Daimler AG

Daimler AG, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, is a leading automotive company that designs and manufactures passenger vehicles, trucks, vans, and buses both domestically and internationally. The organization operates through several divisions, including Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses, and Daimler Mobility. The Mercedes-Benz Cars division produces premium vehicles, including electric options under the EQ brand, while Daimler Trucks offers a range of trucks and special vehicles. The company also provides comprehensive mobility services through its financial services division, which includes leasing, financing, and innovative solutions like car-sharing. Daimler emphasizes the development of alternative drive systems, aiming for emission-free driving, and invests in technologies that enhance safety and connectivity, reflecting its commitment to automotive engineering and societal responsibility.

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ProLogium Technology

Private Equity Round in 2022
ProLogium Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures lithium ceramic battery cells. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Blacklane

Venture Round in 2021
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Momenta

Corporate Round in 2021
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Volocopter

Series D in 2021
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

Farasis Energy

Corporate Round in 2020
Farasis Energy, Inc. is a battery technology company headquartered in Hayward, California, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced lithium-ion battery energy storage systems aimed at various sectors, including transportation, electric grid, and commercial markets. Farasis Energy produces and sells lithium-ion power batteries specifically designed for new energy vehicles, along with complete battery systems for these vehicles. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers integrated solutions for power battery applications, catering to the needs of new energy vehicle manufacturers. Farasis Energy is focused on advancing energy efficiency and supporting the transition towards sustainable energy solutions in the rapidly evolving transportation and power distribution sectors.

Rally

Seed Round in 2019
Rally Bus Corp. operates a social mobility network that provides social event travel services to stadiums, venues, and tracks. It offers motor coaches with drivers, trip sharing, and ride booking. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Proterra

Series H in 2019
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

what3words

Series C in 2019
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique address made from 3 words. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using three simple words. what3words is helping improve businesses around the world, and paving the way for social and economic progress in developing nations. It can be used via the free mobile app or online map. what3words can also be built into any other app, platform or website, with just a few lines of code.

Volocopter

Series C in 2019
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

Carwow

Corporate Round in 2019
Carwow is the smart way to choose and buy a new car. The company helps to connect car buyers to car dealers to make the process as efficient and cost effective as possible, while enabling consumers to interact with an official dealer throughout the transaction process. The company's dealer partners sell more cars in the showroom alone, while reducing cost inefficiencies and improving stock turnover. Carwow was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in London, England.

what3words

Venture Round in 2019
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique address made from 3 words. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using three simple words. what3words is helping improve businesses around the world, and paving the way for social and economic progress in developing nations. It can be used via the free mobile app or online map. what3words can also be built into any other app, platform or website, with just a few lines of code.

Sila

Series E in 2019
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced materials for batteries that enhance energy density. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, electric utilities, and aerospace, by providing innovative battery materials chemistry. Founded in 2011 and based in Alameda, California, Sila collaborates closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support their product development timelines and partners with battery manufacturers to facilitate commercial cell production.

Hap2U

Venture Round in 2018
Hap2u designs and develops a new technology based on haptic feedback which brings a new dimension to touchscreen: the sensation of touch. This patented technology, integrated into the touch screen allows the user to turn a knob, drag a cursor and potentially to feel various textures. Hap2u’s solution is based on an innovative combination of severals technologies and know-how: microsystem, thin film materials, embedded software, Human Machine Interaction.This solution improves the user experience by allowing touch screen’s users to exploit their sense of touch. After 6 years of development, the startup is introducing the technology into touch panel fabrication. All markets are targeted' HAP2U won many innovation awards and received more than one million euro of investment.

Proterra

Series G in 2018
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

Heycar

Corporate Round in 2018
Heycar is a used car marketplace.

