Cartken
Venture Round in 2024
Cartken develops delivery robots designed for transporting items over short distances within neighborhoods. Their robots are equipped with advanced sensors and cameras for collision avoidance and hazard detection, ensuring safe navigation in urban environments.
Yulu operates a micro-mobility platform in India, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and air pollution. It offers dockless, electric two-wheelers powered by IoT technology, accessible via an app on a pay-per-use basis.
Niron Magnetics
Venture Round in 2024
Niron Magnetics, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development and manufacturing of permanent magnets made from advanced iron nitride materials. These innovative magnets are designed for various industrial applications, including motors and generators, where they offer enhanced performance and efficiency. Niron's iron nitride magnets feature high magnetization and greater magnetic flux density compared to traditional ferrite and NdFeB-based magnets, enabling manufacturers in sectors such as automotive and computing to reduce size and weight without sacrificing power or torque. Additionally, Niron Magnetics collaborates with government entities and investors to promote national security initiatives through their cutting-edge technology.
Veoneer
Acquisition in 2022
Veoneer is a dedicated supplier of automotive safety electronics focusing on active safety, ADAS, and automated driving. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells hardware, software, and systems for safety electronics, operating in two segments: Electronics and Brake Systems. Its product portfolio includes automotive radars, monocular and stereo cameras, LiDAR, night-vision and road-scape positioning, driver monitoring systems, electronic control units, airbag control units, crash sensors, brake control systems, and ADAS software for highly automated and autonomous driving. It provides technologies for HAD and AD, supporting occupant protection and safe braking. Veoneer positions itself as a pure-play provider of safety electronics and driving automation technologies in the global automotive market. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and serves customers worldwide with a large engineering workforce.
Yulu operates a micro-mobility platform in India, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and air pollution. It offers dockless, electric two-wheelers powered by IoT technology, accessible via an app on a pay-per-use basis.
Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporation
Series A in 2022
Sanctuary AI, founded in January 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is focused on developing synthetic humans, referred to as "synths." The company's mission is to create robots that are indistinguishable from humans in physical appearance, cognitive abilities, and emotional responses. In addition to advancing cutting-edge technology, Sanctuary AI is committed to addressing the ethical implications associated with the creation of human-like machines.
Addionics
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017 with offices in London and Tel-Aviv, Addionics designs and develops advanced rechargeable batteries for electronic vehicles. The company specializes in improving battery performance through intelligent 3D architecture redesign, aiming to increase energy density, reduce charging times, and enhance safety.
Optimus Ride
Acquisition in 2022
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing technologies that promote efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and Mobility-on-Demand Systems. Optimus Ride specializes in creating self-driving technology systems tailored for geofenced environments, utilizing innovations in complex sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. The company's expertise is further enhanced by a team with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, allowing it to offer versatile transportation solutions that range from commercial vessel operations to transit options.
Yulu
Debt Financing in 2021
Yulu operates a micro-mobility platform in India, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and air pollution. It offers dockless, electric two-wheelers powered by IoT technology, accessible via an app on a pay-per-use basis.
REE Automotive
Post in 2021
REE Automotive is a pioneering automotive technology company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) innovation. It offers the REEcorner technology, which integrates steering, braking, suspension, powertrain, and control components into the wheel arch, enabling flat EV platforms. This modular approach empowers mobility companies to design vehicles of various sizes and applications, with benefits including enhanced space utilization, lower total cost of ownership, faster development times, ADAS compatibility, and global safety standard compliance.
Waymo
Private Equity Round in 2021
Waymo is a self-driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility. Established from Google's labs in 2009, Waymo aims to make transportation safer and easier by developing advanced software and sensor technologies. The company achieved the world's first fully self-driven trip on public roads in 2015, using cars without steering wheels or pedals. Today, Waymo continues to refine its technology through extensive simulation testing and real-world driving across multiple cities.
Innoviz Technologies
Post in 2021
Innoviz Technologies designs and manufactures solid-state LiDAR sensors and develops perception software to facilitate mass-production of autonomous vehicles. Its products include InnovizPro for various applications and InnovizOne for Level 3-5 autonomous driving. The company offers object identification, sensor fusion, mapping, and localization solutions. Backed by strategic partners and investors such as Magna International, Samsung, Aptiv, and others, Innoviz Technologies is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel.
