Alumni Ventures Group
Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.
Top Stages
Past deals in Automotive
Cafler
Series A in 2025
Cafler is a platform for delegated vehicle mobility and service management that connects consumers with service providers via a mobile app. It offers services such as vehicle washing, MOT testing, refueling, and related tasks, enabling customers to access these services directly from sellers online. The company also operates a digital automotive ecosystem with AI-powered coordination across on-demand vehicle mobility, at-home services, insurance, parking, paperwork, financing, and renting. This ecosystem enables garages, insurers, and other stakeholders to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve maintenance efficiency by coordinating providers and customers within a single platform.
Ever
Seed Round in 2024
Ever is an automotive technology and household electrification company. Its online platform, evercars.com, provides consumers and small businesses with the best way to buy and sell electric cars in the US.
BosonQ Psi
Seed Round in 2024
BosonQ Psi develops simulation software that harnesses quantum computing to accelerate advanced simulations for highly engineered products in the aerospace and electric vehicle industries. Its flagship product, BQPhy, integrates novel quantum algorithms into backend engineering solvers, enabling significant cost savings and reduced computing time on both current high-performance computers and future industrial-scale quantum systems.
MOTORMIA
Seed Round in 2024
MOTORMIA is a manufacturer specializing in premium automotive products and stylistic upgrades, aiming to serve as a one-stop shop for automotive enthusiasts. The company offers a diverse range of aftermarket parts and enhancements through an online marketplace, allowing customers to improve their vehicles' performance and express their individual style. By blending passion with innovative solutions, MOTORMIA focuses on delivering high-quality offerings that cater to the specific needs of car enthusiasts, thereby elevating the aftermarket automotive scene.
Kyte
Series B in 2024
Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.
Lightship
Series B in 2024
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Hayden AI
Series B in 2023
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Divergent
Series D in 2023
Divergent develops and manufactures 3D-printed cars and has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end software-hardware platform for industrial digital manufacturing. DAPS enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex vehicle structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. The system aims to optimize designs, reduce material use, and eliminate upfront capital expenditure by removing tooling needs and dematerializing components, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and environmental sustainability across vehicle programs. Divergent's approach targets radical reductions in cost and lead times while enabling scalable, custom manufacturing, addressing decarbonization and demand for lighter, stronger structures.
Machina Labs
Series B in 2023
Machina Labs is a manufacturing firm specializing in automated metal forming and fabrication processes. It leverages AI and machine learning, along with advanced robotics, to efficiently produce composite and metal products for aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense industries.
MOTORMIA
Seed Round in 2023
MOTORMIA is a manufacturer specializing in premium automotive products and stylistic upgrades, aiming to serve as a one-stop shop for automotive enthusiasts. The company offers a diverse range of aftermarket parts and enhancements through an online marketplace, allowing customers to improve their vehicles' performance and express their individual style. By blending passion with innovative solutions, MOTORMIA focuses on delivering high-quality offerings that cater to the specific needs of car enthusiasts, thereby elevating the aftermarket automotive scene.
Spartan Radar
Series B in 2023
Spartan Radar develops software algorithms that enhance radar sensing capabilities. Leveraging machine learning and edge-processing, its technology mimics human focus to safely respond to obstacles. It improves resolution, response time, and range of existing ADAS sensors at an affordable cost with minimal computational overhead.
Rollick
Venture Round in 2022
Rollick Outdoor, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers. The platform enhances the customer experience by facilitating interactions throughout the purchasing journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases. It serves the powersports, RV, and marine industries by offering a suite of marketing and technology solutions that streamline the buying process for consumers and improve sales and marketing effectiveness for dealers. Rollick's ecosystem aims to simplify the acquisition of recreational and industrial equipment, ensuring that both manufacturers and dealers can provide personalized experiences to their customers.
Lightship
Series A in 2022
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Divergent
Series C in 2022
Divergent develops and manufactures 3D-printed cars and has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end software-hardware platform for industrial digital manufacturing. DAPS enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex vehicle structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. The system aims to optimize designs, reduce material use, and eliminate upfront capital expenditure by removing tooling needs and dematerializing components, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and environmental sustainability across vehicle programs. Divergent's approach targets radical reductions in cost and lead times while enabling scalable, custom manufacturing, addressing decarbonization and demand for lighter, stronger structures.