Blaize

Series C in 2018
Blaize, formerly Thinci, is an AI computing platforms company that develops products for the automotive, smart vision, and enterprise computing markets. It was created to meet growing consumer demands for new interactive products. The company innovates and patents a set of remarkable new technologies that bring unheard-of Vision Processing to all types of consumer devices. Next-generation products require 10x-100x more performance and longer battery life - and Blaize is poised to meet those needs. These innovations will delight end-users around the world, and significantly benefit those companies that embrace Blaize's game-changing advancements. Blaize was founded as Thinci in 2010 and is based in El Dorado Hills, California.

Anagog

Corporate Round in 2018
Anagog Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in smart parking solutions and Edge AI technology. Utilizing its CrowdPark technology, Anagog provides real-time parking information by crowd-sourcing data to guide drivers to available parking spots, while also detailing how long those spots have been vacant and outlining parking regulations. The company's CrowdPark SDK offers comprehensive features such as parking occupancy data, last-mile navigation, and dynamic location mapping. Additionally, Anagog's JedAI SDK enables application developers to access real-time location and contextual status information with a focus on privacy and low battery consumption. Established in 2010, Anagog's technologies are integrated into over 100 mobile applications, accumulating more than 50 million downloads worldwide, and are backed by more than 25 patents.

Bolt

Corporate Round in 2018
Bolt Technology OÜ operates a transportation platform that offers ride-hailing, micromobility, and food delivery services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Bolt provides a smartphone application that enables users to book taxis based on price and quality ratings, track drivers in real-time, and order services without waiting for a dispatcher. The company has expanded rapidly, serving over 50 million customers across more than 40 countries, including regions in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Bolt aims to reshape urban mobility by promoting a future with reduced car ownership and enhanced flexible transport options, thereby contributing to decreased traffic congestion and pollution in cities.

SoundHound

Corporate Round in 2018
SoundHound Inc. is the innovator in voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence technologies. SoundHound Inc.’s Houndify is the first independent AI platform that enables developers and business owners to deploy it anywhere and retain control of their brand and users while differentiating and innovating. Houndify provides all the technology ingredients necessary for voice and AI integration, including the world’s fastest speech recognition, the most sophisticated natural language understanding, easy to use developer tools, knowledge graphs, and a large and rapidly growing number of domains. Houndify technologies represent 10 years of R&D. SoundHound's voice search & assistant app, Hound, leverages their Speech-to-Meaning™ and Deep Meaning Understanding™ technologies on a consumer app experience. Their SoundHound music recognition app applies the technology to the listening experience, enabling people to discover, explore, and share the music around them.

BAIC BJEV

Corporate Round in 2018
BAIC BJEV is an electric vehicle unit of Beijing Automotive Group.

Anagog

Series B in 2018
Anagog Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in smart parking solutions and Edge AI technology. Utilizing its CrowdPark technology, Anagog provides real-time parking information by crowd-sourcing data to guide drivers to available parking spots, while also detailing how long those spots have been vacant and outlining parking regulations. The company's CrowdPark SDK offers comprehensive features such as parking occupancy data, last-mile navigation, and dynamic location mapping. Additionally, Anagog's JedAI SDK enables application developers to access real-time location and contextual status information with a focus on privacy and low battery consumption. Established in 2010, Anagog's technologies are integrated into over 100 mobile applications, accumulating more than 50 million downloads worldwide, and are backed by more than 25 patents.

Blacklane

Series D in 2018
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

what3words

Corporate Round in 2018
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique address made from 3 words. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using three simple words. what3words is helping improve businesses around the world, and paving the way for social and economic progress in developing nations. It can be used via the free mobile app or online map. what3words can also be built into any other app, platform or website, with just a few lines of code.

