Autotech Ventures

Founded in 2013, Autotech Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It manages over $400 million to invest in startups innovating in connected, autonomous, shared, and electrified vehicles, as well as related mobility services. The firm provides capital, industry contacts, market intelligence, talent recruitment support, and fundraising assistance to its portfolio companies.

Alexei Andreev

Managing Director

Dilara Bozyilan

Analyst

Esat Canli

Analyst

Burak Cendek

Partner

Quin Garcia

Managing Director

Past deals in Transportation

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.

BusUp

Venture Round in 2024
BusUp is a mobility service provider focused on efficient and flexible corporate commuting through shared shuttle services. Established in 2016, BusUp operates globally in the United States, Europe, and Latin America for large corporate clients. The company works with a network of operators to offer on-demand, crowd-sourced shuttle solutions that improve transportation efficiency for passengers, employers, operators, and public authorities. By digitizing and coordinating routes, BusUp enhances convenience and reliability for employees commuting to work and for events in areas with limited public transport. The platform supports suburban and exurban journeys, enabling organizations to manage mobility at scale while reducing logistical complexity and transit costs.

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.

Gridwise

Series A in 2022
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.

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.

Veo

Series A in 2021
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.

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.

Marti

Series B in 2021
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.

MasonHub

Series A in 2020
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.

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.

Drover

Series B in 2020
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.

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.

Bus.com

Series B in 2019
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.

Swvl

Series B in 2019
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.

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.

BusUp

Seed Round in 2019
BusUp is a mobility service provider focused on efficient and flexible corporate commuting through shared shuttle services. Established in 2016, BusUp operates globally in the United States, Europe, and Latin America for large corporate clients. The company works with a network of operators to offer on-demand, crowd-sourced shuttle solutions that improve transportation efficiency for passengers, employers, operators, and public authorities. By digitizing and coordinating routes, BusUp enhances convenience and reliability for employees commuting to work and for events in areas with limited public transport. The platform supports suburban and exurban journeys, enabling organizations to manage mobility at scale while reducing logistical complexity and transit costs.
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