Unlocking fleet efficiency through digital intelligence.
How Knorr-Bremse and mantro created a scalable, impact-driven after-sales venture - built on industrial expertise and startup execution.
Intro
PleaseFix is a digital platform designed to address one of the biggest challenges in the industrial mobility sector: maximizing fleet availability and performance across the full lifecycle of vehicles.
Born as a strategic initiative within Knorr-Bremse’s digitalization roadmap, PleaseFix leverages deep industrial expertise and combines it with mantro’s proven capabilities in product development and venture building.
The result is more than a tool - it’s a scalable business model designed to create real efficiency gains across entire asset networks.
Situation
After-sales as a growth lever - underutilized, underdigitized
Knorr-Bremse, a global leader in braking and control systems, has built up unmatched expertise in mission-critical components for transportation systems.
However, that knowledge wasn’t fully leveraged to create proactive, value-added services in the digital space. The challenge was clear: how can that technical depth be turned into a scalable, productized offering that improves operational efficiency and creates a new revenue stream?
PleaseFix became the answer.
Our job
From idea to product
mantro worked closely with Knorr-Bremse to shape a user-centric, technically scalable and clearly validated MVP. The focus was on real-world use cases, intuitive UX and early operational readiness.
Building a monetizable business
Going beyond the product, we developed a full business logic: pricing model, distribution approach, governance and venture architecture - all aligned with Knorr-Bremse’s broader strategic goals.
Executing as a true co-builder
mantro stepped in not as an agency, but as a full venture partner: providing tech leadership, product teams and business execution. This builder approach allowed for high speed, clear accountability and entrepreneurial drive.
Our job
From idea to product
mantro worked closely with Knorr-Bremse to shape a user-centric, technically scalable and clearly validated MVP. The focus was on real-world use cases, intuitive UX and early operational readiness.
Building a monetizable business
Going beyond the product, we developed a full business logic: pricing model, distribution approach, governance and venture architecture - all aligned with Knorr-Bremse’s broader strategic goals.
Executing as a true co-builder
mantro stepped in not as an agency, but as a full venture partner: providing tech leadership, product teams and business execution. This builder approach allowed for high speed, clear accountability and entrepreneurial drive.
Learnings
Strategic assets unlock true innovation when activated properly
Deep domain expertise becomes valuable when turned into scalable, actionable solutions.
Speed comes from real collaboration
Close alignment between the corporate and the builder side enables momentum and fast iteration.
Structure makes the difference between an idea and a business
With the right setup, 1+1 becomes 3 - unlocking new value at the intersection of corporate and entrepreneurial strengths.
Get in touch
If you want to stress-test an idea, unblock an initiative, or simply see whether we're the right partner, let's talk. You can book a straight-to-the-point session with our CEO Manni, or leave us a message.
30-minute call. No strings attached.
