Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. It specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and media. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful global businesses. Notable companies in which Index Ventures has invested include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. Through its various funds, Index Ventures targets early-stage and later-stage investments, primarily in the software and technology sectors across Europe and North America.

Nina Achadjian

Partner and Investor

Julia Andre

Partner and Investor

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Principal, Partner

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner and Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal

Partner and Investor

Zabie Elmgren

Partner

Mark Fiorentino

Partner and Investor

Giacomo Genzini

Partner and Investor

Mark Goldberg

Partner

Bastian Hasslinger

Partner and Investor

Paris Heymann

Partner and Investor

Jacob Jofe

Associate

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Stephane Kurgan

Partner

Adrianna C. Ma

Investor

Bryan Offut

Principal / Partner

Bryan Offutt

Partner and Investor

Shimin Ooi

Partner

Cyriac Parisot

VC Investor and Head of Data

Neil Rimer

Co-Founder and Investor

Danny Rimer

Partner

Susana Rojas

Partner and Investor

Hannah Seal

Principal / Partner

Kimihiko Shindo

General Partner

Nunu Tadesse

Director, Finance

Ishani Thakur

Partner and investor

Kelly Toole

Principal

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Principal, Partner

Catherine Wu

Partner and Investor

Cat Wu

Partner

Giuseppe Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in Public Transportation

Routable AI Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Routable AI Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in fleet management software designed for on-demand transportation services, including shuttles and buses. The company aims to address the evolving mobility landscape, targeting the high-capacity mobility-as-a-service market, which is projected to be worth $30 billion. By leveraging advanced AI and patent-pending routing algorithms developed from extensive research at MIT, Routable AI provides a platform that significantly enhances operational efficiency for fleet operators. This technology enables dynamic routing of transportation services, leading to reductions in fleet sizes by up to 80% while offering a cost-effective and convenient alternative for commuters and corporations alike.

Scoop

Series C in 2019
Scoop Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in carpooling solutions to enhance daily commutes. Founded in 2015 by brothers Rob and Jon Sadow, Scoop’s application enables users to coordinate morning and afternoon rides with nearby coworkers and neighbors based on individual routes and schedules. The platform supports both drivers and riders, utilizing an advanced algorithm to optimize trips by considering factors such as traffic and carpool lanes. With over 100,000 users and partnerships with various employers, including LinkedIn and T-Mobile, Scoop provides a seamless carpooling experience, alleviating the stress of commuting. The company is actively expanding its services across the country, aiming to make carpooling a convenient option for millions of commuters.

Bird

Series C in 2018
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform that offers electric vehicle-sharing services, aiming to provide affordable and sustainable transportation solutions to communities worldwide. The platform enables users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of personal electric vehicles, including electric bicycles. By coordinating with cities, Bird enhances access to environmentally friendly local transport, thereby contributing to the reduction of traffic congestion and promoting responsible alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.

Bird

Series B in 2018
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform that offers electric vehicle-sharing services, aiming to provide affordable and sustainable transportation solutions to communities worldwide. The platform enables users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of personal electric vehicles, including electric bicycles. By coordinating with cities, Bird enhances access to environmentally friendly local transport, thereby contributing to the reduction of traffic congestion and promoting responsible alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.

Less

Series A in 2017
LESS is a carpooling app allowing instant match between drivers & riders, creating defacto a new way to move around in a city. LESS connects people driving cars & people willing to move around, in a collaborative environment, on the fly. LESS is less expensive for the riders, generating less pollution, requiring less cars for the same amount of rides, & generating more money for the drivers.

Scoop

Series B in 2017
Scoop Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in carpooling solutions to enhance daily commutes. Founded in 2015 by brothers Rob and Jon Sadow, Scoop’s application enables users to coordinate morning and afternoon rides with nearby coworkers and neighbors based on individual routes and schedules. The platform supports both drivers and riders, utilizing an advanced algorithm to optimize trips by considering factors such as traffic and carpool lanes. With over 100,000 users and partnerships with various employers, including LinkedIn and T-Mobile, Scoop provides a seamless carpooling experience, alleviating the stress of commuting. The company is actively expanding its services across the country, aiming to make carpooling a convenient option for millions of commuters.

Scoop

Series A in 2017
Scoop Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in carpooling solutions to enhance daily commutes. Founded in 2015 by brothers Rob and Jon Sadow, Scoop’s application enables users to coordinate morning and afternoon rides with nearby coworkers and neighbors based on individual routes and schedules. The platform supports both drivers and riders, utilizing an advanced algorithm to optimize trips by considering factors such as traffic and carpool lanes. With over 100,000 users and partnerships with various employers, including LinkedIn and T-Mobile, Scoop provides a seamless carpooling experience, alleviating the stress of commuting. The company is actively expanding its services across the country, aiming to make carpooling a convenient option for millions of commuters.

Scoop

Seed Round in 2016
Scoop Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in carpooling solutions to enhance daily commutes. Founded in 2015 by brothers Rob and Jon Sadow, Scoop’s application enables users to coordinate morning and afternoon rides with nearby coworkers and neighbors based on individual routes and schedules. The platform supports both drivers and riders, utilizing an advanced algorithm to optimize trips by considering factors such as traffic and carpool lanes. With over 100,000 users and partnerships with various employers, including LinkedIn and T-Mobile, Scoop provides a seamless carpooling experience, alleviating the stress of commuting. The company is actively expanding its services across the country, aiming to make carpooling a convenient option for millions of commuters.

