Van Raam

What Van Raam does

Van Raam (vanRaam Mobility B.V.) is a Dutch, family-owned manufacturer of adaptive and special-needs bicycles headquartered in Varsseveld, Netherlands. Founded in 1915 and specializing in adapted cycles since approximately 1986, the company produces tricycles, wheelchair bikes, side-by-side tandem bikes, low step-through bikes, mobility scooter bikes, and transport bikes — every model available with a proprietary Silent electric pedal-assist (Pedelec) system. Each bike is made to order and individually configured to the rider's physical requirements, distinguishing the production model from mass-market assembly-line bicycles.

The product line spans core models such as the Easy Rider recumbent tricycle, the Fun2Go side-by-side tandem (used by institutional and rental customers including Rabobank, Zonnebloem, and De Bever Verhuur), the OPair wheelchair bike, the Chat rickshaw-style transport bike, the Easy Go mobility scooter bike, and the newly launched Thuja two-front-wheel e-trike (2025), which incorporates water-tight smart connectors supplied through a partnership with A&C Solutions. Underlying technology emphasizes domain specialization in adaptive ergonomics, low-step frames, and stability, complemented by the vanRaam mobile app for warranty, battery, and ride-data management.

Van Raam sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network of 400+ affiliated dealers in the Netherlands and 40+ in France, plus coverage in the UK and Germany, with customers routed to dealers via a multilingual online configurator, an AI chatbot, trade-fair presence (Eurobike 2025), and an in-house showroom at Varsseveld. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, with observed starting points around €5,989–€6,599 excluding VAT. The company employs around 270 people, operates as a private besloten vennootschap with no disclosed external investment, and is led by CEO Jan-Willem Boezel alongside founder and Financial/HRM director Marjolein Boezel.

Name

Van Raam

Legal name

vanRaam Mobility B.V.

Website

https://vanraam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Van Raam is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of custom adaptive bicycles — tricycles, wheelchair bikes, tandems, and e-bikes — serving people with disabilities, seniors, and therapy institutions via a 400+ dealer network across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Mobility / Special Needs Bicycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (441330)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH), Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ), Cargo & Utility Bike Retail (CRAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Adaptive bicycles
• Special needs bikes
• Therapeutic tricycles
• Electric pedal assist
• Wheelchair transport bikes

Headquarters

HQ city

Varsseveld

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adaptive Bicycle Sales: Van Raam generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of custom adaptive bicycles and tricycles. Every bike is made to order and configured individually for each customer. Sales are conducted through an authorized dealer network where customers receive a quotation and order through their local dealer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Van Raam manufactures adaptive and special needs bicycles that are custom-built to order for individuals who cannot ride a standard two-wheeled bicycle. Its portfolio includes tricycles, low step-through bikes, side-by-side tandem bikes, wheelchair bikes, mobility scooter bikes, transport bikes, and parent-child tandems, each available with a proprietary Silent electric pedal assist (Pedelec) option. Bikes are sold via a global authorized dealer network at quote-based prices, configured individually to the rider's measurements, disability, and use case.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thuja adaptive e-bike (two front wheels) Innovative e-bike with two front wheels for high stability, powerful electric pedal assist, optional cargo unit, and customizable frame covers with a lockable storage compartment between the front wheels; aimed at adults seeking a stable, stylish adaptive bike for everyday and longer-distance use.
• Easy Rider recumbent tricycle

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.3/10 customer satisfaction rating on the Fun2Go model based on 39 reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A&C SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 8 July 2025A&C Solutions partnered with Van Raam to power the company's adaptive e-trike with smart Higo connectors. The water-tight tricycle featuring these connectors debuted at Eurobike 2025. This collaboration highlights the role of strategic partnerships in bringing specialized adaptive mobility products to market.
• Dynamo Retail GroupminorOthersVan Raam's Thuja e-trike was awarded the Dynamo Retail Innovation Award by Dynamo Retail Group professionals before its market launch, recognizing it as the most innovative product.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Triobike: Danish maker of cargo bikes and family/utility tricycles; relevant peer given Van Raam's cargo/utility bike offerings and overlap in stability-focused urban mobility.
• Huka Bikes: Dutch manufacturer of adaptive tricycles, tandems, and wheelchair bikes; directly comparable niche competitor to Van Raam in the special-needs bicycle segment with overlapping product categories and dealer-based distribution.
• HP Velotechnik: German specialist in recumbent trikes and adaptive cycles with made-to-order production; directly comparable to Van Raam in niche, custom-built adaptive mobility bicycles.
• ICE Trikes: UK-based manufacturer of recumbent trikes and adaptive cycles; overlaps with Van Raam's tricycle and tandem product lines for special-needs riders in European markets.
• Catrike: US-based manufacturer of recumbent tricycles serving adaptive and stability-conscious riders; directly comparable as a specialist trike producer with custom configurations.
• Pfau-Tec: German manufacturer of recumbent tricycles, tandems, and adaptive bicycles; competes head-to-head with Van Raam in adapted cycling across DACH-region and broader European dealer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Specialized Bicycle Components: Global premium bicycle and e-bike brand; relevant as a broad incumbent whose scale and R&D resources could enable entry into adaptive/accessible segments.
• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike manufacturer with broad product portfolio including cargo and adaptive-style models; comparable as a larger premium e-bike player with overlap on electric pedal-assist technology and European dealer channels.

Regional players

• Gazelle: Major Dutch bicycle brand with broad portfolio including e-bikes and low-step models; comparable as a Netherlands-based cycling incumbent with overlapping distribution and market positioning.
• Batavus: Dutch bicycle manufacturer with e-bikes and low-step/urban models; comparable as a Netherlands-based regional player in cycling with adjacent product positioning to Van Raam's low-step Balance line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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