MBito — creating a long-awaited tech solution for car geeks
Customizing your car with a single app and device pair is already possible — thanks to our accelerator participants MBito. They have created a tool that helps Mercedes owners and diagnostics professionals run remote checks and tweak the vehicle's characteristics in no time. How did they develop a solution like that, and what’s awaiting MBito in the future? Learn by reading our interview.
Tell us about?MBito?— what’s your product?
MBito app and device combination offer a unique solution by providing customization and diagnostics capabilities in one platform. With a growing market of car enthusiasts and remote diagnostics professionals, our product has the potential to be a game-changer in the diagnostics industry.
Essentially, it allows car enthusiasts and professionals to adjust their cars in terms of appearance and performance while also being able to diagnose any issues that may be present. It's like having a handy tool that can make your car look and run the way you want it to.
How did you come up with the idea to create?MBito?
Having a passion for cars and expertise in Mercedes remote diagnostics, I was inspired to create a product that combines both.?It's the perfect tool for any Mercedes owner who wants to make their car look and run their best or independent repair workshops to achieve small repairs and electronic tasks more quickly and efficiently.
How do you stand out from the competition?
There are several competitors in the market that provide diagnostic solutions for various car brands, but their solutions do not delve deep enough into customizations and improvements or are dedicated to other car brands than ours.
One of the main ways that MBito will differentiate itself from competitors in the market is by delving deep into customizations. While some competitors may offer diagnostic tools and OBD dongles for various car brands, they may not offer the level of personalization and customization that MBito will provide for Mercedes vehicles. Our OBD dongle will be designed to be compatible with a wide range of Mercedes vehicles, ensuring that a large number of drivers can use our solution.
How?has?your journey?been?so far?
We collaborated with Kaunas Technology University and created our device prototype in?Q3?2022. Since then, we have been developing our app from scratch to be user-friendly and accessible for both Android and iOS users. We also redesigned our hardware and planning to launch sales in Q2 2023. A lot of things have already been done, but even more?are?waiting ahead.
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And what are your main achievements?—?clients,?funding?
We finished the FIRSTPICK?pre-accelerator program and then continued our journey in?the?accelerator program. We grew our team with professionals from IT and Electronics engineering, and we already have a waiting list of potential users worldwide. We will launch worldwide sales soon.
How about the challenges?you’re overcoming now?
One of the most significant challenges is finding talented developers who have the expertise and experience to develop high-quality software.
What are your plans for the next year?
In the coming year, we aim to further enhance our solution by incorporating new technologies, expanding our range of customizable features, and providing quality customer support. Furthermore, we want to become a leading innovative company in the automotive industry, delivering exceptional diagnostic app products suitable for Mercedes vehicles that have revolutionized the way people maintain and customize their vehicles.
Bonus question: what makes?MBito?special?
We created both software and hardware for a niche industry, and we have a clear ICP that we plan to reach.
Our team of experienced developers is dedicated to delivering a solution that is tailored to the unique needs of each customer. We understand that each Mercedes vehicle is different, and we aim to provide a solution that is customized to meet the specific requirements of each driver.
Or speak to the team directly about collaborating with them: Vilius Vai?iūnas and Ieva Vai?iūn? .
Learn more about FIRSTPICK’s accelerator?here.