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Startups among the 250 emerging companies in Europe

Two startups from OK Ventures’ portfolio among Europe’s 250 fastest-growing revenue-growing startups

Incapto and Mundimoto, two companies that make up the OK Ventures portfolio, have been included in the Sifted 250 ranking, which identifies the fastest growing emerging startups in Europe.

 

The group’s commitment is to maintain an investment portfolio in constant growth and to reach startups that generate value and are differentiating, in addition to having a positive and sustainable impact on society. Thus, the news has been a boost to the philosophy of OK Ventures.

 

Incapto is a startup that was born out of a passion for coffee with a clear objective: to eliminate the use of capsules to create a quality bean with a positive impact. Its proposal ranges from super-automatic machines to specialty coffee with a more intense and aromatic flavor.

 

For its part, Mundimoto has strengthened the concept of second-hand motorcycle dealership through a transparent and efficient platform.

 

OK Ventures is closely monitoring the progress of the entrepreneurs in our portfolio to create a portfolio that is as diversified as possible, while maintaining our high-quality standards.

OK Group celebrates its first exit

OK Group closes its first exit with the sale of Civitfun to HBX Group, a global reference in techonogical solutions

Last May, OK Group, through its venture capital vehicle OK Ventures, closed its first exit with the sale of Civitfun to HBX Group, a global reference in technological solutions for the travel tech sector. The operation represents a strategic step for OK Group as an active promoter in the development of European entrepreneurial projects.

Civitfun is an online check-in system that allows guests to complete their registration digitally before arriving at the hotel, improving the relationship between the establishment and the customer. Born with the mission to provide a solution adapted to hotel digitalization.

The company has been part of OK Ventures’ portfolio during its trajectory, a group that bets on entrepreneurs committed to creating value and having a positive impact on society. OK Ventures promotes transformative business models that improve society’s experience.

This strategic operation not only represents business success but also consolidates OK Group as a promoter of entrepreneurship of interest.

 

LIUX hits a milestone with the launch of its LIUX GEKO prototype with OK Group as lead investor

  • LIUX presents the final prototype of its urban vehicle LIUX GEKO
  • LIUX and OK Mobility sign a purchase agreement for 5,000 units of the new model.

 

LIUX, the innovative Spanish sustainable mobility startup in which OK Group has been the main investor since last July through its venture capital division, OK Ventures, presented last Thursday the final prototype of its light urban car, the LIUX GEKO.

The prototype’s presentation is part of the partnership announced. Under the partnership, OK Mobility, part of the OK Group holding company, will purchase 5,000 units of the LIUX GEKO over the next three years. This partnership reinforces OK Mobility’s commitment to LIUX, especially after OK Group, through its subsidiary OK Ventures, became the startup’s lead investor last July.

The LIUX GEKO stands out for its compact design and use of natural and recyclable materials, such as flax fibre and recyclable resins. Its base range is 170 km, which can be extended to 230 km, and its energy efficiency exceeds 13 km/kWh, making it an ideal solution for 21st-century urban mobility.

As part of the presentation event, the final prototype of the vehicle was unveiled to the attendees, who had the opportunity to drive it and learn first-hand about its innovative technology. Antoni Costa, Vice-President and Regional Minister of Economy, Treasury and Innovation of the Government of the Balearic Islands, also attended the event.

Antonio Espinosa, CEO of LIUX, said: “This partnership enables us to secure a strong boost for the production of the LIUX GEKO, which will start in the second half of 2025 in Spain. The LIUX GEKO is a commitment to a new understanding of urban mobility. Its innovative design, energy efficiency and use of sustainable materials make it a unique product on the market. With the GEKO, we are demonstrating that it is possible to combine cutting-edge technology with spectacular, environmentally friendly design.”

Othman Ktiri, Founder and Chairman of OK Group, said: “This agreement goes beyond the mere provision of vehicles. It is about generating synergies that will enable us to face the new technological and sustainable mobility challenges successfully. In this sense, we could not have chosen a better partner than LIUX, a made-in-Spain startup that represents everything we are passionate about: entrepreneurship, mobility and sustainability“. “With the LIUX GEKO, a vehicle that fits perfectly into our mobility offering – rental, subscription and leasing – we are entering the urban and tourist micro-mobility sector.”

People interested in purchasing the LIUX GEKO can sign up for the waiting list through the startup’s official website: www.liux.eco. Those wanting to enjoy this sustainable mobility option can find it on the www.okmobility.com platform.

