Fontinalis Partners

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Detroit with an additional office in Boston, Fontinalis Partners is a venture capital firm focused on next-generation mobility solutions. It invests across stages and sizes, with a preference for taking a board seat. The firm targets technology companies in areas such as connected vehicles, data analytics, intelligent infrastructure, location-based services, and smart logistics, among others.

Ralph Booth

Managing Partner

Christopher Cheever

Partner

Mei-Wei Cheng

Venture Partner

Gabe Cunningham

Principal

Amy Dai

Senior Associate

Gabe Klein

Venture Partner

Paul Mascarenas

Venture Partner

Laura Petterle

Partner

Daniel Ratliff

Principal

Mark Schulz

Partner

Jake Simon

Associate

Chris Stallman

Partner

106 past transactions

Hgen

Seed Round in 2024
Hgen develops modular electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen, aiming to decarbonize industries such as steel and ammonia production. By utilizing renewable energy sources, Hgen enables affordable green hydrogen solutions for deep decarbonization.

Vecna Robotics

Series C in 2024
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational conditions and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance among all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, which integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to analyze data collected from its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than just robot functionality, Vecna Robotics aims to revolutionize productivity in commercial settings, allowing clients to adapt operations seamlessly to changing market demands.

Swift Solar

Series A in 2024
Swift Solar Inc. is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of lightweight solar panels and systems. The company focuses on developing advanced solar technology, particularly through its innovation in perovskite solar cells, which are engineered to be more efficient and affordable than traditional solar panels. These ultra-thin films are capable of absorbing various parts of the solar spectrum, resulting in high-efficiency tandem solar cells that offer significant weight advantages. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing and the use of abundant raw materials, ensuring the scalability of its products for applications in aerospace, automotive, and building sectors.

Condoit

Seed Round in 2024
Condoit is an electrical engineering software platform that offers innovative design, analysis, and collaboration tools for electrical contractors, engineers, and facility managers. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of professionals involved in the installation of electric vehicle chargers and solar arrays. By providing advanced circuit analysis software, Condoit helps users collect and analyze electrical system data, significantly reducing the time and potential for human error in conducting short circuit and arc flash analyses. This proactive approach allows engineers and facility owners to predict system failures before they occur, enabling them to manage short circuits effectively and affordably.

Carputty

Venture Round in 2024
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Fused

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Fused is a framework designed to facilitate interoperability between geospatial datasets and contemporary data stack tools. It gathers data from satellites that are stored in repositories and processes it through the platform to make it usable.

Mitra Chem

Series B in 2023
Mitra Chem specializes in the production of lithium-ion battery materials. It focuses on developing and commercializing iron-based cathode materials to facilitate widespread electrification in transportation and energy storage sectors.

Verity Studios

Series B in 2023
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

ChipFlow

Pre Seed Round in 2023
ChipFlow is an open-source platform for semiconductor chip design. It offers automated integrated circuit layout using artificial intelligence, streamlining the process from design to manufacturing and shipping, particularly suited for low-volume orders.

Carputty

Series A in 2022
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that offers a flexible and transparent car loan service designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company provides a real-time line of credit that can be utilized for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles. Carputty distinguishes itself with a proprietary predictive valuation tool that assists users in understanding the optimal times to buy or sell their vehicles, promoting the idea of viewing cars as valuable assets. By prioritizing customer empowerment and ease of use, Carputty aims to enhance the car financing experience.

Hgen

Seed Round in 2022
Hgen develops modular electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen, aiming to decarbonize industries such as steel and ammonia production. By utilizing renewable energy sources, Hgen enables affordable green hydrogen solutions for deep decarbonization.

VulcanForms

Series C in 2022
VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems focused on 3D printing technologies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company develops a digital production system that enhances scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing. Their platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to monitor and optimize the entire production process. By offering advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, VulcanForms aims to support critical industries in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability.

