Scuderia Canteen

What Scuderia Canteen does

Scuderia Mensa HS RheinMain Racing e.V. is a student Formula Student racing team based at Hochschule RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany, operating as a registered non-profit association (e.V., Vereinsregister VR 82093). Founded in 2006, the team of 20-30 interdisciplinary students designs, builds, and races formula-style vehicles in international Formula Student competitions, having produced 15 cars (7 combustion and 8 electric) over 20 years and competed in more than 15 events. Since 2020 the team has shifted fully to all-electric powertrains, and its current-generation SPR25evo "Lilly" delivers approximately 140 kW of system power, 880 Nm of torque, a 220 kg total weight, and a top speed in the 130-140 km/h range, with the SPR25e "Roxy" as a companion electric platform.

Technically, the team develops several vehicle systems in-house rather than buying them off the shelf, including a self-developed 600V high-voltage battery (7.8 kWh) with custom high-voltage and low-voltage battery management units, an exchangeable wiring harness following automotive standards, a full carbon-fiber monocoque (26 kg, 4000 Nm/° torsional stiffness) with aluminum honeycomb core, an electronic torque-vectoring differential, a self-developed Drag Reduction System (DRS), and an all-wheel-drive powertrain using four AMK DD5-14-10-POW synchronous hub motors. These systems are validated in competition, with multiple Top 5 placements including 1st in Efficiency, 1st in Business Plan, and 3rd in the flagship Endurance discipline.

The business model is sponsorship-driven rather than commercial. The association is funded through tiered industry partnerships (platinum, gold, silver, and supporter levels) with companies such as Toyota Gazoo Racing, AMKmotion, Ansys, Siemens, TE Connectivity, Misumi, Henkel, Hörmann Automotive, wynd, TASKING, and others, alongside a flagship institutional partnership with Hochschule RheinMain and a strategic cooperation with Stadt Rüsselsheim. Sponsors receive logo visibility on vehicles, event access, and talent-pipeline exposure; individuals can also contribute via a 40 EUR-per-unit battery sponsorship program. The "customers" are effectively competition organizers and corporate sponsors, and the "product" is engineering talent development combined with brand exposure, not commercial goods.

Name

Scuderia Canteen

Legal name

Scuderia Mensa HS RheinMain Racing e.V.

Website

https://scuderia-mensa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scuderia Mensa HS RheinMain Racing e.V. is an interdisciplinary student racing team at Hochschule RheinMain in Rüsselsheim, Germany, that designs, builds, and races electric and combustion formula cars in international Formula Student competitions, funded by tiered industry sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Engineering

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent) (MPAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ), Motorsports Fan Engagement & Membership Programs (Series/Team-Owned) (MPAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Formula student racing
• Electric race cars
• Student motorsport team
• Vehicle engineering development
• Carbon fiber monocoque

