What Fresh Breeze does

Fresh Breeze GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer founded in 1989 by Michael Werner and Markus Müller, originally in Langenhagen and relocated to Bissendorf/Wedemark in 2000. The company designs, develops, manufactures, tests, and sells powered paragliders (paramotors), ultralight trikes, paraglider wings, and aviation engines, operating from two production halls near Hanover in Lower Saxony. Its portfolio includes five trike models (XOne, XCitor, Flyke, BulliX, XLight), five paraglider wings (APAX evo, XWing evo, XWing evo RS, XStream, Relax evo), the SportiX Pro backpack motor system, the add-e electric bike conversion kit, and thirteen engine variants sourced from Polini, Vittorazi, Hirth, Swissauto, Simonini, and its own Monster engine. Proprietary technologies include the Pitch Control System, X-Wing suspension spreader bar, Jettison emergency engine release, APAX evo Equalized Pressure Technology, and custom belt drive transmissions, all developed and assembled in-house in Germany.

The company's customer base comprises individual recreational pilots (primary), flight schools and training organizations, and tandem/commercial passenger operators, served on a global basis. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through direct B2C sales of complete aircraft systems and aftermarket parts via the company's own website, product configurator, and e-commerce storefront (fresh-breeze-shop.de); pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers contact the company directly. Distribution is direct with no third-party resellers explicitly mentioned, and marketing relies on content (news/blog, downloadable manuals), industry reputation, and community word-of-mouth rather than paid advertising. Fresh Breeze is privately held with a GmbH & Co. KG commanditary partnership structure, founder-owned with no external investment or parent company indicated, and employs between 1 and 10 people.

Name

Fresh Breeze

Legal name

Fresh Breeze GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://www.fresh-breeze.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fresh Breeze is a German manufacturer founded in 1989 that designs and builds powered paragliders, ultralight trikes, paraglider wings, and aviation engines. The company sells directly to individual recreational pilots, flight schools, and commercial operators worldwide from its Bissendorf headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ultralight Aviation

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Kits & Experimental Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring) (THAAAKAA)

Keywords

• Paramotor manufacturing
• Ultralight aircraft
• Powered paragliding
• Trike aviation
• Aviation engines

Headquarters

HQ city

Bissendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paramotor and trike sales: Fresh Breeze designs, develops, manufactures, tests, maintains and sells paramotors and trikes worldwide. Revenue is generated through direct sales of finished ultralight aircraft, engines, gliders, and accessories to end consumers.
2. Aftermarket parts and accessories: The company sells spare parts, replacement components (propellers, cages, harnesses), and accessories through its own shop. Aftermarket sales are a secondary revenue stream complementing new product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fresh Breeze designs, develops, manufactures, tests, maintains, and sells paramotors (powered paragliders), trikes, paraglider wings, engines, and related air sports equipment for the ultralight aviation market. The company sells directly to consumers and flight schools worldwide through its own website, online shop, and product configurator, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 5 trike models, 5 paraglider wings, 13 engine variants, and accessories.

