Road Ventures

Smoove designs, installs and manufactures self-service bike solutions and mobility services, integrated in a multimodal and digital offer for cities and companies. Smoove is the only company to offer ultra-innovative bikes, with on-board technology and a patented security system that makes their bikes highly secured.

Caura Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative vehicle management solutions. The company's platform facilitates payments for essential car-related expenses, including parking, tolls, congestion charges, MOTs, vehicle tax, and insurance. Caura Protect, an FCA-registered product, enables drivers to purchase and manage motor insurance from multiple insurers. Additionally, Caura Maintain streamlines the management of MOTs and vehicle servicing. Founded in 2018, Caura aims to simplify car ownership by integrating various services into an accessible platform, enhancing the overall experience for drivers.

Zeleros is a Spanish company specializing in the development of hyperloop technology, positioning itself as a pioneer in the fifth mode of transportation. The company focuses on optimizing vehicles to lower infrastructure costs while ensuring safer pressure levels for passengers. Zeleros aims to design and implement sustainable transport solutions that allow travel at speeds of up to 1000 km/h using clean energy. This is achieved through a system of depressurized tubes that combines elements from both the aerospace and railway industries. The company is actively preparing to construct a 2-kilometer test track in Valencia for high-speed demonstrations and is collaborating with various partners, including prominent companies and research institutions. Zeleros is also engaged in an international effort to establish hyperloop standards for global interoperability. With over €1.5 million secured from two funding rounds, Zeleros is positioned to enhance intercity transport and logistics, addressing mobility challenges in urban areas and improving regional competitiveness.

MotionTag develops smartphone-based mobility analytics and pay-as-you-go ticketing solutions for urban and intercity transport. The company uses machine learning on smartphone sensor data to infer when, where, how and why people travel, providing insights that help mobility providers optimize services and create new mobility experiences. Its platform supports automatic payments and integrates with travel apps under a business-to-business model, enabling operators to monetize large user bases. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, MotionTag focuses on turning mobile data into actionable intelligence for urban mobility.

Gestoos provides a computer vision based AI platform that enables cameras and sensors to see, understand, and respond to human movement and behavior. The system recognizes gestures, expressions, and contextual actions with high precision, allowing natural interaction with devices, software, and physical environments. By analyzing action sequences and context and applying incremental learning, it serves as the intelligence behind cameras on everyday objects and in smart environments, enabling gesture-driven, context-aware interactions across various applications.

Bestmile is a fleet orchestration platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing and optimizing both autonomous and human-driven vehicle fleets. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based platform that supports various mobility services, including fixed-route and on-demand transportation, regardless of vehicle brand or type. Bestmile's technology enables efficient dispatching, routing, pooling, and ride-matching, facilitating the integration of autonomous vehicles into existing transportation systems alongside conventional vehicles. The platform is utilized daily in urban centers across four continents, addressing global mobility challenges by providing operators with the tools to create safe, accessible, and efficient multi-modal transport solutions. Bestmile's mission focuses on enhancing mobility services while ensuring they remain lucrative and adaptable to evolving demands.

Zoov operates an electric bicycle-sharing service, focusing on urban areas. Its key offering is a compact, easy-to-install parking system that integrates seamlessly into public spaces. Zoov's e-bikes are lightweight, GPS-enabled, and convenient to park, making them ideal for short-distance travel within towns. The company caters primarily to businesses, schools, and other communal spaces, aiming to provide a swift, effortless, and eco-friendly mobility solution. Currently, Zoov is set to launch in Paris-Saclay this September, with plans to expand to multiple conurbations in the coming months.

Founded in 2018, Alto specializes in on-demand ride services using a dedicated fleet of well-maintained vehicles. Each driver is an employee, carefully vetted and trained to ensure professional service. The company's apps and in-car technology customize each member's experience. Initially launched in Dallas, Texas, Alto aims to expand to new U.S. cities.

Bestmile is a fleet orchestration platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing and optimizing both autonomous and human-driven vehicle fleets. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based platform that supports various mobility services, including fixed-route and on-demand transportation, regardless of vehicle brand or type. Bestmile's technology enables efficient dispatching, routing, pooling, and ride-matching, facilitating the integration of autonomous vehicles into existing transportation systems alongside conventional vehicles. The platform is utilized daily in urban centers across four continents, addressing global mobility challenges by providing operators with the tools to create safe, accessible, and efficient multi-modal transport solutions. Bestmile's mission focuses on enhancing mobility services while ensuring they remain lucrative and adaptable to evolving demands.