BeTriton funding news – Latvian-based BeTriton Secures €80,000 in Funding
Aug 13, 2024 | By Team SR
Mobility startup BeTriton secures €80,000 in funding from 150 investors through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is developing an electric amphibious RV, BeTriton, which is a combination of an electric bike, camper, and boat.
SUMMARY
- Mobility startup BeTriton secures €80,000 in funding from 150 investors through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube.
- For the growing number of people looking for eco-friendly and unusual travel options,
To find out more about BeTriton, watch our conversation with Aigars Lauzis, Chief Amphibious Officer and co-founder. For customs purposes, the vehicle is categorised as an electric bicycle, although it is actually an inland water category D boat. With the money, production is increased to create a fleet of rental cars that are sold to other rental companies and enterprises for a fee.
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Depending on the circumstances, the vehicle's range can be more than 30 km on water and more than 100 km on land. The vehicle has a top speed of 8 km/h on water and a top speed of 25 km/h on land. It has two 250-watt solar panel hubs, an electric outboard motor, and two electric motor hubs.
The boat is not made to handle waves from the ocean; it is only meant to be used in freshwater, such as interior lakes and rivers. A few components are not designed to survive exposure to saltwater. Following its first sales to Switzerland and rentals in Latvia, BeTriton gathered funds to construct a fleet of vehicles in order to increase the number of rental locations around Europe.
About BeTRITON
For the growing number of people looking for eco-friendly and unusual travel options, they have created the most enjoyable and sustainable travel experience possible. Rentable and available for purchase The two-sleeping amphibious mini camper BeTRITON is an electric tricycle combined with a boat. Previously called Z-Triton.