CINTEO GmbH

Acquisition in 2017
The automotive industry is currently facing it’s biggest change, challenge and potentially opportunity yet: consumer mobility behavior, new business models and new or shifted revenue sources, new incumbent players in the market, regulatory and sustainability issues, shorter technology cycles and the increasing pressure to innovate even faster impact the supply and value chains and their management fundamentally. Capabilities in the areas digital customer engagement, e-commerce and business model development and evolution will be part of the core of a truly digital enterprise.

flinc

Acquisition in 2017
flinc AG, founded in 2010 and based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, operates a pioneering social mobility network application designed for real-time ridesharing. This platform connects drivers and passengers, facilitating the sharing of everyday rides through a user-friendly interface accessible on desktop and mobile devices. By integrating with navigation technology, flinc allows drivers to navigate directly to passengers without the need for calls or texts, enhancing convenience and safety. The app utilizes an advanced route matching algorithm to efficiently pair users, enabling them to select matches from direct contacts, peer groups, or the broader network. flinc specializes in short- to medium-length journeys, offering solutions for commuters and organizations, including features that integrate public transit schedules, thereby providing a comprehensive transportation alternative. Its innovative approach aims to reduce commuting costs and stress while promoting environmentally-friendly travel options. As of 2017, flinc operates as a subsidiary of moovel GmbH.

Turo

Series D in 2017
Turo Inc. operates an online car rental marketplace that connects local car owners with travelers looking to rent vehicles. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Turo allows car owners to list their cars for rental, offering a diverse selection of vehicles for travelers. Users can easily calculate potential earnings from renting their cars and enjoy access to unique vehicles at prices up to 40% lower than traditional car rental services. Since its national launch in 2012, Turo has cultivated a community of over 2 million users in the U.S. and Canada, allowing car owners to earn extra income while providing travelers with convenient rental options for local pickup, city delivery, and airport delivery. This platform not only facilitates car sharing but also enhances the overall travel experience by making a wide range of vehicles accessible in various locations.

Via

Series D in 2017
Via is a re-engineering public transit company that develops and provides on-demand public mobility solutions for commuters. The company transforms public transit, from a regulated system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully dynamic, on-demand network. Via's mobile app connects passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to seamlessly share a premium vehicle. The platform operates in the United States and in Europe through its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans, ViaVan. Via's technology is deployed worldwide through partner projects with public transportation agencies, private transit operators, taxi fleets, private companies, and universities, integrating with public transit infrastructure to power cutting-edge on-demand mobility. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

StoreDot

Series C in 2017
StoreDot Ltd. is an innovative company based in Ramat-Gan, Israel, specializing in the development of advanced materials and their applications. Founded in 2012, StoreDot focuses on creating Nanodots—micro-crystals made from bioorganic peptide molecules—that enhance the performance of various devices, including batteries, supercapacitors, displays, sensors, and digital memory. The company's unique approach to designing and synthesizing new organic compounds aims to replace existing technologies by improving their physical, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. StoreDot's technology is particularly relevant for fast-charging batteries in mobile devices and electric vehicles, and the company boasts a strong team of scientists and engineering experts dedicated to transforming material science and device performance across multiple industries.

Volocopter

Venture Round in 2017
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

Momenta

Series B in 2017
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Careem

Series E in 2017
Careem designs an online booking platform that connects passengers with local drivers. Its platform offers a marketplace of community drivers where passengers can request a ride in minutes, see the cost, and have it charged to their selected credit card, which helps passengers have access to affordable and advantageous transportation. Abdulla Elyas, Magnus Olsson, and Mudassir Sheika founded Careem on June 15, 2012, with its headquarters in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Vantage Power

Venture Round in 2017
Vantage Power design and manufacture retrofit hybrid powertrains for buses, enabling operators to reduce their fuel consumption and emissions at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new hybrid buses. By designing the whole hybrid system - everything between the fuel tank and the wheels - we ensure optimal performance of every component, resulting in higher fuel economy, lower emissions, and greater reliability than other systems. The company's engineering team - drawn from the heavy-duty vehicle, Formula 1 and aerospace industries - is continuously challenged to develop innovative solutions, and this has culminated in a truly unique product offering.

tiramizoo

Venture Round in 2017
tiramizoo GmbH provides same day delivery (SDD) service for scheduled deliveries in metropolitan areas in Germany and Austria. The company uses Software as a Service (SaaS) to offer customized logistics solutions for individual retailers or regional trade associations. It serves online shops of electronics and consumer goods. tiramizoo GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Munich, Germany.

