Funyo Racing

What Funyo Racing does

Funyo Racing (legal entity SAS FUNYO RACING, SIREN 813839230) is a French prototype sports car manufacturer founded in 1999 by Yves Orhant and headquartered since 2020 in a 1,200 m² facility in the Allonnes business area (Sarthe), supported by Le Mans Métropole. The company designs, manufactures and supports CN-class (Category Nationale) prototype race cars — principally the SP05 and the evolved SP05 EVO — built around tubular steel chassis with composite monobloc bodywork, powered by a Peugeot EP6FDTR (Peugeot 308 GTI) 270 hp engine, mated to a SADEV SL 75 LW 6-speed sequential gearbox, with AP Racing brakes and Michelin Motorsport tires. Over 230 vehicles have been produced across the SP05/SP05 EVO and earlier F4/F5/RC lines, and the SP05 EVO is FFSA-homologated and FIA-compliant (70L flexible fuel tank, air-to-air exchanger kit) for endurance formats from sprints up to 12-hour races.

Under CEO Romain Angebeau — an engineer with 13 years at the Pescarolo and Ligier Le Mans design offices who took over in 2018 — the company operates an integrated business model spanning prototype vehicle sales (new builds and second-hand resale), a rental/turnkey race package channel via partner teams DAFA Racing, HMC Lohéac Racing and Kairos Racing, manufacturer-led after-sales and spare-parts service with a parts truck present at every race weekend, and ownership/operation of the Sprint CUP by Funyo championship — a Regional FFSA-sanctioned monotype series with six rounds per season on circuits such as Spa Francorchamps, Paul Ricard, Magny-Cours, Dijon and Lédenon. Customer segments include aspiring Espoirs drivers (with a Porsche France Junior Programme selection pathway), amateur Challengers, and Gentlemen drivers over 50, plus distributor and racing-team channel partners.

Commercial reach extends across nine countries — France, Belgium, Switzerland, Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, the USA (via exclusive distributor Capone Motorsports) and the Middle East (via exclusive distributor ALPHI10) — supported by FFSA homologation, Michelin Motorsport as official supplier, HSR/IMSA sanctioning in North America, and a Sagcom Events co-location for championship operations. A new restoration services entity, Atelier Angebelle Classic, extends the engineering platform into classic and prestige vehicle restoration.

Name

Funyo Racing

Legal name

SAS FUNYO RACING

Website

https://funyo-sportproto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Funyo Racing is a French manufacturer of CN-class prototype race cars (SP05/SP05 EVO) and operator of the Sprint CUP by Funyo monotype championship, selling vehicles, turnkey race packages, spare parts and restoration services to amateur and aspiring professional racing drivers across nine countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prototype Racing Cars

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Transmission & Drivetrain Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chassis Mechatronics & Active Dynamics (Active Suspension/Steer-by-Wire/Brake-by-Wire Hardware) (IMACAIAN), Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

Keywords

• Prototype racing cars
• Sports prototype manufacturing
• Motorsport championship services
• Amateur racing vehicles
• Race car rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Allonnes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prototype Vehicle Sales: Funyo designs and manufactures SP05 and SP05 EVO prototype racing cars sold directly to racing teams and private drivers. Vehicles priced at approximately €32,000-34,000 for used models, new models presumably higher. Sales include after-sales service with manufacturer support at race weekends and spare parts availability.
2. Vehicle Rentals: Funyo facilitates rental programs through affiliated racing teams (DAFA Racing, HMC Racing, Kairos Racing) offering turnkey packages including assistance, motorhomes, and coaching for drivers wanting to compete without vehicle ownership.
3. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: After-sales service and spare parts for all Funyo sports proto models. Manufacturer travels to every race weekend with truck full of spare parts. Spare parts guaranteed availability from Funyo Racing workshops.
4. Championship and Event Services: Organizes and operates the Sprint CUP by Funyo championship, charging entry fees and registration. Provides technical management, FFSA technical manager, speaker, and coordination staff for race weekends.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Funyo Racing designs, manufactures and sells the SP05 EVO prototype sports car, a 670 kg, 270 hp FFSA-homologated CN-category racing vehicle powered by a Peugeot 308 GTI engine with SADEV sequential transmission. The company sells vehicles directly, facilitates rentals through partner racing teams, provides spare parts and after-sales support at every race weekend, and organizes the Sprint CUP by Funyo one-make championship and Endurance Cup by Funyo series.

