Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Automotive

J-Elephant

Angel Round in 2022
J-Elephant develops intelligent mobile robot products and industrial automation products. J-Elephant develops forklift AMR, providing flexible manufacturing internal logistics solutions for clients in the manufacturing industry.

Exway

Series A in 2022
Exway specializes in the manufacture of electric skateboards and customized smart vehicles designed for short-distance transportation. The company offers a diverse range of electric skateboard models, catering to various consumer preferences and price points. In addition to their core product line, Exway also provides a selection of skateboard accessories, including apparel and protective gear, enhancing the overall user experience. With a focus on combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, Exway aims to meet the personalized needs of electric skateboard enthusiasts both domestically and internationally.

Moladin

Series A in 2022
PT Moladin Digital Indonesia is an online retailer based in Jakarta, Indonesia, specializing in automobiles and automotive parts. Established in 2017, the company offers a platform for consumers to access information about motorcycles and bikes, facilitating online purchases. Moladin collaborates with more than 40 dealers and several major financing companies, allowing customers to explore various options and discounts on their purchases. In addition to vehicles, the company retails spare parts, apparel, wheels, batteries, and spark plugs, aiming to enhance the overall shopping experience for automotive enthusiasts.

Otoklix

Series A in 2021
Otoklix operates a platform that facilitates automotive aftermarket services in Indonesia, aiming to connect vehicle owners with independent workshops. Founded in 2019 and based in Jakarta Selatan, the company offers an online booking system that allows users to schedule services at nearby recommended workshops. Otoklix provides a user-friendly experience by ensuring standard and transparent pricing for services, along with warranties for transactions at partner workshops. Additionally, the platform helps independent car workshops improve visibility and efficiency through customer relationship management and supply chain solutions. By enhancing the vehicle maintenance experience, Otoklix addresses the challenges posed by the fragmented auto repair industry in Indonesia, allowing users to track their repair and maintenance history easily.

Embark Trucks

Post in 2021
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Aurora

Post in 2021
Aurora Innovation, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software and hardware solutions for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company also has offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Aurora's primary product, the Aurora Driver, aims to transform transportation by integrating with automakers, logistics services, mobility services, and fleet management providers. The company's mission is to enhance the movement of people and goods through advanced engineering and machine learning, addressing significant challenges in the transportation sector.

HT Aero

Series A in 2021
HT Aero aspires to be the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM) and is dedicated to producing safe and intelligent electric flying vehicles. which combine automotive and aerospace technologies to realize domestic air-travel usage at scale.

CarDekho

Series E in 2021
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

CarDekho

Series E in 2021
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

AgileX

Venture Round in 2021
AgileX Robotics (Dongguan) CO., Ltd designs and manufactures mobile robot products. It offers Unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), automated guided vehicle (AGV), and steering-by-wire modified electric vehicles. It serves logistics transportation, security patrolling, and agricultural and animal husbandry industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Dongguan, China with an additional office in Shenzhen, China.

Enjoy Move Tech

Series A in 2021
Enjoy Move Technology Co., Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in the development of products and system service solutions for intelligent connected vehicles. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on creating high-performance computing software platforms for intelligent driving applications, including an intelligent driving operating system and decision algorithms for driving control. In addition to its software solutions, Enjoy Move offers visual data annotation services and vocational education training related to intelligent connected vehicles. Through its innovative technologies, the company aims to assist automotive manufacturers in integrating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into their vehicles.

Chehaoduo

Series E in 2021
Chehaoduo designs an online car trading platform that sells used cars. Its online car trading platform directly links individual car sellers and buyers, which help buyers remove the middlemen as well as purchase used cars easily. Haoyong Yang founded Chehaoduo in 2014, with its headquarters in Beijing in China, with branches in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Chongqing.

GoMechanic

Series C in 2021
GoMechanic provides an online car servicing platform intended to help people to schedule their car servicing online in a desired time. Its platform offers to book services like denting and painting, exterior and interior car care services and cashless insurance repairs, enabling users to service their cars in a hassle-free manner.

