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Tomorrow's mobility
starts today

The story of Kate is centered around our passion for cars and how they can meet our everyday challenges.

A revolution in motion

If bicycles are the best way for one person to get somewhere, we need cars to carry people and goods. However, most car brands frantically race to performance and tech one-upmanship.

We are paving a new way for everyday cars. A way back to what is essential. Where state-of-the-art simplicity meets the pure joy of going there. Where high-end sustainability meets low-maintenance.

Our car is light, intuitive, reliable, affordable and in harmony with its environment.

Electric Micro Car K One by Kate
Kate electric car parked in front of the SO Hotel/ Paris

We have a 10-year experience in manufacturing cars

At Kate, we are passionate about the automotive industry. We specialize in reconciling the challenges of today's economy with our love for cars and a practical approach to everyday life. With over 10 years of experience and state-of-the-art industrial tools, we have extensive expertise in the automotive sector. Our products have been sold in 12 countries and have proven themselves in over 2,000 units.

Meet the Kateam

Thibaud Elziere President of Kate
Thibaud​
Elziere
President

Thibaud is a serial entrepreneur with a successful track record of starting and growing businesses. He is the founder of Fotolia.com, a stock image bank that was created in 2005 and sold to Adobe in 2014. He is also the founder of Hexa, a startup studio that has launched 35 startups including Aircall, Front, Spendesk, and Yousign. In 2020, Thibaud founded Gama, a startup in the space industry that deploys solar sails. In addition to his own ventures, Thibaud is an angel investor in over 200 companies.

Paul Quéveau Managing Director of Kate
Paul
Quéveau
Managing Director

Paul is a trained engineer who spent 20 years in the automotive industry, first developing and manufacturing electric vehicles and convertibles at Heuliez in Cerizay, then at Valmet in Finland. In particular, he was involved in the first Peugeot and Citroën electric vehicles. Prior to joining Kate, Paul Quéveau was Managing Director of Heuliez Bus.

Pierre Escrieut CTO of Kate
Pierre
Escrieut
CTO

Pierre has been passionate about cars and new technologies from a young age. He began his career at Orange, where he designed digital solutions for connected cars. With this experience under his belt, he joined Valeo. He is always seeking innovative solutions for the automotive industry and has a strong interest in UX/UI design, business strategy, and market research.

Matthias Goldenberg Co-founder of Kate
Matthias
Goldenberg
Co-founder

Matthias is a serial entrepreneur and former employee of Valeo. He is deeply passionate about cars, technology, and finding new ways to innovate and drive progress in the field of mobility. He is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Michaël
Emery
Head of Sales

Michaël is a serial entrepreneur and former employee of Valeo. He is deeply passionate about cars, technology, and finding new ways to innovate and drive progress in the field of mobility. He is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

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