Berlin-based mobility startup Nox Mobility has raised €2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by IBB Ventures, with participation from Italian investor Tommaso Lucca and HomeToGo co-founder Dr. Patrick Andrae.
Founded in 2025 by Thibault Constant, Janek Smalla, and Artur Hasselbach, Nox is developing private-room night trains positioned as an alternative to short-haul flights in Europe.
The new funding will support team expansion, the construction of a full-scale mockup, and preparation for the company’s first routes, which are planned to launch in 2027. The round comes as startups and operators across Europe test renewed interest in night rail, despite the sector’s high operating costs and regulatory complexity.
Founded in 2025 by Thibault Constant, Janek Smalla, and Artur Hasselbach, Nox is developing private-room night trains positioned as an alternative to short-haul flights in Europe.
The new funding will support team expansion, the construction of a full-scale mockup, and preparation for the company’s first routes, which are planned to launch in 2027. The round comes as startups and operators across Europe test renewed interest in night rail, despite the sector’s high operating costs and regulatory complexity.