EMT Púchov
Acquisition in 2024
EMT Púchov s.r.o., based in Púchov, Slovakia, is a manufacturer and service provider specializing in tire molds. The company produces a range of molds for various vehicle types, including trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, and agricultural tires. Additionally, EMT Púchov offers comprehensive mold repair and modification services, extending the lifespan of clients' existing molds. The company operates as a subsidiary of Saehwa IMC Co., Ltd.
asellerate
Series A in 2024
asellerate is a multichannel e-commerce platform focused on the automotive aftermarket, providing solutions for manufacturers to enhance their online sales capabilities. The company specializes in offering automotive spare parts, tires, and reproducing hard-to-find components. Through its online platform, asellerate integrates various sales channels, including eBay and Amazon, facilitating order management, marketing, and fulfillment processes. By leveraging digital commerce, asellerate enables manufacturers to reach new markets and optimize their sales strategies in the automotive sector. The platform's services also include concierge support and advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, to meet customer demands for high-quality automotive parts and accessories.
Ingeek
Corporate Round in 2024
Shanghai InGeek Cyber Security Co., Ltd., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in providing comprehensive services in information, network, and system security. As a subsidiary of Shanghai Yinji Information Technology Co., Ltd., InGeek focuses on promoting Internet of Things security and delivering industry-specific solutions for the communications, financial, and automotive sectors. The company offers a range of services including consulting, implementation, operation, maintenance, and software development, aimed at enhancing network information security. InGeek is committed to advancing the safety and practicality of smart, connected vehicles, thereby contributing to a more secure digital landscape.
Blickfeld
Venture Round in 2023
Blickfeld GmbH, established in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of LiDAR sensors and associated software. These sensors use near-infrared light to detect and map objects, enabling autonomous vehicles to perceive their surroundings. The company's patented silicon MEMS mirrors and commercial off-the-shelf components allow for low-cost mass production, making LiDAR technology more accessible to the automotive industry. Additionally, Blickfeld's object detection and mapping software processes sensor data, facilitating applications such as city planning, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics.
4.screen GmbH, founded in 2020 and based in Munich, Germany, is a technology company focused on enhancing driver interactions through its digital platform. The company connects businesses with drivers by enabling local stores and global brands to communicate directly via vehicle screens. Its core product, the 4.screen Mobility Experience Cloud, provides a standardized interface for real-time communication, integrating seamlessly with car manufacturers' systems. This allows businesses of all sizes to deliver relevant content and value-added services, such as sponsored parking and charging, directly to drivers. The 4.screen team, comprised of experts in automotive, marketing, and software, strives to place the driver at the heart of the mobility ecosystem, ensuring a frictionless experience and improved journey for users.
Kopernikus Automotive
Venture Round in 2023
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for self-driving passenger vehicles. The company offers a range of products including development tools, the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and middleware, enabling vehicles to connect with self-driving systems. Their technology focuses on infrastructure-based autonomous parking (AVP) solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve usability for facility operators by converting existing cars into self-driving ones.
Vulk & Montage
Acquisition in 2022
Vulk & Montage is an engineering service firm based in central Sweden, specializing in the manufacturing of conveyor belts and components. The company focuses on providing comprehensive service and solution packages tailored to the conveyor industry, which include various types of transmission belts and components. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Vulk & Montage also offers a range of industrial rubber and plastic products, as well as polyurethane supplies. The firm is dedicated to installation and maintenance services, ensuring that clients receive complete support for their industrial needs.
Enjoy Move Tech
Series B in 2022
Enjoy Move Tech specializes in developing and servicing high-performance computing software platforms tailored for smart cars and autonomous driving. Their core offerings include intelligent driving application-level operating systems and embedded artificial intelligence technologies. The company's proprietary EMOS middleware platform ensures deterministic communication and scheduling, while its full-stack low-speed automatic driving algorithm, EM-Parking System, caters to diverse complex scenarios. Enjoy Move Tech's products have achieved mass production, demonstrating their reliability and market demand.
Motovis specializes in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance vehicle autonomy through the integration of artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies. The company unites leading experts in artificial intelligence with extensive industrial engineering experience in the automotive sector. By leveraging cutting-edge deep learning algorithms, Motovis creates high-performance AI engines that enable vehicles to accurately perceive and reconstruct their surroundings, as well as precisely localize objects. Committed to bridging the gap between traditional automotive technologies and artificial intelligence, Motovis is at the forefront of launching automotive-grade embedded vision ADAS systems. The company's technical expertise positions it as a leader in the field of autonomous driving and advanced AI applications in the automotive industry.
AutoBrains
Series C in 2022
AutoBrains is a company specializing in automotive visual intelligence. Their platform is designed to enhance autonomous driving services by providing safer and more effective solutions. The technology is built on over 200 patents and employs signature-based representation structures along with unsupervised learning methodologies. This approach allows for a detailed understanding of the vehicle's environment, benefiting applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, mobility, and localization. Ultimately, AutoBrains aims to increase car safety and reduce casualties on global motorways.