Populus
Seed Round in 2021
Populus is a platform for cities to manage and price commercial fleets to deliver safer more sustainable streets. Over 100 cities around the world rely on Populus to receive GPS data from commercial vehicles, and are now leveraging their platform to create, manage, and enforce payment for access to curbs to prioritize transitions to lower carbon transportation.
Honglizhixin
Acquisition in 2020
Honglizhixin is a privately held seat supplier to Chinese automakers.
Waymo
Venture Round in 2020
Waymo is a self-driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility. Established from Google's labs in 2009, Waymo aims to make transportation safer and easier by developing advanced software and sensor technologies. The company achieved the world's first fully self-driven trip on public roads in 2015, using cars without steering wheels or pedals. Today, Waymo continues to refine its technology through extensive simulation testing and real-world driving across multiple cities.
Innoviz Technologies
Series C in 2019
Innoviz Technologies designs and manufactures solid-state LiDAR sensors and develops perception software to facilitate mass-production of autonomous vehicles. Its products include InnovizPro for various applications and InnovizOne for Level 3-5 autonomous driving. The company offers object identification, sensor fusion, mapping, and localization solutions. Backed by strategic partners and investors such as Magna International, Samsung, Aptiv, and others, Innoviz Technologies is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel.
Innoviz Technologies
Series C in 2019
Innoviz Technologies designs and manufactures solid-state LiDAR sensors and develops perception software to facilitate mass-production of autonomous vehicles. Its products include InnovizPro for various applications and InnovizOne for Level 3-5 autonomous driving. The company offers object identification, sensor fusion, mapping, and localization solutions. Backed by strategic partners and investors such as Magna International, Samsung, Aptiv, and others, Innoviz Technologies is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel.
OLSA S.p.a.
Acquisition in 2018
Olsa specializes in supplying lighting products to the global automotive industry, focusing on rear lamps, headlamps, and other lighting devices for cars and trucks. Established in the 1940s, Olsa has over 70 years of experience in the field. The company's headquarters are located in Rivoli, near Turin, Italy, and it operates production facilities in several countries, including Italy, Poland, Brazil, China, and Mexico. Olsa also maintains technical and commercial offices in Germany and the United States, employing more than 1,800 individuals worldwide, with over 500 based in Italy. The company's research and development department in Italy is comprised of more than 100 engineers dedicated to advancing lighting technology.
Lyft
Corporate Round in 2018
Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.
Innoviz Technologies
Series B in 2017
Innoviz Technologies designs and manufactures solid-state LiDAR sensors and develops perception software to facilitate mass-production of autonomous vehicles. Its products include InnovizPro for various applications and InnovizOne for Level 3-5 autonomous driving. The company offers object identification, sensor fusion, mapping, and localization solutions. Backed by strategic partners and investors such as Magna International, Samsung, Aptiv, and others, Innoviz Technologies is headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel.
Next AI
Venture Round in 2017
NextAI is an accelerator and founder development program based in Montréal and Toronto, designed for early-stage AI-enabled startups. It targets exceptional teams and individuals from around the globe who aim to commercialize AI research and establish global enterprises. As an innovation hub, NextAI leverages Canada's strong position in artificial intelligence to provide these startups with essential resources, including capital, mentorship, education, and a robust network of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Participating teams can access up to $200,000 in funding, guidance from renowned faculty and scientists, and state-of-the-art AI tools, all aimed at fostering disruptive innovation in various industries.
Blaize
Venture Round in 2016
Blaize, Inc. is a technology company headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, specializing in edge AI processing solutions. Founded in 2010, Blaize develops a proprietary full-stack hardware architecture and a low-code/no-code software platform designed to meet the demands of various industries, including automotive, retail, security, and medical devices. The company addresses the challenges of edge AI processing by delivering solutions that prioritize low latency, high thermal efficiency, and power efficiency, moving beyond traditional AI frameworks that were primarily designed for data centers. With a global workforce of over 200 employees, Blaize operates additional offices in San Jose, North Carolina, and has subsidiaries in India and the UK. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the rapidly growing market for edge computing solutions.