ChargePoint

Series G in 2017
ChargePoint, Inc. operates a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations, primarily based in California, with additional offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 and originally named Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded to ChargePoint in December 2012. It is recognized as a leader in the electric vehicle charging sector, providing public charging stations and consumer subscription plans. ChargePoint also offers utility grid management technology to assist electric utility companies in balancing demand on the grid. Through its extensive network, the company aims to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging and support the growing adoption of electric mobility.

Beat

Acquisition in 2017
Beat creates a new ride experience by connecting thousands of passengers with nearby available drivers in real time. Through the app, you can request a driver 24/7. The company was founded in 2011 and was acquired by mytaxi, Europe’s top taxi-hailing app (Daimler Mobility Services GmbH, part of Daimler Group) in February 2017. Beat is currently available in Athens (Greece), Lima (Peru), Santiago (Chile), Bogota (Colombia) and has plans to expand to more cities in South America. Beat is available on iOS and Android platforms.

PayCash Europe S.A.

Acquisition in 2017
PayCash Europe S.A. is a Luxembourg-based Electronic Money Institution that services the 28 EU member states and is regulated by the CSSF. With its payment platform, PayCash strives to become the leading provider for electronic payment solutions. The payment platform includes 1) a Mobile Payment Solution to offer and process mobile payments, 2) an E-Money Solution to manage E-Money, 3) a Crypto Currency Solution to implement virtual currencies into the existing payment infrastructure and 4) a Voucher & Loyalty Solution to provide targeted and valuable offerings to customers. This platform enables businesses to process payments in the most convenient way without limitations of time and place and creates a higher value for businesses.

Starship

Seed Round in 2017
Starship Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures self-driving delivery robots for local goods delivery, including parcels, groceries, and food. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with a research and development center in Estonia, the company aims to revolutionize the delivery landscape by providing autonomous robots that operate safely and efficiently. These robots can autonomously navigate 99% of the time, enabling curb-side deliveries from local hubs within 30 minutes. Equipped with advanced sensors such as cameras and GPS, Starship's delivery solutions are intended to be environmentally friendly and cost-effective, significantly enhancing convenience for consumers. By partnering with stores and restaurants, Starship Technologies facilitates a new era of instant deliveries that align with customer schedules, ultimately striving to make local delivery more accessible and affordable.

FlixBus

Series E in 2016
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Hubject

Funding Round in 2016
Hubject, founded in 2012, offers an "eRoaming" platform which aims to connect up EV charging stations and unify overall charging infrastructure for better mapping and easier payment solutions.

AutoGravity

Series A in 2016
The AutoGravity platform connects car buyers with lenders and dealers, providing a fast, convenient and transparent car-buying experience for everyone. Shoppers select their preferred new or used vehicles from local dealer inventory. Then, they receive tailored loan or lease offers from AutoGravity partner banks and financial services companies. The AutoGravity app is available on iOS, Android and on the web. For more information, please visit www.AutoGravity.com.

Matternet

Seed Round in 2016
Matternet is a technology platform for urban aerial delivery. In March 2017, Matternet became the first company in the world to be authorized for urban drone delivery operations in Switzerland. In May 2018, the company was selected to participate in the FAA's Drone Integration Pilot Program for operations in North Carolina and San Diego. In March 2019, Matternet and UPS announced a partnership to implement drone delivery services at US hospitals and launched the first ongoing revenue drone delivery operation in US history at Wakemed in North Carolina. Founded in 2011, Matternet is headquartered in Mountain View, California

Blacklane

Series C in 2016
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

HERE

Corporate Round in 2015
HERE Technologies is a leading company in location data and technology, with over 8,000 employees operating in 56 countries. Founded in 1985, the company initially focused on digitizing mapping and developing in-car navigation systems. Today, it offers a platform that combines location content and software, enabling individuals, enterprises, and governments to process and utilize GPS data effectively. HERE serves a wide range of industries and supports a global ecosystem that includes numerous well-known brands and over 2 million developers. Its map data is integrated into more than 160 million vehicles, and the company processes over 100 billion API calls each month. By harnessing the power of location, HERE aims to improve business operations, enhance urban infrastructure management, and provide safe navigation solutions for drivers. The company's headquarters is located in Eindhoven, North Brabant.

