Munich Startup: What does your startup do? What problem do you solve?
Reev: We offer a platform for networking charging stations for electric cars. Through this platform, charging processes can be managed, controlled, and billed. Our software was specifically designed for the needs in semi-public spaces, companies, residential and commercial properties, or parking garages. Especially in these areas of application, a good product solution is in high demand.
The special feature lies in the simplicity of operation – within a few minutes, a charging station is ready for use and provides different user groups with an ideal charging experience. This way we offer a unique overall solution that meets the most diverse requirements and enables rapid rollout of future-proof charging infrastructure.
Munich Startup: But that’s been around for ages!
Reev: The product solutions available on the market are strongly focused on public charging areas and designed to enable energy suppliers and motorists to enter the electric mobility and charging business.
Our solution makes it possible for every parking space owner to easily build charging infrastructure, connect it online, and become an operator themselves.
Reev wants to enable easy access to charging infrastructure
Munich Startup: What’s your founding story?
Reev: Reev was founded in 2018, so we’re celebrating six years of existence this year. We set out with the goal of enabling the switch to e-mobility through easy access to charging infrastructure and ensuring that charging can happen anywhere vehicles have long parking and standing times. While we initially helped a lot with project planning and installation, our focus is now entirely on our software.
In six years we’ve accomplished and experienced a lot, grown substantially as a team, and made a name for ourselves in the industry.
Munich Startup: What have been your biggest challenges so far?
Reev: Our biggest challenges include the current shortage of available electric cars, the challenging financing environment, and the task of filling open positions with outstanding talent.
Munich Startup: Where do you want to stand in one year, where in five years?
Reev: In one year we’ll play a strong role in the most important European markets. In five years we want to be in a market that consists purely of electric vehicle new registrations.
A dynamic and inspiring place for startups
Munich Startup: How have you experienced Munich as a startup location so far?
Reev: Munich is a great location for startups. We especially appreciate the high density of universities and research institutions, which facilitates access to talented professionals and innovative ideas. The networking within the startup community is also very strong, which enables regular exchange and mutual support. Additionally, Munich offers a high quality of life, which makes it easier to attract and retain talented employees. Overall, we experience Munich as a dynamic and inspiring place for startups.
Munich Startup: Quick exit or long-term commitment?
Reev: We’ve proven that the way we’re financed allows us to act very disruptively innovative and gives us a huge head start. We want to use the opportunity this creates for us as long as possible to drive forward the transformation of mobility and actively shape it.