Ekona Power Inc. is a Vancouver-based company focused on producing industrial-scale hydrogen through innovative renewable energy generation technology. The company utilizes methane from feedstock to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen, electrical power, and carbon dioxide. By offering a low-cost and efficient solution, Ekona serves a range of industrial hydrogen consumers as well as natural gas transmission and distribution companies, enabling them to access clean energy for various industrial processes.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2021
Blickfeld GmbH, established in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of LiDAR sensors and associated software. These sensors use near-infrared light to detect and map objects, enabling autonomous vehicles to perceive their surroundings. The company's patented silicon MEMS mirrors and commercial off-the-shelf components allow for low-cost mass production, making LiDAR technology more accessible to the automotive industry. Additionally, Blickfeld's object detection and mapping software processes sensor data, facilitating applications such as city planning, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics.
AutoBrains
Series C in 2021
AutoBrains is a company specializing in automotive visual intelligence. Their platform is designed to enhance autonomous driving services by providing safer and more effective solutions. The technology is built on over 200 patents and employs signature-based representation structures along with unsupervised learning methodologies. This approach allows for a detailed understanding of the vehicle's environment, benefiting applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, mobility, and localization. Ultimately, AutoBrains aims to increase car safety and reduce casualties on global motorways.
Kopernikus Automotive
Venture Round in 2021
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for self-driving passenger vehicles. The company offers a range of products including development tools, the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and middleware, enabling vehicles to connect with self-driving systems. Their technology focuses on infrastructure-based autonomous parking (AVP) solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve usability for facility operators by converting existing cars into self-driving ones.
FeelIT Technologies Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, specializes in transforming ordinary objects into smart ones by printing nanomaterial-based sensors directly onto them. This process enables real-time structural insights, allowing both manufacturers and users to monitor the objects' performance and condition remotely.
EasyMile SAS is a high-tech company based in Toulouse, France, specializing in the development of driverless electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions for the last mile. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing autonomous vehicles, including the EZ10 shuttle, which can accommodate up to 12 passengers for short-distance travel in urban and suburban areas. EasyMile partners with major manufacturers to implement its innovative technology, emphasizing safety and operational readiness. The company serves a diverse clientele, including leading transport operators, city authorities, airports, and educational institutions, and maintains a global presence with additional offices in Singapore and Denver, as well as partnerships in Japan and the Middle East. Through its advanced technology, EasyMile aims to transform passenger and goods transportation, delivering new and efficient mobility options.
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.
Anagog Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in smart parking solutions and customer engagement platforms. The company utilizes its innovative CrowdPark technology to crowd-source real-time parking information, guiding drivers to available and soon-to-be-vacant parking spots. Anagog's CrowdPark SDK provides comprehensive parking visibility, including occupancy data, regulation details, and dynamic location mapping. In addition to parking solutions, Anagog is recognized as a pioneer in on-phone customer engagement, leveraging Edge-AI to deliver personalized experiences without relying on cloud processing, thereby ensuring user privacy. The platform interprets smartphone sensor data to gain insights into user behavior and preferences, enabling businesses to create tailored marketing campaigns and enhance customer interactions through various channels. Founded in 2010, Anagog combines mobile technology and artificial intelligence to improve both mobility solutions and customer engagement.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2020
Blickfeld GmbH, established in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of LiDAR sensors and associated software. These sensors use near-infrared light to detect and map objects, enabling autonomous vehicles to perceive their surroundings. The company's patented silicon MEMS mirrors and commercial off-the-shelf components allow for low-cost mass production, making LiDAR technology more accessible to the automotive industry. Additionally, Blickfeld's object detection and mapping software processes sensor data, facilitating applications such as city planning, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics.
AutoBrains
Series B in 2019
AutoBrains is a company specializing in automotive visual intelligence. Their platform is designed to enhance autonomous driving services by providing safer and more effective solutions. The technology is built on over 200 patents and employs signature-based representation structures along with unsupervised learning methodologies. This approach allows for a detailed understanding of the vehicle's environment, benefiting applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, mobility, and localization. Ultimately, AutoBrains aims to increase car safety and reduce casualties on global motorways.
Leia
Corporate Round in 2019
Leia Inc. is a prominent company specializing in eyewear-free 3D display hardware and software solutions. Their innovative technology, derived from groundbreaking research at HP Labs and Philips, utilizes advanced optics and AI to convert standard displays into immersive 3D experiences. Leia's vision is to integrate the three-dimensional reality of the physical world into digital spaces, enhancing how people work, play, and connect. The company aims to make 3D technology accessible on any device, anywhere.