Qiyu

Seed Round in 2021
Qiyu Cloud, founded in 2020 and based in Shenzhen, China, specializes in developing Software-as-a-Service tools tailored for the automotive industry's private domain operations. The company offers a comprehensive online enterprise management and marketing platform designed specifically for car dealerships. This platform enables sales personnel to send real-time quotes, manage orders, and engage in online promotional events, effectively enhancing customer outreach. Additionally, Qiyu Cloud provides social marketing and customer management solutions based on corporate WeChat, facilitating connections within the company, as well as between various stakeholders in the industry, including customers and ecological partners.

CassTime

Series C in 2020
Shenzhen Casstime Technologies Co., Ltd. operates a B2B trading platform focused on the automotive aftermarket, specifically for automobile spare parts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company caters to well-known brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Casstime's platform facilitates vehicle repair and maintenance services by allowing users to book appointments with registered enterprises. In addition to its trading platform, the company offers a SaaS management system for workshops, supply chain finance, and logistics services. This comprehensive marketplace provides price inquiries, streamlined settlements, and aftersales support, enhancing the overall transaction experience for parts and accessories sellers.

Yuan Planet

Series A in 2020
Youdi is a second-hand auto parts trading platform.

SemiDrive

Series A in 2020
Nanjing SemiDrive Technology Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Nanjing, China, established in 2018. The firm specializes in designing and manufacturing core processor chips for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Its product lineup includes the X9 chip for high-performance eCockpit applications, the V9 chip for ADAS and autonomous driving, and the G9 chip, which serves as a vehicle central gateway connecting multiple domains. SemiDrive also offers research and development services for intelligent core processors and provides system-level turnkey solutions. The company operates with a fabless manufacturing model, with additional R&D facilities in Beijing and an office in Shenzhen, addressing the growing demand for smart driving technologies and high-performance industrial microprocessors in the automotive sector.

Xpeng Motors

Series C in 2020
XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles in the People’s Republic of China and the United States. It offers SUVs under the G3 name; and four-door sports sedan under the P7 name. The company also provides vehicle leasing, bank loans, and auto insurance services. XPeng Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People’s Republic of China.

BYD

Venture Round in 2020
BYD Company Limited, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a prominent manufacturer engaged in the production of rechargeable batteries, photovoltaic products, mobile phone components, and automobiles. The company operates through three main segments: Rechargeable Battery and Photovoltaic Products, Mobile Handset Components and Assembly Services, and Automobiles and Related Products. BYD manufactures lithium-ion and nickel batteries for use in various portable electronic devices, as well as offers components for mobile phones, including casings and keypads. In the automotive sector, BYD focuses on new energy vehicles, having transitioned from internal combustion engine production in 2022. The company has captured a significant share of the Chinese passenger vehicle market, selling around 3 million new energy vehicles in 2023. Additionally, BYD engages in property development and provides management services. Through its diverse product offerings and commitment to innovation, BYD has established itself as a leader in the new energy vehicle market and related industries.

Chehaoduo

Series D in 2020
Chehaoduo designs an online car trading platform that sells used cars. Its online car trading platform directly links individual car sellers and buyers, which help buyers remove the middlemen as well as purchase used cars easily. Haoyong Yang founded Chehaoduo in 2014, with its headquarters in Beijing in China, with branches in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Chongqing.

Yuan Planet

Angel Round in 2020
Youdi is a second-hand auto parts trading platform.

Pony.ai

Series B in 2020
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for autonomous mobility applications. Founded in 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, Pony.ai is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and in China. The company creates full-stack autonomous driving solutions that enhance the manufacturing of automated vehicles. Its technology utilizes advanced algorithms and AI to accurately interpret the vehicle's environment, enabling it to predict the actions of surrounding drivers and navigate safely. In addition to its software solutions, Pony.ai operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, further demonstrating its commitment to advancing autonomous transportation.

GoMechanic

Series B in 2019
GoMechanic provides an online car servicing platform intended to help people to schedule their car servicing online in a desired time. Its platform offers to book services like denting and painting, exterior and interior car care services and cashless insurance repairs, enabling users to service their cars in a hassle-free manner.

