Universal Mobility LLC

What Universal Mobility LLC does

Universal Mobility LLC (UNIMO) is a Belarus-based engineering and manufacturing company founded in October 2019 and headquartered in Minsk, providing full-cycle automotive engineering, design, prototyping, and low-volume manufacturing services to enterprise customers in the CIS automotive and transport machinery sectors. The company operates from a small team of approximately 11 employees covering design, CAD modeling (CATIA V5), CAE analysis, composite manufacturing, CNC machining (turning and 5-axis milling), multi-mode welding, polyurethane vacuum casting, painting, and 3D scanning, supported by a production partner (GamComponent). Its named B2B customers include major regional OEMs — MAZ (Minsk Automobile Plant), AO Romanov (manufacturer of BA-Z trucks, with whom serial production of BA-Z cabs launched in December 2025), MTZ (Minsk Tractor Works), BelGee (BelGee EX50), St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (KAMA-1 electric crossover), and Stroychnye Tekhnologii (Oasis model for Expo 2020 Dubai). UNIMO's go-to-market is enterprise field sales plus event-driven demand generation at industry exhibitions (COMTRANS, COMvex, INNOPROM.Belarus), with project-based custom pricing and no publicly disclosed rate card.

The company's internal flagship product is the UNIMO line of inclusive urban electric vehicles for people with disabilities, which has progressed through three prototype generations (UNIMO 1.0 in 2018, UNIMO 2.0 in 2022, UNIMO 3.0 concept in 2025). The proprietary design allows wheelchair users to drive without leaving their wheelchair, featuring a rear lift platform (350 kg capacity), rear-hinged doors, wheelchair docking system, manual driving controls, and a modular seat system. The design is protected by a utility model patent granted in 2022 by the National Center of Intellectual Property of Belarus, and UNIMO 1.0 has received a vehicle safety certificate (TR CU 018/2011) and a manufacturer certificate, with state registration plates awarded. The vehicle was presented to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at CIPR-2023 and demonstrated to Fund 'Zashchitniki Otechestva' for potential deployment to 400 disabled veterans. UNIMO operates two revenue streams: B2B engineering and prototyping services for external OEMs, and an in-house hardware product (UNIMO vehicle) targeting serial production. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Universal Mobility LLC

Legal name

OOO Universal Mobility (ООО «Универсальная мобильность»)

Website

https://unimo.by

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Universal Mobility LLC (UNIMO) is a Minsk-based engineering and prototyping firm providing full-cycle automotive design, manufacturing, and cab-component services to CIS OEMs (MAZ, AO Romanov/BA-Z, MTZ, BelGee), while developing its own UNIMO line of inclusive electric vehicles for people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Engineering and Prototyping Services

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Assembly, Conversion Kits & OEM/ODM Contract Manufacturing (IMACAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paratransit & NEMT Vehicle Upfitting / Accessibility Equipment Providers (TLAFAKAL), Accessibility & Mobility Equipment Provisioning (Car Seats, Harnesses, Securement Systems) (EDAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive engineering services
• Vehicle prototyping services
• Inclusive electric vehicles
• Automotive design services
• Low-volume manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Minsk

HQ country

Belarus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Prototyping Services (B2B): The company provides consulting, design, prototyping, and manufacturing services to automotive OEMs and industrial companies. Services span the full project lifecycle from concept sketch to finished product. Clients include MAZ, BAZ/Romanov, MTZ, BelGee, Stroychnye Tekhnologii, and SPbPU. Projects are custom and non-recurring per client, sourced through direct engagement.
2. Own Product Development (UNIMO Vehicle): UNIMO develops its own proprietary inclusive electric vehicle as a flagship product. The project has progressed through three prototype generations and received a patent. The company obtained manufacturer certification and aims for serial production. Revenue model type is inferred as hardware sales / one-time license for the vehicle.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Universal Mobility LLC (UNIMO) is an engineering and manufacturing company providing full-cycle services in industrial design, 3D CAD modeling, CAE analysis, prototype manufacturing, composite manufacturing, CNC machining (turning and 5-axis milling), welding (semi-automatic, argon-arc, laser, spot), polyurethane vacuum casting, paint finishing, 3D scanning, and rapid prototyping for the automotive and transport machinery sectors. Its flagship proprietary product is the UNIMO line of patented inclusive urban electric vehicles designed to enable wheelchair users to drive without leaving their wheelchair, complemented by an electric mobility scooter for people with limited mobility.