Product overview

Funyo Racing is a French manufacturer of prototype sports cars designed for racing competition. The product portfolio centers on the SP05 EVO as the flagship model, alongside the SP05 and legacy F5/F4 prototypes. The company supports its vehicles through racing services including the Sprint Cup by Funyo championship (a Regional FFSA monotype series) and Endurance Cup by Funyo. Turnkey racing packages are available through partner teams DAFA Racing, HMC Racing, and Kairos Racing, offering vehicle rentals with full assistance and coaching. The company also facilitates second-hand vehicle sales and, through Atelier Angebelle Classic, provides restoration services for classic racing vehicles. To date, more than 230 Funyo vehicles have been produced.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Funyo SP05 EVO Prototype The flagship Funyo prototype sports car featuring a Peugeot EP6FDTR 308 GTI engine delivering 270 CV, SADEV SL 75 LW 6-speed sequential transmission, tubular steel chassis with aluminum panels and composite bodywork, AP Racing 4-piston brakes, ALP suspension, and a 70L FIA flexible fuel tank. FFSA-homologated for sprint and endurance racing, targeted at amateur and aspirant racing drivers and teams.
• Funyo SP05 Prototype Predecessor prototype sports car to the SP05 EVO, used in Sprint Cup and Endurance Cup competitions and still actively raced by customers. Sold new and through the second-hand channel.
• Funyo F5 Prototype Legacy Funyo prototype that returned to competition for a full season, still in use within the Sprint Cup championship and supported with its own F5 Drivers category.
• Sprint CUP by Funyo Championship Regional FFSA monotype championship operated by Funyo Racing featuring CN, CM and Funyo prototypes (SP05, SP05 EVO, F5, F4RC, F4) across categories: Protos Scratch, Challengers, Gentlemen, Espoirs, Funyo F5 Drivers, and Female Drivers. Six meetings per season on European circuits. Drivers register and pay entry fees via the championship.
• Endurance Cup by Funyo Endurance championship reserved exclusively for Funyo vehicles, run on 2 to 3 hour races and supported by Funyo Racing since 2019. The SP05 EVO has also proven capable of competing successfully in 4-hour, 6-hour and 12-hour endurance formats.
• Funyo Spare Parts and After-Sales Service Manufacturer-supported spare parts and after-sales service for all Funyo sports proto models. The company brings a spare parts truck to every race weekend and guarantees parts availability from the Funyo Racing workshops.
• Rental Funyo SP05 - DAFA Racing Turnkey SP05 rental and racing assistance package for a Sprint Cup by Funyo season, offered through partner team DAFA Racing (vice champion of France in Endurance Cup 2022 and 2023). Includes vehicle, team support, and competition management.
• Rental SP05 EVO - HMC Racing Turnkey SP05 EVO rental package through partner team HMC Lohéac Racing for individual meetings or a full Sprint Cup by Funyo season. Includes vehicle, assistance, motorhome, and driver coaching.
• Rental Funyo SP05 - Kairos Racing Full-season SP05 rental package from partner team Kairos Racing including qualified team support, coaching by a BPJEPS engineer/monitor, and complete vehicle assistance.
• Atelier Angebelle Classic Restoration Service Restoration service for classic and prestige cars for both road and racing use, established at the Funyo Racing workshops following the restoration of Pescarolo C60s.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270hp from Peugeot 308 GTI engine, 670kg weight resulting in 2.5kg/hp power-to-weight ratio
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• Capone MotorsportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Exclusive distribution agreement for Funyo SP05 Evo prototypes in the United States. IMSA-connected team based in Riviera Beach, Florida. Plans to enter SP05 Evo in American championships including HSR Prototype Challenge and FARA. Car unveiled December 2024.
• ALPHI10coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Exclusive distribution agreement for Funyo SP05 Evo prototypes in the Middle East market. Led by former amateur racer and entrepreneur Bertrand Lambla with over 10 years expertise in Gulf events sector and strong regional network.
• Michelin MotorsportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial supplier and partner of Sprint CUP by Funyo championship. Provides 1 set of Michelin Motorsport tires for 2 consecutive meetings (3 sets per season excluding rain tires). Long-term partnership supporting championship operations.
