Maniv Mobility

Maniv Mobility is a venture capital firm based in New York, focused on early-stage investments in the transportation and mobility sector. Founded in 2015, the firm aims to accelerate advancements in automotive technology, including safety innovations, business model development, and vehicle autonomy. Maniv Mobility believes that society should not tolerate the daily tragedies of automotive fatalities, traffic congestion, and pollution caused by traditional vehicles. The firm collaborates with startups, entrepreneurs, and investors to address the challenges of transforming urban mobility. With a commitment to fostering a new era of transportation, Maniv Mobility invests primarily in companies operating in Israel and the United States, particularly in the automotive and autonomous vehicle sectors.

Meir Dardashti

Partner

Michael Granoff

Founder and Managing Partner

Nate Jaret

Principal

Miran Khwais

Analyst

David Salomon

Vice President of Finance

Kyle Spottiswood

Analyst

Jake Wieseneck

Principal

Hillel Zand

Associate

Past deals in Automotive

Gauge

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of an online automotive marketplace intended to simplify the sale of used vehicles. The company's platform enables owners to book an appointment for inspection, prices vehicles based on AI algorithms and uses data to determine which car would give the new owner less trouble, enabling customers to sell their car seamlessly in a secure and efficient manner.

Terraline

Seed Round in 2022
Solo AVT engages in revolutionizing the heavy truck industry.

2trde

Seed Round in 2022
2trde accelerates B2B used car trading!

Phantom Auto

Series B in 2022
Phantom Auto Inc. specializes in developing teleoperation software that enables trained operators to remotely control autonomous vehicles when they cannot operate independently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto's technology is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, shuttles, industrial vehicles, and delivery robots. The company's platform features low-latency communication software, an application programming interface for real-time driving assistance, and training services for remote operators. By facilitating remote control of vehicles in challenging conditions, such as construction zones or adverse weather, Phantom Auto supports the safe testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles globally.

Autofleet

Series B in 2021
Autofleet Ltd. operates a platform designed for car rental services, focusing on optimizing fleet management and mobility solutions. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms for real-time demand prediction, dynamic pricing, and automated fleet management. By partnering with rental companies, car-sharing platforms, public transportation operators, and other stakeholders, Autofleet aims to create a sustainable Vehicle as a Service model that offers an adaptable supply of vehicles to meet diverse demand. Its platform facilitates the aggregation of demand and the control of supply, enabling fleet managers to enhance utilization, maximize revenues, and reduce downtime while launching innovative on-demand mobility services.

Odetta

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a used car ecosystem intended to make the sale of a car simpler, safer, and more transparent. The company offers managed marketplace and post-sale services and provides customized deals and transparent financing, enabling customers with fair value for their car and money without leaving home and without complications.

Bipi

Series B in 2020
Bipi Mobility, S.L. is a car subscription service based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2017. The company offers a flexible alternative to traditional car ownership by allowing users to subscribe to new and used cars through a fully digital platform. Customers can book vehicles, manage subscriptions, swap cars, and cancel their service at any time, all with a single, all-inclusive monthly payment. Bipi's service aims to provide a convenient and hassle-free experience, making it easier for individuals to access vehicles without the commitment of ownership.

2trde

Seed Round in 2020
2trde accelerates B2B used car trading!

Autofleet

Series A in 2020
Autofleet Ltd. operates a platform designed for car rental services, focusing on optimizing fleet management and mobility solutions. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms for real-time demand prediction, dynamic pricing, and automated fleet management. By partnering with rental companies, car-sharing platforms, public transportation operators, and other stakeholders, Autofleet aims to create a sustainable Vehicle as a Service model that offers an adaptable supply of vehicles to meet diverse demand. Its platform facilitates the aggregation of demand and the control of supply, enabling fleet managers to enhance utilization, maximize revenues, and reduce downtime while launching innovative on-demand mobility services.