Product overview

Fresh Breeze is a German manufacturer of paramotors and trikes established in 1989, producing a comprehensive portfolio of ultralight aviation products. The product line comprises five distinct paraglider wings (APAX evo, XWing evo, XWing evo RS, XStream, Relax evo) designed for different trike applications; five trike models (XOne, XCitor, Flyke, BulliX, XLight) ranging from single-seaters to double-seaters under 120kg; the SportiX Pro backpack motor system compatible with various engines; and the add-e electric bike conversion kit. Fresh Breeze also offers thirteen different engines separately including Vittorazi (Moster), Polini (Thor series), Hirth (3503, F23), Swissauto, Simonini, and Monster engines, providing customers flexibility to configure their aircraft with preferred powerplants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XOne Single-seater Fresh Breeze trike offering maximum safety and comfort, with configuration options including Thor 250 engine, 28l integrated tank for up to 9 hours of flight, suspension fork, shock absorbers, and optional trailer use up to 100 km/h.
• XCitor Flagship Fresh Breeze two-seater trike with aerodynamic cage and Hirth 3503 engine (67 HP), featuring unique wing suspension with Pitch Control System, Magnum 450 ballistic rescue system, and suitable for flight schools, commercial passenger flights, and private use.
• Flyke Unique vehicle combining bicycle and paramotor functionality, allowing pilots to ride to takeoff and land, featuring articulated steering, Nexus 7-speed gearbox, and suitable for pilots 160-195 cm height.
• BulliX Light, sporty trike with low center of gravity made from aircraft-grade aluminium, weighing 46 kg, featuring easy disassembly for travel, compatible with multiple motors including Thor 250, Swissauto 250 4T, and Cosmos 300.
• XLight Lightweight double-seating trike under 120kg with trim-neutral passenger positioning, 57.8 kg weight, options for Hirth F23 or Swissauto 250 4T engines, trailer hitch capability up to 100 km/h, and Magnum 250 rescue system.
• APAX evo A newly designed paraglider wing suitable for freeflight, winch launching, paramotor, and trike use, available in three sizes (24m², 26m², 28m²) with Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for stable flight in turbulent air.
• XWing EVO Second-generation trike wing specially developed for the XCitor, featuring flexible suspension with a spreader bar trim system and Pitch Control System (PCS) for reduced pitching movements, offering high glide ratio and directional stability.
• XWing EVO RS Trike wing combining XCitor wing advantages with normal glider mounting flexibility, featuring excellent symmetric takeoff behavior and DGAC-tested approval for EU use under 120kg devices, with MTOW of 437 kg for double-flight operations.
• XStream Smallest trike wing on the market at only 19m² with 200 kg payload, designed exclusively for trike use with high speed range, directional stability, and aggressive design.
• Relax evo Evolution of the popular trike wing available in two sizes (22m² for 200 kg, 25m² for 300 kg), featuring S-Inlet technology for easy starts, high directional stability, and suitability for both beginners and experienced pilots.
• SportiX Pro Latest generation foot launch aircraft compatible with all common engines (Atom, Thor 80/130/190/200/250, Top80, Moster 185), featuring titanium pushrods with Quickpin attachment, tool-free disassembly into compact size, and available with Wingman or Wingman Light harnesses.
• add-e Retrofit electric bike kit with approximately 50 km range, 1 kg weight, 160-200 Wh battery capacity, featuring add-e NEXT generation with near-silent operation and precision sensor control.
• Top 80 Classic lightweight paramotor engine with low noise emissions and good-natured characteristics, featuring encapsulated gear transmission, combined resonance exhaust and rear silencer, and fan cooling for thermal stability.
• Thor 80 Smallest and lightest Thor engine with liquid cooling system and additional cooling fan, featuring separate gearbox unit and centrifugal clutch, designed for foot launch with efficient thermal stability.
• Thor 130 Solid and fully developed engine primarily for foot launch with balanced weight, quietness and strength, featuring fully enclosed gearbox with 3.43:1 reduction ratio and airbox for intake noise reduction.
• Thor 190 Thor 190 EVO latest version with Polini belt transmission using Poly-V belt technology at 2.83:1 reduction ratio, featuring Spark Cooling System (SCS) for reduced combustion temperature and multi-part exhaust for durability.
• Thor 200 Engine characterized by smooth running with balance shaft compensating moving masses, fully enclosed Polini gearbox at 2.8:1 ratio, Helmholtz resonator exhaust, 80W generator, and flash starter.
• Swissauto 4T Swiss-made 4-stroke DOHC engine with fully electronic control and altitude compensation, featuring holistic engine management for optimal combustion, liquid cooling, 55 dbA noise level, and belt transmission with centrifugal clutch.
• Atom 80 One of the quietest paramotor engines on the market with smooth running, lightweight design, gear transmission with enclosed gearbox/clutch unit, and 1.25m Helix Carbon propeller.
• Moster 185 Minimalist powerhouse from Vittorazi with low weight, air cooling with carbon fiber air scoop, multi-part exhaust with carbon fiber silencer, Walbro membrane carburetor, and belt transmission with eccentric tensioning.
• Hirth 3503 Most extensive electrical system with fully electronic injection, 3.65:1 fully enclosed gearbox, liquid cooling with thermostat, centrifugal clutch, Helix or HTC propeller options, and fuel efficiency of 1:100 oil mixture.
• Hirth F23 Most powerful motor for trikes under 120kg with boxer design for complete mass balance, 500cc displacement, air cooling with enlarged cylinder heads, belt transmission at 3.08:1, and Walbro membrane carburetors.
• Simonini 2-stroke engine commonly used for foot launch and trike operation, featuring optional electric starter with 1500 mAh LiFePo battery, digital ignition with rpm-dependent timing, and GFK airbox.
• Monster German-made aviation engine with extreme reliability and power, standalone product for trike and foot launch, featuring belt drive at 2.68:1, 10l tank at highest frame point, Scimitar propeller in X-configuration with 75 kg thrust, and optional electric starter.

