Plug is a wholesale auction that facilitates online buying and selling of used EVs.
High Definition Vehicle Insurance
Venture Round in 2025
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.
Desteia
Seed Round in 2025
Desteia is a technology company that specializes in logistics and supply chain management. It operates a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide end-to-end visibility and insights to users, helping them mitigate supply chain disruptions and optimize costs. The platform analyzes conversations and network mapping to offer data-driven insights, enabling businesses to effectively manage their supply chain networks and adapt their operations with AI-assisted decision-making.
Starbridge
Seed Round in 2025
Starbridge is an AI-powered platform that enables businesses to efficiently secure contracts in the state, local, and education sectors, allowing governments to solve problems faster and more effectively.
GenLogs is a technology company specializing in freight intelligence. It operates a platform that uses AI and a nationwide sensor network to monitor and analyze logistics operations and supply chains. The platform identifies reliable truck carriers based on specific equipment and lane requirements, tracks shipments, trailers, and equipment, and provides insights to enhance operational efficiency, reduce fraud risks, and support informed decision-making.
Rynse specializes in fleet management software for businesses, particularly those in technology and automotive sectors. Its platform offers features such as compliance tracking, expense management, real-time analytics, and streamlined billing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Users can manage their fleets remotely.
Mundimoto
Venture Round in 2025
Mundimoto operates an online motorbike trading platform and dealership enabling customers to browse, finance, and purchase a wide range of motorcycles through online listings and mobile access. The service offers reconditioned vehicles, installment options, and home delivery, as well as motorcycle inspection, consumer financing, insurance, and trade-in options, allowing customers to buy motorbikes conveniently.
Busup
Venture Round in 2024
BusUp is a mobility service provider founded in 2016, specializing in flexible corporate commuting solutions and pioneering shared corporate shuttle services. The company operates globally, with a presence in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, serving large corporations such as Accenture, Roche, and Siemens. By leveraging innovative technology and a unique business model, BusUp has transformed a traditionally low-digitized sector, enhancing efficiency and convenience for passengers, clients, operators, and public administrations. The platform facilitates bus ride-sharing, catering to commuters in suburban and exurban areas, and supports travel to events in locations with limited public transport options. Since its inception, BusUp has partnered with over 150 operators and served more than 100 clients, successfully transporting over 500,000 passengers worldwide.
Agtonomy develops a hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for agriculture. It transforms tractors and farm machines into autonomous or remote-controlled equipment, addressing labor scarcity and sustainability issues faced by farmers.
AmpUp is a Silicon Valley-based company that specializes in electric vehicle charging solutions. It develops a reservable networking software that facilitates electric vehicle charging for drivers, hosts, and fleets. The company's platform establishes a peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging network, allowing businesses and property owners to manage multiple charging stations efficiently. By listing their chargers on AmpUp's network, users can earn revenue while contributing to electrification efforts. The software is designed to make the charging experience seamless and stress-free, catering to a diverse range of communities and enabling easy access to charging technology services.
GenLogs
Seed Round in 2024
GenLogs is a technology company specializing in freight intelligence. It operates a platform that uses AI and a nationwide sensor network to monitor and analyze logistics operations and supply chains. The platform identifies reliable truck carriers based on specific equipment and lane requirements, tracks shipments, trailers, and equipment, and provides insights to enhance operational efficiency, reduce fraud risks, and support informed decision-making.
Gaussion develops a charging technology that uses magneto-electrochemistry to rapidly charge existing battery cells by steering ions, a process designed to reduce cell degradation and extend battery life. It has also created a charging device intended to boost electric vehicle usage by enabling fast charging while preserving battery lifespan and warranty criteria without requiring changes to vehicles or batteries.
Hayden AI
Series C in 2024
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.
Exponential Markets
Seed Round in 2024
Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.
Bumper is a payment platform designed specifically for car dealerships. It offers a vehicle finance solution that helps drivers manage repair and servicing expenses through interest-free installment plans, collaborating with accredited professionals to streamline paperwork processes.
Laka
Funding Round in 2023
Laka Ltd is an InsurTech startup founded in 2017 in London that offers a peer‑to‑peer bicycle insurance platform. The service provides coverage for bicycles, e‑bikes, and accessories against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. Policyholders join a community of like‑minded riders who collectively set fair premiums. The platform also supplies recovery advice and support after incidents. The company focuses on delivering a straightforward, cost‑effective insurance solution for bike owners.
Exponential Markets
Seed Round in 2023
Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.