Upstream

Series B in 2019
Upstream is the first cloud-based centralized cybersecurity and analytics platform that protects the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles fleet. The platform leverages big data and machine learning to provide OEMs and vehicle fleets with unprecedented, comprehensive, and non-intrusive defense. With application security, real-time data protection and anomaly detection, attacks are identified and blocked before they reach and harm the vehicle's network. Upstream Security helps corporations mitigate connectivity risks and ensure the safety and security of smart mobility solutions protecting connected and autonomous vehicles. It also secures drivers, vehicles, and mobility services from misuse and cyber-attacks. Upstream C4 is a data-driven cloud-based platform that integrates with automotive data streams of vehicles and promises to detect incidents as they happen in real-time and allocating a rating based on perceived impact and severity The company was received the 15th Annual 2019 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards in Automotive Security (IoT) and Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2019 - Gold Winner (Automotive Cybersecurity Category). Upstream Security was founded in February 2017 and is based in Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Bipi

Series A in 2019
Bipi Mobility, S.L. is a car subscription service based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2017. The company offers a flexible alternative to traditional car ownership by allowing users to subscribe to new and used cars through a fully digital platform. Customers can book vehicles, manage subscriptions, swap cars, and cancel their service at any time, all with a single, all-inclusive monthly payment. Bipi's service aims to provide a convenient and hassle-free experience, making it easier for individuals to access vehicles without the commitment of ownership.

Brodmann17

Series A in 2019
Brodmann17 Ltd is an Israeli company established in 2016, specializing in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility through vision-AI. The company's innovative architecture utilizes deep learning neural networks to perform tasks such as pedestrian and face detection in real-time. Brodmann17's software is designed to operate efficiently on small devices and commodity CPU environments, achieving high accuracy while requiring minimal computational power. This capability allows their technology to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry, enabling improved automated driving systems. The company collaborates with various global original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to address diverse automotive use cases, ultimately promoting accessible smart mobility solutions. Headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Brodmann17 is led by experienced technologists and researchers.

C2A Security

Series A in 2019
C2A Security Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in solutions for the automotive and trucking industries. Founded in 2016, C2A develops a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity products designed to provide end-to-end protection for vehicles. Its offerings include the stamper, SecMon, the protector, and DoIP Client, which collectively address various layers and attack surfaces within vehicles. The company's innovative approach incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling original equipment manufacturers to detect and mitigate cyber threats ranging from autonomous system hacks to chip-level vulnerabilities. C2A's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of automotive manufacturers, focusing on cost-efficiency, rapid market deployment, and seamless integration into existing systems.

C2A Security

Series A in 2019
C2A Security Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in solutions for the automotive and trucking industries. Founded in 2016, C2A develops a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity products designed to provide end-to-end protection for vehicles. Its offerings include the stamper, SecMon, the protector, and DoIP Client, which collectively address various layers and attack surfaces within vehicles. The company's innovative approach incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling original equipment manufacturers to detect and mitigate cyber threats ranging from autonomous system hacks to chip-level vulnerabilities. C2A's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of automotive manufacturers, focusing on cost-efficiency, rapid market deployment, and seamless integration into existing systems.

Brodmann17

Convertible Note in 2018
Brodmann17 Ltd is an Israeli company established in 2016, specializing in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility through vision-AI. The company's innovative architecture utilizes deep learning neural networks to perform tasks such as pedestrian and face detection in real-time. Brodmann17's software is designed to operate efficiently on small devices and commodity CPU environments, achieving high accuracy while requiring minimal computational power. This capability allows their technology to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry, enabling improved automated driving systems. The company collaborates with various global original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to address diverse automotive use cases, ultimately promoting accessible smart mobility solutions. Headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Brodmann17 is led by experienced technologists and researchers.

Arbe

Series A in 2018
Arbe Robotics Ltd. specializes in developing advanced radar systems designed for small object detection, catering primarily to the automotive industry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company’s flagship product is a High-Resolution Imaging Radar system that provides a comprehensive 4D radar picture, enabling vehicles to perceive their environment under various weather and lighting conditions. Arbe's technology is integral to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and supports features such as emergency braking and real-time blind spot monitoring, while also paving the way for fully autonomous driving. The company's radar detects a wide range of objects, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, using proprietary chipsets that ensure high performance at a competitive cost and power consumption. With additional offices in the United States, China, and Japan, Arbe is positioned to impact both automotive and non-automotive sectors globally.

