K2 Mobility secures financing to accelerate electrification of heavy-duty transportation

Potsdam, Germany – September 23rd, 2025 – K2 Mobility GmbH, a leading provider of energy and charging management for heavy-duty electric vehicles, has successfully completed its first round of financing. The round is led by Brandenburg Kapital and supplemented by investments from JK Invest, theDOCK, MobilityFund, and ABB E-mobility. The new funds will strengthen K2 Mobility's position in enabling profitable and reliable operation of electric vehicle fleets in logistics and public transport with its PANION SaaS platform, thereby securing and accelerating the transition to electric mobility for commercial fleets.

Important highlights of the announcement:

• Successful financing round: The round enables further growth, secures go-to-market and accelerates product development.

• Strong investor team: Led by Brandenburg Kapital, with participation from JK Invest, theDOCK, MobilityFund, and ABB E-mobility.

• Clear focus: K2 Mobility develops software for the daily operation of heavy-duty electric trucks and buses—optimizing integrated charging planning, route management, and operational efficiency.

Strategic direction and vision

Founded in 2023 and based on software developed since 2020 as part of a corporate venture by ABB E-mobility, K2 Mobility has established itself as a leading provider of operating software for heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets. The company offers integrated charging management for electric trucks and buses. With the funding, the company plans to expand its team, accelerate market launch, and further develop its technology.

"Freight and passenger transport is undergoing profound change – not least because the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric trucks and buses is already lower than that of diesel models in a large number of cases, and this gap is set to widen further. Our PANION solution comes at the right time: it helps companies actively shape this change – through lower operating costs, greater efficiency, and guaranteed operational reliability in everyday use," says Dr. Ulrich Kalex, co-founder of K2 Mobility. Markus Kröger, the second founder of K2 Mobility, adds: "Existing digital systems were developed for operation with diesel – they do not account for charging times or ranges in conjunction with the dynamics of modern logistics processes. The PANION platform closes this gap: it connects energy, battery charging, vehicle, and route data, transfers it into real-time optimization – and thus becomes the key to economically viable electrification.“

Growth and market potential

Road freight transport is a billion-dollar market undergoing radical change. In addition to the potential for CO2-free transport and higher vehicle utilization in the future, the electrification of commercial road transport brings new challenges, such as the integration of charging infrastructure, range, and energy availability into transport planning. This increases the need for digital tools that help manage this complexity.

K2 Mobility offers a tailor-made solution: the platform integrates transport management, vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the power grid. It addresses the operational perspective—not just energy or asset management. In an industry with tight margins, this is crucial for operability, efficiency, and ultimately profitability. K2 Mobility works with pioneers in electrification and decarbonization such as ASKO/NorgesGruppen, Amazon ATS, Schenker, Posten-Bring, and Hansea as customers. The funds raised through financing will be used to further expand marketing and sales, develop new features, and establish and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Investor Statements

Rahel-Maria Strupp, Investment Associate at Brandenburg Kapital, stated: “We are excited to support Potsdam-based K2 Mobility in their mission to enable the electrification of the logistics industry with their innovative technology."

About K2 Mobility

K2 Mobility is the leading provider of integrated charging management for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles. The platform helps fleet operators optimize operations, ensure service quality, and reduce energy costs. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Ulrich Kalex and Markus Kröger, K2 Mobility is used throughout Europe by logistics and public transport operators who want to scale their electrification strategy without compromising operational excellence.

About theDOCK

theDOCK is a vertical venture capital firm that scouts and invests in startups tackling key challenges across the Port, Maritime, Supply Chain, and Offshore sectors. By fostering disruptive ideas and innovative technologies, theDOCK accelerates digital transformation in these domains. Through its engagement with a network of global enterprises and strategic partners, theDOCK aims to maximize value creation and industry impact.

About JK Invest

Based in Belgium, JK Invest is a venture capital and holding firm dedicated to accelerating B2B SaaS & Tech startups and scale-ups. By going beyond capital, offering active support from the pre-MVP stage onwards, JK Invest helps companies in finding product-market fit and establishing effective go-to-market strategies, thereby enabling sustainable growth.

About MobilityFund

MobilityFund is an independent venture capital firm with the mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. Leveraging capital, industry expertise, and a strong international network, MobilityFund supports its portfolio companies in scaling and creating long-term value. The fund is backed by a diverse group of investors from the mobility and energy sectors.

About Brandenburg Kapital

Brandenburg Kapital GmbH is a subsidiary of the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). As the venture capital arm of ILB, it has been supporting companies in Brandenburg since 1993 by acquiring equity and quasi-equity investments. As a public venture capital company, experienced lead investor and active partner, Brandenburg Kapital ensures a strong equity base for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises in the State of Brandenburg on the basis of a stable group environment. The equity fund, which currently amounts to around 100 million euros, is available for this purpose. The funds for the Brandenburg Kapital fund, which was set up on behalf of the Brandenburg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Energy, are currently provided by the European Regional Development Fund and ILB's own resources.

With a total of eleven funds, financed by the state, the EU, KfW and ILB's own funds amounting to around 338 million euros, around 300 Brandenburg-based companies have been supported with venture capital and/or mezzanine financing over the last 32 years.