CarDekho

Series D in 2019
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

GoMechanic

Series B in 2019
GoMechanic provides an online car servicing platform intended to help people to schedule their car servicing online in a desired time. Its platform offers to book services like denting and painting, exterior and interior car care services and cashless insurance repairs, enabling users to service their cars in a hassle-free manner.

CassTime

Series C in 2019
Shenzhen Casstime Technologies Co., Ltd. operates a B2B trading platform focused on the automotive aftermarket, specifically for automobile spare parts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company caters to well-known brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Casstime's platform facilitates vehicle repair and maintenance services by allowing users to book appointments with registered enterprises. In addition to its trading platform, the company offers a SaaS management system for workshops, supply chain finance, and logistics services. This comprehensive marketplace provides price inquiries, streamlined settlements, and aftersales support, enhancing the overall transaction experience for parts and accessories sellers.

Cars24

Series D in 2019
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is an online automotive marketplace based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in buying and selling used cars. Founded in 2015, the company aims to transform the used car market by offering a tech-enabled platform that ensures a secure and efficient selling process for car owners. Utilizing an AI-driven pricing algorithm, CARS24 provides accurate market valuations and facilitates vehicle inspections through scheduled appointments. Additionally, the company operates a financial services division that offers vehicle lending products to customers. CARS24 is supported by notable investors, including Exor Seeds and Moore Strategic Ventures, and operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group.

Embark Trucks

Series C in 2019
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Hyundai Insurance

Venture Round in 2019
Hyundai Insurance specializes in health, auto, cargo, and property insurance services.

Aurora

Series B in 2019
Aurora Innovation, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software and hardware solutions for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company also has offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Aurora's primary product, the Aurora Driver, aims to transform transportation by integrating with automakers, logistics services, mobility services, and fleet management providers. The company's mission is to enhance the movement of people and goods through advanced engineering and machine learning, addressing significant challenges in the transportation sector.

GoMechanic

Series A in 2019
GoMechanic provides an online car servicing platform intended to help people to schedule their car servicing online in a desired time. Its platform offers to book services like denting and painting, exterior and interior car care services and cashless insurance repairs, enabling users to service their cars in a hassle-free manner.

CarDekho

Series C in 2019
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

HoloMatic

Series A in 2018
HoloMatic is a startup company dedicated to providing autonomous driving solutions based on cutting-edge artificial intelligence and automotive industry technologies. HoloMatic is one of the few companies in possession of a complete layout of autonomous driving technologies, from the wire control, multi-sensor to core algorithm modules. Meanwhile, the company provides solutions targeted at mass production, as an effort to accelerate the industrialization of autonomous driving.

Leapmotor

Series A in 2018
Zhejiang Zero Run Technology Co., Ltd. (LEAPMOTOR) is an innovative intelligent electric vehicle enterprise jointly invested by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. and its main founders. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Hangzhou Binjiang High-tech Development Zone. The company's business scope covers intelligent electric vehicle design, R&D, intelligent driving, motor electronic control, battery system development, and cloud computing-based car networking solutions. Relying on the strong financial strength of Dahua and its mature experience in technology research and development, process system and quality management, the company emphasizes the culture of engineers and has the ultimate pursuit of technological innovation, industrial design, and process quality.

Tuhu

Series E in 2018
Tuhu offers same-day or next-day automobile after-sales product delivery and installation services in more than 260 cities across mainland China. The company provides its services via its website, mobile app, call center, and third-party e-commerce platforms.

Zoomcar

Debt Financing in 2018
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Embark Trucks

Series B in 2018
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Pony.ai

Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for autonomous mobility applications. Founded in 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, Pony.ai is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and in China. The company creates full-stack autonomous driving solutions that enhance the manufacturing of automated vehicles. Its technology utilizes advanced algorithms and AI to accurately interpret the vehicle's environment, enabling it to predict the actions of surrounding drivers and navigate safely. In addition to its software solutions, Pony.ai operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, further demonstrating its commitment to advancing autonomous transportation.