Chain.io

Series A in 2022
Chain.io is a logistics integration platform that provides a cloud-based solution for digital forwarders, shippers, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers in the logistics industry. The platform simplifies supply chain integration by enabling seamless connections among partners through reusable best practice integrations. By leveraging advanced technologies such as data graphs and artificial intelligence, Chain.io reduces the complexity typically associated with supply chain projects, allowing users to manage purchasing orders, bookings, advanced shipment notices (ASNs), and invoices via an intuitive point-and-click interface. With logistics expertise embedded in its software, Chain.io ensures that the right data is delivered to the right stakeholders at the right time, enhancing efficiency for all parties involved in the movement of goods.

CelLink

Series D in 2022
CelLink designs and manufactures high-conductance, large-area flexible circuits and backplanes for power electronics and solar applications. The company develops flexible conductive backplanes that integrate busing, fusing, voltage and temperature monitoring into a single circuit, enabling efficient power and data transmission. Based in Belmont, California, CelLink serves applications including batteries, LEDs, wire harnessing, and solar cells, aiming to provide reliable, scalable power-management solutions at an affordable price.

Vecna Robotics

Series C in 2022
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational conditions and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance among all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, which integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to analyze data collected from its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than just robot functionality, Vecna Robotics aims to revolutionize productivity in commercial settings, allowing clients to adapt operations seamlessly to changing market demands.

Sibros

Series B in 2022
Sibros is a technology company that specializes in software-defined vehicle management through its Deep Connected Platform™. This platform integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands, all while adhering to stringent automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards. Sibros's solutions are versatile and can be implemented across various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel engines, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. By leveraging advanced technology developed in Silicon Valley, Sibros empowers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, and explore new revenue opportunities throughout the entire mobility product life cycle. The company's software manages a vehicle's complete software inventory and configurations, facilitating the delivery of connected vehicle services and personalized mobility solutions at scale.

Veho

Series A in 2021
Veho is an end-to-end parcel delivery carrier specializing in e-commerce deliveries. It offers personalized next-day package delivery, leveraging live customer communication, strategic warehouse locations, and a dynamic marketplace to efficiently match demand with last-mile driver partners. This approach helps reduce shipping costs and provides full shipment visibility, enhancing businesses' ability to increase customer loyalty.

Karamba Security

Series B in 2021
Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

Coros

Seed Round in 2021
Coros is a technology company focused on enhancing logistics through advanced systems that leverage optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. By integrating these technologies, Coros aims to streamline the supply chain, making it faster and more efficient. The company's solutions provide real-time visibility and actionable insights at every stage of the logistics process, allowing businesses to optimize the movement of their goods. Through its innovative approach, Coros is committed to transforming the logistics landscape and improving operational effectiveness for its clients.

FreightWaves

Private Equity Round in 2021
FreightWaves is a data and content forum dedicated to delivering near-time analytics for the freight market. The company provides a central platform that aggregates billions of data points from various sources, offering insights into multiple modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. Its primary product, SONAR, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics tool that enables users to access time-series and geo-based data, facilitating informed decision-making based on real-time market signals. Founded with the aim of enhancing transparency and risk management in the freight sector, FreightWaves assists market participants in taking actionable steps to navigate price volatility and optimize their operations. By serving as a comprehensive resource for aggregated data across North American freight markets, FreightWaves plays a critical role in shaping the logistics and transportation landscape.

Ouster

Post in 2021
Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.

Highland Electric Transportation

Private Equity Round in 2021
Highland Electric Transportation is a comprehensive turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses (EVSB) to school districts and third-party managed fleet providers (3PMs).

Unfolded

Seed Round in 2021
Unfolded is a developer of a geospatial analytics platform that helps perform data unification, enrichment, and visualization. Their platform combines, aggregates and correlates datasets by using GPU-based browser visualization combined with a backend for massive geospatial processing, enabling organizations to combine, aggregate and correlate datasets with different boundaries.

AMP

Seed Round in 2021
AMP operates as an energy management solutions provider for e-mobility. Its technology underpins offerings from e-mobility pioneers and those on the verge of disrupting the market.