 

OK Renting, the new renting service by OK mobility and Santander Consumer Renting

  • Launched through a strategic partnership with Santander Consumer Renting, this new innovative and digital service aimed at individuals has been created to revolutionise the renting sector.
  • OK Renting will have a 12 to 60 month renting offer with the “OK warranty seal” badge.
  • The new service enables OK Mobility to widen its offer and comprehensively cover the mobility needs of its customers, from rental, through subscription and now renting, to the purchase of the vehicle.

OK Mobility, part of the company holding OK Group, expands its service offering and launches OK Renting in partnership with Santander Consumer Renting. This agreement, established as a contractual joint venture, aims to revolutionise the sector with an innovative digital renting service aimed primarily at individuals.

After the success of the monthly subscription service that the company has been offering since 2022, OK Mobility now incorporates renting into its service offering, thus comprehensively covering the mobility needs of its customers: from rental for 1 to 89 days, to a subscription for 3 to 12 months and renting for 12 to 60 months, to the purchase of any vehicle.

With OK Renting, customers have a differentiated mobility product, offered by OK Mobility and endorsed and managed by Santander Consumer Renting. With advanced options and configurations, users can choose from a wide range of new vehicles, fully equipped and at a competitive price; and all this through a flexible and simple digital management process and with the “OK warranty seal”,

Ángel Fernández de Bobadilla, Executive Vice President of Santander Consumer Finance Spain, celebrates the collaboration between the two companies and highlights that: “Personal renting is a growing trend andthis agreement is a great opportunity to be able to target the individual market together with OK Mobility, a company that stands out for its innovation and the global nature of its brand, as well as for its ‘lean approach’ towards the customer.”

For his part, Othman Ktiri, CEO of OK Mobility, states that: “On the one hand, OK Mobility is a brand that drives us to continue integrating new services, and, on the other, we are passionate about developing mobility products designed for people and their real mobility needs. This is why, incorporatinga longer-term mobility offering was our natural next step.”

Regarding the collaboration, at OK Group not only do we celebrate this news but totally agree with the words of Othman Ktiri: “With OK Mobility on the ‘front’ and Santander Consumer Renting in the ‘back’, I certainly believe that we have the perfect formula for OK Mobility to enter in a humble but effective way into a booming market such as renting to individuals”.

OK Mobility bases its strategy on its unparalleledknow-how in marketing, digitalisation of the reservation processes, knowledge of residual values and distribution of pre-owned vehicles to offer its customers a different and competitive mobility offer.

It is now possible to access the OK Renting service for individuals, mainly but also for freelancers and companies, from okmobility.com/renting

OK Ventures celebrates the market launch of the new reBot 8

  • OK Ventures, investment partner of reBot Yachts and the venture capital of OK Group, is celebrating the announcement of the launch of reBot Yachts’ new llaut: the reBot 8
  • The reBot 8, 7.98 metres long and with a cruising autonomy of over 8 hours of emission-free sailing, also stands out for its luxury design and comfort

 

reBot Yachts launches a new electric boat model: the reBot 8. The Menorcan shipyard continues to advance in its mission to integrate the slow life philosophy with electric mobility technologies. Its new reBot 8 is a unique boat in the nautical market, whose development has progressed rapidly thanks to the investment by OK Ventures, led by entrepreneur Othman Ktiri. ReBot Yachts, with headquarters in Alaior (Menorca), was founded in 2022 by its current CEO Tuto Saura, Jan Hardorp and Daniel Gratacós, to revolutionise sustainable and luxury yachting in the Balearic Islands. The company specialises in the design and construction of traditional electric boats for rental and sale, always with a solid commitment to sustainability. The support of OK Ventures, OK Group’s venture capital, since last April has been crucial for the fast development of this new model. This partnership reflects the joint commitment to the environment and responsible mobility and reBot 8 embodies the combination of tradition, innovation and efficiency, offering an environmentally friendly boating experience.

The reBot 8 was officially presented on Thursday 8 August 2004 at the Illa del Llatzeret in the Port of Maó, Menorca, at a product presentation and launch event. The model is now available for sale, with deliveries expected for the 2025 season, and can be tested at sea in Menorca. This boat is 7.98 meters long and offers a capacity for 10 people and a range of over 8 emission-free hours. The combination of the outstanding silent electric engine and efficient luxury and comfortable design positions the reBot 8 as an environmentally friendly and eco-friendly option for yachting lovers.

At OK Group, we wish for reBot Yachts and OK Ventures to continue driving innovation in the yachting industry while maintaining their commitment to the environment and responsible mobility based on clean energy, environmental sustainability, and ecology.

 

OK Group becomes partner and lead investor in electric vehicle startup LIUX

• OK Ventures, the venture capital division of OK Group, joins LIUX as a major shareholder alongside its two founders.
• LIUX has developed an urban electric vehicle, strengthening its position as a benchmark in sustainability.