Merlett Group
Acquisition in 2019
Merlett Tecnoplastic is an European leader in the production of flexible hoses for technical, industrial, agricultural, marine, building, transport and foodstuff industries. The group manufactures in Italy: spiral hoses (rigid PVC spiral, copper-plated or galvanized steel spiral), braided hoses (polyester yarn reinforcement), corrugated hoses, Armorvin, Superflex and Vacupress, using different technologies and materials, such as PVC, polyurethane, thermoplastic rubber, polyethylene, EVA.
Drust specializes in providing car service companies with a range of solutions and technologies to develop their own connected car offerings. Their products include ready-to-use telematics tools such as APIs, driver apps, dashboards, and dongles, as well as customized development services. Drust also features a unique platform, DRIVELAB, which allows for experimentation with connected car features in real-time with actual drivers. The company's focus is on delivering driver-oriented services that offer insights into vehicle performance and driving habits, aiming to enhance safety, reduce costs, and promote a more enjoyable driving experience.
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.
asellerate
Seed Round in 2019
asellerate is a multichannel e-commerce platform focused on the automotive aftermarket, providing solutions for manufacturers to enhance their online sales capabilities. The company specializes in offering automotive spare parts, tires, and reproducing hard-to-find components. Through its online platform, asellerate integrates various sales channels, including eBay and Amazon, facilitating order management, marketing, and fulfillment processes. By leveraging digital commerce, asellerate enables manufacturers to reach new markets and optimize their sales strategies in the automotive sector. The platform's services also include concierge support and advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, to meet customer demands for high-quality automotive parts and accessories.
Kathrein Automotive
Acquisition in 2019
Kathrein Automotive is manufactures vehicle antennas. Its product portfolio comprises antenna systems for vehicle communication systems, multiple input multiple output antenna systems for optimized data-reception, and antenna systems for 5G frequency bands; high-frequency electronic products, such as compensators for mobile-data and V2X technology.
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.
Here Technologies
Corporate Round in 2018
HERE Technologies is a company based in Eindhoven, North Brabant, specializing in location data and technology. It operates an Open Location Platform that enables individuals, businesses, and municipalities to leverage location intelligence for improved decision-making and outcomes. By providing tools and services that help manage infrastructure, optimize assets, and enhance navigation, HERE Technologies empowers its customers to better understand and utilize geographic information. Its cloud-based location platform services represent a new generation of solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of various sectors.
Advanced Imaging Technologies
Acquisition in 2017
Advanced Imaging Technologies, established in 2004 and headquartered in Pinetown, South Africa, specializes in designing and manufacturing x-ray and magnetic imaging systems. These systems are used to detect damages at an early stage in fabric and steel cord conveyor belts, aiding in predictive maintenance and extending belt lifespan. Since October 2017, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Continental AG.
PlaxidityX (Formerly Argus Cyber Security)
Acquisition in 2017
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.
OTA Keys
Acquisition in 2017
OTA Keys S.A., founded in 2014 and based in Zaventem, Belgium, specializes in developing mobile applications that enable keyless access to vehicles. As a subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft, the company provides cloud-based car-sharing technology that allows car-sharing businesses and rental companies to integrate their services directly into smartphones. This innovative solution enables users to unlock and start vehicles without traditional keys, offering a flexible, secure, and cost-efficient method for sharing cars. By streamlining the car-sharing process, OTA Keys enhances the user experience and simplifies operations for rental companies.
Parkpocket
Acquisition in 2017
Parkpocket is a smart data company focused on improving transparency in the parking market. It operates an online platform that helps drivers locate vacant parking spaces in real time. Through its mobile application, Parkpocket provides essential information such as parking charges, opening hours, and available electric vehicle charging stations, guiding users to the nearest available spots. The platform is designed for integration with various digital devices and services, catering to customers across multiple sectors, including automotive, navigation, information and communication technology, and travel. By streamlining the parking experience, Parkpocket aims to enhance convenience for car owners and drivers.
Quantum Inventions
Acquisition in 2017
Quantum Inventions Pte Ltd, established in 2005 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in developing mobility applications and analytics platforms. The company offers solutions such as Galactio, a voice-guided GPS navigation system with real-time traffic, weather, and incident reports; mapSYNQ, a multi-region traffic and maps application; SGTrack, a mobility tracker for fleet visibility and geofencing; and TrackSYNQ, an enterprise-grade dispatch system for mobile workforces. These solutions cater to consumers, automotive corporations, enterprise logistics, and government enterprises, aiming to enhance mobility intelligence and support the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for Smart Cities.
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.