Cars24

Series C in 2018
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is an online automotive marketplace based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in buying and selling used cars. Founded in 2015, the company aims to transform the used car market by offering a tech-enabled platform that ensures a secure and efficient selling process for car owners. Utilizing an AI-driven pricing algorithm, CARS24 provides accurate market valuations and facilitates vehicle inspections through scheduled appointments. Additionally, the company operates a financial services division that offers vehicle lending products to customers. CARS24 is supported by notable investors, including Exor Seeds and Moore Strategic Ventures, and operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group.

CarDekho

Series B in 2018
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

CiDi

Series A in 2018
Developer of autonomous vehicle technology focused on logistics and commercial utilization vehicles. The company specializes in sensor fusion, deep learning, planning and control algorithms, V2V/V2X networks, and energy harvesting; technologies central to intelligent driving and safe autonomous logistics, enabling autonomous solution for vehicle industrial users.

Zoomcar

Series C in 2018
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Leapmotor

Seed Round in 2018
Zhejiang Zero Run Technology Co., Ltd. (LEAPMOTOR) is an innovative intelligent electric vehicle enterprise jointly invested by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. and its main founders. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Hangzhou Binjiang High-tech Development Zone. The company's business scope covers intelligent electric vehicle design, R&D, intelligent driving, motor electronic control, battery system development, and cloud computing-based car networking solutions. Relying on the strong financial strength of Dahua and its mature experience in technology research and development, process system and quality management, the company emphasizes the culture of engineers and has the ultimate pursuit of technological innovation, industrial design, and process quality.

Chehaoduo

Series C in 2018
Chehaoduo designs an online car trading platform that sells used cars. Its online car trading platform directly links individual car sellers and buyers, which help buyers remove the middlemen as well as purchase used cars easily. Haoyong Yang founded Chehaoduo in 2014, with its headquarters in Beijing in China, with branches in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Chongqing.

Pony.ai

Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for autonomous mobility applications. Founded in 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, Pony.ai is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and in China. The company creates full-stack autonomous driving solutions that enhance the manufacturing of automated vehicles. Its technology utilizes advanced algorithms and AI to accurately interpret the vehicle's environment, enabling it to predict the actions of surrounding drivers and navigate safely. In addition to its software solutions, Pony.ai operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, further demonstrating its commitment to advancing autonomous transportation.

WM Motor

Corporate Round in 2017
WM Motor Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Shanghai, China, specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of electric vehicles. The company focuses on creating energy-efficient and battery-operated vehicles, offering innovative travel solutions to its customers. WM Motor emphasizes the integration of advanced technologies in its products, featuring the Living Motion electric powertrain, Living Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, and Living Engine operating system. These technologies provide enhanced connectivity and interactive capabilities, contributing to the efficiency and intelligence of its smart vehicle offerings.

Chehaoduo

Series B in 2017
Chehaoduo designs an online car trading platform that sells used cars. Its online car trading platform directly links individual car sellers and buyers, which help buyers remove the middlemen as well as purchase used cars easily. Haoyong Yang founded Chehaoduo in 2014, with its headquarters in Beijing in China, with branches in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Chongqing.

Achates Power

Series D in 2017
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2017
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Chehaoduo

Series B in 2017
Chehaoduo designs an online car trading platform that sells used cars. Its online car trading platform directly links individual car sellers and buyers, which help buyers remove the middlemen as well as purchase used cars easily. Haoyong Yang founded Chehaoduo in 2014, with its headquarters in Beijing in China, with branches in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Chongqing.

LeCheBang

Series B in 2017
LeCheBang, founded in 2015 and based in China, specializes in designing and developing a mobile application that offers a platform for automobile maintenance and after-sale services. The application serves as a comprehensive network for car owners, facilitating access to various services such as maintenance at 4S shops, refueling, battery changes, and discounted car washes. By connecting users with service providers, LeCheBang enhances the car ownership experience and supports the automotive aftermarket sector.