• Porsche France / Porsche Carrera Cup FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides top Espoirs driver in Sprint CUP by Funyo with selection to Junior Programme Porsche Carrera Cup France. Major pathway opportunity for young drivers to progress toward professional motorsport career.
• FFSA (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench motorsport federation providing championship sanctioning and FFSA homologation for Funyo vehicles. Sprint CUP by Funyo is a Regional FFSA monotype championship.
• Sagcom EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent agency partnership for championship organization. Sagcom Events co-locates with Funyo Racing in Allonnes business area and co-promotes the Sprint CUP by Funyo.
• Le Mans MétropoleminorOthersLocal government support enabling Funyo Racing facility in Allonnes business area (72) with 1,200 m² workshop space since 2020. Key infrastructure partnership for manufacturing operations.
• HSR by IMSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSR (Historic Sportscar Racing) by IMSA partnership enables Funyo SP05 Evo entry into American Prototype Challenge championship. CEO Chris Ward welcoming new prototype manufacturer to North American competition.
• DAFA RacingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRacing team offering Funyo SP05 rental and turnkey assistance services. Vice champion of France in Endurance cup by Funyo 2022 and 2023.
• HMC Lohéac RacingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRacing team offering SP05 EVO rentals for Sprint Cup by Funyo meetings or full season. Turnkey packages with assistance, motorhome, and driver coaching.
• Kairos RacingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRacing team offering Funyo SP05 rental for season with qualified team and coaching by bpjeps engineer/monitor. Full service including vehicle assistance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tatuus: Italian racing car manufacturer producing formula and prototype category cars including the F4-T421 used in single-make championships. Comparable as a specialist prototype/feeder-series manufacturer with championship ecosystem partnerships.
• PRC (Panoz Racing Cars): US-based prototype racing car manufacturer with the Panoz Roadster and Avezzano product lines. Comparable as a niche prototype manufacturer serving gentleman driver and amateur racing segments in North America.
• Ligier Automotive: French prototype racing car manufacturer with broad LMP and CN product portfolio. Directly comparable as a French-based prototype racing car specialist; however, Ligier operates at significantly larger scale with broader motorsport categories and higher-spec LMP2/LMP3 offerings.
• Wolf Racing Cars: Italian prototype racing car manufacturer producing the GB08 and Mistral models for sprint and endurance racing. Direct competitor in the affordable CN prototype segment with similar customer base across European championships.
• Duqueine Engineering: French prototype racing car manufacturer offering the D08 and other CN-spec prototypes. Directly competes in the same accessible prototype category as Funyo, with similar customer segments and endurance racing pedigree through LMP3.
• Norma Auto Concept: French manufacturer of prototype racing cars (M20, M30, MFC) used in hill climbing, endurance, and circuit racing. Closely comparable to Funyo in target customer (amateur/semi-pro drivers), product format (CN prototypes), and pricing tier.

Emerging players

• ADESS (Adess Group): European prototype racing car manufacturer producing the ADESS LMP3 and other models. Comparable as a smaller-scale prototype specialist competing in endurance racing categories that overlap with Funyo's endurance ambitions.

Others

• SADEV: French manufacturer of sequential gearboxes and transmissions supplied to Funyo (SADEV SL 75 LW). A key component supplier and innovation partner rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same prototype racing ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Radical Motorsport: British sports racing car manufacturer with a broader portfolio of SR1, SR3, and RXC models. Comparable in the accessible prototype market but operates at larger scale with established global dealer network and multiple racing series.
• Pescarolo Sport: French endurance racing team and constructor (LMP1/LMP2) closely tied to Funyo's CEO heritage (Romain Angebeau worked at Pescarolo for 13 years). Operates at higher performance tier (LMP) but the same Le Mans motorsport ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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