As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space

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August 28, 2026, 9:33 AM

• •Any’s first product, the LUV1, is a modular electric motorcycle with up to 120 liters of storage and a top speed of 100 km/h.
• •The vehicle offers configurable cargo setups, including open or paneled frames, plus accessories such as a windshield, racks, and rain protection.
• •Former Pininfarina design director Lowie Vermeersch leads creative direction at Any and is also an investor in the company.
• •Any says it received more than 600 reservations in its first 100 days through a preorder system with a refundable €49 deposit.
• •The startup has raised €2.75 million so far and is aiming to raise about €10 million or more in a Series A round by year-end.

Belgian startup Any has introduced the LUV1, a modular electric motorcycle designed to offer cargo-bike-like storage while maintaining motorcycle-level speed. The vehicle can carry up to 120 liters, uses swappable batteries for a range of up to 87 miles, and starts at about €7,000. Any says it has secured more than 600 refundable reservations and has raised €2.75 million to date from investors with automotive ties. The company is now preparing for initial customer deliveries while seeking roughly €10 million or more in a Series A round to scale production.

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