LOOP

Seed Round in 2021
THE CAR INSURANCE INDUSTRY IS BROKEN They charge you more based on things that have nothing to do with how you drive. They point to gender, job title, marital status and even your credit score—which is systematically biased against vulnerable communities and has nothing to do with how you drive. They don’t want to change the system. We do. LOOP is different. We’re building fair, equitable, and affordable insurance based on how and where you drive. We put people first, treating our members with respect and dignity—making sure they can chat with an understanding person, not a frustrating bot. And as a B-Corp we’re committed to giving back and being a force for good in the world so we can uplift the communities impacted by systemic injustice. To us, that’s what it means to Drive Good.

Verity Studios

Convertible Note in 2020
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

Gatik

Series A in 2020
Gatik is a Mountain View, California-based startup that develops autonomous vehicle technology for B2B short-haul and middle-mile logistics. The company specializes in AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for light and medium-duty trucks and vans, enabling scheduled deliveries and streamlined supply-chain operations for commercial customers.

Humatics

Series B in 2020
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Ouster

Series B in 2020
Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.

VulcanForms

Series B in 2020
VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems focused on 3D printing technologies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company develops a digital production system that enhances scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing. Their platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to monitor and optimize the entire production process. By offering advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, VulcanForms aims to support critical industries in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability.

Helm.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, Helm.ai develops advanced AI software for autonomous driving, ADAS, and robotics automation. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, the company specializes in full-stack real-time AI solutions, including deep neural networks for highway and urban driving, end-to-end autonomous systems, and development tools powered by Deep Teaching™ and generative AI.

Denim

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Denim streamlines freight brokerage operations by offering a comprehensive freight payment system. It manages working capital, carrier payments, and back-office processes through its software platform, enabling brokers to access necessary funds for growth while automating invoicing, collections, and payments.

Vecna Robotics

Series B in 2020
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational conditions and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance among all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, which integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to analyze data collected from its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than just robot functionality, Vecna Robotics aims to revolutionize productivity in commercial settings, allowing clients to adapt operations seamlessly to changing market demands.

CelLink

Series B in 2019
CelLink designs and manufactures high-conductance, large-area flexible circuits and backplanes for power electronics and solar applications. The company develops flexible conductive backplanes that integrate busing, fusing, voltage and temperature monitoring into a single circuit, enabling efficient power and data transmission. Based in Belmont, California, CelLink serves applications including batteries, LEDs, wire harnessing, and solar cells, aiming to provide reliable, scalable power-management solutions at an affordable price.

Gatik

Seed Round in 2019
Gatik is a Mountain View, California-based startup that develops autonomous vehicle technology for B2B short-haul and middle-mile logistics. The company specializes in AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for light and medium-duty trucks and vans, enabling scheduled deliveries and streamlined supply-chain operations for commercial customers.

Robust.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Robust.AI develops autonomous mobile robots and AI-powered software for warehouse and manufacturing operations. The company combines artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-centered design through its Grace software suite and Carter hardware concept, enabling rapid deployment with minimal infrastructure changes, scalable operations, and support for dynamic material handling tasks. Its solutions target warehousing environments where automation is still limited and labor shortages affect supply chains, aiming to improve interaction between people and robots and to streamline workflows.

VulcanForms

Funding Round in 2019
VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems focused on 3D printing technologies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company develops a digital production system that enhances scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing. Their platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to monitor and optimize the entire production process. By offering advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, VulcanForms aims to support critical industries in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability.

FreightWaves

Series B in 2019
FreightWaves is a data and content forum dedicated to delivering near-time analytics for the freight market. The company provides a central platform that aggregates billions of data points from various sources, offering insights into multiple modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. Its primary product, SONAR, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics tool that enables users to access time-series and geo-based data, facilitating informed decision-making based on real-time market signals. Founded with the aim of enhancing transparency and risk management in the freight sector, FreightWaves assists market participants in taking actionable steps to navigate price volatility and optimize their operations. By serving as a comprehensive resource for aggregated data across North American freight markets, FreightWaves plays a critical role in shaping the logistics and transportation landscape.