Quantifiable outcome

• XCitor is the bestseller with more than 500 pilots worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HelixcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Fresh Breeze works with Helix as propeller manufacturer. Helix Carbon propellers are used across multiple engine lines (Moster, Atom 80, Swissauto, Hirth 3503). In 2021, Helix and Vittorazi co-developed an exclusive new propeller for the Moster motor in a very meticulous development process, with Fresh Breeze distributing it exclusively.
• VittorazicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Since 2020, Fresh Breeze has carried Vittorazi motors in their product portfolio. Vittorazi works continuously on their compact product range. Many Fresh Breeze customers already enjoy a reliable Vittorazi motor. In 2021, Fresh Breeze and Vittorazi (along with Helix) co-developed an exclusively available new propeller specifically tuned for the Moster motor.
• HirthcoreTechnology or IntegrationFresh Breeze integrates Hirth engines (F23, 3503) in their trike products. The Hirth 3503 engine powers the XCitor flagship trike. The F23 boxer engine is the most powerful motor for trikes under 120 kg. Hirth engines are specifically tuned for Fresh Breeze applications.
• Polini (Polini Thor)coreTechnology or IntegrationFresh Breeze integrates Polini Thor engines (Thor 80, 130, 190, 200) in their SportiX foot launch systems and trike configurations. Polini-developed features like the Spark Cooling System (SCS) and Flash Starter are incorporated. Fresh Breeze also developed a Helmholtz resonator for enhanced Polini engine performance.
• Baensch Plus GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBaensch Plus GmbH, a Werbeagentur (advertising agency) based in Winsen (Aller) / Celle, is credited for the design, concept, and implementation of the Fresh Breeze website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apco Aviation: Israel-based manufacturer of paramotor wings and harnesses directly competing with Fresh Breeze's paraglider product line (APAX evo, XWing evo, Relax evo, XStream) for the same recreational pilot and flight-school customers.
• Dudek Paragliders: Polish paraglider manufacturer producing motor-specific wings that compete with Fresh Breeze's APAX evo and XWing series for foot-launch and trike pilots across Europe.
• Swing Flugsportgeräte: German paraglider and paramotor equipment manufacturer, direct national-market competitor to Fresh Breeze with overlapping product categories and identical target customer (recreational pilots, flight schools).
• Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG: German paraglider manufacturer producing motor wings that directly compete with Fresh Breeze's paraglider range; similar size and B2C distribution model targeting the same European pilot base.
• MAC ParaTechnology: Italian paramotor and trike manufacturer producing complete foot-launch and trike systems that compete head-to-head with Fresh Breeze's SportiX Pro and XCitor/XLight product lines for the same recreational and commercial pilots.

Broad incumbents

• Ozone Paragliders: Larger, well-established paraglider and paramotor wing manufacturer with broader product range across free-flight and powered categories; competes with Fresh Breeze at the wing level and serves the same ultralight pilot base.
• Niviuk Gliders: European paraglider manufacturer offering wings suitable for paramotor and trike use, overlapping directly with Fresh Breeze's glider portfolio in performance and beginner-friendly segments.
• Advance Paragliders: Swiss paraglider and paramotor equipment maker; broader product range than Fresh Breeze at the wing/harness level but overlaps in motor-rated wings and serves identical end customers.

Emerging players

• Woody Valley: Italian harness and paragliding accessory manufacturer whose harnesses are used as compatible accessories for paramotor setups competing with Fresh Breeze's integrated system offerings.

Others

• Vittorazi Motors: Italian paramotor engine manufacturer (Moster, Moster Plus) and Fresh Breeze partner since 2020; comparable in supplying the same recreational pilot segment, though as a component supplier rather than full-system integrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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