Niche Vehicle Network
Overview
The Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) is a UK-based, government-supported initiative that provides grant funding and support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the niche vehicle sector. It is a free-to-join network that runs collaborative R&D competitions focused on developing and demonstrating zero tailpipe emission vehicle technologies, with an emphasis on vehicle electrification and lightweighting. The network is supported by the Department for Business and Trade, Innovate UK, and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). As of July 2025, its operations will transition from being managed by Cenex to the APC.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
nichevehiclenetwork.co.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypervolt | Aug 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Bo Mobility | Sep 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Raeon | Sep 2024 | Grant | Lead |
| Maeving | Sep 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Niche Vehicle Network based?
Niche Vehicle Network is headquartered in Loughborough, England, United Kingdom.
When was Niche Vehicle Network founded?
Founding year information for Niche Vehicle Network is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Niche Vehicle Network have?
Niche Vehicle Network has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Niche Vehicle Network's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Hypervolt, Bo Mobility, Raeon, Maeving.
What was Niche Vehicle Network's most recent investment shown here?
Niche Vehicle Network's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bo Mobility in 2024.
What sectors does Niche Vehicle Network focus on?
Niche Vehicle Network focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Niche Vehicle Network focus on?
Stage focus information for Niche Vehicle Network is not publicly available.