After a challenging 2023 for startups in the automotive sector due to the bankruptcy of some of the major European electric vehicle projects, OK Group, through its venture capital division OK Ventures, and LIUX have reached an agreement to drive the growth of this Spanish electric mobility startup.

With this agreement, OK Ventures becomes LIUX’s lead investor, representing a key strategic move for its expansion in the mobility industry. This investment represents the first venture of OK Group, a holding company to which OK Mobility also belongs, into the vehicle manufacturing sector, specifically in the light urban vehicle category, a segment that has experienced remarkable growth in recent years and is expected to continue to expand (3 years of growth above 20% per annum and forecast growth of 13% annually until 2032 according to McKinsey).

LIUX, founded in 2021 by Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros and David Sancho, has burst onto the market with an innovative proposal in the mobility sector. It aims to produce electric vehicles while developing technologies to make vehicles more sustainable, such as bio-based composites using flax fibre, recyclable resins and removable modular batteries. These materials are lighter than conventional ones, and their production process generates a significantly lower carbon footprint.

LIUX has created the LIUX GEKO model, an all-electric L7 light urban vehicle. This model has a removable battery and an innovative body made of flax fibre, which reduces its weight and optimises its energy efficiency. It offers a base range of 170 km, extendable to 230 km, and a compact size of 2.7 x 1.5 metres, ideal for parking in urban areas.

This model reduces the carbon footprint by 40-80% versus conventional cars over its lifetime while improving energy efficiency compared to other electric vehicles, exceeding 13 km/kWh.

Othman Ktiri, Founder and Chairman of OK Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the agreement: “Entrepreneurship, mobility, sustainability and ‘Made in Spain’. We had to say yes! LIUX has developed proprietary technology to make vehicles more sustainable, and its strategic vision in the light vehicle segment is making more and more sense. We know the technology and the product they have created, and we are delighted to support and be part of this ambitious and exciting project.” 

Antonio Espinosa, CEO of LIUX, commented: “We are delighted to join a Spanish company leading growth and innovation in the mobility sector at a European level. OK Group, whose focus on mobility, innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with our own, is a long-term partner that brings us a unique market vision and business development capability”. 

Production of the LIUX GEKO will take place in Spain and is scheduled to start in the second half of 2025.

 

OK Yachts increases its fleet and introduces the exclusive BlueGame 74

  • OK Group’s yachting division incorporates this exclusive 23 metre yacht that stands out for its modern design and versatility
  • The Bluegame 74 guarantees exceptional comfort and performance for sailing enthusiasts

OK Yachts, a yachting company part of the OK Group holding, is adding the BlueGame 74 to its fleet. An exclusive yacht that stands out for its modern design and exceptional versatility, offering a unique nautical experience.

With a length of 22.8 metres and a beam of 5.60 metres, the boat can accommodate up to 12 people and offers ample spaces both inside and out. Its exterior design features flowing, sporty lines, while the interiors are decorated with fine materials, providing an exclusive and welcoming ambience. The internal layout has been conceived to maximise user comfort and habitability.

The yacht features multiple entertainment areas, including a spacious main deck and a wide flybridge. Its spacious and comfortable three cabins, all three with en-suite bathrooms; an extra cabin for the crew with capacity for two people; a fully equipped kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances; and a main lounge with comfortable sofas ensure a unique stay on board. Equipped with powerful engines, the Bluegame 74 guarantees exceptional performance on the water, reaching high speeds with a smooth and stable ride. A whole series of features that make it the ideal boat for a getaway and touring Mallorca or a week cruising around the four wonderful Balearic Islands.

Iván Meléndez, CEO Business of OK Group, assures that “all these cutting-edge sailing systems together with its versatility, functionality and performance, positions this yacht as an ideal option for sailing enthusiasts looking for an exclusive vessel that offers comfort and unforgettable experiences at sea”. The addition of the Bluegame 74 to our fleet”, Meléndez explains “shows the company’ s commitment to excellence and innovation in the yachting sector and to continue incorporating new models to our charter service to meet the demands and expectations of our customers“.

In this sense, OK Yachts stands out not only by its fleet but also by its focus on offering a personalised and attentive charter service, ensuring that each customer has an unrivalled boating experience.

“For us, offering the best service to our demanding and diverse clientele is key”, Meléndez points out, “And so that they enjoy a hassle-free sailing experience, our crew, with the captain at the helm, will take care of every single detail: from shopping for snacks, lunches and dinners on board to taking care of restaurant and beach club reservations and any other need the customer may have on board”.