Vorticity
Series A in 2022
Vorticity Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing domain-specific accelerators, initially focusing on fluid dynamics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Vorticity aims to address significant computational challenges faced by scientists and engineers by offering a proprietary computing architecture that dramatically enhances processing speeds. Their platform provides custom chips tailored for various industries, including aerospace, defense, life sciences, nuclear energy, finance, cosmology, and climate modeling. By delivering solutions that can perform fluid dynamics calculations over a thousand times faster than conventional CPU or GPU clusters, Vorticity enables clients to achieve breakthrough improvements in system design and processing capabilities. The company is also exploring the expansion of its technology to additional application areas beyond fluid dynamics.
Refraction AI
Seed Round in 2022
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.
Treehouse
Seed Round in 2022
Treehouse is a venture-backed software-enabled home electrification startup focused on delivering turnkey EV charging solutions to EV buyers at the point of sale.
Zippity
Seed Round in 2021
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.
Spartan Radar
Seed Round in 2021
Spartan Radar develops software algorithms that enhance radar sensing capabilities. Leveraging machine learning and edge-processing, its technology mimics human focus to safely respond to obstacles. It improves resolution, response time, and range of existing ADAS sensors at an affordable cost with minimal computational overhead.
Hayden AI
Series A in 2021
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Wrench
Series D in 2021
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Lightship
Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Algolux
Series B in 2021
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company specializing in advanced perception solutions for a variety of applications, including automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, and video security. Founded on innovative research at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, the company provides robust and scalable tools that enhance image quality and optimize camera architectures. Algolux utilizes machine learning and deep perception technology to deliver cloud-based video analytics and embedded software, enabling clients to achieve superior results under diverse conditions, such as extreme lighting and adverse weather. The company's focus on safety and efficiency positions it as a leader in the development of solutions for both existing camera systems and new designs.
Alto
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, Alto specializes in on-demand ride services using a dedicated fleet of well-maintained vehicles. Each driver is an employee, carefully vetted and trained to ensure professional service. The company's apps and in-car technology customize each member's experience. Initially launched in Dallas, Texas, Alto aims to expand to new U.S. cities.
Cabana
Series A in 2021
Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.
ARRIS
Series C in 2021
ARRIS specializes in developing additive molding technology for manufacturing large-scale 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts. Its innovative process combines aligned fibers, electronics, and metallic components within topology-optimized structures, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products.
Refraction AI
Seed Round in 2021
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying robotic platforms that facilitate last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its flagship product, the REV-1, is designed to autonomously navigate through city streets using an array of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors, allowing it to pick up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores and deliver them directly to customers' homes. Refraction AI's technology is engineered to operate in various climates and can be monitored and operated remotely, ensuring efficient and reliable service. By enhancing the delivery process, Refraction AI aims to meet the increasing demand for faster, safer, and more cost-effective delivery solutions.
Hayden AI
Seed Round in 2021
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement in dedicated bus lanes and stops. Their platform aims to enhance public transit efficiency, improve street safety, and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Motorq
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Motorq is a cloud-based software company that enables enterprises like fleets, insurance companies, and governments to access connected vehicle data and analytics at scale. This empowers them to improve operations, expand services, and future-proof their vehicle data strategy.
NavTrac
Seed Round in 2020
NavTrac is an innovative company specializing in an artificial intelligence-powered yard management system that utilizes computer vision to enhance yard operations. The platform automates various processes, enabling businesses to optimize their operations through data-driven insights. Key features include an Automated Gate System that improves data quality, detects damage, and streamlines inventory management, all while reducing the need for security personnel. By focusing on safety, environmental sustainability, and productivity, NavTrac serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, and aims to transform traditional yard management practices into more efficient, automated solutions.
Carputty
Seed Round in 2020
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.
Gatik
Series A in 2020
Gatik is a Mountain View, California-based startup that develops autonomous vehicle technology for B2B short-haul and middle-mile logistics. The company specializes in AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for light and medium-duty trucks and vans, enabling scheduled deliveries and streamlined supply-chain operations for commercial customers.
