NELSON raises €3 million to structure fleet electrification through data

The electrification of corporate vehicle fleets is gradually becoming a regulatory, fiscal, and environmental constraint. Yet behind this imperative, operational reality remains complex: trade-offs between internal combustion and electric vehicles, management of charging infrastructure, cost control, and uncertainty around usage patterns.

Founded in 2022 by Alfred Richard (CEO), Inès Multrier (co-CTO), Julien Bou Abboud (COO), and Octave Locqueville (co-CTO), NELSON offers a platform that leverages existing fleet data (trips, fuel consumption, charging sessions) to support companies in planning and operating their vehicles. The startup’s approach is based on simulation algorithms and digital twins, designed to model different electrification scenarios and assess their operational and financial impacts. The objective is not to provide an asset or infrastructure, but to make decision-making manageable and data-driven.

In a market involving manufacturers, leasing companies, and charging operators, Nelson positions itself as an independent third party. The platform aggregates data from these various stakeholders to generate operational recommendations. This positioning aims to address a frequently cited challenge among companies: the lack of a centralized tool capable of reconciling field constraints, decarbonization targets, and budget control.

The complexity of the transition is largely driven by the coexistence of hybrid fleets. As Alfred Richard, CEO of Nelson, explains: “Managing a fleet that is half internal combustion, half electric is far more complex. On one side, the operational constraints of EVs still raise concerns, and on the other, the charging ecosystem is overcrowded. That’s where Nelson comes in: an intelligence layer to support every decision during the transition and regain control over a charging budget that can quickly spiral.”

This value proposition is resonating with large enterprises facing these challenges. In 2026, Nelson reports around fifty clients, including Orange, Dalkia (EDF), and Schindler, representing several tens of thousands of vehicles. The company states it manages approximately 50,000 vehicles, both internal combustion and electric, and tripled its revenue in 2025—indicators suggesting gradual adoption among large fleet operators.

The macroeconomic and energy context is reinforcing this momentum. Oil price volatility and European decarbonization targets are accelerating electrification strategies. In this environment, the ability to simulate, plan, and manage the transition becomes as critical as the acquisition of vehicles themselves. Electrification is no longer solely a technological choice, but a multi-variable optimization problem, with data at its core.

To support its growth, Nelson has structured its offering around several modules covering the different dimensions of the transition: electrification planning, infrastructure management, total cost of ownership calculation, and charging optimization. This modular approach reflects a platform ambition, capable of intervening at every stage of the decision cycle.

Nelson has announced a €3 million Seed round led by Asterion Ventures, with participation from La Poste Ventures (the investment arm of Groupe La Poste managed by XAnge), EIT Urban Mobility, Climate Club, and several business angels.

The funds will be used to improve its algorithms, recruit technical talent, and accelerate commercial expansion, with the objective of growing its client base in France and across Europe. The company aims to reach 100,000 electrified and managed vehicles by 2030, positioning itself as a reference player in transition management.

Beyond the financial contribution, the involvement of La Poste Ventures also highlights the interest of industrial players directly exposed to these challenges. Groupe La Poste, which operates one of the largest electric fleets in France, brings operational expertise that could further inform product development.