BÖCO Böddecker & Co. GmbH & Co. KG
Acquisition in 2016
BÖCO Böddecker & Co. GmbH & Co. KG is a prominent automotive supplier based in Wuppertal, Germany, with an additional location in Tianjin, China. Established in 1955, the company specializes in the development and manufacturing of latching and closing systems for automobile manufacturers globally. Its product range includes hood latches, safety and arrester hooks, strikers, hood lifting springs, and both single-joint and multiple-joint hinges. Additionally, BÖCO provides mechanical and electrical tailgate latches, backrest latches, and components for side doors, such as loop strikers and plate strikers. The company serves a diverse clientele in the automotive industry, supplying parts for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Telemotive
Acquisition in 2016
Telemotive AG is a prominent automotive supplier based in Muhlhausen, Germany, specializing in the provision of data loggers and a range of engineering services. Founded in 2000, the company employs over 500 people and serves major automotive groups, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Telemotive offers comprehensive solutions that encompass systems integration, project management, technology consulting, hardware and software development, as well as testing and documentation services. Its product offerings include electronics for laboratory setups, individually configurable testing applications, and various diagnostic solutions, covering areas such as vehicle diagnostics, electromobility, infotainment, and driver assistance systems. Additionally, Telemotive provides cloud services for the analysis of test data, thereby facilitating clients in effectively managing complex vehicle technologies.
Stadco
Acquisition in 2015
Stadco Ltd. is a manufacturer specializing in the processing of aluminum and steel stampings for the global automotive industry. Established in 1812 and headquartered in Telford, United Kingdom, the company provides automotive body-in-white products and services. Stadco has developed significant expertise in supplying steel and aluminum stampings, as well as complex vehicle assemblies, to prominent clients such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. The company operates four manufacturing facilities in the UK and one in Germany, employing approximately 1,400 people. As of late 2015, Stadco operates as a subsidiary of Magna International Inc.
PlaxidityX (Formerly Argus Cyber Security)
Series B in 2015
Argus Cyber Security Ltd. specializes in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for the automotive industry, focusing on protecting connected cars and commercial vehicles from hacking threats. Founded in 2013 by cybersecurity experts, the company offers a suite of solutions designed to safeguard various components of vehicles, including in-vehicle networks, infotainment systems, and critical electronic control units (ECUs). Key products include ARGUS IN-VEHICLE NETWORK PROTECTION, which detects and mitigates attacks on in-vehicle networks; ARGUS CONNECTIVITY PROTECTION, which secures telematics and infotainment units; and ARGUS ECU PROTECTION, which fortifies crucial vehicle systems against external and internal threats. Additionally, Argus provides advisory services such as threat analysis and incident response. With its research and development center based in Tel Aviv and offices located in Michigan, Silicon Valley, Stuttgart, and Tokyo, Argus combines innovative security techniques with a thorough understanding of automotive practices to serve car manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket connectivity providers effectively.
Getrag
Acquisition in 2015
Getrag is a global manufacturer of automotive systems, focusing on the design and production of transmission systems for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The company's product portfolio includes manual, automated, electric drive (e-drive), and dual-clutch transmissions. Getrag operates with approximately 13,500 employees across 23 locations worldwide.
Peloton Technology
Series A in 2015
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.
Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions - Business
Acquisition in 2015
Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions - Business is a head-up display and electronic components.
Techform Products
Acquisition in 2014
Techform Products Ltd., is an automotive supplier of hinges, door locking rods and other closure products.
Zubie is a connected vehicle services company that offers a platform designed to deliver essential vehicle health, location, and safety information to both consumers and businesses. By utilizing a simple plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can effortlessly monitor critical vehicle data, such as fuel efficiency and driving behavior, via mobile applications for iOS and Android, as well as an online web portal. This service not only helps individual consumers keep track of their vehicles but also provides businesses with a low-cost fleet management solution aimed at enhancing vehicle maintenance, preventing accidents, and optimizing fleet operations.
Ixetic
Acquisition in 2012
Ixetic GmbH is a manufacturer specializing in hydraulic and vacuum pumps for the automotive industry. The company produces a range of essential auto parts, including vacuum pumps, engine pumps, hydraulic pumps, and transmission pumps. With a focus on innovative engineering and high-quality manufacturing, Ixetic plays a crucial role in supplying components that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency.
Pabsa S.A.
Acquisition in 2011
Pabsa S.A. is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is a vertically integrated supplier of complete seats, foam products, trim covers and seat structures.
Resil Minas Industria e Comercio S.A.
Acquisition in 2010
Resil Minas Industria e Comercio S.A. is a automotive seating supplier.