Mundimoto
Venture Round in 2023
Mundimoto operates an online motorbike trading platform and dealership enabling customers to browse, finance, and purchase a wide range of motorcycles through online listings and mobile access. The service offers reconditioned vehicles, installment options, and home delivery, as well as motorcycle inspection, consumer financing, insurance, and trade-in options, allowing customers to buy motorbikes conveniently.
Yendo is a company that offers accounting software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. As a cloud-based application, Yendo allows users to access its features anytime and anywhere with an internet connection. The software enables users to efficiently manage invoicing, purchases, expenses, and payments, as well as track financial performance through profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and customizable reports. Based in Ireland, Yendo serves a substantial customer base in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Additionally, Yendo provides a credit card platform that offers asset-backed credit products, allowing consumers to leverage the equity in their vehicles or homes for significantly higher credit limits at competitive interest rates. This offering enables users to obtain credit without the need for traditional FICO score checks.
Bumper is a payment platform designed specifically for car dealerships. It offers a vehicle finance solution that helps drivers manage repair and servicing expenses through interest-free installment plans, collaborating with accredited professionals to streamline paperwork processes.
Verdant Robotics
Series A in 2022
Verdant Robotics, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Hayward, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven robotic solutions for agriculture. The company develops advanced technologies that enable farmers to digitally map their fields and monitor each plant's health over time. Verdant's flagship product, the Model B Smart Sprayer, significantly reduces labor costs by over 50% and input costs by up to 96% while providing precise weeding and thinning for various crop types. Utilizing proprietary Bullseye targeting technology and a Pinpoint Spray System, Verdant promotes micro-fertilization and nutrient delivery, enhancing crop yields and efficiency. By leveraging robotics, computer vision, and machine learning, Verdant Robotics empowers growers of all sizes to optimize production and improve profitability in the agricultural sector.
Gridwise develops a mobile application for gig economy drivers, empowering them with real-time insights to maximize earnings. Its platform offers demand alerts, passenger data tracking, mileage logging, tax deduction calculation, and performance reporting.
Mundimoto
Venture Round in 2022
Mundimoto operates an online motorbike trading platform and dealership enabling customers to browse, finance, and purchase a wide range of motorcycles through online listings and mobile access. The service offers reconditioned vehicles, installment options, and home delivery, as well as motorcycle inspection, consumer financing, insurance, and trade-in options, allowing customers to buy motorbikes conveniently.
Laka Ltd is an InsurTech startup founded in 2017 in London that offers a peer‑to‑peer bicycle insurance platform. The service provides coverage for bicycles, e‑bikes, and accessories against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. Policyholders join a community of like‑minded riders who collectively set fair premiums. The platform also supplies recovery advice and support after incidents. The company focuses on delivering a straightforward, cost‑effective insurance solution for bike owners.
Bumper is a payment platform designed specifically for car dealerships. It offers a vehicle finance solution that helps drivers manage repair and servicing expenses through interest-free installment plans, collaborating with accredited professionals to streamline paperwork processes.
KlearNow Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing an AI-driven logistics platform designed to enhance supply chain efficiency. The company provides an on-demand customs clearance platform that offers real-time visibility into the logistics process, connecting importers, brokers, and transporters. KlearNow's innovative Logistics as a Service (LaaS) model digitizes traditional paper-based transactions, thereby alleviating supply chain bottlenecks. Its platform features customs clearance and drayage marketplaces that facilitate superior visibility and productivity, ultimately reducing logistics costs and improving customer experiences for importers, exporters, and freight forwarders. Additionally, KlearNow operates a development center in Gurugram, India, to support its technological advancements.
Cogniac Corporation
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2015, Cogniac designs and develops an enterprise platform for AI-grade visual observation. Its platform enables users to automate various visual tasks by connecting diverse media sources, defining use cases, monitoring performance, and integrating real-time alerts.
XStream Trucking
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, XStream Trucking develops innovative devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings for long-haul trucking fleets. These products aim to enhance fuel efficiency by eliminating gaps between tractor and trailer, improving aerodynamics, and reducing carbon emissions.
newtrul
Seed Round in 2021
Newtrul is a Chicago-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a shipment aggregation platform designed to facilitate connections among shippers, brokers, and freight carriers. The platform simplifies the truckload freight matching process by digitizing and consolidating available shipments into a centralized marketplace. This allows trucking companies to efficiently search for and book loads online, enhancing operational effectiveness and streamlining logistics in the freight industry.
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.
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.
Latent AI
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Latent AI develops a platform that enables smart Internet of Things (IoT) applications by optimizing AI neural networks for edge devices. Its LEIP platform allows developers to train, quantize, and deploy edge AI neural networks cost-effectively across the edge continuum.
