Fontinalis Partners

Fontinalis Partners, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Detroit and Boston. It specializes in stage-agnostic investments, ranging from seed-stage to pre-IPO opportunities, primarily in technology companies related to next-generation mobility. The firm targets various sectors, including connected vehicles, data analytics, intelligent infrastructure, location-based services, and smart logistics, as well as consumer and enterprise technology such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-based solutions. Fontinalis Partners aims to invest across the entire mobility ecosystem, encompassing diverse transportation modes including road, rail, air, and maritime. Investment sizes typically range from $3 million to over $10 million, with a preference for taking board seats in portfolio companies. The firm leverages its management experience and strategic relationships to support the growth of innovative mobility solutions.

Ralph Booth

Founder and Managing Partner

Mei-Wei Cheng

Venture Partner

Gabe Cunningham

Partner

Amy Dai

Associate

Kyle Messman

Venture Partner

Laura Petterle

Managing Partner and CFO

Dan Ratliff

Partner

Mark Schulz

Founder and Venture Partner

Jake Simon

Associate

Past deals in Navigation and Mapping

Humatics

Series B in 2020
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Helm.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Helm.ai Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence software solutions for autonomous navigation in self-driving cars, drones, and consumer robots. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating advanced driving technologies that support high-end advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Level 4 autonomous driving. Helm.ai employs an unsupervised learning approach to train neural networks, allowing its technology to function effectively without the necessity for large-scale fleet data, extensive simulation, or manual annotation. This innovative methodology enables automotive companies to implement safe and scalable autonomous technologies.

Humatics

Series A in 2019
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Wise Systems

Series A in 2018
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations across various industries, including food and beverage, courier, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning to optimize fleet performance and improve customer service. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler for creating dynamic route plans, Dispatcher for real-time monitoring of delivery progress and performance metrics, and a Customer Portal for tracking orders with accurate ETAs. The software processes millions of data points to make intelligent, real-time decisions, resulting in significant mileage reductions, increased fleet utilization, and a substantial decrease in late deliveries. Wise Systems aims to help customers better manage their delivery logistics by providing flexibility and optimizing routes, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Humatics

Series B in 2018
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Humatics

Series A in 2017
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

nuTonomy

Series A in 2016
nuTonomy Inc. is a technology company specializing in software for autonomous passenger vehicles. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from MIT and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating a comprehensive solution for managing large fleets of autonomous taxis. This includes software for navigation in urban environments, smartphone-based ride-hailing, and fleet routing and management. Additionally, nuTonomy's technology allows for remote vehicle control through teleoperation, enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation. The company collaborates with major automotive manufacturers and innovative startups to transform personal mobility for the modern era. As of November 2017, nuTonomy operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Corp.

Autonomous Marine Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Autonomous Marine Systems Inc. is a marine data services company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. The company specializes in providing customized hydrographic surveys and operates low-cost, self-powered ocean surface drones that form an intelligent sensor network for data collection. Its robotic sailboats, which harness wind and solar energy, are designed for autonomous operation on long-duration missions across vast geographic areas. This technology allows clients in sectors such as defense, energy, shipping, fishing, and research to efficiently gather marine data while minimizing risks to human life and reducing the operational costs associated with traditional vessels in challenging marine environments.

Autonomous Marine Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Autonomous Marine Systems Inc. is a marine data services company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. The company specializes in providing customized hydrographic surveys and operates low-cost, self-powered ocean surface drones that form an intelligent sensor network for data collection. Its robotic sailboats, which harness wind and solar energy, are designed for autonomous operation on long-duration missions across vast geographic areas. This technology allows clients in sectors such as defense, energy, shipping, fishing, and research to efficiently gather marine data while minimizing risks to human life and reducing the operational costs associated with traditional vessels in challenging marine environments.

nuTonomy

Seed Round in 2016
nuTonomy Inc. is a technology company specializing in software for autonomous passenger vehicles. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from MIT and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating a comprehensive solution for managing large fleets of autonomous taxis. This includes software for navigation in urban environments, smartphone-based ride-hailing, and fleet routing and management. Additionally, nuTonomy's technology allows for remote vehicle control through teleoperation, enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation. The company collaborates with major automotive manufacturers and innovative startups to transform personal mobility for the modern era. As of November 2017, nuTonomy operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Corp.

Wise Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations across various industries, including food and beverage, courier, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning to optimize fleet performance and improve customer service. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler for creating dynamic route plans, Dispatcher for real-time monitoring of delivery progress and performance metrics, and a Customer Portal for tracking orders with accurate ETAs. The software processes millions of data points to make intelligent, real-time decisions, resulting in significant mileage reductions, increased fleet utilization, and a substantial decrease in late deliveries. Wise Systems aims to help customers better manage their delivery logistics by providing flexibility and optimizing routes, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Telogis

Venture Round in 2014
Telogis is a cloud-based Mobile Enterprise Management (MEM) software company that specializes in providing solutions for dynamic routing, real-time work order management, navigation, telematics, and mobile integration services for mobile workforces. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, Telogis operates development and support centers across Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Europe, and North America. The company’s innovative approach aims to deliver quick returns on investment while enhancing driver safety, operational efficiency, and minimizing the environmental impact of commercial vehicles. Telogis has a global presence, with its products and services utilized in over 100 countries.

Life360

Series C in 2014
Life360, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, focusing on enhancing communication and safety for families. Founded in 2007, the company offers a platform that provides services such as private location sharing, location history, driving details, crash detection, roadside assistance, and help alerts, available through both free and paid membership subscriptions. The app serves millions of families across more than 140 countries, facilitating better synchronization and protection of loved ones. Life360, which was previously known as LReady, Inc., rebranded in 2011 and has secured over $100 million in funding from various investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Allstate, to support its growth and development.

Life360

Series B in 2013
Life360, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, focusing on enhancing communication and safety for families. Founded in 2007, the company offers a platform that provides services such as private location sharing, location history, driving details, crash detection, roadside assistance, and help alerts, available through both free and paid membership subscriptions. The app serves millions of families across more than 140 countries, facilitating better synchronization and protection of loved ones. Life360, which was previously known as LReady, Inc., rebranded in 2011 and has secured over $100 million in funding from various investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Allstate, to support its growth and development.

ParkMe

Series A in 2012
ParkMe, Inc. provides real-time and static on-street and off-street parking data to navigation companies, Internet search and mapping portals, municipalities, parking operators, and consumer smartphone platforms. Its database provides information of various parking spaces worldwide. The company also enables users to access database via GPS and in-car navigation systems, ParkMe.com, online widgets, and android, iOS, and Windows phone applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Santa Monica, California. As of September 4, 2015, ParkMe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of INRIX, Inc.

ParkMe

Angel Round in 2011
ParkMe, Inc. provides real-time and static on-street and off-street parking data to navigation companies, Internet search and mapping portals, municipalities, parking operators, and consumer smartphone platforms. Its database provides information of various parking spaces worldwide. The company also enables users to access database via GPS and in-car navigation systems, ParkMe.com, online widgets, and android, iOS, and Windows phone applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Santa Monica, California. As of September 4, 2015, ParkMe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of INRIX, Inc.

Life360

Series A in 2011
Life360, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, focusing on enhancing communication and safety for families. Founded in 2007, the company offers a platform that provides services such as private location sharing, location history, driving details, crash detection, roadside assistance, and help alerts, available through both free and paid membership subscriptions. The app serves millions of families across more than 140 countries, facilitating better synchronization and protection of loved ones. Life360, which was previously known as LReady, Inc., rebranded in 2011 and has secured over $100 million in funding from various investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Allstate, to support its growth and development.
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