AutoTech Ventures

Gridwise, Inc. develops and operates a mobile application designed for rideshare and delivery drivers, enabling them to enhance their earnings and manage their business operations efficiently. Launched in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Gridwise app offers a range of features, including real-time alerts on traffic, weather, and local events, as well as tools for tracking mileage and analyzing earnings. The application also helps users prepare detailed tax reports and calculate deductions, thereby facilitating better financial management. With its focus on providing demand insights and performance tracking, Gridwise serves hundreds of thousands of gig economy drivers across the United States, offering a comprehensive platform to support their unique business needs.

Laka is an InsurTech startup that develops a peer-to-peer bicycle insurance platform to protect bikes. It provides actual coverage by a community of like-minded people who are collectively given a fair price that covers theft, vandalism, damage, and loss as well as provides recovery advice and treatments.

Bumper is a payment platform tailored for car dealerships, specializing in vehicle financing solutions that assist drivers in managing repair and servicing costs. The platform emphasizes flexible payment options and collaborates with accredited repair professionals to ensure quality service. By streamlining the paperwork process, Bumper enables drivers to finance their repair expenses through interest-free installments, making it easier for them to address vehicle maintenance without the burden of upfront costs.

TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Veo is a micro-mobility company operating electric scooters and bikes in cities and universities. The company design and engineers vehicles, hardware, and software systems to provide a greener, healthier mode of transportation to make the communities we serve more sustainable and livable. Veo's mission is to offer the best combination of multi-modal sharing technology and seamless customer service, so users can unlock joy in their day!

ShipHawk, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume shippers. The company offers a solution that automates order fulfillment and streamlines logistics operations, allowing businesses to gain control over their warehouse processes. ShipHawk's software features multi-carrier rating, dispatch capabilities, and document generation, which helps users obtain accurate shipping costs and eliminates the need for manual quoting. By optimizing shipping operations, ShipHawk enables businesses to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with order fulfillment.

PICKUP is a logistics company that specializes in same-day delivery services for large, heavy, and specialty retail items. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company operates a mobile application that connects consumers with a network of on-demand, professional, and verified movers. This service allows retailers to enhance their delivery offerings, facilitating the movement of packages on short notice and improving sales conversion rates. By providing an efficient solution for last-mile logistics, PICKUP enables retailers to meet customer demands for quick and reliable delivery of merchandise.

Hayden AI’s mission is to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement of dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, to speed up public transit, make streets safer, and create a more sustainable future.

newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform that provides freight carriers an easier way to search for their next job. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Cazoo is an online used car marketplace designed to transform the way people buy, finance, or rent used cars. Its platform lets users buy, finance, or rent a used car entirely online and have it delivered to their door within hours. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in London, England.

Drover Limited operates an online mobility-as-a-service platform that offers monthly, all-in car subscriptions to customers and private hire drivers, providing a flexible alternative to traditional car leasing, hiring, and purchasing. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enables users to keep, swap, cancel, or upgrade their vehicles as needed. Drover's platform connects customers with fleet partners, facilitating effective monetization of vehicle inventory through a comprehensive listings and fleet management interface. The technology includes features such as telematics integration, predictive maintenance, and electronic driver onboarding, along with a payments and invoicing engine and insurance coverage for each booking. Through its website and mobile application, Drover simplifies access to vehicles for both drivers and vehicle suppliers.

Hayden AI’s mission is to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for automated enforcement of dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, to speed up public transit, make streets safer, and create a more sustainable future.

ShipHawk, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume shippers. The company offers a solution that automates order fulfillment and streamlines logistics operations, allowing businesses to gain control over their warehouse processes. ShipHawk's software features multi-carrier rating, dispatch capabilities, and document generation, which helps users obtain accurate shipping costs and eliminates the need for manual quoting. By optimizing shipping operations, ShipHawk enables businesses to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with order fulfillment.

SpotHero Inc. is a company that provides parking reservation services, allowing drivers to find, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company also operates in Toronto, Canada. SpotHero serves as a consumer marketplace for parking in North America, connecting users with various parking facilities, including lots, garages, and valet services. The platform facilitates data exchange and payment processing, streamlining the parking experience for customers.

Bus.com is a bus rental platform that simplifies the planning and booking of group transportation online. Founded by travel industry veterans and based in Montreal, Quebec, the company provides an easy-to-use web application for organizing and managing bus trips. Its services include online rental, ticketing, and GPS tracking, allowing passengers to stay informed about their bus's arrival times. Bus.com is particularly focused on facilitating charter bus trips for various events, such as festivals and sporting occasions, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience for users.