Veo is a micro-mobility company that designs, engineers, and operates electric scooters and bicycles for urban and university settings. It integrates vehicles with hardware and software systems to support multi-modal sharing and aims to provide a greener, healthier mode of transportation that makes communities more livable. The company offers a reservation and fleet-management platform that lets users locate the nearest available bike or scooter, reserve before pickup, and pay automatically, enabling affordable, low-emission travel around cities and campuses with dense student populations. Veo emphasizes seamless customer service and aims to reduce carbon footprint while improving mobility in the areas it serves.
ShipHawk, based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume businesses. Its platform automates order fulfillment processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing warehouse operations' efficiency by streamlining multi-carrier rating, dispatch, and document generation tasks. This results in accurate shipping cost calculations and improved operational efficiency within the logistics industry.
Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.
PICKUP is a last-mile logistics network that specializes in same-day delivery of large, heavy, and specialty retail items. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a mobile application designed to facilitate the movement of packages to desired locations. Through its platform, PICKUP connects consumers with a network of on-demand, professional, and verified movers, enhancing the delivery experience for retailers and enabling them to improve sales conversion. The services provided by PICKUP allow retailers to meet customer demands for quick and efficient delivery of goods, making it easier for consumers to receive their purchases on short notice.
Rollick
Venture Round in 2021
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.
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.
newtrul
Seed Round in 2021
Newtrul is a Chicago-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a shipment aggregation platform designed to facilitate connections among shippers, brokers, and freight carriers. The platform simplifies the truckload freight matching process by digitizing and consolidating available shipments into a centralized marketplace. This allows trucking companies to efficiently search for and book loads online, enhancing operational effectiveness and streamlining logistics in the freight industry.
Carpay is a cloud‑based loan management platform that serves buy‑here‑pay‑here automotive dealers. The software provides borrowers with multiple payment options and automates reminder communications, allowing dealers to manage their loan portfolios more efficiently. By offering tools that help keep loans performing, Carpay enables dealers to reduce administrative effort and focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Marti Technologies offers tech-enabled urban transportation services to riders. The company operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters serviced by proprietary software systems and IOT infrastructure. Marti offers environmentally sustainable transportation services to its riders in an economically sustainable manner for the company. Marti’s services are currently delivered via fully electric vehicles, which are also shared, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability.
Cazoo
Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.
MasonHub, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in logistics and supply chain management through its artificial intelligence-based platform. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, MasonHub offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that facilitates real-time inventory management, order processing, returns handling, and shipping optimization. The platform enables businesses to gain comprehensive visibility into their omnichannel supply chains, allowing them to connect various e-commerce tools, oversee fulfillment activities, and manage inventory efficiently. Additionally, MasonHub operates a fulfillment center to support shipping needs, aiming to modernize the logistics industry with advanced technology and personalized service.
Cogniac Corporation
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Cogniac designs and develops an enterprise platform for AI-grade visual observation. Its platform enables users to automate various visual tasks by connecting diverse media sources, defining use cases, monitoring performance, and integrating real-time alerts.
High Definition Vehicle Insurance
Series A in 2020
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.
Bluedot Innovation, Inc. specializes in location-based technology, providing a geofencing platform that enhances mobile applications and marketing strategies for various industries, including quick service restaurants, retail, and transportation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in East Melbourne, Sydney, and Austin, Bluedot offers products such as Bluedot Point, a software development kit that enables brands to create engaging and interactive experiences for users. Their technology allows for precise identification of mobile app users when they arrive at businesses, place mobile orders, or navigate through tolls. Bluedot prioritizes user privacy by adhering to GDPR and CCPA guidelines, ensuring that personal information remains secure and is not shared or sold. The company’s solutions also include integration with various marketing clouds and support features like drive-thru services, click-and-collect, and loyalty programs.
Drover Limited operates an online platform that offers all-in car subscriptions to customers and private hire drivers, providing an alternative to traditional leasing, hiring, or buying a car. The company's solution allows customers to keep, swap, cancel, or upgrade their vehicles as needed. Drover's technology platform serves as a one-stop-shop for both drivers and vehicle suppliers, offering features such as telematics integration, predictive maintenance, payments and invoicing engine, and comprehensive insurance. Founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, Drover bridges the gap between short-term car rental companies and long-term lease providers, giving customers flexible access to cars through its website and mobile application.
KlearNow Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing an AI-driven logistics platform designed to enhance supply chain efficiency. The company provides an on-demand customs clearance platform that offers real-time visibility into the logistics process, connecting importers, brokers, and transporters. KlearNow's innovative Logistics as a Service (LaaS) model digitizes traditional paper-based transactions, thereby alleviating supply chain bottlenecks. Its platform features customs clearance and drayage marketplaces that facilitate superior visibility and productivity, ultimately reducing logistics costs and improving customer experiences for importers, exporters, and freight forwarders. Additionally, KlearNow operates a development center in Gurugram, India, to support its technological advancements.
