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Mate Rimac
Founder, CEO at Rimac Automobili and Greyp Bikes
Mate Rimac is a Croatian innovator and entrepreneur born on February 12, 1988, who has revolutionized the automotive industry through his groundbreaking electric vehicle technology.2
Key Professional Highlights::
- Founder and CEO of the Rimac Group
- CEO of Bugatti Rimac
- Founder of Rimac Automobili and Greyp Bikes
- Raised over $800M in funding for the Bugatti Rimac Group1
Early Career and Achievements:: At 19, Rimac began converting a 1984 BMW 3 Series into an electric car in his garage, which broke several world records.2 He founded Rimac Automobili in 2009 at age 21, starting with no automotive experience and facing significant skepticism about building a car company in Croatia.2
Company Growth::
- Started with no employees in 2009
- Grew to over 1,300 employees by 2020
- Attracted major investments from Porsche AG, Hyundai-Kia, and Camel Group2
Notable Recognitions::
- Ranked 9th by Motor Trend in the auto industry
- Named in Forbes' Top 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs in 2017
- Croatian Entrepreneur of the Year in 20172
Current Focus:: Rimac is dedicated to pushing technological boundaries in electric vehicles, providing cutting-edge EV technologies to brands like Porsche, Hyundai, Kia, Renault, and others.2 His company develops electric hypercars and high-performance EV components, with the Nevera being his second in-house designed car.2