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Next Mobility Labs
Next Mobility Labs is a Mainz-based venture studio where partners like Frank Hocke act as institutional co-founders for early-stage mobility start-ups.
Next Mobility Labs
Next Mobility Labs is shaping the next generation of mobility. As a venture studio we are hands-on institutional co-founders. Our mission is to leverage the success of start-ups in the next generation mobility ecosystem.
General information
Firm type
Venture Studio
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Mainz
Corporate office
Mainz, Germany
Principals
Frank Hocke
Gesellschafter (Shareholder/Partner)
Stefan Schumacher
Gesellschafter (Shareholder/Partner)
Holger Rothaug
Gesellschafter (Shareholder/Partner)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Next Mobility Labs differ from a traditional venture capital firm?
Next Mobility Labs operates as a venture studio, not a conventional fund. The firm identifies technology innovations in sustainable mobility and then participates as a co-founder or early-stage investor, scaling the start-ups alongside the founders. This hands-on model integrates company building directly into its investment approach, with partners described as rolling up their sleeves rather than acting as passive financial backers.
Who are the key investment decision-makers at Next Mobility Labs?
The firm's website identifies Frank Hocke, Stefan Schumacher, and Holger Rothaug as shareholders (Gesellschafter). These individuals are the public faces of the partnership, bringing backgrounds in technology, entrepreneurship, and art to the venture studio. The exact decision-making structure among them is not publicly detailed.
What stages and sectors does Next Mobility Labs target?
Next Mobility Labs focuses exclusively on the next-generation mobility ecosystem, targeting early-stage and start-up phases. The firm's portfolio includes companies in the circular battery economy, EV charging, fleet management, and autonomous vehicle sensor health. It emphasizes technology-driven, high-growth ventures with a sustainability angle.
Does Next Mobility Labs co-invest with corporate partners?
Yes, the firm's website explicitly states that it develops new ventures with corporate partners. One such venture involves an open-source EV charging ecosystem. This approach allows Next Mobility Labs to combine its co-founding model with the resources and market access of established industry players.
Where does Next Mobility Labs source its deal flow?
The firm sources opportunities through its own research into sustainable mobility technologies worldwide. It then partners with selected idea providers, co-founding companies or investing at the earliest stages. The venture studio model means deal flow is often generated internally through ideation and an Entrepreneur in Residence program, rather than relying solely on inbound pitches.
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