AutoGravity

Seed Round in 2015
The AutoGravity platform connects car buyers with lenders and dealers, providing a fast, convenient and transparent car-buying experience for everyone. Shoppers select their preferred new or used vehicles from local dealer inventory. Then, they receive tailored loan or lease offers from AutoGravity partner banks and financial services companies. The AutoGravity app is available on iOS, Android and on the web. For more information, please visit www.AutoGravity.com.

Zonar Systems

Funding Round in 2015
Founded in 2001, Zonar has pioneered smart fleet management solutions throughout vocational, pupil, mass transit and commercial trucking industries. Zonar helps fleets of all sizes maximize the use of their assets with solutions dedicated to improving compliance, efficiency, maintenance, ridership visibility, safety and tracking. Cloud-based services with open API's drive Zonar's smart fleet solutions by making it easy for fleet owners and managers to stay connected to their fleets and drivers and operators to dispatch. Headquartered in Seattle and majority-owned by technology company Continental, Zonar also has a Technology Development Center in downtown Seattle, a regional office in Cincinnati, and a distribution center outside of Atlanta. For more information about Zonar, go to www.zonarsystems.com

Intelligent Apps

Acquisition in 2014
In 2009 founders Niclaus Mewes and Sven Kuelper launched "mytaxi" - the first taxi app with a direct connection between passenger and driver. mytaxi has grown to the fastest growing taxi-app with more than 7 million downloads and 35.000 connected taxis. mytaxi is available in over 40 German cities as well as Washington, Madrid, Barcelona, Warsaw, Vienna, Graz, Salzburg and Zurich. Investors include T-Venture Holding GmbH (Deutsche Telekom AG), Daimler Mobility Services GmbH (Daimler AG), KfW, e42 GmbH and Lars Hinrichs (Cinco Capital GmbH). mytaxi brings a demand for quality to the taxi service for the first time. Every driver using mytaxi has the ability to become a contractor and build their own client base by consistently providing passengers with good service and earning high customer ratings. Through the given peer-to-peer connection between passenger and driver the whole ordering process becomes very transparent for both. The passenger can not only track the taxi’s arrival in the app but also see which driver is coming. For the driver the cost modell is very attractive as they only pay for a successfully completed trip. The aim of mytaxi is to drive the concept of urban mobility and to further strengthen its position as an international leader in this field. Accordingly to that mytaxi took over the app development services for Daimler Mobility Services GmbH (Daimler AG).

predict.io

Seed Round in 2014
It is hard to engage app users. Timing is everything. Sending a push in the wrong moment gets you uninstalled. Using smartphone sensors to understand user context is difficult. The company gives developers an SDK that provides user context. The SDK is installed within minutes. It only consumes 0.2% battery per hour. It shows higher accuracy than OS embedded Activity APIs. And it works across platforms iOS, Android, Phonegap. Once activated predict.io constantly reads the sensors (accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, etc.). The data is pre-processed directly on the device. When a pattern is recognized predict.io fires a "callback"​. The developer can trigger any activity within our outside of his app based on our "callback"​. Once activated we constantly read the sensors (accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, etc.). We pre-process the data directly on the device. When a pattern is recognized we fire a "callback". The developer can trigger any activity within our outside of his app based on our "callback".

Li-Tec Battery

Acquisition in 2014
Li-Tec Battery GmbH was founded in 2006 to advance the development of battery cell technology for automotive and industrial applications. Since 2016 the wholly owned Daimler AG subsidiary has focused on researching and developing new energy storage technologies. Along the value chain for drive-system batteries with lithium-ion technology, the two most important components are at Daimler AG's disposal in Kamenz: the research and development of battery cells by Li-Tec and the related development and production of highly complex drive-system batteries as a combination of cells and battery electronics by the adjacent affiliate company Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE GmbH & Co. KG. By pooling these key areas of expertise at the integrated Kamenzlocation, both companies play a crucial role in bringing electromobilityto the road. Li-Tec, an ISO 9001-certified company, currently employs around 30 researchers from all disciplines to work on the development of the next generation of high-performance battery cells.