Zonar Systems
Acquisition in 2016
Zonar Systems, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in electronic fleet inspection, tracking, and operations solutions for various industries, including transportation, utilities, construction, and waste management. Founded in 2001, Zonar offers a range of mobile and telematics platforms designed to enhance fleet management efficiency and safety. Key products include the 2020 Android tablet for operational data, the electronic vehicle inspection report (EVIR) system for vehicle inspections, and telematics solutions like Ground Traffic Control and V3 for GPS tracking and diagnostics. The company also provides student ridership tracking systems, such as Z Pass, which monitors student transportation. Zonar's cloud-based services facilitate connectivity for fleet owners and operators, enabling better compliance and operational oversight. As a subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft, Zonar continues to innovate in smart fleet management, contributing to reduced downtime and improved cost efficiency for its clients.
Advanced Scientific Concepts
Acquisition in 2016
Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc (ASC) was founded in Santa Barbara, California by Dr. Roger Stettner in 1987 to focus on emerging technologies specifically related to enhanced imaging and applications. The company’s focus is 3D Flash LIDAR™ technologies and cameras. Today, unique real time 3D video cameras, built on ASC’s patented technology, collect full frames of 3D point cloud data per single laser pulse (Flash LIDAR), up to 60 frames per second. Capturing both range and intensity with these cameras allows for a wide range of uses for DOD, space, automotive, and other commercial applications. In 2012, ASC spun out a new company, ASCar, Inc. to focus solely on the automotive industry, resulting in the development of the G6 and Peregrine series of cameras. These cameras have set the bar for solid state time-of-flight cameras that are immune to sun interference, and can image through dust, smoke & fog or at night while using Class 1 eye-safe lasers for illumination. In 2015, the sale of AsCar Inc. was completed to a tier 1 automotive supplier. Their focus is to support the automotive industry and commercial business segments only. Advanced Scientific Concepts continues at the same Santa Barbara location as ASC LLC. Our focus is now entirely concentrated on Military, DOD, manned flight, and Space business segments. Innovative solutions continue with advancements in the technology with large format 320 X 320 FPAs that will provide significant improvements in resolution, and leveraging the new Peregrine and G6 products by ruggedizing for DOD applications where size, weight, power, and cost are critical.
Vinli, Inc. is an automotive technology company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in connected car solutions and data intelligence. Founded in 2014, Vinli develops a comprehensive platform that offers mobility applications and services tailored for the automotive industry. The company provides a connected car device that delivers 4G LTE Internet access and supports various smart car applications. Its Vinli-branded OBD-II device enables users to access mobile applications, third-party services, and real-time data insights. Additionally, Vinli offers Carport, a cloud-based dashboard that connects drivers to their surroundings, and collaborates with telecom carriers to facilitate automotive connectivity. By analyzing behavioral, diagnostic, and contextual data, Vinli creates customized mobility solutions that enhance the automotive experience and foster monetization opportunities for its partners. The company has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, positioning itself as a significant player in the connected vehicle ecosystem.
Elektrobit Automotive
Acquisition in 2015
Elektrobit Automotive GmbH is a prominent provider of embedded and connected software solutions for the automotive industry, headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Established in 1988, the company has over 35 years of experience and has developed software that powers more than five billion devices across over 600 million vehicles. Elektrobit specializes in a range of innovative offerings, including connected car infrastructure, human-machine interface technologies, navigation, driver assistance systems, electronic control units, and comprehensive software engineering services. Originally founded as 3Soft GmbH, it rebranded to Elektrobit Automotive GmbH in December 2006 and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft.
Zytek Automotive
Acquisition in 2014
Zytek Automotive is a specialist powertrain and vehicle engineering company that focuses on delivering innovative engineering solutions for the automotive industry. Originally established to develop engine management systems for motorsport, the company has since expanded its expertise to include electric and hybrid vehicles. Zytek designs and manufactures advanced control systems that cater to automotive applications, offering bespoke powertrain management solutions alongside racing engines and prototype chassis. Their commitment to high-performance vehicle engineering encompasses various aspects, including chassis, engines, electronics, and electrically-assisted gearshift systems, ensuring exceptional value for their clients.
Veyance Technologies
Acquisition in 2014
Veyance Technologies, Inc. manufactures and markets engineered rubber products for industrial, automotive, and military markets.Veyance Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Goodyear Engineered Products and changed its name to Veyance Technologies, Inc. in August 2007
Omitec Group
Acquisition in 2012
Omitec Group Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic and test equipment to the automotive sector. It offers land and MG rover cables, aftermarket cables, accessories and consumables, diagnostic and emission testers, online catalogue, and diagnostic and emissions tools. The company also involves in developing diagnostic software; producing test equipment for original equipment manufacturers; providing designing services to electric car manufacturers; and offering products and services for various stages of the automotive product life cycle, including initial concept, design, manufacturing, sales, and after sales processes to dismantling and recycling.
Siemens VDO Automotive S.p.A.
Acquisition in 2007
Siemens VDO Automotive S.p.A. manufactures and distributes automotive electronics and electrical systems such as fuel injectors.