Headquarters

HQ city

Rüsselsheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Material, financial, and advisory support from companies including platinum, gold, silver sponsors and supporters. Partners receive logo visibility, event access, and talent recruitment opportunities.
2. Battery Sponsorship Program: Individual sponsors can contribute 40 EUR per sponsorship to finance the electric drive, receiving recognition on the battery container and exclusive event imagery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Scuderia Mensa is a student racing team at Hochschule RheinMain University that designs, builds, and races formula-style electric and combustion race cars for international Formula Student competitions. The team develops proprietary in-house technologies including high-voltage battery systems, hub-motor all-wheel drive, and carbon fiber monocoque chassis, producing a new race car approximately every one to two years. Revenue is generated through corporate sponsorship packages, individual battery sponsorships, and vehicle exhibition services rather than commercial product sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPR25evo "Lilly" Latest Formula Student electric race car built by the team, featuring approximately 140 km/h top speed, 80 kW maximum system power, 7.8 kWh battery capacity, and 650 N downforce at 60 km/h. Designed for international Formula Student competition.
• SPR25e "Roxy" 2025 Formula Student electric race car powered by four AMKmotion hub motors with individually controllable all-wheel drive, built on a carbon monocoque chassis. Used in Formula Student competitions during the 2025 season.
• Battery Sponsorship Program Individual sponsorship program that allows supporters to contribute 40 EUR per sponsorship to finance the team's electric drive. Sponsors receive recognition on the battery container and exclusive event imagery, with donation receipts available for four or more sponsorships.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship program offering platinum, gold, silver, and supporter-level partnerships that provide companies with material, financial, and advisory support opportunities. Sponsors receive logo visibility on vehicles, event access, and talent recruitment opportunities with engineering students.
• Vehicle Exhibition Services By arrangement, partners can exhibit Scuderia Mensa racing cars at events, trade fairs, or company locations to attract attention and showcase association with Formula Student motorsport engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Top 5 placements in Formula Student competitions including 1st place in Efficiency and Business Plan disciplines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AMKmotioncoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides hub motors for the electric race cars. SPR25e and SPR25evo use AMK DD5-14-10-POW synchronous motors as four hub motors for all-wheel drive.
• AnsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides simulation software for engineering analysis and design optimization of racing vehicle components.
• Beta CAE SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides CAE software for structural analysis and optimization of vehicle components.
• CadfemcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides simulation solutions for engineering design and analysis.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides industrial software and design tools for vehicle development.
• TE ConnectivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides electronic components for battery and wiring harness systems.
• MisumicoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides mechanical components and standard parts for vehicle manufacturing.
• Hörmann AutomotivecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufactures turned and milled parts for the chassis and vehicle components.
• Innocut Solution Schäfer GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides waterjet cutting services for various vehicle parts including battery and aerodynamic components.
• FactronixcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides placement machine for PCB assembly and soldering stations for the Electrics department.
• Hochschule RheinMainflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome university providing facilities, institutional support, and student recruitment for the Formula Student team.
• Stadt RüsselsheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation partner supporting the team through city sponsorship and event support. Rollout 2026 was made possible through this partnership.
• wyndcoreTechnology or IntegrationCreated and maintains the Scuderia Mensa website. Platinum sponsor providing web development services.
• TASKINGcoreTechnology or IntegrationNew sponsor providing development tools and software for vehicle electronics.
• KisssoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides gear design and transmission analysis software.
• Henkel (Loctite)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides adhesives and cleaning products used in chassis and aerodynamics manufacturing. Long-standing cooperation partner.
• Toyota Gazoo RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing support and products for the racing team.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DUT Racing: Formula Student team at Delft University of Technology, one of the top Dutch FS programs. Comparable as a European TU-level university racing team competing in Formula Student with both combustion and electric vehicles, sponsorship-funded, and developing proprietary powertrain and chassis technology.
• Global Formula Racing: Joint Formula Student team between Oregon State University andiegen University of Applied Sciences. Comparable as a university-based racing team competing in international Formula Student competitions with both combustion and electric vehicles, sponsorship-funded, and producing vehicles annually.
• TUfast: Formula Student team at Technical University of Munich, a leading German FS program with strong EV focus. Comparable as a German TU9 university racing team competing in Formula Student electric and combustion classes, sponsorship-funded, and developing in-house EV powertrains.
• KA-RaceIng: Formula Student team at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of Germany's most established and successful FS programs. Comparable as a German university-based racing team competing in Formula Student with both combustion and electric vehicles, sponsorship-funded, and producing 1-2 vehicles per year.
• GreenTeam Stuttgart: Formula Student electric team at University of Stuttgart, focused exclusively on electric powertrains. Comparable as a German university FS team with deep in-house EV development (battery, motors, electronics) and sponsorship-funded operations targeting Formula Student Electric.
• TU Graz Racing Team: Formula Student team at Graz University of Technology, a leading Austrian FS program. Comparable as a German-speaking European TU racing team competing in Formula Student with electric and combustion vehicles, sponsorship-funded, and active in international FS competitions.
• FAU Motorsports: Formula Student team at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, a German university racing team. Comparable as a German university-based Formula Student team competing in international FS events with sponsorship-funded operations and annual vehicle development cycles.
• AMZ (Akademischer Motorsportverein Zürich): Formula Student team at ETH Zurich, one of Switzerland's top FS programs with strong industry sponsor backing. Comparable as a European university racing association competing in Formula Student, developing electric and autonomous race cars with strong corporate sponsorship model.

Emerging players

• Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER): Formula Student team at the University of Cambridge focused on energy-efficient and electric vehicles. Comparable as a European university racing team developing efficient EV powertrains for Formula Student, though at smaller scale and with different geographic competition footprint.

Others

• Formula Student Germany: Organizer of the flagship Formula Student Germany competition at Hockenheimring where Scuderia Mensa competes annually. Comparable as the governing/event entity for the series the team participates in, providing the regulatory framework, judging, and competition infrastructure rather than directly competing.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScuderiaMensaSPR
• Facebookfacebook.com/Scuderia.Mensa
• Instagraminstagram.com/scuderia_mensa_hsrm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scuderia-mensa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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