Ike

Series A in 2019
Ike Robotics Inc., founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of autonomous driving technology specifically for the trucking industry. The company focuses on creating a full-stack solution that includes mechanical, electrical, and software components, integrating sensors, computers, and actuators to facilitate safe and reliable highway freight transportation. Ike aims to enhance safety in trucking, improve the value of truck drivers, and increase overall efficiency within the industry. By leveraging advanced automation technology, Ike aspires to positively impact livelihoods, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As of December 2020, Ike operates as a subsidiary of Nuro, Inc.

Humatics

Series A in 2019
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

VulcanForms

Series A in 2018
VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems focused on 3D printing technologies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company develops a digital production system that enhances scalable industrial metal additive manufacturing. Their platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to monitor and optimize the entire production process. By offering advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, VulcanForms aims to support critical industries in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability.

Skyryse

Series A in 2018
Skyryse develops FlightOS, a hardware and software operating system that enables safer, more capable, and accessible flight across various aircraft types. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Wise Systems

Series A in 2018
Wise Systems develops autonomous dispatch and routing software for last-mile delivery, using machine learning to automatically schedule, monitor, and adjust routes in real time to improve fleet efficiency and customer service. The platform analyzes orders, optimizes routes, tracks progress and ETAs, and evaluates driver performance, while providing a customer portal with real-time order visibility. It also includes Smart Reservation Management that lets customers select delivery dates and times. Serving industries such as food and beverage, parcel and courier, retail, field service, and other logistics sectors, Wise Systems processes millions of data points to deliver thousands of decisions daily. The company originated from MIT research and operates from Massachusetts, delivering scalable solutions that reduce mileage, boost fleet utilization, and minimize late deliveries.

Tomorrow.io

Series B in 2018
Tomorrow.io develops a SaaS weather intelligence platform that provides real-time, location-specific weather forecasts tailored to industries affected by weather. The platform helps organizations predict business impacts of weather, streamline communication, and optimize operations to improve efficiency and margins. It combines traditional meteorology data with signals from wireless networks, connected vehicles, satellites, street cameras, and other sources to deliver micro-forecast information. It serves clients across sectors worldwide, enabling countries, businesses, and individuals to manage weather-related challenges and improve decision-making. The company operates in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Humatics

Series B in 2018
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

FreightWaves

Series A in 2018
FreightWaves is a data and content forum dedicated to delivering near-time analytics for the freight market. The company provides a central platform that aggregates billions of data points from various sources, offering insights into multiple modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. Its primary product, SONAR, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics tool that enables users to access time-series and geo-based data, facilitating informed decision-making based on real-time market signals. Founded with the aim of enhancing transparency and risk management in the freight sector, FreightWaves assists market participants in taking actionable steps to navigate price volatility and optimize their operations. By serving as a comprehensive resource for aggregated data across North American freight markets, FreightWaves plays a critical role in shaping the logistics and transportation landscape.

Verity Studios

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

Verity Studios

Series A in 2018
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.

Zagster

Series C in 2018
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

Cargo

Seed Round in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Ouster

Series A in 2017
Ouster, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of high-resolution digital lidar sensors and software products. Founded in 2015, Ouster's innovative approach integrates an all-semiconductor design to enhance 3D sensing capabilities, making it applicable across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, mapping, and smart infrastructure. The company's product offerings consist of multi-beam lidar sensors suitable for long, mid, and short-range applications, which are distributed globally. Ouster targets a wide range of markets, leveraging its technology to support advancements in smart cities, defense, and virtual reality/augmented reality. With a strong presence in the Americas, as well as operational reach in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Ouster is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for lidar solutions across diverse sectors.

