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Belgian startup Any raises €10 million for production of LUV1 electric motorcycle

Any, the Belgian startup behind the LUV1 electric motorcycle, has raised €10 million ($11.65 million) in a Series A round to ramp up production ahead of first deliveries next year.

Source: TechCrunch · August 28, 2026 at 9:39 AM · AI-assisted report

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Any, the Belgian startup behind the LUV1 electric motorcycle, has raised €10 million ($11.65 million) in a Series A round to ramp up production ahead of first deliveries next year.

Market Impact

The LUV1 combines the cargo capacity of a light van with the speed and licence requirements of a motorcycle. The company, which has already taken 600 preorders, says the design was driven by the question: what do people actually need to carry during a typical week?

Top speed is 100 km/h and range is up to 140 km on two swappable batteries. The company says an A1 licence is sufficient, making it accessible in most markets. The LUV1’s cargo volume is 120 litres, achieved through a modular frame that accepts interchangeable panels for pets, tools, or camping gear. Customers can choose an open frame or panels, plus options such as a windshield, racks, and a rain poncho.

Any was founded by former Pininfarina design director Lowie Vermeersch, who serves as creative director and investor. The startup’s CEO, Pieter Van de Velde, joined a year ago from venture capital. Its head of engineering, Alessandro Mangano, previously worked at Aprilia, Ferrari, and Piaggio.

The LUV1’s prototype debuted at Milan Design Week in May and drew immediate attention. Preorders opened with a €49 fee credited toward purchase and fully refundable.

Any raised €1.5 million in November, followed by a €1.25 million top-up in May, bringing total funding to €2.75 million. Investors include high-profile automotive figures, according to the company.

Co-founder and CCO Erik de Winter told TechCrunch the LUV1 is aimed at commuters and families, not just motorcycle riders. He said last-mile delivery companies have already expressed interest and that Any plans a portfolio of vehicles, including a three-wheeler.

The startup needs the new capital to scale manufacturing ahead of first customer deliveries in 2025. It is targeting a close by year-end.

For Malaysian business readers, the LUV1’s cargo-focused electric motorcycle shows how battery-swap platforms and modular design can challenge car-centric urban mobility in dense cities.

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