Citymapper

Series B in 2016
Citymapper is a transport app for cities. Citymapper uses the power of mobile and open transport data to help humans survive and master them. Citymapper builds mobile apps and routing and develops (transport) data about cities, everywhere in the world where it can make a difference. Citymapper has a small dedicated team, with HQ in London, and some based around the cities of the world. The team has backgrounds in transport, Google, startups, apps, design, investing and academia. Citymapper is a venture capital backed by Index Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Balderton Capital, Connect Ventures, and various angels. Citymapper also provides stock options.

Scoop

Seed Round in 2015
Scoop Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in carpooling solutions to enhance daily commutes. Founded in 2015 by brothers Rob and Jon Sadow, Scoop’s application enables users to coordinate morning and afternoon rides with nearby coworkers and neighbors based on individual routes and schedules. The platform supports both drivers and riders, utilizing an advanced algorithm to optimize trips by considering factors such as traffic and carpool lanes. With over 100,000 users and partnerships with various employers, including LinkedIn and T-Mobile, Scoop provides a seamless carpooling experience, alleviating the stress of commuting. The company is actively expanding its services across the country, aiming to make carpooling a convenient option for millions of commuters.

Leap Transit

Venture Round in 2015
Leap is an smartphone powered shuttle service for San Francisco commuters who work downtown, and live in the surrounding neighborhoods. Our shuttles are equipped with leather seats, wireless internet, heat/AC, and you'll always have a place to sit. Finding stops, tracking your shuttle in real-time, and payment is all handled through our beautiful and easy to use iPhone app. Riding with Leap is as simple as showing up to a stop and showing your pass. Our first route is the Chestnut Express - and we'll be adding more routes very soon. You're going to love riding with Leap.

Trainline

Series B in 2014
Trainline.com Limited is a leading independent platform for rail and coach ticket sales, operating primarily in the United Kingdom while also serving international travelers. Established in 1997 and headquartered in London, the company provides a range of consumer tools, such as a mobile application, a Best Fare Finder, and Ticket Alert features, which enhance the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and stay informed about ticket availability. Trainline also caters to businesses by offering tailored travel solutions, including e-commerce platforms for train operators and services for corporate travel management. By integrating a wide array of rail and coach options from over 270 companies, Trainline facilitates millions of journeys annually, promoting sustainable travel choices and streamlining the ticket booking process for both individual and corporate clients.

BlaBlaCar

Series C in 2014
BlaBlaCar is the world's leading long-distance carpooling platform, designed to connect drivers with empty seats to passengers seeking rides. By allowing members to share travel expenses, the service promotes a cost-effective way to travel long distances. The platform emphasizes security and trust by requiring detailed member profiles and verified identities, fostering a reliable community. Users can indicate their preferred level of conversation during trips, ranging from "Bla" to "BlaBlaBla," which reflects the platform's focus on personalization. Operating in 22 countries, including regions in Europe, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and India, BlaBlaCar aims to create a global network of drivers and passengers. The company is headquartered in Paris and features a user-friendly website and mobile applications that facilitate easy connections between travelers.

Citymapper

Series A in 2014
Citymapper is a transport app for cities. Citymapper uses the power of mobile and open transport data to help humans survive and master them. Citymapper builds mobile apps and routing and develops (transport) data about cities, everywhere in the world where it can make a difference. Citymapper has a small dedicated team, with HQ in London, and some based around the cities of the world. The team has backgrounds in transport, Google, startups, apps, design, investing and academia. Citymapper is a venture capital backed by Index Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Balderton Capital, Connect Ventures, and various angels. Citymapper also provides stock options.

Union Station

Seed Round in 2014
Union Station is an online marketplace established in 2013, specializing in apparel for bridesmaids and groomsmen. The company offers a diverse selection of dresses available in 18 colors, allowing brides to choose according to their wedding themes. Brides are encouraged to notify Union Station at least three months prior to their wedding to ensure timely preparations. Customers can browse the website and request up to three free fabric swatches to ensure color coordination. In addition to dresses, Union Station provides wedding accessories such as ties, pocket squares, and silk knots, all aimed at delivering affordable and stylish options for wedding parties.

Trainline

Series A in 2013
Trainline.com Limited is a leading independent platform for rail and coach ticket sales, operating primarily in the United Kingdom while also serving international travelers. Established in 1997 and headquartered in London, the company provides a range of consumer tools, such as a mobile application, a Best Fare Finder, and Ticket Alert features, which enhance the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and stay informed about ticket availability. Trainline also caters to businesses by offering tailored travel solutions, including e-commerce platforms for train operators and services for corporate travel management. By integrating a wide array of rail and coach options from over 270 companies, Trainline facilitates millions of journeys annually, promoting sustainable travel choices and streamlining the ticket booking process for both individual and corporate clients.

Trainline

Seed Round in 2012
Trainline.com Limited is a leading independent platform for rail and coach ticket sales, operating primarily in the United Kingdom while also serving international travelers. Established in 1997 and headquartered in London, the company provides a range of consumer tools, such as a mobile application, a Best Fare Finder, and Ticket Alert features, which enhance the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and stay informed about ticket availability. Trainline also caters to businesses by offering tailored travel solutions, including e-commerce platforms for train operators and services for corporate travel management. By integrating a wide array of rail and coach options from over 270 companies, Trainline facilitates millions of journeys annually, promoting sustainable travel choices and streamlining the ticket booking process for both individual and corporate clients.
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