Road Ventures

Road Ventures is a Swiss-based venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Geneva. The firm is focused on investing in innovative companies within the transportation and mobility sectors, aiming to support the development of solutions that address future challenges in these areas. Road Ventures typically engages in financing from seed to series A rounds, targeting exceptional entrepreneurs and startups poised to lead the next wave of advancements in transportation and mobility.

Patrice Crisinel

Co-Founder, President and Managing Director

6 past transactions

Caura

Seed Round in 2021
Caura is the payment platform for your car to manage parking, tolls, congestion charge, MOTs, vehicle tax, and insurance. Caura Protect is an FCA registered product with seven insurers, allowing drivers to purchase and manage motor insurance. Caura Maintain seamlessly manages MOTs and vehicle servicing.

Zeleros

Series A in 2020
Zeleros Global SL, founded in 2016 and based in Valencia, Spain, specializes in the design and development of technologies for sustainable hyperloop transportation, which is recognized as a potential fifth mode of transport. The company aims to create a hyperloop system that combines the best aspects of aerospace and railway industries, utilizing a network of depressurized tubes to enable travel at speeds of up to 1000 km/h using clean energy. By focusing on vehicle optimization, Zeleros seeks to reduce infrastructure costs and ensure safe operating pressures for passengers. The company is currently preparing to construct a 2-kilometer test track in Valencia for high-speed demonstrations. Zeleros has garnered support from both public and private sectors and collaborates with notable partners such as Altran and the Polytechnic University of Valencia. It is also backed by several investors and has participated in an acceleration program led by Trenlab. The company is committed to establishing international hyperloop standards to ensure system interoperability worldwide, positioning itself as a key player in the future of efficient intercity transport and logistics.

MotionTag

Convertible Note in 2019
MotionTag GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in mobility analytics and ticketing solutions. The company develops a smartphone-based application that leverages machine learning and smartphone sensors to gather insights on transport usage patterns. This technology, known as MOTION OS, enables clients to better understand customer behaviors, optimize transportation systems, and enhance mobility experiences. MotionTag's platform offers seamless pay-as-you-go ticketing for both inner and intercity travelers, integrating fully automatic payment features to streamline the user experience. By providing valuable data and insights, MotionTag supports mobility service providers in making informed decisions and improving their services.

Gestoos

Convertible Note in 2019
Gestoos is a computer vision Artificial Intelligence solution that understands and responds to natural human behavior, from explicit hand gestures to implicit expressions and movement. It enables very high precision tracking of any shape, object and understands motion. It allows users to interact naturally with any device, software solution or application. Gestoos Artificial Intelligence analyzes the sequence of actions and the context, by combining scene understanding with incremental learning, Gestoos becomes the brains behind cameras on the everyday object.

Zoov

Series A in 2019
Zoov is a proven electric bicycle-sharing service that naturally integrates into public areas thanks to its compact and easy to install parking system. Ideal for travelling quickly and freely with minimal effort, Zoov provides better service for companies, schools and other communal spaces within the town. Zoov will be launching in Paris-Saclay this September and in several conurbations over the next months.

Alto

Series A in 2018
Alto is a ridesharing service that offers on-demand transportation through a dedicated fleet of well-maintained and sanitized vehicles. Each driver is an employee of the company, ensuring that they are thoroughly vetted and trained to provide a consistent and professional experience for riders. Alto's innovative app and in-car technology allow members to customize their ride experience, including options for music selection and climate control. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Alto aims to deliver safe and reliable private transportation, with plans to expand to new cities across the United States.
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