Tomorrow.io

Series A in 2017
Tomorrow.io develops a SaaS weather intelligence platform that provides real-time, location-specific weather forecasts tailored to industries affected by weather. The platform helps organizations predict business impacts of weather, streamline communication, and optimize operations to improve efficiency and margins. It combines traditional meteorology data with signals from wireless networks, connected vehicles, satellites, street cameras, and other sources to deliver micro-forecast information. It serves clients across sectors worldwide, enabling countries, businesses, and individuals to manage weather-related challenges and improve decision-making. The company operates in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

FreightWaves

Seed Round in 2017
FreightWaves is a data and content forum dedicated to delivering near-time analytics for the freight market. The company provides a central platform that aggregates billions of data points from various sources, offering insights into multiple modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. Its primary product, SONAR, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) analytics tool that enables users to access time-series and geo-based data, facilitating informed decision-making based on real-time market signals. Founded with the aim of enhancing transparency and risk management in the freight sector, FreightWaves assists market participants in taking actionable steps to navigate price volatility and optimize their operations. By serving as a comprehensive resource for aggregated data across North American freight markets, FreightWaves plays a critical role in shaping the logistics and transportation landscape.

Sweet

Seed Round in 2017
Sweet is a company focused on helping consumers lower their phone bills while maintaining quality coverage. By analyzing wireless plans, Sweet identifies potential savings for users, with many customers saving an average of over $300 per year. The sign-up process is designed to be quick and straightforward, allowing users to save time by having Sweet handle communications with phone carriers on their behalf. The company prioritizes customer privacy and security, employing advanced encryption technology to protect personal information. Sweet partners with major wireless providers to ensure nationwide coverage and reliable service, drawing on the expertise of its founders who have backgrounds in well-known companies.

Invision AI

Seed Round in 2017
Invision AI develops edge-based artificial intelligence software for Internet of Things devices. Its platform enables these devices to generate valuable insights locally without relying on expensive hardware or cloud uploads.

Humatics

Series A in 2017
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

FreshCar

Funding Round in 2017
FreshCar is a company that specializes in car subscription services, offering a platform that allows auto dealerships to create and manage their own subscription offerings. Founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, FreshCar develops software specifically for vehicle subscriptions, providing advanced solutions for auto retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and fleet operators. The company's platform enables customers to access a variety of vehicles on a monthly subscription basis, which includes insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, thereby eliminating the need for down payments and additional costs. FreshCar also offers strategic consulting services to help automotive businesses effectively implement and enhance their subscription models.

Stae

Seed Round in 2017
Stae empowers cities with advanced technology platforms that foster a healthy ecosystem for data management. It collaborates with local governments to streamline data-sharing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and facilitate informed decision-making through real-time insights.

Karamba Security

Series B in 2017
Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

VoyHoy

Seed Round in 2017
VoyHoy is an online booking platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing travelers with the ability to compare and purchase bus tickets, along with other transportation options such as flights, trains, ferries, and rideshare services across Latin America. Established in 2014, VoyHoy employs a multi-modal booking system that aggregates prices from various providers, allowing users to efficiently find the best deals. By streamlining the travel booking process, VoyHoy aims to save users both time and money.

Donut Media

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Donut Media is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California. It creates and distributes engaging video content for automotive enthusiasts across various platforms using proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers.

Cargo

Seed Round in 2016
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Hangar

Seed Round in 2016
Hangar Technology, Inc. is a software company focused on automating aerial data acquisition and analysis for various commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hangar operates a platform that integrates a proprietary autonomous flight engine with top-selling drones, enabling a network of licensed pilots to safely capture aerial data. The company’s technology processes this data to deliver actionable insights, helping businesses improve their operations and drive return on investment. As a subsidiary of AirMap, Inc., Hangar is positioned to leverage its innovative approach to meet the growing demand for efficient and professional aerial data solutions.

Karamba Security

Series A in 2016
Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

Geometric Intelligence

Seed Round in 2016
Geometric Intelligence Inc. is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York, founded in 2014 by a team of prominent scientists and machine learning experts. The company focuses on developing innovative machine learning techniques that enable systems to learn more efficiently from limited data. In addition to its research endeavors, Geometric Intelligence provides training for AI systems and designs machine-learning systems. As of December 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc.

Elementum

Venture Round in 2016
Elementum SCM, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing applications for supply chain management, aimed at simplifying procurement, logistics, and manufacturing operations. Founded in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, Elementum offers a suite of mobile-first applications that include tools for supplier management, logistics, shop floor monitoring, inventory management, and supply chain insights. The company's platform utilizes a unique product graph to analyze vast amounts of data, providing businesses with actionable insights and early warning signals to address potential disruptions. By serving professionals in logistics, operations, procurement, and risk management, Elementum enables companies to enhance their supply chain efficiency and proactively manage risks and performance indicators.

