Neot e-motion: driving a low-emissions future

“The main idea is to drive and accelerate low emissions in Europe,” says Philippe Ringenbach, CEO of Neot Capital. Based in Paris, Neot e-motion is an investment platform focused on sustainable mobility assets, providing finance and services to local authorities, transport operators, and industrial and logistics companies as they transition to cleaner energy.

Neot e-motion is managed by Neot Capital that creates and pilots investment platforms dedicated to the energy transition. It develops bespoke financing solutions to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon mobility equipment. Founded in 2017, Neot Green Mobility (NGM) is Neot Capital’s specialised investment platform. Today, the team is deploying its successor vehicle, Neot e-motion.

Going green pays

“We are a mix of financing and operational experts,” Philippe explains. “We finance electric fleets, charging infrastructure, and battery packs for e-buses, coaches, e-trucks and boats. We also provide associated services: fleet monitoring, performance warranty, etc…”

The EIF invested in independent fund manager Alba Infra Partners, which in turn invested in Neot e-motion. As part of the EIF’s work in energy infrastructure, Neot e-motion supports both private and local actors in their shift towards greener mobility. “It needs to make financial sense – especially for our private clients,” Philippe notes. “

For example, in the bus sector, we are not dependent on grants or local policy. Quite simply, it just makes financial sense for buses to go electric.” And Philippe views Europe’s green transition with optimism. “In my view, a clean energy future is inevitable. It’s not a question of whether it will happen, but of pace.”

That confidence is underpinned by rapid technological progress. “The technology in our sector is improving year by year,” he says. “Today, around 90% of bus routes in the EU can already be served by electric buses.”

Our clients are spread across the continent, and we are increasingly active beyond Western Europe. ”

- Philippe Ringenbach, CEO of Neot Capital

Reflections & looking ahead

Reflecting on past policy ambitions, Philippe strikes a more pragmatic note. “The previous goal of having everything electrified by 2030 was – perhaps – a little unrealistic. Change doesn’t happen overnight. We need a balanced approach that makes sense both financially and sustainably.” He adds that while progress is being made, challenges remain, particularly around battery autonomy.

Looking ahead, the team aims to scale further across Europe. “Our clients are spread across the continent, and we are increasingly active beyond Western Europe,” Philippe says. “It’s about progressing step by step – and continuing to answer the key question of how to expand charging infrastructure as the technology keeps improving.”