Ionobell
Seed Round in 2020
Ionobell is a battery technology developer specializing in improving battery longevity and performance using eco-friendly materials. They focus on utilizing biomaterials, plastic waste, and recycled materials to create safe, abundant, and cost-effective batteries for electric vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
FleetOps
Seed Round in 2020
FleetOps is a Toronto-based freight technology company that operates a freight marketplace and a carrier-focused platform to connect brokers, shippers, and trucking capacity. The company automates the allocation of loads to drivers by analyzing telematics data from providers to determine truck locations, routes, idle time, available driving hours, and driver behavior, and it uses AI to match loads with suitable drivers. The platform also delivers tailored analytics and KPIs for carrier trucking operations, helping to optimize dispatch and execution.
ARRIS
Series B in 2020
ARRIS specializes in developing additive molding technology for manufacturing large-scale 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts. Its innovative process combines aligned fibers, electronics, and metallic components within topology-optimized structures, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products.
Forager
Series A in 2020
Forager Logistics LLC, established in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in freight brokerage and logistics services for the automotive and aerospace industries. The company offers a range of truckload services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border transportation, catering to supply chain networks with seamless and modern solutions. Forager's innovative web-based transportation management platform further enhances its service, targeting the complexities of cross-border shipping, particularly to and from Mexico and Canada.
ARRIS
Venture Round in 2020
ARRIS specializes in developing additive molding technology for manufacturing large-scale 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts. Its innovative process combines aligned fibers, electronics, and metallic components within topology-optimized structures, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products.
Arrive
Venture Round in 2020
Arrive is a company that focuses on enhancing the last mile of mobility through innovative parking solutions. It offers a unique platform that predicts and recommends optimal parking options tailored to individual journeys, thereby simplifying the parking experience for drivers. This technology is accessible through various interfaces, including apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-dash vehicle integrations. Arrive serves a diverse range of clients, including smart cities, automakers, fleets, and venues, while also managing consumer brands like ParkWhiz and BestParking. The company aims to streamline parking processes, providing features that allow for easy reservations and drive-up access at numerous locations, ultimately making parking more efficient and user-friendly.
Teraki
Series A in 2019
Founded in Berlin in 2014, Teraki develops software solutions that enable high-volume, real-time data processing for connected car applications. Its platform facilitates predictive maintenance, usage-based insurance (UBI), fleet management, and autonomous driving services by optimizing data compression and latency.
Wrench
Series C in 2019
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Zippity
Seed Round in 2019
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.
Driveway
Seed Round in 2019
Driveway is an online provider of professional bodyshop services specializing in automobile repair and parts replacement. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services including bumper repair, auto body painting, dent repair, and parts replacement for foreign, domestic, and luxury vehicles. With a focus on delivering quality solutions for car damage, Driveway employs skilled auto body technicians to address the needs of its customers. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, while also having a presence in Miami Beach, Florida.
Car Body Lab
Venture Round in 2019
Car Body Lab, Inc. is a mobile auto repair company based in Miami Beach, Florida, founded in 2017. It operates a fleet of mobile vans that provide a range of services, including auto body repair, auto body painting, and paintless dent removal. The company serves customers across several major markets, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, and the Bay Area in California, as well as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, and Houston. Car Body Lab connects clients with certified technicians who can perform repairs on-site, allowing for convenient and efficient service directly at the customer's location. The company's innovative approach aims to make auto repairs accessible and affordable for its clients.
Car IQ
Series A in 2019
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.
Tempo Automation Holdings
Series C in 2019
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a unique, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency, particularly during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. Serving leading innovators across industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, Tempo Automation empowers its customers to accelerate product development and time to market.
DigiSure
Venture Round in 2019
DigiSure is a company focused on transforming the insurance landscape for digital businesses, particularly in the mobility marketplace sector. Established in 2018 by industry veterans, DigiSure aims to enhance trust, safety, and insurance experiences by providing on-demand insurance services tailored for the sharing economy. The company's platform facilitates screening, insurance management, and claims services, empowering partners with unprecedented access to user data. This data-driven approach enables customers to gain insights into their insurance ecosystems, fostering greater control and transparency in risk management. Based in San Francisco, DigiSure is committed to reimagining insurance for future mobility, striving to create a safer, more secure, and environmentally friendly world.