Acerta Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Acerta Analytics Inc. specializes in machine intelligence solutions that analyze raw machine data to facilitate informed decision-making, particularly in the automotive sector. The company's flagship product, Acerta CHECK, employs statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. By assisting automotive manufacturers, including original equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers, Acerta helps improve quality control, reduce defects, and accelerate the market readiness of complex products. Additionally, the company's technology is applicable in aerospace for aircraft health management. Acerta's analytics platform empowers manufacturers to detect early signs of potential product failures, enhance root cause analysis, minimize scrap and rework, and continuously refine their processes. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control through advanced artificial intelligence.

HAAS Alert

Seed Round in 2016
HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

GoKid

Seed Round in 2016
GoKid Corporation is a technology company that specializes in mobile applications designed for carpooling among schools, teams, and active families in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Detroit, GoKid offers several products, including the GoKid Carpool app, which simplifies the organization and management of carpools. The platform allows parents to coordinate rides within their trusted networks of friends and neighbors, eliminating the need for strangers or paid drivers. Key features of the application include GPS-based tracking, live mapping, in-app messaging, automated reminders, and notifications about departure times and arrival status. By providing tools for efficient transportation management, GoKid aims to enhance the carpooling experience and foster community connections among families.

BraiQ

Convertible Note in 2016
BraiQ, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at personalizing the automated driving experience. The company focuses on teaching AI to understand human emotions, thereby enhancing the ride experience in autonomous vehicles. By integrating AI with insights into human emotions and preferences, BraiQ's technology seeks to increase passenger comfort and foster trust in automated driving systems.

nuTonomy

Series A in 2016
nuTonomy Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The company specializes in developing software for autonomous and self-driving passenger vehicles, focusing on creating a comprehensive solution for operating large fleets of autonomous taxis. This includes advanced software for urban vehicle navigation, smartphone-based ride-hailing, fleet routing and management, and remote vehicle control through teleoperation. nuTonomy collaborates with both major automotive manufacturers and innovative startups to transform personal mobility, aiming to enhance the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of transportation in urban environments worldwide. As of November 2017, nuTonomy operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Corp.

VoyHoy

Seed Round in 2016
VoyHoy is an online booking platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing travelers with the ability to compare and purchase bus tickets, along with other transportation options such as flights, trains, ferries, and rideshare services across Latin America. Established in 2014, VoyHoy employs a multi-modal booking system that aggregates prices from various providers, allowing users to efficiently find the best deals. By streamlining the travel booking process, VoyHoy aims to save users both time and money.

TransLoc

Series A in 2016
TransLoc Inc. is a technology company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, established in 2004, that specializes in providing real-time information and solutions for transit systems across municipalities and universities. The company offers a range of products, including interactive maps, fleet management reports, arrival predictions, and passenger information kiosks, alongside applications for various mobile platforms and a web interface for riders to access real-time transit data. TransLoc's solutions are designed to enhance the efficiency of public transit by enabling users to track bus locations, routes, and estimated arrival times. Additionally, the company provides hardware, smart signage, and flexible API solutions, making it easier for transit agencies and organizations to manage their operations effectively. TransLoc aims to promote public transit as a preferred mode of transportation, contributing to more accessible, equitable, and sustainable mobility options.

Autonomous Marine Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Autonomous Marine Systems Inc. is a marine data services company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, established in 2009. The company specializes in collecting and transmitting hydrographic data utilizing low-cost, self-powered ocean surface drones that operate autonomously. These wind and solar-powered robotic sailboats are deployed in fleets to form an intelligent sensor network, enabling customized surveys for various sectors including defense, energy, shipping, fishing, and research. By providing long-duration mission capabilities over extensive geographic areas, Autonomous Marine Systems allows clients to gather crucial marine data while minimizing risks to human life and reducing the costs associated with traditional vessels in challenging marine environments.

