Collaborative V

Collaborative V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Collaborative Fund, which was founded in 2010 and is based in New York. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as climate, consumer, health, and technology with an emphasis on creativity and collaborative consumption. It aims to support creative entrepreneurs who strive to make a positive impact on the world. Collaborative Fund is driven by two key themes: the rising significance of values in consumer choices and the transition from hyper-consumption to collaborative consumption. These themes highlight opportunities for innovative technologies, products, and services that can reshape business practices and enhance daily life. By providing capital and strategic support, Collaborative V seeks to be a leading resource for entrepreneurs looking to drive meaningful change.

Sophie Bakalar

Partner

Tatiana Brunvall

Associate

Christopher Dowd

Investor

Jungju Kim

Partner

Vid Micevic

Investor

Luisa Sucre

Principal

Guy Vidra

Partner

Bryan Chang

Principal

Past deals in Public Transportation

Poolus

Series A in 2017
Poolus Inc. designs and develops ride sharing application that provides real time carpool matching services through smart phone. The company provides application for passengers and drivers. It also provides driver certification program. Poolus Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Edticket

Series A in 2017
Edticket Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing a shuttle ride application designed for parents and educational institutions. The company's service, Shuttle Tayo, facilitates school bus sharing, catering specifically to kindergartens and educational academies. This service aims to reduce operational costs for schools while enhancing the safety of students during transportation. Edticket's solution addresses challenges faced by institutions that struggle with aging vehicle fleets and insufficient staffing to meet legal safety requirements. Each Shuttle Tayo bus is equipped with dedicated drivers and safety monitors, and educational institutions can efficiently manage vehicle sharing through an integrated scheduling and management system. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Lyft

Series B in 2013
Lyft is an on-demand transportation service that connects riders with drivers through a mobile application, allowing users to request rides and make payments seamlessly. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco, Lyft has become the second-largest ridesharing provider in the U.S. and Canada, serving approximately 95 percent of the U.S. population. The platform offers various ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury vehicles. In addition to standard ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing market, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The service is particularly popular among college, university, and corporate communities, and it allows riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.
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