Intelligent Apps

Series C in 2013
In 2009 founders Niclaus Mewes and Sven Kuelper launched "mytaxi" - the first taxi app with a direct connection between passenger and driver. mytaxi has grown to the fastest growing taxi-app with more than 7 million downloads and 35.000 connected taxis. mytaxi is available in over 40 German cities as well as Washington, Madrid, Barcelona, Warsaw, Vienna, Graz, Salzburg and Zurich. Investors include T-Venture Holding GmbH (Deutsche Telekom AG), Daimler Mobility Services GmbH (Daimler AG), KfW, e42 GmbH and Lars Hinrichs (Cinco Capital GmbH). mytaxi brings a demand for quality to the taxi service for the first time. Every driver using mytaxi has the ability to become a contractor and build their own client base by consistently providing passengers with good service and earning high customer ratings. Through the given peer-to-peer connection between passenger and driver the whole ordering process becomes very transparent for both. The passenger can not only track the taxi’s arrival in the app but also see which driver is coming. For the driver the cost modell is very attractive as they only pay for a successfully completed trip. The aim of mytaxi is to drive the concept of urban mobility and to further strengthen its position as an international leader in this field. Accordingly to that mytaxi took over the app development services for Daimler Mobility Services GmbH (Daimler AG).

GottaPark

Series B in 2013
GottaPark is an online system for reserving parking spaces. Customers looking for parking choose the time and location at which they would like to park, and GottaPark finds available spaces and allows the customer to reserve and pay for a parking spot. The parking spaces that are rented out are provided by individuals, small businesses, non-profits, and parking management companies. The company rents out about 600,000 parking spaces throughout the U.S.

tiramizoo

Venture Round in 2012
tiramizoo GmbH provides same day delivery (SDD) service for scheduled deliveries in metropolitan areas in Germany and Austria. The company uses Software as a Service (SaaS) to offer customized logistics solutions for individual retailers or regional trade associations. It serves online shops of electronics and consumer goods. tiramizoo GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Munich, Germany.

carpooling.com

Series C in 2012
carpooling.com is the No.1 Ride Sharing Network in Europe, moving over 1 million people each month. carpooling.com offers reliable ride sharing opportunities that are affordable and easy to access by computer, mobile phone or social network. People can choose who they want to ride with, how much space and comfort they need, where they want to meet and what they are willing to pay. People can also book and pay online for even more convenience and safety. carpooling.com GmbH is based in Munich, Germany and is backed up by Daimler AG as well as the venture capital firm Earlybird. The company is working with transport carriers (such as Eurolines and Deutsche Bahn) to provide users with the best intermodal transport alternatives including bus, rail and airline tickets.

Motor Coach Industries

Corporate Round in 2012
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer and seller of coaches in the United States and Canada, specializing in luxury coaches for various applications such as charters, tours, line-haul, and shuttle services. The company also produces public sector coaches for commuter transit, educational institutions, prisoner transport, and federal agencies. In addition to new coaches, Motor Coach Industries offers a selection of pre-owned coaches and a range of parts, including OEM and vintage components, as well as essential air system components and lighting solutions. The company provides comprehensive after-sales support services, which encompass technical training and emergency roadside assistance. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, Motor Coach Industries also operates a distribution facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and functions as a subsidiary of Motor Coach Industries International, Inc.

