enviolo

What enviolo does

Enviolo B.V. is a privately held Dutch technology company headquartered in Amsterdam that designs and manufactures stepless bicycle transmission systems built around its proprietary Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) architecture. Founded in 2015 through the acquisition of NuVinci stepless transmission technology and now owned by UK private equity firm Inflexion (since February 2022), Enviolo sells a portfolio of hub platforms — Urban, City, Trekking, and the new Utility hub (120 Nm torque, 400% gear range) — that can be paired with either Manual interfaces or the AUTOMATiQ fully automatic shifting system. The AUTOMATiQ uses cadence and speed sensors with magnet rings plus a high-torque shift motor to continuously adjust gear ratios without rider input, integrating with major e-bike motor systems (Bosch, Bafang) via CAN bus and Bluetooth.

Enviolo operates as an ingredient brand supplying OEM bicycle manufacturers, with more than 2.5 million hubs sold cumulatively across 100+ bike brands and 50+ brands offering the AUTOMATiQ system. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales of hubs, controllers, and rebuild kits, supplemented by recurring retail membership fees (€299/year) and paid training services (€99 full-day, €49 half-day) delivered through the Retail Training Series and Enviolo University. The company supports a global channel including a strategic QBP distribution partnership in North America, an in-house Austin (Texas) R&D center, manufacturing across China, India, the Netherlands, and Lithuania, and a new consolidated Amsterdam headquarters opened in April 2026. Recent strategic emphasis has been placed on the Utility hub for cargo and high-torque applications, the '#NeverShiftAgain' automatic shifting proposition, and the 'envision' sustainability program targeting 90% recycled aluminum in hub shells, 93% end-of-life recyclability, and 26% carbon emissions intensity reduction by 2030.

Name

enviolo

Legal name

enviolo B.V.

Website

https://www.enviolo.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Enviolo B.V. designs and manufactures stepless CVP bicycle transmissions and AUTOMATiQ automatic shifting systems, supplying hubs to over 100 OEM e-bike brands globally while supporting retailers through training, certification, and a €299/year membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Transmission Systems

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 industry

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Bicycle transmission systems
• Continuously variable hubs
• Automatic gear shifting
• E-bike drivetrain components
• Stepless shifting technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Transmission Components: Enviolo sells its CVP hubs, hub interfaces, controllers, hardware, and rebuild kits to OEM bike manufacturers who integrate them into their e-bikes, and to retailers for aftermarket sales and replacement parts.
2. Training Services: Enviolo generates revenue from its Retail Training Series (RTS) program - full-day technical and sales training at €99 excl VAT and half-day sales training at €49 excl VAT. The membership program costs €299/year and includes 3 free training tickets.
3. Retail Membership: Annual subscription program at €299 per year offering retailers 3 free RTS training tickets (valued at €297), 20% discount on orders.enviolo.com, payment via direct debit, and warranty judgment in shops. Currently available in Benelux and DACH regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Enviolo designs, develops, and manufactures stepless bicycle transmission hubs using its proprietary CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary) technology, sold in four tiers—Urban, City, Trekking, and Utility. The hubs can be equipped with either a Manual shifting interface or the AUTOMATiQ automatic shifting system that adjusts gear ratios based on cadence and speed. Enviolo sells these transmission systems primarily as an ingredient brand to OEM bicycle manufacturers who integrate them into e-bikes, and also supplies aftermarket parts and rebuild kits to retailers.