Autofleet

Seed Round in 2018
Autofleet Ltd. operates a platform designed for car rental services, focusing on optimizing fleet management and mobility solutions. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms for real-time demand prediction, dynamic pricing, and automated fleet management. By partnering with rental companies, car-sharing platforms, public transportation operators, and other stakeholders, Autofleet aims to create a sustainable Vehicle as a Service model that offers an adaptable supply of vehicles to meet diverse demand. Its platform facilitates the aggregation of demand and the control of supply, enabling fleet managers to enhance utilization, maximize revenues, and reduce downtime while launching innovative on-demand mobility services.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras Inc. develops and manufactures security camera for cars. The company's product enables car owners to capture different actions including car crashes, stops, break-in the vehicle, and any other thing in and around the vehicle. It offers software capabilities as well as the hardware for its product. The company provides constant connectivity, 24-hour video storage, and video alerts to user's phone features. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Upstream

Series A in 2017
Upstream is the first cloud-based centralized cybersecurity and analytics platform that protects the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles fleet. The platform leverages big data and machine learning to provide OEMs and vehicle fleets with unprecedented, comprehensive, and non-intrusive defense. With application security, real-time data protection and anomaly detection, attacks are identified and blocked before they reach and harm the vehicle's network. Upstream Security helps corporations mitigate connectivity risks and ensure the safety and security of smart mobility solutions protecting connected and autonomous vehicles. It also secures drivers, vehicles, and mobility services from misuse and cyber-attacks. Upstream C4 is a data-driven cloud-based platform that integrates with automotive data streams of vehicles and promises to detect incidents as they happen in real-time and allocating a rating based on perceived impact and severity The company was received the 15th Annual 2019 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards in Automotive Security (IoT) and Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2019 - Gold Winner (Automotive Cybersecurity Category). Upstream Security was founded in February 2017 and is based in Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Phantom Auto

Seed Round in 2017
Phantom Auto Inc. specializes in developing teleoperation software that enables trained operators to remotely control autonomous vehicles when they cannot operate independently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto's technology is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, shuttles, industrial vehicles, and delivery robots. The company's platform features low-latency communication software, an application programming interface for real-time driving assistance, and training services for remote operators. By facilitating remote control of vehicles in challenging conditions, such as construction zones or adverse weather, Phantom Auto supports the safe testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles globally.
Guardian Optical Technologies Ltd provides four dimensional in-car sensor solutions and applications for private autonomous vehicles and fleets. It offers a sensor technology encompassing 2D, 3D, and motion analysis in a single sensor to enable automobile manufacturers to produce passenger aware cars. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Aurora Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Aurora Labs Ltd is a technology company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in software solutions for the automotive industry. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a self-healing platform that enhances connected vehicle software management. Its innovative technology leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and predictive maintenance throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Aurora Labs’ Line-Of-Code Behavior™ technology allows for real-time analysis of software performance, enabling proactive detection of faults and seamless error resolution, all while minimizing downtime for users. The company has raised significant funding and holds numerous patents, serving a global clientele and maintaining additional offices in Germany, North Macedonia, and the United States.

Aurora Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Aurora Labs Ltd is a technology company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in software solutions for the automotive industry. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a self-healing platform that enhances connected vehicle software management. Its innovative technology leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and predictive maintenance throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Aurora Labs’ Line-Of-Code Behavior™ technology allows for real-time analysis of software performance, enabling proactive detection of faults and seamless error resolution, all while minimizing downtime for users. The company has raised significant funding and holds numerous patents, serving a global clientele and maintaining additional offices in Germany, North Macedonia, and the United States.

Arbe

Series A in 2017
Arbe Robotics Ltd. specializes in developing advanced radar systems designed for small object detection, catering primarily to the automotive industry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company’s flagship product is a High-Resolution Imaging Radar system that provides a comprehensive 4D radar picture, enabling vehicles to perceive their environment under various weather and lighting conditions. Arbe's technology is integral to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and supports features such as emergency braking and real-time blind spot monitoring, while also paving the way for fully autonomous driving. The company's radar detects a wide range of objects, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, using proprietary chipsets that ensure high performance at a competitive cost and power consumption. With additional offices in the United States, China, and Japan, Arbe is positioned to impact both automotive and non-automotive sectors globally.

Arbe

Series A in 2017
Arbe Robotics Ltd. specializes in developing advanced radar systems designed for small object detection, catering primarily to the automotive industry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company’s flagship product is a High-Resolution Imaging Radar system that provides a comprehensive 4D radar picture, enabling vehicles to perceive their environment under various weather and lighting conditions. Arbe's technology is integral to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and supports features such as emergency braking and real-time blind spot monitoring, while also paving the way for fully autonomous driving. The company's radar detects a wide range of objects, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, using proprietary chipsets that ensure high performance at a competitive cost and power consumption. With additional offices in the United States, China, and Japan, Arbe is positioned to impact both automotive and non-automotive sectors globally.