Swvl offers an app that allows customers to book fixed-rate rides on buses and vans in their network. It allows people to share a ride in a van or bus during morning and evening commutes for a fixed flat fare with no surge pricing. Through an app, one can book a ride at an affordable rate. Launched in 2017, Swvl has its headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Fixico is a fast-growing company reinventing the automotive damage repair space, both in the consumer and business markets. Our platform digitises and streamlines the car damage repair handling process, and is used by car – fleet owners and insurers to boost customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time and quickly obtain, compare and select the best offer for car damage repair. Fixico is currently active in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany and operates a network of 2,000 high-quality repair shops and has processed more than 200,000 damages to date. We are passionate, innovative, move fast and break things. Our team aims for the best, challenges the status quo and enjoys growing Fixico every single day. If you ’re looking to join our talented team, please shoot us a message. For consumers: Fixico.nl – Fixico.be – Fixico.de For business partners: fixico-business.com For talents: https: fixico.recruitee.com

TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Outdoorsy is a marketplace platform that connects RV owners with other campers. It serves as a peer-to-peer marketplace that disrupts the recreational vehicle industry, which is valued at $32 billion. Outdoorsy's primary goal is to connect passionate RV owners with qualified renters, providing a streamlined and secure platform for their transactions. The platform simplifies the user experience by removing friction and complexity commonly associated with RV rentals. It offers a wide range of choices and access for individuals who love to travel in RVs, while also presenting an opportunity for RV owners to generate income by renting out their vehicles. By facilitating connections between RV owners and renters, Outdoorsy revolutionizes the RV market and creates a more accessible and convenient way for people to enjoy RV travel experiences. It empowers both parties to engage in safe and reliable transactions, fostering a community of RV enthusiasts who can mutually benefit from the platform's services.

BusUp is a mobility service provider that specializes in efficient and flexible corporate commuting services, and is the first company in the world to offer shared corporate shuttle services. Established in 2016, BusUp is already a global company that is currently fully operational in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America for large corporations such as Accenture, Roche, Siemens, Cognizant, Nestlé, DXC Technologies, Louis Vuitton, etc. Thanks to its technology and its innovative business model BusUp has disrupted a very traditional and low digitized sector, bringing efficiency and convenience to all its stakeholders: passengers, clients, operators, and public administration. Since its inception, BusUp has partnered with more than 150 operators and attended more than 100 clients, exceeding 500,000 passengers worldwide. To learn more about BusUp, visit www.busup.com.

ShipHawk, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in shipping software tailored for high-volume shippers. The company offers a solution that automates order fulfillment and streamlines logistics operations, allowing businesses to gain control over their warehouse processes. ShipHawk's software features multi-carrier rating, dispatch capabilities, and document generation, which helps users obtain accurate shipping costs and eliminates the need for manual quoting. By optimizing shipping operations, ShipHawk enables businesses to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with order fulfillment.

Volta Charging is a marketing and advertising company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations funded by sponsor brands. The company provides a valuable community amenity in markets across the U.S. helping brands meet consumers at the optimal moment of the purchase decision. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Outdoorsy is a marketplace platform that connects RV owners with other campers. It serves as a peer-to-peer marketplace that disrupts the recreational vehicle industry, which is valued at $32 billion. Outdoorsy's primary goal is to connect passionate RV owners with qualified renters, providing a streamlined and secure platform for their transactions. The platform simplifies the user experience by removing friction and complexity commonly associated with RV rentals. It offers a wide range of choices and access for individuals who love to travel in RVs, while also presenting an opportunity for RV owners to generate income by renting out their vehicles. By facilitating connections between RV owners and renters, Outdoorsy revolutionizes the RV market and creates a more accessible and convenient way for people to enjoy RV travel experiences. It empowers both parties to engage in safe and reliable transactions, fostering a community of RV enthusiasts who can mutually benefit from the platform's services.

Volta Charging is a marketing and advertising company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations funded by sponsor brands. The company provides a valuable community amenity in markets across the U.S. helping brands meet consumers at the optimal moment of the purchase decision. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Outdoorsy is a marketplace platform that connects RV owners with other campers. It serves as a peer-to-peer marketplace that disrupts the recreational vehicle industry, which is valued at $32 billion. Outdoorsy's primary goal is to connect passionate RV owners with qualified renters, providing a streamlined and secure platform for their transactions. The platform simplifies the user experience by removing friction and complexity commonly associated with RV rentals. It offers a wide range of choices and access for individuals who love to travel in RVs, while also presenting an opportunity for RV owners to generate income by renting out their vehicles. By facilitating connections between RV owners and renters, Outdoorsy revolutionizes the RV market and creates a more accessible and convenient way for people to enjoy RV travel experiences. It empowers both parties to engage in safe and reliable transactions, fostering a community of RV enthusiasts who can mutually benefit from the platform's services.