Product overview

Enviolo is a technology company specializing in stepless bicycle transmissions and automatic shifting systems for e-bikes. The core product is the CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary) hub, available in four tiers: Urban, City, Trekking, and Utility. These hubs can be equipped with either Manual or Automatic shifting interfaces. The Automatic system (AHI) uses sensors and motors to continuously adjust gear ratios based on cadence and speed, enabling automatic shifting without rider input. Supporting services include the Enviolo App for user configuration, the Retail Training Series for dealer education, an online University platform, and a Membership program. The company also offers the AutomatiQ controller and Update Tool for system management. All products are designed and supported through an R&D center in Austin, TX, with headquarters in Amsterdam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CVP (Continuously Variable Planetary) Hubs Stepless bicycle transmission hubs using planetary gear technology that allow infinite gear ratios within their range, available in four tiers—Urban, City, Trekking, and Utility—covering single-rider urban bikes through cargo and S-pedelec applications up to 120 Nm. Sold to OEM bicycle manufacturers for integration into e-bikes and to retailers for aftermarket replacement.
• Enviolo Automatic (AUTOMATiQ) Fully automatic shifting system that continuously adjusts gear ratios based on cadence and speed using magnet ring sensors and a compact high-torque shift motor, eliminating manual gear changes. Supports CAN bus and Bluetooth for integration with major e-bike motor systems. Designed for OEM e-bike manufacturers and end riders seeking seamless shifting.
• Enviolo Manual Manual stepless shifting interface for CVP hubs that provides smooth gear ratio changes without the 'shift shock' of traditional gears, controlled by the rider via shifters. For OEM manufacturers and riders preferring manual control.
• Enviolo App
• Retail Training Series (RTS)
• Enviolo Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% recycled aluminium in CVP hub shells and covers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Riwald RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2023 for closing the loop on Enviolo products. Riwald deconstructs CVPs and AHIs to assess recyclability, provides engineering recommendations for improved circularity, and oversees responsible end-of-life treatment of products at their facility in Almelo, Netherlands.
• Gates Carbon DrivemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint marketing and training partnerships. Gates Carbon Beltdrive Workshop included in Enviolo Retail Training Series. Combined Gates and Enviolo products offer complete drivetrain solutions for e-bikes.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch is a key motor system partner. Enviolo Automatic integrates with Bosch e-bike systems including Performance Line motors. Tenways AGO Performance is the first model to integrate the full Bosch ecosystem with Enviolo hub.
• BafangmajorTechnology or IntegrationFirmware integration partnership enabling riders to modify bike settings and calibrate Enviolo's AutomatiQ interface directly through the Bafang system. Full integrated bike experience with QWIC.
• QWICmajorTechnology or IntegrationE-bike brand partnership providing fully integrated bike experience with Bafang motor systems and Enviolo transmission. Demonstrates ecosystem integration capabilities.
• QBP (Quality Bicycle Products)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership since 2020 to deliver premium aftermarket experience in the US market. QBP distributes Enviolo products to bike shops across North America.
• KMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation-focused partnership launched in 2018 for chain and component collaboration. Joint training and educational initiatives.
• SpecializedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured speaker at Enviolo Product Day 2026. Robert Margevicius from Specialized delivered keynote on 'selling dreams' and the emotional value of cycling, resonating with industry attendees.
• GiantmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Product Day 2026 panel discussion on innovation direction in the cycling industry. Joost Bakker represented Giant in debate on complexity vs. rider needs.
• IntertekminorOthersIndependent third-party auditor commissioned to assess the percentage of recycled aluminium used at each stage of the value chain per ISO 14021:2016 standard.
• BSI GroupminorOthersIndependent auditing partner that completed first SMETA audit at one of Enviolo's Tier 1 suppliers for human rights and labor practices verification.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rohloff: Rohloff is a German maker of the Speedhub, a premium 14-speed internally-geared bicycle hub used in touring, cargo, and high-end e-bikes. It competes with Enviolo's CVP hubs in the high-torque, low-maintenance transmission segment favored by OEMs like Tout Terrain and cargo-bike manufacturers.
• Pinion: Pinion is a German manufacturer of sealed gearbox drivetrain units for premium and e-bikes, offering continuously-variable and multi-speed gearboxes. It is the closest functional competitor to Enviolo's CVP hub, targeting similar OEM customers with an alternative transmission architecture.

Others

• Bafang: Bafang is a major Chinese e-bike motor and electronics manufacturer with a firmware-level integration partnership with Enviolo (QWIC as a reference design). It is a key technology partner for mid-market e-bikes that use Enviolo drivetrains, so competitive overlap is limited but ecosystem exposure is high.
• Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles: Yamaha is one of the original e-bike drive system manufacturers, supplying motors and complete PWseries systems to OEMs globally. It sits in Enviolo's integration ecosystem and competes with Bosch/Bafang for the same OEM motor-spec slots that often pair with Enviolo transmissions.
• Bosch eBike Systems: Bosch is the leading e-bike motor system supplier and a Core technology partner to Enviolo, integrating AUTOMATiQ via CAN bus. It is an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but its expanding motor software features (e.g., eShift) overlap with Enviolo's value proposition at the system level.
• Gates Carbon Drive: Gates makes carbon-fibre belt drivetrain systems widely used on e-bikes, including those equipped with Enviolo hubs. The two companies run joint training (Gates Carbon Beltdrive Workshop as part of Enviolo's RTS) and present a combined belt-plus-CVP solution to OEMs.
• FSA (Full Speed Ahead): FSA supplies OE-grade bicycle components including drivetrain groupsets, e-bike motors, and electronics. It overlaps with Enviolo at the OEM specification level in the mid-to-premium e-bike segment and represents a potential substitute drivetrain supplier for Enviolo's OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Shimano: Shimano is the dominant global bicycle drivetrain manufacturer and supplies the majority of OEM bike brands. It has introduced electronic and automatic-shifting groupsets (e.g., Shimano CUES with Auto Shift, Di2) that increasingly compete with Enviolo's AUTOMATiQ in the same OEM accounts.
• SRAM: SRAM is one of the two global bicycle drivetrain incumbents, with electronic shifting via eTap AXS now expanding into gravel, road, and e-MTB segments. SRAM is not a CVP peer but competes for OEM specification slots against Enviolo at the same major bike brands.

Emerging players

• TQ: TQ is a German technology company whose TQ-HPR50 harmonic pin-ring drive integrates mid-motor and gearbox into a compact unit used in premium e-MTBs and gravel e-bikes. It represents an emerging integrated-drivetrain approach that could partially overlap with Enviolo's Utility Hub value proposition for high-torque applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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