Oryx Vision

Series B in 2017
Oryx Vision develops solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. Based on a radically innovative depth-sensing technology, it is the first and the only answer to the range and resolution vision requirements of fully autonomous driving.

Upstream

Seed Round in 2017
Upstream is the first cloud-based centralized cybersecurity and analytics platform that protects the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles fleet. The platform leverages big data and machine learning to provide OEMs and vehicle fleets with unprecedented, comprehensive, and non-intrusive defense. With application security, real-time data protection and anomaly detection, attacks are identified and blocked before they reach and harm the vehicle's network. Upstream Security helps corporations mitigate connectivity risks and ensure the safety and security of smart mobility solutions protecting connected and autonomous vehicles. It also secures drivers, vehicles, and mobility services from misuse and cyber-attacks. Upstream C4 is a data-driven cloud-based platform that integrates with automotive data streams of vehicles and promises to detect incidents as they happen in real-time and allocating a rating based on perceived impact and severity The company was received the 15th Annual 2019 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards in Automotive Security (IoT) and Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2019 - Gold Winner (Automotive Cybersecurity Category). Upstream Security was founded in February 2017 and is based in Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Otonomo

Series B in 2017
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

Otonomo

Series A in 2016
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

Guardian Optical Technologies

Venture Round in 2016
Guardian Optical Technologies Ltd provides four dimensional in-car sensor solutions and applications for private autonomous vehicles and fleets. It offers a sensor technology encompassing 2D, 3D, and motion analysis in a single sensor to enable automobile manufacturers to produce passenger aware cars. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Oryx Vision

Series A in 2016
Oryx Vision develops solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. Based on a radically innovative depth-sensing technology, it is the first and the only answer to the range and resolution vision requirements of fully autonomous driving.

Ridecell

Series A in 2016
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.

Drive.ai

Series A in 2016
Drive.ai is a Silicon Valley startup founded by former lab mates out of Stanford University’s Artificial Intelligence Lab. They are creating AI software for autonomous vehicles using deep learning, which they believe is the key to the future of transportation. They founded Drive.ai because they believe that this technology has the potential to save lives and transform industries, and they think this is the right team to do it.

Otonomo

Series A in 2015
Otonomo Technologies Ltd. is a provider of vehicle data, operating a cloud marketplace that connects car manufacturers, drivers, and service providers within a connected ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and based in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Germany, Otonomo's platform securely ingests over 2.6 billion data points daily from more than 20 million connected vehicles globally. The platform enhances this data, enabling the development of new services that cater to drivers' needs, including emergency services, predictive maintenance, and smart city applications. Otonomo prioritizes privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA while offering insights into driver behavior, vehicle health, and traffic trends. With a strong research and development presence, Otonomo collaborates with multiple industries to leverage car data for innovative solutions.

Autotalks

Venture Round in 2015
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specializes in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication technologies, providing automotive-grade chipsets designed for vehicle safety and mobility applications. Its product offerings include the CRATON integrated vehicular communication processor, the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver, and the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which support a range of functionalities such as security verification, trustable signing, and mobility solutions. Autotalks serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, leveraging its expertise in semiconductor technology, communications, signal processing, and security to deliver high-performance, reliable V2X solutions. The company is backed by prominent venture capital funds from Israel, Japan, and the United States.

Turo

Series A in 2011
Turo Inc. operates an online car rental marketplace that connects local car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles for various needs, including local pickup, city delivery, and airport delivery. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Turo allows car owners to list their vehicles, enabling them to earn extra income while providing renters with a diverse selection of cars at competitive prices, often up to 40% lower than traditional rental options. Since its national launch in 2012, Turo has developed a robust community of over 2 million owners and travelers, facilitating convenient access to vehicles in neighborhoods and airports alike. This platform empowers car owners to monetize their vehicles and enhances travelers' experiences by offering unique choices tailored to their preferences.

Turo

Series A in 2011
Turo Inc. operates an online car rental marketplace that connects local car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles for various needs, including local pickup, city delivery, and airport delivery. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Turo allows car owners to list their vehicles, enabling them to earn extra income while providing renters with a diverse selection of cars at competitive prices, often up to 40% lower than traditional rental options. Since its national launch in 2012, Turo has developed a robust community of over 2 million owners and travelers, facilitating convenient access to vehicles in neighborhoods and airports alike. This platform empowers car owners to monetize their vehicles and enhances travelers' experiences by offering unique choices tailored to their preferences.
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