Daimler Trucks North America

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a subsidiary of Daimler, is the largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in North America. The company specializes in producing a wide range of commercial vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, as well as city and intercity buses, coaches, and bus chassis. In addition to its vehicles, Daimler Trucks North America also offers automotive parts and accessories to support its product lineup. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company plays a significant role in the transportation and logistics sectors across the region.

Martin Daum

CEO

10 past transactions

Platform Science

Series D in 2024
Platform Science develops and integrates hardware solutions, software solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure tailored for the transportation industry. The company's flagship product is an enterprise-grade IoT fleet management platform designed to enhance logistics processes. This platform provides core telematics functionality, including applications for compliance, safety, and productivity, while supporting dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations. Additionally, Platform Science offers fleet management apps aimed at managing compliance, improving driver experience, and maximizing productivity. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in La Jolla, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC.

H2 MOBILITY

Venture Round in 2022
H2 MOBILITY is a hydrogen filling station operator that offers consulting, planning, and construction services for hydrogen stations.

Platform Science

Series C in 2022
Platform Science develops and integrates hardware solutions, software solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure tailored for the transportation industry. The company's flagship product is an enterprise-grade IoT fleet management platform designed to enhance logistics processes. This platform provides core telematics functionality, including applications for compliance, safety, and productivity, while supporting dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations. Additionally, Platform Science offers fleet management apps aimed at managing compliance, improving driver experience, and maximizing productivity. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in La Jolla, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC.

High Definition Vehicle Insurance

Series B in 2021
HDVI is a technology-first commercial insurance provider. The company assesses risk using historical and real-time telematics data and provides tools and services that help fleets increase safety, rewards safe driving, and delivers efficient and fair claims processing. HDVI is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; Dallas and San Francisco. High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various insurance companies. For more information, visit https://hdvi.com.

Proterra

Post in 2021
Proterra Inc. is a manufacturer of zero-emission electric buses, primarily focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions for public and commercial transit. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and City of Industry, California, Proterra designs its products, including 35-foot and 40-foot electric buses, to meet the diverse needs of urban and regional transit routes. The company's Catalyst platform is noted for its modularity, allowing it to adapt to various operational demands while delivering high energy efficiency. Proterra also offers a broad range of services, including vehicle electrification solutions, fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and comprehensive vehicle maintenance programs. By facilitating the transition away from fossil fuels, Proterra aims to enhance environmental quality and reduce operational costs for fleet operators, contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Luminar

Corporate Round in 2020
Luminar Technologies, Inc. is a vehicle sensor and software company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2012. The company operates primarily in two segments: Autonomy Solutions and Other Component Sales. The Autonomy Solutions segment focuses on the design, manufacture, and sale of lidar sensors and related perception and autonomy software for original equipment manufacturers in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors, including applications in robo-taxis. In addition, Luminar's Other Component Sales segment provides design, testing, and consulting services for non-standard integrated circuits aimed at government agencies and defense contractors. The company emphasizes enhancing safety and advancing autonomous technology in vehicles, particularly through advanced driver assistance systems that cater to a range of driving scenarios.

Platform Science

Series B in 2020
Platform Science develops and integrates hardware solutions, software solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure tailored for the transportation industry. The company's flagship product is an enterprise-grade IoT fleet management platform designed to enhance logistics processes. This platform provides core telematics functionality, including applications for compliance, safety, and productivity, while supporting dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations. Additionally, Platform Science offers fleet management apps aimed at managing compliance, improving driver experience, and maximizing productivity. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in La Jolla, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC.

Torc Robotics

Acquisition in 2019
Torc Robotics is a developer of autonomous software solutions based in Blacksburg, Virginia, specializing in mobility applications such as self-driving cars and transit vehicles. The company provides a suite of modular and customizable robotic products that facilitate rapid integration for engineers. These Robotic Building Block products are utilized by various academic, commercial, and government organizations to streamline development processes, reduce costs, and manage risks. Torc's offerings include solutions for drive-by-wire conversion, emergency stop systems, power management, autonomous navigation, and operator control. The ByWire XGV, a drive-by-wire hybrid platform featuring integrated safety and power distribution systems, serves as a foundational base for the development of autonomous systems. Torc Robotics has collaborated with partners across the automotive, transit, and technology sectors, applying its self-driving technology in critical safety applications such as defense, mining, and agriculture.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2018
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Quanergy Systems

Series A in 2014
Quanergy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development and marketing of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart perception software solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers both mechanical and solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for applications in mapping, security, smart cities, industrial automation, and transportation. Its innovative Flow Management Platform utilizes AI-driven technology for real-time analysis, enabling functionalities such as people counting, object detection, classification, and tracking. With nearly 400 customers and over 50 partners worldwide, Quanergy aims to enhance safety and efficiency through automation in various sectors, including physical security and smart spaces.
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