The European leader in mobility, COSMOBILIS, is partnering with Turkish manufacturer KARSAN by acquiring 80% of HCI, a key distributor of electric buses in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Lionel POCH, founder and long-time director of HCI, will continue to support the company through this new phase of growth.

Highlighting Green Transport in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas This acquisition enhances COSMOBILIS’s mobility service offering for both users and communities, addressing the critical challenges of ecological transition and reducing environmental impact. COSMOBILIS aims to take a proactive role in driving sustainable transportation solutions.

COSMOBILIS Becomes an Importer Already a leader in the distribution of light vehicles, utility vehicles, and trucks across Europe, COSMOBILIS is expanding its expertise by becoming an importer in four countries. This business model diversification also paves the way for the import of light vehicles across Europe.

Carlos Gomes, CEO of COSMOBILIS, sees this acquisition as part of - our ongoing commitment to innovation, delivering cutting-edge transportation solutions and meeting the high demand from European cities.

KARSAN Strengthens Its Footprint in Continental Europe KARSAN, a pioneer in electric and autonomous public transport, already holds a strong position in these markets. This partnership will help accelerate its growth by focusing on enhancing after-sales services. Okan Baş, CEO of KARSAN, describes the partnership as - a significant step toward expanding and solidifying KARSAN's presence in Europe.

MBA Capital, one of our partners in France, advised HCI - KARSAN on this deal.