Crispify
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Crispify Ltd is an innovative company based in Herzliya, Israel, specializing in the design and manufacture of air quality management systems for the automotive industry. Founded in 2018, Crispify develops a patent-pending in-cabin air quality monitoring solution that utilizes gas and particle sensors to collect real-time data on various air quality parameters, including pollutants, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. The company's cloud-based artificial intelligence software enables users such as car manufacturers, fleet operators, ride-sharing services, and future autonomous mobility providers to monitor and control air quality effectively. By focusing on enhancing the in-cabin user experience, Crispify aims to ensure a clean, healthy, and comfortable environment for passengers, ultimately promoting wellness, comfort, and safety during travel.
Otonomo Technologies
Series C in 2020
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. operates a cloud-based marketplace that connects cars to services and applications, facilitating the collection and delivery of vehicle data for enhanced safety and in-car experiences. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices in Redwood City, California, and Frankfurt, Germany, securely processes over 4 billion data points daily from more than 40 million vehicles. Otonomo's platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, and over 100 service providers to access and utilize this data, accelerating the development of new services that improve driver experiences and support smart city initiatives. The company prioritizes privacy and neutrality, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.
CityMaaS
Pre Seed Round in 2020
CityMaaS Ltd. is a technology company based in Bromley, United Kingdom, that specializes in multimodal mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities. Founded in 2018, the company develops CityMaaS Assist, a mobile application and web service that offers personalized travel assistance. This platform provides an end-to-end service, facilitating route discovery, essential information, booking, and payment for door-to-door journeys in urban environments. Utilizing a self-adapting user interface tailored to various disabilities, CityMaaS Assist employs an intelligent algorithm that leverages machine learning to continuously adapt to users' travel behaviors, ensuring optimal options are available in real-time. Additionally, the company offers the CityMaaS Optimised Dynamic Interface Engine, a SaaS platform designed to enhance the interaction between users and applications, featuring tools for interaction analysis and reporting.
Crispify
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Crispify Ltd is an innovative company based in Herzliya, Israel, specializing in the design and manufacture of air quality management systems for the automotive industry. Founded in 2018, Crispify develops a patent-pending in-cabin air quality monitoring solution that utilizes gas and particle sensors to collect real-time data on various air quality parameters, including pollutants, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. The company's cloud-based artificial intelligence software enables users such as car manufacturers, fleet operators, ride-sharing services, and future autonomous mobility providers to monitor and control air quality effectively. By focusing on enhancing the in-cabin user experience, Crispify aims to ensure a clean, healthy, and comfortable environment for passengers, ultimately promoting wellness, comfort, and safety during travel.
France Cars
Acquisition in 2016
France Cars is a privately-held vehicle rental company based in France, specializing in providing rental services for both individuals and professionals. The company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles, including electric cars, minivans, buses, luxury-class vehicles, and utility vehicles, catering to a wide range of travel needs for personal and business purposes.
Maggiore Group
Acquisition in 2015
Maggiore Group is a prominent player in the car rental industry, founded in 1947 by Vittorio Maggiore and his sons, Giuseppe and Francesco. With a rich history rooted in a passion for automobiles, the company began as Italy's first self-drive car rental service. Over the years, it has expanded its offerings to include car and van rentals, as well as the sale of used vehicles and electric cars. Maggiore Group's commitment to innovation and customer service has established it as a trusted provider in the automobile sector, continuing the legacy of its founder's vision for a successful business in the automotive field.
Payless Car Rental System
Acquisition in 2013
Payless Car Rental, founded in 1971 in Spokane, Washington, is a provider of car rental services designed for price-conscious leisure and business travelers. The company operates approximately 120 rental locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America, including many at major airports. Payless Car Rental offers a diverse fleet that includes economy, compact, intermediate, standard, and SUV vehicles. The company utilizes a hybrid model, featuring both corporately operated and franchisee-operated locations, to facilitate reservations and enhance accessibility for its customers. As a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, it is part of a larger network of vehicle rental services while maintaining its focus on affordability and customer service.
Zipcar
Acquisition in 2013
Zipcar is a car-sharing company founded in 2000, offering hourly or daily automobile rentals to its members via an online platform or mobile app. Members can reserve self-service vehicles located in designated parking spaces across various neighborhoods, cities, airports, and campuses worldwide. The company facilitates this service through in-car technology that reports vehicle positions to a central control center. As of 2010, Zipcar had expanded to over 50 cities globally, with a fleet of approximately 6,000 vehicles shared among hundreds of thousands of drivers.
Apex Car Rentals
Acquisition in 2012
Apex Car Rentals, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in car hire services, offering a wide range of vehicles for short or long-term rentals. Established in Christchurch, the company has grown to become New Zealand's largest homegrown car rental business, renowned for its customer-centric approach and commitment to exceptional service, reflecting the laid-back 'Kiwi way'.
Avis Europe
Acquisition in 2011
Avis Europe Plc operates vehicle rentals.
Orbitz Worldwide
Acquisition in 2004
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. is a global online travel company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2001 by a consortium of U.S. airlines, Orbitz Worldwide utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the planning and booking of travel products and services for leisure and business travelers. The company's offerings include airline tickets, hotel reservations, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, travel insurance, and event tickets. Orbitz Worldwide also provides travel management services and private label solutions to various partners. Its brand portfolio features well-known names such as Orbitz, CheapTickets, ebookers in Europe, and HotelClub in the Asia Pacific region. As of 2015, Orbitz Worldwide operates as a subsidiary of Expedia Inc.