Zendrive

Series A in 2016
Zendrive Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing safety-focused data analytics solutions for transportation systems. The company's flagship product, Zendrive, leverages smartphone sensors to track speed, location, direction, acceleration, and other driving metrics, accumulating this data to provide users with valuable traffic and driving information. By employing artificial intelligence algorithms, Zendrive analyzes sensor data to offer actionable insights such as speeding, hard braking, phone usage, and collision events, enabling drivers to improve their behavior through behavioral coaching and incentives. The company aims to enhance safety for passengers and drivers worldwide in the evolving landscape of transportation innovation and mobile ubiquity.

nuTonomy

Seed Round in 2016
nuTonomy Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The company specializes in developing software for autonomous and self-driving passenger vehicles, focusing on creating a comprehensive solution for operating large fleets of autonomous taxis. This includes advanced software for urban vehicle navigation, smartphone-based ride-hailing, fleet routing and management, and remote vehicle control through teleoperation. nuTonomy collaborates with both major automotive manufacturers and innovative startups to transform personal mobility, aiming to enhance the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of transportation in urban environments worldwide. As of November 2017, nuTonomy operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Corp.

Sweet

Seed Round in 2015
Sweet is a company focused on helping consumers lower their phone bills while maintaining quality coverage. By analyzing wireless plans, Sweet identifies potential savings for users, with many customers saving an average of over $300 per year. The sign-up process is designed to be quick and straightforward, allowing users to save time by having Sweet handle communications with phone carriers on their behalf. The company prioritizes customer privacy and security, employing advanced encryption technology to protect personal information. Sweet partners with major wireless providers to ensure nationwide coverage and reliable service, drawing on the expertise of its founders who have backgrounds in well-known companies.

Service

Angel Round in 2015
Home Service Concierge platform designed to help Service Pros and Consumers Search, Match, Chat, Hire and Pay.

Elegus Technologies

Convertible Note in 2015
Elegus Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in the development and commercialization of separator membranes composed of nanoscale fibers. Founded in 2014, Elegus focuses on enhancing the performance of various energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and lithium-air batteries. The company’s innovative separator technology, derived from extensive research at the University of Michigan, addresses critical challenges in battery performance, such as dendrite growth and thickness constraints. By enabling battery manufacturers to increase energy density without compromising safety, Elegus aims to support the evolving demands of the battery industry. The company's commitment to innovation positions it to provide high-performance solutions for contemporary and future energy storage applications.

Revio

Convertible Note in 2015
Revio is a telematics hardware platform that uses connected devices to make power sports safer and more secure.

Zagster

Series A in 2015
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

DriveShare

Seed Round in 2015
DriveShare is an online platform that connects classic and exotic car owners with qualified renters, enabling enthusiasts to offset their ownership costs by renting out their vehicles. The service caters to individuals seeking unique driving experiences, offering a diverse selection of classic and collector cars, including models like the 1956 Chevrolet BelAir and the 1979 Ferrari 308. Each rental is backed by comprehensive insurance coverage and a specialized roadside assistance program tailored for classic vehicles. DriveShare aims to make these remarkable cars accessible to a wider audience, promoting a sharing economy within the automotive enthusiast community. The platform is free to join, eliminating costly membership fees and facilitating a seamless connection between car hosts and renters.

Wise Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Wise Systems develops autonomous dispatch and routing software for last-mile delivery, using machine learning to automatically schedule, monitor, and adjust routes in real time to improve fleet efficiency and customer service. The platform analyzes orders, optimizes routes, tracks progress and ETAs, and evaluates driver performance, while providing a customer portal with real-time order visibility. It also includes Smart Reservation Management that lets customers select delivery dates and times. Serving industries such as food and beverage, parcel and courier, retail, field service, and other logistics sectors, Wise Systems processes millions of data points to deliver thousands of decisions daily. The company originated from MIT research and operates from Massachusetts, delivering scalable solutions that reduce mileage, boost fleet utilization, and minimize late deliveries.