CEAT

Post in 2017
CEAT Limited is a prominent manufacturer of automotive tires, tubes, and flaps, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1958, the company offers a diverse range of products for various vehicles, including motorcycles, scooters, cars, SUVs, light commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, farm vehicles, trailers, and trucks, as well as specialized off-the-road tires. CEAT's products are designed to meet specific performance criteria, such as ride comfort and noise reduction, in compliance with international regulations. The company exports its products to around 100 countries, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Indian market. CEAT was formerly known as CEAT Tyres of India Limited until it rebranded in 1990.

Pony.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for autonomous mobility applications. Founded in 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, Pony.ai is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and in China. The company creates full-stack autonomous driving solutions that enhance the manufacturing of automated vehicles. Its technology utilizes advanced algorithms and AI to accurately interpret the vehicle's environment, enabling it to predict the actions of surrounding drivers and navigate safely. In addition to its software solutions, Pony.ai operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, further demonstrating its commitment to advancing autonomous transportation.

Chehaoduo

Series A in 2016
Chehaoduo designs an online car trading platform that sells used cars. Its online car trading platform directly links individual car sellers and buyers, which help buyers remove the middlemen as well as purchase used cars easily. Haoyong Yang founded Chehaoduo in 2014, with its headquarters in Beijing in China, with branches in Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Chongqing.

Zoomcar

Series B in 2016
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Nio

Series B in 2016
Nio Limited is a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, focusing on the premium segment of the market. Founded in 2014, the company designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles, including five, six, and seven-seater SUVs. Nio is recognized for its innovative technology, including battery swapping and autonomous driving features, which enhance user experience. Its model lineup includes the ES8, a high-performance seven-seater SUV launched in 2018, the ES6 five-seater SUV, and the EC6 electric coupe SUV. The company also provides a range of charging solutions, such as home charging, battery swapping services, and mobile charging options, alongside value-added services like insurance and maintenance. In addition to its electric vehicle offerings, Nio collaborates with organizations like Mobileye N.V. to advance its technology. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles, capturing approximately 2% of the new energy vehicle market in China.

Che300

Series B in 2016
Akin to Kelly’s Blue Book in the U.S., Car300 is the most comprehensive dominant leader in the used-car appraisal market. The penetration rate is more than 90% in China’s car dealer market and Car300 is the exclusive appraisal data provider to most of the online market places. Car300 also provides financial services and insurance products to transaction parties.

Zoomcar

Venture Round in 2015
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Che300

Series A in 2015
Akin to Kelly’s Blue Book in the U.S., Car300 is the most comprehensive dominant leader in the used-car appraisal market. The penetration rate is more than 90% in China’s car dealer market and Car300 is the exclusive appraisal data provider to most of the online market places. Car300 also provides financial services and insurance products to transaction parties.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Nio

Series A in 2015
Nio Limited is a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, focusing on the premium segment of the market. Founded in 2014, the company designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles, including five, six, and seven-seater SUVs. Nio is recognized for its innovative technology, including battery swapping and autonomous driving features, which enhance user experience. Its model lineup includes the ES8, a high-performance seven-seater SUV launched in 2018, the ES6 five-seater SUV, and the EC6 electric coupe SUV. The company also provides a range of charging solutions, such as home charging, battery swapping services, and mobile charging options, alongside value-added services like insurance and maintenance. In addition to its electric vehicle offerings, Nio collaborates with organizations like Mobileye N.V. to advance its technology. As of 2023, Nio has sold over 160,000 electric vehicles, capturing approximately 2% of the new energy vehicle market in China.

Cheyipai

Series D in 2015
Cheyipai is a private company engaged in e-commerce. It provides sells used vehicles online and online-to-offline (O2O) e-commerce model for the complete transaction process. Wang Tiezhong and Yang Xuejian founded Cheyipai in 2009, with its headquarters in Beijing in China. It operates as a subsidiary of Souche.com as of April 3, 2018.