The new BlueGame 74, as well as the rest of the boats that are part of the OK Yachts fleet, such as the Fjord52 and the Bekkers Azur 45, among others, are now available at okyachts.com.

New models will soon be added to the OK Group yachting division’s portfolio, allowing it to continue to consolidate its position as a leader in the sector, offering maritime adventures that seamlessly blend exclusivity, innovation and exceptional comfort.

OK Yachts opens its headquarters in Puerto Portals

  • In line with the company’s growth and to meet customers’ needs, OK Group’s yachting division settles in one of the most exclusive marinas in the Balearic Islands
  • The new facilities reflect OK Yachts’ commitment to continue to professionalise the company

OK Yachts, a company dedicated to the yachting sector and part of the OK Group holding, announces the opening of its headquarters in Puerto Portals, one of the most exclusive marinas in Mallorca. Since its founding in 2022, and after two years of immersion and discovery in the sector, the company has taken yet another step in its professionalisation and opens an exclusive office for OK Yachts.

The new headquarters, located in the prestigious Mediterranean nautical and leisure complex, represents a significant step in the company’s commitment to offering high-quality service and meeting the growing demand of its customers. In addition to opening the office, OK Yachts widens its offer, increasing its charter services and incorporating the sale of boats into its services.

Iván Meléndez, CEO Business of OK Group, says that “the opening of these new offices reflects our commitment to excellence and to continue offering our customers the best service. Our customers are sea lovers seeking to live unique experiences aboard exclusive boats. From sailing enthusiasts who value excellence and quality in every detail to families and groups of friends who want to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the Mediterranean, businesspeople who use our boats for corporate events and entertainment or investors who recognise the value of owning exclusive yachts. At OK Yachts, we proudly offer a personalised service that meets the needs and expectations of a demanding and diverse clientele.” “This expansion of operations,” continues Meléndez, “will also enable us to strengthen our distribution capacity for the brands we represent, such as the prestigious Dutch shipyard Bekkers Yachts, of which we are exclusive distributors for Spain, Greece and Croatia, and to continue to add new vessels to our charter and sales portfolio as well.”

OK Yachts currently offers the latest and most exclusive boats from brands such as Fjord, Canados, Bekkers and BlueGame, which meet the highest quality and design standards in the yachting world. Modern yachts that respond to the latest market trends and are available for rent, demonstrating OK Yachts’ commitment to providing its customers with exceptional experiences at sea and remaining at the forefront of the yachting sector. With a presence in key marinas in Mallorca such as Club de Mar (Palma), Puerto de Andratx, and now Puerto Portals, the company plans to continue adding new models to its fleet in the coming weeks.

The entire OK Yachts fleet is now available for rental and sale on the okyachts.com website. A large team of professional experts is available to advise and guide customers in choosing the perfect yacht, which best suits their sailing needs and preferences, ensuring a personalised and satisfying experience, whether for rent or purchase.

With this new headquarters, OK Yachts continues to take firm steps to consolidate its growth and success track record, strengthening its reputation and offering its customers a one-of-a-kind service.

OK Group joins Mundimoto’s shareholding through its OK Ventures division

OK Ventures, the venture capital division of the OK Group, has acquired a stake in Mundimoto, a Catalan company that is Europe’s leading online motorbike sales and rental company.

This agreement also includes a strategic partnership between Mundimoto and OK Mobility, the global mobility platform of OK Group, to expand the rental offer with large-displacement motorbikes. This achievement has been possible thanks to the creation of a Joint Venture between the two platforms.

With this partnership, OK Mobility users will be able to choose from three motorbike models: the Kawasaki Z500, the Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer and the Yamaha Ténéré 700 Explore. Initially, these motorbikes will be available at OK Mobility’s OK Store at Madrid Airport and Barcelona Mas Blau, key locations to travel throughout mainland Spain, with plans to expand this offer to more destinations where the company operates.

Josep Talavera, founder and CEO of Mundimoto, highlighted the importance of this partnership, saying: “This agreement with OK Mobility is another step forward in our growth and diversification strategy. We join a leading company setting the standard for how things are done. This partnership enables us to respond to an existing demand and to be leaders in the provision of an innovative service. I am convinced it will deliver profitable results for both companies“.

Othman Ktiri, Founder of OK Group and CEO of OK Mobility, said: “In our commitment to global mobility, we continue to add new vehicle alternatives so that our customers can choose the option that best caters to their needs. This partnership with Mundimoto will enable us to continue strengthening and diversifying our fleet while we keep growing.

OK Group joins this innovative project, a pioneer in its sector, which proposes a disruptive business model by replacing traditional processes with digitised methods that are sustainable in the long term.

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