Hayden AI
Seed Round in 2020
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.
ShipHawk
Venture Round in 2020
ShipHawk, based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume businesses. Its platform automates order fulfillment processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing warehouse operations' efficiency by streamlining multi-carrier rating, dispatch, and document generation tasks. This results in accurate shipping cost calculations and improved operational efficiency within the logistics industry.
Digital Motors
Venture Round in 2020
Digital Motors Corporation is a FinTech company that specializes in creating a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for the automotive industry, facilitating digital retailing for auto retailers, dealerships, and manufacturers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a comprehensive solution that transforms the car-buying experience by enabling customers to seamlessly transition from online browsing to purchasing. Its platform delivers essential features such as trade-in estimates, instant payment quotes, financing options, and online purchasing of F&I products. Customers can choose delivery methods ranging from in-store pickup to home delivery, while dealers benefit from streamlined transactions and improved margins. Digital Motors empowers both consumers and dealers by making online car sales efficient and accessible.
Verdant Robotics
Series A in 2019
Verdant Robotics, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Hayward, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven robotic solutions for agriculture. The company develops advanced technologies that enable farmers to digitally map their fields and monitor each plant's health over time. Verdant's flagship product, the Model B Smart Sprayer, significantly reduces labor costs by over 50% and input costs by up to 96% while providing precise weeding and thinning for various crop types. Utilizing proprietary Bullseye targeting technology and a Pinpoint Spray System, Verdant promotes micro-fertilization and nutrient delivery, enhancing crop yields and efficiency. By leveraging robotics, computer vision, and machine learning, Verdant Robotics empowers growers of all sizes to optimize production and improve profitability in the agricultural sector.
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.
Bus.com is a bus rental platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in organizing and booking group transportation online. Founded by experienced professionals in the travel industry, the company offers a user-friendly web application that simplifies the process of planning, booking, and managing bus trips for various events, including festivals and sporting events. Its platform features online rental and ticketing services, as well as GPS tracking, allowing passengers to monitor their buses' arrival times. Bus.com aims to enhance the overall experience of group travel by providing a streamlined and efficient solution for shuttle booking.
Latent AI
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Latent AI develops a platform that enables smart Internet of Things (IoT) applications by optimizing AI neural networks for edge devices. Its LEIP platform allows developers to train, quantize, and deploy edge AI neural networks cost-effectively across the edge continuum.
Founded in 2017, Swvl is a mobility company that offers an app for booking fixed-rate rides on shared buses and vans during peak commute hours. It operates in Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, serving both individual commuters and corporate clients.
Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.
Fixico
Venture Round in 2019
Fixico operates a digital platform that handles car damage repairs for drivers, insurers and fleet owners. The marketplace provides visibility into repair costs and connects users to an affiliate network of repair services, enabling them to obtain, compare and select competitive repair offers. Active in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, Fixico works with about 2,000 repair shops and has processed more than 200,000 damages to date. The service aims to streamline the damage repair process, shorten cycle times and improve customer satisfaction across consumer and business segments.
XStream Trucking
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, XStream Trucking develops innovative devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings for long-haul trucking fleets. These products aim to enhance fuel efficiency by eliminating gaps between tractor and trailer, improving aerodynamics, and reducing carbon emissions.
Outdoorsy
Series C in 2019
Outdoorsy operates a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting recreational vehicle (RV) owners with campers. It enables RV owners to monetize their assets by providing tools such as insurance, marketing resources, and access to customers. For renters, it offers a wide selection of RVs including vintage trailers, toy haulers, and Class A, B, and C motorhomes.
BusUp is a mobility service provider founded in 2016, specializing in flexible corporate commuting solutions and pioneering shared corporate shuttle services. The company operates globally, with a presence in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, serving large corporations such as Accenture, Roche, and Siemens. By leveraging innovative technology and a unique business model, BusUp has transformed a traditionally low-digitized sector, enhancing efficiency and convenience for passengers, clients, operators, and public administrations. The platform facilitates bus ride-sharing, catering to commuters in suburban and exurban areas, and supports travel to events in locations with limited public transport options. Since its inception, BusUp has partnered with over 150 operators and served more than 100 clients, successfully transporting over 500,000 passengers worldwide.
