Bicycle Sales: Sale of professional electric bicycles (VAE Pervelo Modulé, TreeBike triporteurs) designed for use with K-Ryole trailers.
3. Electric Handling Trolley Sales: Sale of Kross Builder electric handling trolleys (250, 500, 500 Bâtiment, 500 TP) for construction, public works, and industrial intralogistics.
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Preventive maintenance programs, curative maintenance, tire rescue assistance within 2 hours, provision of spare vehicles, warranty extensions, and connected fleet management services.
5. Rental/Equipment Rental Partnerships: Revenue from rental partnerships with equipment rental companies like Kiloutou where K-Ryole products are available for short and long-term rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

K-Ryole designs, manufactures, and sells electric cargo trailers, electric handling trolleys, and electric cargo bikes for professional urban logistics. All products are powered by the patented Kaptor® force-cancellation technology that lets a single operator move up to 500 kg with thumb-level effort, and are sold B2B via direct sales, distributors, and the Kiloutou rental network. The company also provides preventive/curative maintenance, warranty extensions, and connected fleet management services.

Product overview

K-Ryole is a French manufacturer of electric cargo trailers and handling trolleys for professional cyclo-logistics. The product portfolio comprises three main product lines: (1) Electric Trailers - detachable cargo trailers that connect to any bicycle or operate by hand, including closed vans (Fourgon, Fourgon XL), refrigerated units (Refrigerator, Kold), isothermal modules (CityTemp), multi-temperature transport (XL Tri-température), open platforms (Pick-Up), collection units (Kollect), pallet carriers (Porte Palette), and customizable base platforms (Kustom); (2) Electric Cargo Bikes - including the Pervelo Modulé VAE and TreeBike trike ranges compatible with K-Ryole trailers; (3) Electric Handling Trolleys - the Kross Builder series (250, 500, 500 Bâtiment, 500 TP) for construction, public works, and industrial intralogistics. All products share the proprietary Kaptor© force-cancellation technology enabling effortless movement of heavy loads up to 500 kg. Products are designed, manufactured, and assembled in France (Lot-et-Garonne) with a 6-week delivery timeframe and annual capacity of 5,000 machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kross Builder: Range of electric handling trolleys designed for construction sites, public works, and industry, allowing transport of heavy loads up to 500 kg without CACES certification
• Kaptor
• Kustom
• Kold
• CityTemp
• Kollect
• TreeBike
• Dock&Go

Products and services

• Fourgon (Utility) Electric Cargo Trailer Closed and secured electric cargo trailer for bicycles with 1.3 m³ volume, 350 kg payload, RFID badge locking system, and up to 40 km battery autonomy. Designed for food delivery, maintenance services, and secure transport of valuable goods in urban areas, authorized on bike paths and pedestrian zones.
• Fourgon XL Electric Cargo Trailer Large-volume electric cargo trailer with 2 m³ capacity, 300 kg payload, RFID-secured compartments, and up to 40 km autonomy. Marketed as a 'true urban semi-truck' for extensive delivery rounds, carrying up to 18 stackable crates, and operable in bicycle or pedestrian mode.
• XL Tri-température Electric Trailer Multi-temperature electric trailer with three ATP-certified compartments: 27 L at -25 to +10°C, 90 L and 150 L at 0 to +40°C. Designed for medical specimen collection and temperature-sensitive biological product transport with active cold.
• CityTemp Isothermal Module Lightweight isothermal module with passive cold using eutectic plates (-3°C), 6 hours autonomy, 1000 L volume, RFID tracking, and Dock&Go intermodal capability for pre-loading in warehouse and transfer to multiple vehicles. ATP Catégorie D (<0°C) certified.
• Kold (Refrigerator) Electric Trailer ATP Cemafroid FNA 03/2022-certified refrigerated electric trailer co-designed with Lecapitaine (Petit Forestier), offering 1025 L total capacity including a 900 L hermetically sealed active cold box. Designed for cold chain compliance in urban cyclo-logistics.
• Kollect Electric Cargo Trailer Ultra-versatile electric cargo trailer with integrated loading ramp, 350 kg payload, designed for maintenance services, waste collection, and transport of wheeled equipment. Can carry bags, bins, tools, and equipment up to 1 m in height.
• Porte Palette (Liftgate) Electric Trailer 100% autonomous pallet carrier with winch and rolling platform for loading, transporting, and unloading 350 kg pallets. Enables professional pallet delivery in city centers with loading time of 2 min 30 and unloading time of 1 min 30; used by DB Schenker for city-center pallet transport.
• Pick-Up Electric Trailer Open-volume electric trailer with modular gantries, 1.5 m³ capacity, up to 350 kg payload. Designed for large, tall, or long items transport with integrated racks for additional structures.
• Kustom Customizable Electric Trailer Platform Fully customizable electric trailer platform with essentials for bespoke module installation. 400 kg payload capacity. Designed for mobile markets, bike taxis, food trucks, or mobile workshops with customizable branding.
• VAE Pervelo Modulé Electric Cargo Bike
• TreeBike Electric Cargo Trike Electric cargo trike range with Hi-Ten steel frame, Bafang 36V/250W motor (80 Nm torque), 150 kg payload, 40–60 km range, 25 km/h max speed. Compatible with K-Ryole trailers and available with specialized modules for refrigeration or vending.
• Kross Builder 250 Electric Handling Trolley Compact electric handling trolley with 250 kg payload, all-terrain toothed wheels, modular gantry options, under-90 cm width for door frame access. Designed to replace electric wheelbarrows with intuitive operation and anti-TMS benefits.
• Kross Builder 500 Electric Handling Trolley General-purpose electric handling trolley with up to 500 kg payload, no CACES required, minimalist control panel. All-terrain wheels, foldable side panels, and tilting rear door for mechanized horizontal handling without effort.
• Kross Builder 500 Bâtiment Electric Trolley Construction-site-specific handling trolley with extended basket, hydraulic system for ergonomic loading/unloading, and modular gantry configuration. Designed for formwork phase material transport with anti-TMS benefits.
• Kross Builder 500 TP Public Works Trolley Public works trolley with tipping bin specifically designed for asphalt work. Replaces wheelbarrows from truck hatch to spreading area with hydraulic jack, 500 kg capacity, and under-90 cm width for confined sites.
• K-Ryole Maintenance & Connected Fleet Management Services Preventive maintenance programs, curative maintenance, tire-rescue assistance within 2 hours in Paris, provision of courtesy/spare vehicles, warranty extensions, and connected fleet management services for K-Ryole fleets across France, Benelux, and the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster delivery in city centers compared to light commercial vehicles
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, regional and moderate.

• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Renault co-designed the three assembly lines at K-Ryole's factory in Lot-et-Garonne. This partnership enables automotive-grade manufacturing quality and production efficiency for electric vehicle assembly.
• Groupe DIScoreOthersK-Ryole is a subsidiary of Groupe DIS. The factory at Seiches-sur-le-Loir (ZA La Guittière, 49140) is operated as 'filiale du groupe DIS'. Provides manufacturing and operational support.
• Lecapitaine (Petit Forestier)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Lecapitaine (part of Petit Forestier group) to develop the refrigerated trailer model. Lecapitaine provides expertise in temperature-controlled transport and ATP certification for cold chain compliance.
• KiloutouflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive rental partnership in France offering K-Ryole Utility, Pick-Up, Kross Builder 250, and Kross Builder 500 for short-term (1-30 days) and long-term (24-72 months) rental at 12+ locations across France.
• Urban Mobility Ligier BeneluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Netherlands and Belgium. Locations: Oostschans 76, NL-4463 AM Goes (NL) and Koolmijnlaan 142, BE-3582 Beringen (BE). Provides hands-on demos and expert guidance for customers in Benelux region.
• AffrelecregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor located at 95 chemin des grands champs, 71850 Charnay-Lès-Mâcon, France. Covers French market with demos and sales support.
• Blue LeaderregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Croatia located at Dobri dol 48 c, Zagreb 10000. Provides distribution and support for Southeast European markets.
• Pervélo GantregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Belgium at Ende Were 113, 9000 Gent. Provides local sales support and product demos.
• HelmstadtregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Netherlands at Keienbergweg 54, 1101 GC Amsterdam. Provides sales and support for Dutch customers.
• SUMA autoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in France at Le Trinome, Batiment A, 210 Chem. de Paisy, 69760 Limonest. Part of SUMA-e-solutions network offering K-Ryole products.
• AmazonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership announced November 2023 for urban delivery in Manhattan, NYC. K-Ryole opened second maintenance site within Amazon's new logistics warehouse in June 2024. Trailers transport up to 350 kg for Amazon Prime deliveries operating 5 AM to 11 PM, 7 days/week.
• PervelocoreTechnology or IntegrationPervelo Modul-é e-bike specifically recommended for use with K-Ryole trailers. Features Shimano EP6 motor (85Nm), CroMo frame, battery options up to 630 Wh, priced at €3,999 excl. VAT.
• NextMovemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench mobility cluster supporting electric vehicle innovation. K-Ryole member of this mobility ecosystem.
• MoveomoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility innovation cluster. K-Ryole participates in this ecosystem for electric mobility and urban logistics solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Urban Arrow: Dutch e-cargo bike manufacturer and a leading specialist in family and commercial cargo bikes across Europe. Highly comparable to K-Ryole on product category (electric cargo bikes), target B2B and B2C customers, and European urban logistics positioning.
• Yuba Bicycles: US-based cargo bike brand (Mundo, Spicy Curry, Electric Supermarche) targeting families and commercial customers. Comparable on cargo bike product, family/professional use cases, and increasingly B2B last-mile operators.
• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike manufacturer with a strong cargo bike portfolio (Load, Packster) targeting both consumers and professional fleets. Comparable as a premium European e-cargo bike competitor with established dealer networks and similar end-customers in urban logistics.
• Babboe: Dutch cargo bike manufacturer with significant market share in family and professional cargo bikes across Europe. Comparable on product type, European geography, and growing professional/cargo logistics customer base.
• Larry vs Harry (Bullitt): Danish cargo bike maker behind the Bullitt platform used widely by couriers and last-mile operators in Europe and North America. Comparable on product category, courier/logistics customer base, and professional cyclo-logistics positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Rad Power Bikes: North American e-bike scale player with cargo and utility models targeting consumers and small businesses. Comparable on the electric utility/cargo bike overlap and growing professional use case, though focused on direct-to-consumer volume.
• Trek Bicycle: Global bicycle incumbent with Fetch+ e-cargo bike models and broad dealer network. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the e-bike space that competes across consumer and light commercial cargo segments, though Trek is far larger and not specialized in cyclo-logistics.
• Specialized: Global premium bicycle and e-bike maker with a growing cargo and urban mobility portfolio (e.g., Turbo family). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering e-bikes including cargo variants, but with a much wider product portfolio than K-Ryole.

Emerging players

• WorkCycles: Dutch cargo and utility bike maker serving couriers, trades, and families. Comparable on cargo/utility bike category and cyclo-logistics customer base, though smaller scale and more niche than K-Ryole's enterprise positioning.
• Bicicapace: Italian e-cargo bike manufacturer (eJust, eLongtail, Carico) focused on European urban logistics and family use. Comparable as a smaller European cargo bike specialist targeting professional delivery alongside family customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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