Qualcomm Ventures, established in 2000, is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Based in San Diego, California, it is a global corporate venture capital fund that invests in early-stage technology companies. With over $500 million initially committed and subsequent regional funds totaling over $300 million, Qualcomm Ventures focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, automotive, cloud, enterprise, internet of things, mobile, and extended reality. It seeks to generate strong returns while complementing Qualcomm's existing products and services, and often invests between $500,000 and $10 million at the expansion stage. Notable portfolio companies include 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, and Fitbit.
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Senior Director
Michel Glezer
Investment Director
Tushar Gupta
Managing Director, North America
Judd Heape
Vice President of Product Management
Carlos Kokron
Vice President and Managing Director of North America
Quinn Li
Senior Vice President and Global Head
Song Mao
Senior Investment Director
Akash Palkhiwala
CFO
Boaz Peer
Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Richard Tapalaga
Investment Director
Merav Weinryb
Vice President and Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Nan Zhou
Director
Nakul Duggal
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive
Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles
ANYbotics
Series B in 2024
ANYbotics AG is a Swiss robotics company founded in 2016 and based in Zurich. The company specializes in developing autonomous legged robots designed for industrial applications, particularly in hazardous and complex environments. These robots feature advanced capabilities such as docking stations, robust waterproof designs, and various sensing technologies. They are equipped to perform tasks like asset monitoring, equipment health checks, and event detection, thereby enhancing productivity and safety for workers in sectors such as oil and gas, power, energy, mining, chemicals, transportation, and construction. With a team of over 100 employees, ANYbotics aims to support industrial facilities in their inspection needs, promoting more sustainable operations through intelligent robotic solutions.
Third Wave Automation
Series C in 2024
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.
Obsidian Sensors
Convertible Note in 2024
Obsidian Sensors is a company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing glass microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) aimed at enhancing the thermal sensor industry. Their technology utilizes infrared imaging for various applications, including security cameras and autonomous vehicles. By focusing on manufacturing processes that lower costs while maintaining or exceeding industry standards, Obsidian Sensors provides businesses with an efficient alternative to traditional silicon MEMS-based sensors.
Scale AI
Series F in 2024
Scale AI, Inc. is a data platform provider specializing in training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers various annotation tools including Scale Image for image data, Scale Video for video data, Scale Text for text data, and Scale Document for intelligent document processing. Its advanced platform also includes Scale Nucleus, which helps manage user data. Scale AI's products support a wide range of sectors, such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, and robotics, facilitating tasks like content moderation and transcription. By focusing on providing high-quality labeled data, Scale AI enables organizations to accelerate the development of AI technologies, allowing clients to concentrate on building innovative models rather than data preparation.
Uhnder
Series D in 2024
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, with engineering and operations in Austin and St. Louis, Uhnder specializes in a digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology offers a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, which are commonly used in autonomous vehicles. The radar-on-chip enhances safety by helping to avoid collisions, providing alerts for potential issues, and enabling quick localization through electronic navigation fences. By improving feedback response and system automation, Uhnder aims to transform the autonomous vehicle landscape.
Ethernovia
Series A in 2023
Ethernovia is focused on creating a sophisticated Ethernet system capable of meeting the increasing bandwidth demands of future automotive technologies. The company's system integrates multiple levels of vehicle networks, allowing for significant advancements in vehicle design and construction. Key features of Ethernovia's solution include autonomous expansions, enhanced security intelligence, and optimized sensor bandwidths, all of which contribute to a unified network. This innovative approach enables clients to effectively transform and develop advanced vehicles, fundamentally changing how automotive systems are architected and built.
Autotalks
Acquisition in 2023
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which enhances vehicle safety and mobility through secure data exchange. The company works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, enabling vehicles to communicate with one another and with roadside infrastructure. Autotalks is notable for providing a comprehensive V2X solution compatible with various technologies while meeting rigorous automotive safety and security standards. With a presence in multiple countries, including North America, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, and China, Autotalks is poised to play a significant role in advancing connectivity and autonomous driving initiatives worldwide.
Third Wave Automation
Venture Round in 2023
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.
Arriver Software
Acquisition in 2022
Arriver is a software company specializing in sensor perception and driving policy for smart mobility applications. It develops scalable and upgradable software that integrates advanced sensor technology and driving algorithms, providing a comprehensive suite of features for automotive manufacturers. The platform is designed to support a range of functionalities, from basic active safety features to more sophisticated automated driving capabilities. This flexibility allows automakers to implement and enhance the software across various vehicle models, thereby improving safety and performance for drivers. Arriver’s approach enables continuous upgrades, ensuring that its solutions remain relevant and effective as technology evolves in the automotive sector.