CarDekho

Series B in 2015
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

GirnarSoft

Series B in 2015
Girnar Software (SEZ) Private Limited, established in 2007, is a mobile and web solutions development company that specializes in software development. With a team of over 900 skilled engineers and management professionals, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product development, manual and automated testing, mobile application development, and custom software solutions. GirnarSoft also operates automotive portals and marketplaces, helping businesses achieve their IT objectives and enhance operational efficiency. The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Association of Software and Services Companies and Software Technology Parks of India, which underscores its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector.

TuSimple

Angel Round in 2015
TuSimple is a self-driving truck company based in San Diego and operating self-driving trucks out of Tucson, Arizona. TuSimple’s trucks are the first and only capable of self-driving from depot-to-depot and do so every day for its customers. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready Level 4 (SAE) fully autonomous driving solution for the logistics industry. The company is driven by a mission to increase safety, decrease transportation costs, and reduce carbon emissions.

Zoomcar

Series A in 2014
Zoomcar India Private Ltd. is a prominent self-drive car rental service based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, luxury cars, electric cars, and sedans, available for rent by the hour, day, week, or month. Zoomcar operates an online platform that allows customers to easily book cars using their mobile phones, providing a hassle-free rental experience. With approximately 21,000 vehicles registered on its platform, Zoomcar primarily generates revenue from short-term self-drive rentals and vehicle subscriptions, with the majority of its business concentrated in India. The company also has a strategic partnership with Godrej Consumer Products Limited and has expanded its operations to several countries, including Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

iCarsClub

Venture Round in 2014
iCarsClub Pte Ltd. operates an online platform for peer-to-peer car sharing in Singapore. Founded in 2012, the company allows car owners to list their vehicles, enabling them to monetize idle car time, while providing drivers with access to affordable car rentals nearby on an hourly or daily basis. This model addresses the challenges of car ownership costs and offers competitive rental rates, making it an attractive option for users seeking flexible transportation solutions.

Cheyipai

Series C in 2014
Cheyipai is a private company engaged in e-commerce. It provides sells used vehicles online and online-to-offline (O2O) e-commerce model for the complete transaction process. Wang Tiezhong and Yang Xuejian founded Cheyipai in 2009, with its headquarters in Beijing in China. It operates as a subsidiary of Souche.com as of April 3, 2018.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

CarDekho

Series A in 2013
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

GirnarSoft

Series A in 2013
Girnar Software (SEZ) Private Limited, established in 2007, is a mobile and web solutions development company that specializes in software development. With a team of over 900 skilled engineers and management professionals, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including product development, manual and automated testing, mobile application development, and custom software solutions. GirnarSoft also operates automotive portals and marketplaces, helping businesses achieve their IT objectives and enhance operational efficiency. The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Association of Software and Services Companies and Software Technology Parks of India, which underscores its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector.

Achates Power

Series C in 2013
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Souche

Series B in 2013
Souche, a leading automotive new retail platform in China, is founded by Mr. Yao Junhong, the former CAR Inc. founding team member and vice president, in December, 2012. By August 2018, Souche raised over $1.2 billion from investment or ganizations, including Alibaba group, Ant Financial Services Group, Morningside Venture Capital, Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital Group, etc. Souche joined '2017 New Global Unicorns Ranking' by Silicon Valley global research organization PitchBook. Souche thrives to become the big intelligent brain of automotive industry. Souche has gradually constructed integrated automotive new retail ecosystem through years of development. Souche is regarded as 'the Alibaba of Chinese automotive industry'. Today, Souche and its relative corporations dedicate in numerous businesses, which include automotive financial leasing platform Tangeche, B2B industrial chain service platform Chehang168, Used-car online trade platform Cheyipai, Car sharing customized platform TIHD, SaaS products for used-car automotive dealers Dafengche and new-car sub-channels automotive dealership network Maicheguanjia, automotive dealership group ERP system provider Breakthrough, Kingdee and automotive supply chain warehouse logistics integrated service provider Iyunche, etc.