ShipHawk
Venture Round in 2018
ShipHawk, based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume businesses. Its platform automates order fulfillment processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing warehouse operations' efficiency by streamlining multi-carrier rating, dispatch, and document generation tasks. This results in accurate shipping cost calculations and improved operational efficiency within the logistics industry.
indie Semiconductor
Series B in 2018
indie Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and manufactures custom mixed-signal microcontrollers for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer markets. The company offers custom solutions alongside standard products and building blocks, and integrates analog sub-systems such as RF transceivers, power management circuitry, and sensor interfaces. Its microcontroller-based chips combine sensing, processing, controlling, and communication functions to optimize performance for each application. Focused on the Autotech revolution, indie emphasizes edge sensors for advanced driver assistance systems, LiDAR, connected car, user experience, and electrification, serving Tier 1 partners and automotive OEMs worldwide. Founded in 2007 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the company aims to bring the benefits of custom design to microcontroller users, delivering chips tailored to specific automotive and mobility needs.
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.
Volta Charging
Series C in 2018
Volta Charging is a company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Volta focuses on enhancing the accessibility of electric vehicle charging by strategically placing stations in high-traffic areas where consumers are active. The company collaborates with sponsor brands to fund its charging infrastructure, effectively turning these stations into valuable marketing and advertising spaces. By doing so, Volta not only supports the shift from combustion-powered vehicles to electric mobility but also helps its partners engage with consumers at critical moments in the purchasing process. This innovative approach positions Volta as a significant player in the evolving landscape of electric vehicle infrastructure.
Xnor.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing machine learning software that enables deep learning algorithms to be executed locally on various devices, including mobile phones, drones, and wearables. The company's platform allows for sophisticated applications across multiple sectors, such as aerospace, automotive, retail, photography, and consumer electronics. By facilitating high-performance, low-power machine learning models, Xnor.ai ensures that data privacy is maintained, connectivity is not required, and resource demands are minimized, all while maintaining accuracy and performance. This innovative technology allows for advanced functionalities like machine vision and speech recognition to be performed directly on edge devices, making it a valuable asset for enterprises looking to leverage artificial intelligence more effectively. As of January 2020, Xnor.ai operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Frontier Car Group
Debt Financing in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.
DeepScale
Series A in 2018
DeepScale develops perceptual system software for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It enables automakers to use industry-standard low-wattage processors, enhancing perception accuracy without requiring high-end hardware.
Frontier Car Group
Series B in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.
Outdoorsy
Series B in 2018
Outdoorsy operates a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting recreational vehicle (RV) owners with campers. It enables RV owners to monetize their assets by providing tools such as insurance, marketing resources, and access to customers. For renters, it offers a wide selection of RVs including vintage trailers, toy haulers, and Class A, B, and C motorhomes.
Rollick
Seed Round in 2017
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.
Metawave
Seed Round in 2017
Metawave Corporation is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of advanced beamsteering radars using metamaterials and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017, the company primarily serves the automotive industry, offering innovative solutions for safe automated driving. Its flagship product, SPEKTRA, is designed to enhance safety for automakers by providing high-performance radar capabilities for 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave develops TURBO active repeaters to extend signal coverage in difficult environments, as well as ECHO passive reflectors to optimize signal direction in areas with lower coverage. The company also offers AWARE, an AI platform that leverages deep learning to extract valuable information from radar signals. In parallel, Metawave is working on smart beamsteering antennas to improve 4G and 5G networks, aiming to enhance connectivity for billions of users.
Work Truck Solutions
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2012, Work Truck Solutions develops digital tools for marketing and lead generation in the commercial vehicle industry. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, body and equipment manufacturers, distributors, installers, and dealers across the United States. Its platform enables efficient display and management of commercial inventory online, facilitating sales and improving revenue.
DeepScale
Seed Round in 2017
DeepScale develops perceptual system software for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It enables automakers to use industry-standard low-wattage processors, enhancing perception accuracy without requiring high-end hardware.
Volta Charging
Series B in 2016
Volta Charging is a company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Volta focuses on enhancing the accessibility of electric vehicle charging by strategically placing stations in high-traffic areas where consumers are active. The company collaborates with sponsor brands to fund its charging infrastructure, effectively turning these stations into valuable marketing and advertising spaces. By doing so, Volta not only supports the shift from combustion-powered vehicles to electric mobility but also helps its partners engage with consumers at critical moments in the purchasing process. This innovative approach positions Volta as a significant player in the evolving landscape of electric vehicle infrastructure.
Outdoorsy
Seed Round in 2016
Outdoorsy operates a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting recreational vehicle (RV) owners with campers. It enables RV owners to monetize their assets by providing tools such as insurance, marketing resources, and access to customers. For renters, it offers a wide selection of RVs including vintage trailers, toy haulers, and Class A, B, and C motorhomes.