Alephee
Seed Round in 2019
Aleph is a company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to streamline e-commerce operations for brands, particularly in the Aftermarket Automotive industry. By enabling brands to connect with resellers, Aleph offers a centralized solution that standardizes distributor catalogs and facilitates inventory sharing across multiple online marketplaces, including Mercado Libre, Amazon, and Shopee. This integration allows companies to optimize logistics costs, enhance visibility into their online sales, and improve market share. The platform automates the supply process and ensures that stock levels and pricing are updated in real-time, thereby supporting businesses in maximizing revenue through efficient e-commerce practices.
BlastPoint
Seed Round in 2018
BlastPoint is a developer of a predictive AI-powered platform that offers big data solutions to help companies optimize revenue growth and enhance customer engagement. By providing tools to discover, target, and engage humans within their data, BlastPoint enables businesses across various sectors—such as energy, financial services, automotive, and nonprofit organizations—to generate immediate insights into customer engagement challenges. The platform equips clients to identify trends and unlock critical information relevant to specific territories, ultimately empowering them to find, reach, and satisfy customers throughout their lifetime.
Arrive
Series D in 2018
Arrive is a company that focuses on enhancing the last mile of mobility through innovative parking solutions. It offers a unique platform that predicts and recommends optimal parking options tailored to individual journeys, thereby simplifying the parking experience for drivers. This technology is accessible through various interfaces, including apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-dash vehicle integrations. Arrive serves a diverse range of clients, including smart cities, automakers, fleets, and venues, while also managing consumer brands like ParkWhiz and BestParking. The company aims to streamline parking processes, providing features that allow for easy reservations and drive-up access at numerous locations, ultimately making parking more efficient and user-friendly.
Wrench
Series B in 2018
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Humatics
Series B in 2018
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Zippity
Seed Round in 2018
Zippity LLC is an onsite service experience platform specializing in the automotive industry, offering convenient car maintenance and repair services at home or in the workplace. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Zippity provides a digital operating system tailored for the mobile automotive sector. The company's services include quick deploy side enclosure, vehicle lifting, oil change procedures, and real-time repairs for various needs such as tires, brakes, and detailing. Customers can easily schedule appointments through an online platform, allowing mechanics to arrive at their chosen location, thus reducing the hassles associated with car ownership and enhancing the overall customer experience. Zippity aims to streamline automotive care through innovative and accessible service solutions.
Motorq
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Motorq is a cloud-based software company that enables enterprises like fleets, insurance companies, and governments to access connected vehicle data and analytics at scale. This empowers them to improve operations, expand services, and future-proof their vehicle data strategy.
Divergent
Series B in 2017
Divergent develops and manufactures 3D-printed cars and has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end software-hardware platform for industrial digital manufacturing. DAPS enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex vehicle structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. The system aims to optimize designs, reduce material use, and eliminate upfront capital expenditure by removing tooling needs and dematerializing components, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and environmental sustainability across vehicle programs. Divergent's approach targets radical reductions in cost and lead times while enabling scalable, custom manufacturing, addressing decarbonization and demand for lighter, stronger structures.
Teal Drones
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Teal Drones specializes in manufacturing high-performance drones. Its flagship product, the Teal One, is renowned for its exceptional flight experience and premium hardware design. The company's drones cater to a wide range of applications including gaming, security inspections, e-commerce, agriculture, and enterprise solutions.
Humatics
Series A in 2017
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Teal Drones
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, Teal Drones specializes in manufacturing high-performance drones. Its flagship product, the Teal One, is renowned for its exceptional flight experience and premium hardware design. The company's drones cater to a wide range of applications including gaming, security inspections, e-commerce, agriculture, and enterprise solutions.
Foundation Alloy
Foundation Alloy specializes in designing novel alloys optimized for additive manufacturing using advanced materials technology. The company aims to make metal part manufacturing more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective, enabling engineers to enhance performance and production efficiency.
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