Reocar

Series B in 2012
Guangdong Reocar Equity Co., Ltd. is a car rental service company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2009. Reocar offers an online platform that facilitates both long-term and short-term car rentals, providing users with a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. The company initially developed a set of car rental management systems to standardize its operational procedures. Utilizing an advanced e-commerce platform and GPS technology, Reocar operates under a chain business model, ensuring efficiency and consistency in its services.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Reocar

Series A in 2011
Guangdong Reocar Equity Co., Ltd. is a car rental service company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2009. Reocar offers an online platform that facilitates both long-term and short-term car rentals, providing users with a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. The company initially developed a set of car rental management systems to standardize its operational procedures. Utilizing an advanced e-commerce platform and GPS technology, Reocar operates under a chain business model, ensuring efficiency and consistency in its services.

Link Motion

Venture Round in 2010
Link Motion is a global provider of mobile internet services, specializing in smart car technology and ride-sharing solutions. Founded in 2005, the company has evolved from its origins in the smartphone revolution to focus on the emerging smart car sector. Its offerings include enabling technology solutions and secure connected car systems tailored for the automotive industry, alongside consumer ride-sharing services and legacy applications related to mobile security and productivity. With a presence in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dallas, and Finland, Link Motion is well-positioned to capitalize on the future of connected transportation.

Link Motion

Venture Round in 2010
Link Motion is a global provider of mobile internet services, specializing in smart car technology and ride-sharing solutions. Founded in 2005, the company has evolved from its origins in the smartphone revolution to focus on the emerging smart car sector. Its offerings include enabling technology solutions and secure connected car systems tailored for the automotive industry, alongside consumer ride-sharing services and legacy applications related to mobile security and productivity. With a presence in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dallas, and Finland, Link Motion is well-positioned to capitalize on the future of connected transportation.

Link Motion

Venture Round in 2010
Link Motion is a global provider of mobile internet services, specializing in smart car technology and ride-sharing solutions. Founded in 2005, the company has evolved from its origins in the smartphone revolution to focus on the emerging smart car sector. Its offerings include enabling technology solutions and secure connected car systems tailored for the automotive industry, alongside consumer ride-sharing services and legacy applications related to mobile security and productivity. With a presence in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dallas, and Finland, Link Motion is well-positioned to capitalize on the future of connected transportation.

Achates Power

Series B in 2010
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

Achates Power

Series A in 2009
Achates Power, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of internal combustion engines for various industries, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power sectors. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's engines utilize existing fuel infrastructure, allowing global equipment manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring additional costs or complexity. The company also offers engineering services, assisting clients in engine design and providing technology licenses for access to proprietary designs, tools, and patents. Its experienced team employs advanced testing, simulation, and analysis techniques to further innovate in the field of combustion engine technology.

IAT-Auto

Series A in 2009
IAT Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2001, is a Chinese company that focuses on automobile design and development and engineering services. The company’s areas of expertise cover the design and development of electric vehicles; design and development of conventional vehicles, engine, and power train; product planning; show car construction; prototyping; concurrent engineering; jig and fixture design; vehicle testing; parts testing development; and consulting.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Link Motion

Venture Round in 2007
Link Motion is a global provider of mobile internet services, specializing in smart car technology and ride-sharing solutions. Founded in 2005, the company has evolved from its origins in the smartphone revolution to focus on the emerging smart car sector. Its offerings include enabling technology solutions and secure connected car systems tailored for the automotive industry, alongside consumer ride-sharing services and legacy applications related to mobile security and productivity. With a presence in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Dallas, and Finland, Link Motion is well-positioned to capitalize on the future of connected transportation.

AutoNavi

Series A in 2006
AutoNavi Holdings Limited is a Chinese provider of digital map content and navigation solutions. The company has built a mobile and internet location-based service platform that offers its customers and business partners a broad range of solutions serving various aspects of customer needs. This service platform also enables the company to move from a pure B2B model to a combined B2B or B2C model. Through its digital map database and proprietary technology platform, AutoNavi Holdings provides integrated navigation and location-based solutions optimized for the Chinese market and users, including automotive navigation solutions, mobile location-based solutions, internet location-based solutions, and public sector and enterprise applications. AutoNavi Holdings has strategic alliance and cooperation agreements with TomTom Global Content, SINA, and Alibaba Group. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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