Intelligent Apps

Series B in 2012
In 2009 founders Niclaus Mewes and Sven Kuelper launched "mytaxi" - the first taxi app with a direct connection between passenger and driver. mytaxi has grown to the fastest growing taxi-app with more than 7 million downloads and 35.000 connected taxis. mytaxi is available in over 40 German cities as well as Washington, Madrid, Barcelona, Warsaw, Vienna, Graz, Salzburg and Zurich. Investors include T-Venture Holding GmbH (Deutsche Telekom AG), Daimler Mobility Services GmbH (Daimler AG), KfW, e42 GmbH and Lars Hinrichs (Cinco Capital GmbH). mytaxi brings a demand for quality to the taxi service for the first time. Every driver using mytaxi has the ability to become a contractor and build their own client base by consistently providing passengers with good service and earning high customer ratings. Through the given peer-to-peer connection between passenger and driver the whole ordering process becomes very transparent for both. The passenger can not only track the taxi’s arrival in the app but also see which driver is coming. For the driver the cost modell is very attractive as they only pay for a successfully completed trip. The aim of mytaxi is to drive the concept of urban mobility and to further strengthen its position as an international leader in this field. Accordingly to that mytaxi took over the app development services for Daimler Mobility Services GmbH (Daimler AG).

GottaPark

Series A in 2010
GottaPark is an online system for reserving parking spaces. Customers looking for parking choose the time and location at which they would like to park, and GottaPark finds available spaces and allows the customer to reserve and pay for a parking spot. The parking spaces that are rented out are provided by individuals, small businesses, non-profits, and parking management companies. The company rents out about 600,000 parking spaces throughout the U.S.

Tesla

Series F in 2009
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems globally, including in the United States, China, and Europe. The company operates in two main segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers a range of electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, and provides electric powertrain components and related services through its service locations and mobile technicians. It sells its vehicles through company-owned stores and its website. The Energy Generation and Storage segment focuses on energy storage solutions, such as lithium-ion battery systems for homes and commercial applications, and includes the design and installation of solar energy products. Tesla also offers vehicle insurance and promotes renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company aims to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility by expanding the availability and affordability of electric vehicles.

Tesla

Series E in 2009
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems globally, including in the United States, China, and Europe. The company operates in two main segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers a range of electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, and provides electric powertrain components and related services through its service locations and mobile technicians. It sells its vehicles through company-owned stores and its website. The Energy Generation and Storage segment focuses on energy storage solutions, such as lithium-ion battery systems for homes and commercial applications, and includes the design and installation of solar energy products. Tesla also offers vehicle insurance and promotes renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company aims to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility by expanding the availability and affordability of electric vehicles.

Kamaz

Post in 2008
Kamaz PAO (Kamaz PJSC), formerly Kamaz OAO, is a Russia-based vehicle manufacturer. Its product portfolio comprises trucks, trailers, tractors, chassis, engines, power units, multifunctional armored vehicles, as well as tools and spare parts for cars. Through its subsidiary, Neftekamskiy avtozavod OAO, Kamaz PAO is also engaged in the bus production. The Company provides also marketing and service for its end products through a network of dealers and agents. The Company sells its products domestically as well as exports them to Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Africa, India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, among others.

Tesla

Series E in 2008
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems globally, including in the United States, China, and Europe. The company operates in two main segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers a range of electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, and provides electric powertrain components and related services through its service locations and mobile technicians. It sells its vehicles through company-owned stores and its website. The Energy Generation and Storage segment focuses on energy storage solutions, such as lithium-ion battery systems for homes and commercial applications, and includes the design and installation of solar energy products. Tesla also offers vehicle insurance and promotes renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company aims to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility by expanding the availability and affordability of electric vehicles.

Prescient Markets

Series B in 2000
Founded in February 1999, Prescient Markets, Inc. provides electronic, Internet-based distribution platforms for institutional participants in the fixed-income market. The company's first product, cpmarket.com, is the world's first Internet portal that directly links institutional investors with multiple commercial paper issuers on a single, electronic platform, and provides them with transactional, operational and value-added services. In addition to its commercial paper offering, Prescient Markets is diversifying to other asset classes and expanding its presence outside of the United States. Based in White Plains, New York, Prescient Markets' mission is to become a leading global provider of electronic, Internet-based platforms for fixed-income markets.