AiFi
Series B in 2022
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for retail. Founded in 2016, AiFi has developed a cashier-free software platform that utilizes sensor and camera networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, fill their carts, and complete purchases seamlessly. This technology allows retailers to gather valuable data on inventory management and consumer shopping behaviors. The platform's flexibility enables it to adapt to various store formats without requiring additional shelf sensors, supporting different shopping experiences through app-based, credit card, or hybrid entry methods. AiFi has established partnerships with retailers worldwide, including major brands such as ALDI South Group, Carrefour, and Morrisons, and it operates the largest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores globally. The company has secured $80 million in funding from notable investors, positioning it as a leader in the field of autonomous shopping solutions.
Sibros
Series B in 2022
Sibros specializes in software-defined vehicle technology through its Deep Connected Platform™, which integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands. This platform adheres to essential automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards, making it adaptable for various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel models, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. The company's innovative technology, developed in Silicon Valley, allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, achieve cost efficiencies, and explore new revenue models throughout the mobility product life cycle. Sibros' solutions enable automakers to manage their vehicle software inventory, configurations, and updates while providing insights through extensive vehicle analytics and remote command capabilities.
Augmented Pixels
Acquisition in 2022
Augmented Pixels Inc. specializes in advanced navigation technologies for drones and robotics, leveraging visual SLAM and sensor fusion. The company offers a Vision Processing Unit that facilitates obstacle detection, pathfinding, autonomous exploration, and object tracking. Its SLAM SDK enables developers to integrate multiple sensor inputs for precise location calculations. Additionally, Augmented Pixels provides stereo cameras designed for localization and obstacle avoidance, as well as drone and robot platforms tailored for various applications, including healthcare and security. The firm also offers B2B and B2C solutions, such as CorpMap.AI for facility management and GlobalMap.AI for 3D maps crowdsourcing, which contributes to creating digital representations of environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Augmented Pixels was formerly known as AR23D Studio.
Haomo.ai
Series A in 2021
Haomo.ai is an artificial intelligence technology company focused on developing autonomous driving solutions aimed at transforming the automobile industry. The company specializes in advanced technologies, including Navigation On Highwaypilot (NOH) and lidar systems, which leverage artificial intelligence to enhance autonomous driving capabilities. By providing these innovative solutions, Haomo.ai seeks to reshape and upgrade travel and logistics methods across society, enabling more efficient and autonomous options for transportation.
Zongmu
Series D in 2021
Zongmu Technology Co. Ltd, established in 2013, is a Shanghai-based company specializing in automotive industry solutions and integration services. It operates research and development centers in Beijing and Shenzhen. Zongmu is renowned for its SurroundView ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance System), which has been successfully implemented in major OEM automotive markets. The company has formed strategic partnerships with several OEM car manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers, solidifying its position as the leading SurroundView ADAS solution provider in the Chinese domestic market.
Uhnder
Series C in 2020
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, with engineering and operations in Austin and St. Louis, Uhnder specializes in a digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology offers a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, which are commonly used in autonomous vehicles. The radar-on-chip enhances safety by helping to avoid collisions, providing alerts for potential issues, and enabling quick localization through electronic navigation fences. By improving feedback response and system automation, Uhnder aims to transform the autonomous vehicle landscape.
AiFi
Funding Round in 2020
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for retail. Founded in 2016, AiFi has developed a cashier-free software platform that utilizes sensor and camera networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, fill their carts, and complete purchases seamlessly. This technology allows retailers to gather valuable data on inventory management and consumer shopping behaviors. The platform's flexibility enables it to adapt to various store formats without requiring additional shelf sensors, supporting different shopping experiences through app-based, credit card, or hybrid entry methods. AiFi has established partnerships with retailers worldwide, including major brands such as ALDI South Group, Carrefour, and Morrisons, and it operates the largest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores globally. The company has secured $80 million in funding from notable investors, positioning it as a leader in the field of autonomous shopping solutions.
Zongmu
Series C in 2019
Zongmu Technology Co. Ltd, established in 2013, is a Shanghai-based company specializing in automotive industry solutions and integration services. It operates research and development centers in Beijing and Shenzhen. Zongmu is renowned for its SurroundView ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance System), which has been successfully implemented in major OEM automotive markets. The company has formed strategic partnerships with several OEM car manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers, solidifying its position as the leading SurroundView ADAS solution provider in the Chinese domestic market.