Product overview

Universal Mobility LLC (UNIMO) is an engineering and manufacturing company offering comprehensive vehicle development services from concept to production. The core proprietary product is the UNIMO line of inclusive urban electric cars for people with disabilities (UNIMO 1.0, 2.0, 3.0), complemented by an electric mobility scooter. The company provides design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services for external customers, producing components and complete vehicles including truck cabs (BA-Z, MAZ-X), tractor components (MTZ), and specialty vehicles (КАМА-1, Oasis exhibition model). The portfolio also includes interior design services and component prototyping with advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UNIMO 1.0 First prototype of universal urban electric car designed for people with disabilities including wheelchair users. Features lift system (350 kg capacity), rear-hinged doors, rotating seats, backup cameras, and hand controls. Received vehicle safety certificate and public road registration.
• UNIMO 2.0 Second prototype of inclusive urban electric car, updated and optimized with ability to use both electric drive and conventional ICE. Features redesigned compact lift with remote control, rear-hinged doors, new rearview cameras, and original manual control mechanism.
• UNIMO 3.0 Third generation concept of inclusive urban electric car built on unified platform approach. Optimized construction with expanded model range for various purposes (personal transport, taxi, car sharing, delivery) while maintaining compact dimensions and maximizing interior space.
• Electric Scooter (Прогулочный скутер) Electric mobility scooter for people with limited mobility featuring removable seat with headrest, adjustable backrest tilt, functional table, and joystick control with 5 speed modes. Optional USB charging port included.
• Industrial Design Services Full-cycle industrial design development from sketch to 3D model and mockup creation. Includes conceptual sketches, design projects, color solutions, materials selection, and clay modeling. Targets automotive OEMs and engineering startups.
• Engineering Services Complete engineering development cycle from concept to production-ready solution. Includes feasibility analysis, 3D modeling, CAE analysis, technical documentation in CATIA, and prototype manufacturing supervision.
• Manufacturing Services Full-cycle manufacturing with CNC turning/milling, welding, polyurethane casting, composite manufacturing, laser bending, painting, tooling, and 3D scanning/printing capabilities. Supports low-to-medium volume production of custom automotive components and complete vehicle prototypes.
• Interior Design Services Development of internal vehicle spaces creating safe, functional, and comfortable driver and passenger environments. Includes engineering layout, ergonomics, industrial design, and materials science applied to vehicle cabins and interiors.
• Component Prototyping Prototyping of parts and assemblies including lighting, steering wheels, interior elements and other components with replication capability. Includes 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and tooling creation for automotive and transport machinery applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• UNIMO 1.0 received official vehicle safety certificate from United Institute of Mechanical Engineering NAS Belarus, confirming compliance with TR CU 'On Safety of Wheeled Vehicles' technical regulations.
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Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ГаммаКомпонент (GamComponent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerГаммаКомпонент is identified as UNIMO's production partner. Their website (gamcom.by) is referenced on the production page. The nature of the partnership appears to involve shared or complementary manufacturing capabilities for joint project execution.
• СВ Плант (SV Plant)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModel team 'СВ Плант' designed and manufactured track structures, moving vehicle models, electrical systems, and lighting for the 'Oasis' exhibition model project. They also handled assembly and testing of the model.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EDAG: Germany-based global automotive engineering services provider offering full-cycle vehicle development from concept to serial production for OEMs. Directly comparable to UNIMO's B2B engineering and prototyping model, though operating at materially larger scale.
• Kenguru: Wheelchair-accessible electric vehicle maker whose product allows users to enter without leaving their wheelchair. The closest direct product comparable to UNIMO's inclusive EV concept, although Kenguru has historically focused on a single low-speed model.
• Vantage Mobility International: Manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles including conversions of Chrysler, Toyota, and Honda platforms. Directly comparable to UNIMO in accessible vehicle design and manufacturing, though Vantage focuses on upfitting existing OEM platforms rather than ground-up design.

Emerging players

• Callum Designs: UK-based automotive design and engineering firm specializing in low-volume bespoke and limited-series vehicle projects plus EV conversions. Comparable to UNIMO's specialty low-volume vehicle design and engineering capabilities.
• Alcraft Motor Company: UK low-volume electric vehicle startup developing bespoke electric GT cars and crossover utility platforms. Comparable to UNIMO in specialty low-volume EV development, though focused on the premium performance segment rather than accessibility.
• Arcimoto: US small-scale three-wheeled electric vehicle manufacturer targeting utility and last-mile delivery use cases. Comparable to UNIMO in small-format electric vehicle niche, though with a different form factor and consumer-oriented positioning.
• Motiv Power Systems: US company producing all-electric chassis for medium-duty commercial vehicles including accessible and specialty applications. Comparable to UNIMO in EV specialty vehicle space, with a focus on chassis platforms for upfitters.

Broad incumbents

• AVL List: Austria-based global leader in automotive engineering services and powertrain development, offering simulation, prototype, and series production development. Comparable to UNIMO's full-cycle engineering capabilities but at enterprise scale.
• BraunAbility: US market leader in wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions and mobility solutions across SUVs, vans, and vans. Comparable to UNIMO on accessible mobility end-market but operates at much larger scale with broader product portfolio and dealer network.
• Bertrandt: Major German automotive engineering services firm providing development support across vehicle programs for global OEMs. Comparable to UNIMO's B2B engineering services offering but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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