Helvetia Venture Fund invests in Urban Connect

Written by Adam Cadle

23/11/2022

The Helvetia Venture Fund is acquiring a stake in the start-up Urban Connect.

The Swiss start-up operates in the area of business mobility and takes a holistic approach, whereby companies can outsource the management of their entire fleet to Urban Connect for e-scooters, bicycles, cargo bikes, e-bikes and electric vehicles.

Helvetia’s investment in Urban Connect is part of the implementation of the helvetia 20.25 strategy, which focuses on tapping into new business models.

Robert Ruttmann, co-founder and CEO of Urban Connect, added: "For us, Helvetia is more than an investor. As an insurance company it is familiar with the changing needs of large companies and their employees, and thus offers a valuable additional perspective for our strategy."

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