Valerann
Seed Round in 2018
Valerann Ltd is a company that specializes in manufacturing wireless sensors and developing software aimed at enhancing road and highway operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in London, Valerann's products include V-API, which serves as a gateway for data collection from sensors, a cloud control center for data analysis and consolidation, and Sense-X, which helps analyze the relationship between vehicles and road lanes. The company's technology empowers road network operators by converting complex data from infrastructure and traffic systems into actionable insights. This transformation supports improved safety, reduced congestion, lower emissions, and facilitates the integration of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). Valerann's solutions are designed to optimize traffic management, enhance real-time decision-making, and ultimately improve the efficiency of roadway operations.
SenseTime
Series C in 2018
SenseTime Group Limited is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision and deep learning technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company develops a wide range of AI solutions, including face and body analysis, image and video recognition, autonomous driving technologies, and medical image analysis. SenseTime's proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, supports scalable and efficient AI software platforms tailored for various applications across sectors such as smart cities, intelligent transportation, healthcare, and finance. The company is also active in advancing industry standards related to data security and ethical AI practices, having contributed to numerous national and international guidelines. With a presence in multiple countries, including Japan, Singapore, and several locations in China, SenseTime aims to drive innovation and foster sustainable productivity through its AI technologies.
SenseTime
Corporate Round in 2017
SenseTime Group Limited is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision and deep learning technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company develops a wide range of AI solutions, including face and body analysis, image and video recognition, autonomous driving technologies, and medical image analysis. SenseTime's proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, supports scalable and efficient AI software platforms tailored for various applications across sectors such as smart cities, intelligent transportation, healthcare, and finance. The company is also active in advancing industry standards related to data security and ethical AI practices, having contributed to numerous national and international guidelines. With a presence in multiple countries, including Japan, Singapore, and several locations in China, SenseTime aims to drive innovation and foster sustainable productivity through its AI technologies.
AirMap
Series B in 2017
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.
Cruise
Convertible Note in 2015
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.
Flip Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Flip Technologies provides a wide array of products ranging from navigation for fleet management services, routing and demand-supply heatmaps for ride-sharing platforms & enroute EV charging optimization & scheduling to build an inter-car communication network for the future self driving cars
Fotokite
Convertible Note in 2015
Fotokite specializes in developing autonomous aerial systems designed to assist first responders in emergency situations. Their patented technology integrates with fire trucks and public safety vehicles, allowing firefighters to deploy the system with a single button. Once activated, the Fotokite can ascend to heights of 45 meters, delivering critical real-time information through both thermal and standard video feeds. This capability enhances situational awareness without requiring additional personnel to operate the drone, as it operates autonomously. The tethered system ensures continuous power and data transmission, allowing for extended flight times exceeding 24 hours. The aerial data can be live-streamed to other team members at the scene or back at the station, facilitating better communication and more informed decision-making. By providing immediate and detailed insights upon arrival, Fotokite enhances the ability of first responders to assess incidents and deploy resources effectively.
3D Robotics
Series C in 2015
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.
Cyngn
Series C in 2015
Cyngn, founded in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company. It develops DriveMod, a flexible autonomous driving solution that can be deployed on various vehicle types and in diverse environments. Cyngn's technology integrates with commercially available sensors and hardware, offering safe, scalable, and efficient self-driving vehicle solutions to industrial organizations. Its system is vehicle-agnostic, allowing heterogeneous fleets to switch between fully-autonomous, remotely-controlled, and manual modes. Cyngn aims to address current challenges faced by industrial organizations, such as labor shortages, expensive safety incidents, and growing eCommerce demands.
Cyngn
Series C in 2015
Cyngn, founded in 2009 and based in Palo Alto, California, is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company. It develops DriveMod, a flexible autonomous driving solution that can be deployed on various vehicle types and in diverse environments. Cyngn's technology integrates with commercially available sensors and hardware, offering safe, scalable, and efficient self-driving vehicle solutions to industrial organizations. Its system is vehicle-agnostic, allowing heterogeneous fleets to switch between fully-autonomous, remotely-controlled, and manual modes. Cyngn aims to address current challenges faced by industrial organizations, such as labor shortages, expensive safety incidents, and growing eCommerce demands.
3D Robotics
Series C in 2015
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.
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