Sweet

Seed Round in 2015
Sweet is a company focused on helping consumers lower their phone bills while maintaining quality coverage. By analyzing wireless plans, Sweet identifies potential savings for users, with many customers saving an average of over $300 per year. The sign-up process is designed to be quick and straightforward, allowing users to save time by having Sweet handle communications with phone carriers on their behalf. The company prioritizes customer privacy and security, employing advanced encryption technology to protect personal information. Sweet partners with major wireless providers to ensure nationwide coverage and reliable service, drawing on the expertise of its founders who have backgrounds in well-known companies.

SPLT (Splitting Fares)

Seed Round in 2015
SPLT is an enterprise-first carpooling and car sharing platform that connects employees within organizations to share their commute, saving time and money while reducing traffic congestion and lowering CO2 emissions.

Lyft

Series E in 2015
Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.

Zendrive

Venture Round in 2014
Zendrive Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing safety-focused data analytics solutions for transportation systems. The company's flagship product, Zendrive, leverages smartphone sensors to track speed, location, direction, acceleration, and other driving metrics, accumulating this data to provide users with valuable traffic and driving information. By employing artificial intelligence algorithms, Zendrive analyzes sensor data to offer actionable insights such as speeding, hard braking, phone usage, and collision events, enabling drivers to improve their behavior through behavioral coaching and incentives. The company aims to enhance safety for passengers and drivers worldwide in the evolving landscape of transportation innovation and mobile ubiquity.

Telogis

Venture Round in 2014
Telogis is a cloud-based software platform for Mobile Enterprise Management that serves companies with mobile workforces. The platform delivers dynamic routing, real-time work-order management, navigation and telematics, with mobile integration for field crews. Telogis emphasizes improving driver safety and efficiency and reducing environmental impact while aiming for rapid return on investment for customers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company operates development and support centers across regions including North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia/New Zealand, and its products are used and distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Streetline

Series D in 2014
Streetline, Inc. is a smart parking company that develops innovative data and analytics software aimed at addressing parking challenges for customers across the United States and internationally. Founded in 2005 and based in Foster City, California, the company leverages ultralow power sensors, wireless networks, and mobile applications to facilitate smart city development. Streetline offers a suite of solutions, including Parker, a real-time parking guidance app; ParkerMap, which provides an embeddable map of nearby parking locations; and ParkSight, an application for accessing parking analytics on various devices. These tools enable cities, merchants, universities, airports, and other stakeholders to manage their parking assets more effectively. Streetline’s deployments are primarily found in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and it operates as a subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG.

Life360

Series C in 2014
Life360 is a global platform designed for busy families, enabling them to stay connected and protected through its mobile application. It offers services such as private location sharing, location history tracking, driving safety features, crash detection, roadside assistance, and emergency alerts. With nearly 100 million monthly active users across over 140 countries, Life360 is the world's largest family-focused social network.

QuickPay

Series A in 2013
QuickPay was founded in 2010 with a vision to leverage trends in mobile technology to remove the pain and hassle of finding, accessing, and paying for parking and transportation. Their revolutionary QP QuickPay mobile parking platform offers users one mobile parking application that works across all parking environments — drivers can even raise parking gates using their mobile phones — and gives parking owners and operators an efficient way to enable mobile parking across all their assets with a single integrated solution. Today drivers can use QP QuickPay and a mobile phone to find and pay for parking at hundreds of locations across the U.S., with new locations being added continually.

LocoMobi

Series A in 2013
LocoMobi is transforming parking technology by offering a comprehensive solution that integrates physical, mobile, and cloud-based systems. The company provides a complete suite of parking revenue and access control systems that are connected in real-time to cloud servers and enhanced with license plate recognition cameras. LocoMobi emerged from the merger of QuickPay and Nautical Technologies. QuickPay delivers a unified mobile payment application suitable for various parking environments, while Nautical Technologies pioneered a cloud-based license plate recognition system with a complete revenue engine and management tools for virtual permitting and citation management. This merger allows LocoMobi to offer an advanced and cohesive parking solution that combines the strengths of both companies.

Life360

Series B in 2013
Life360 is a global platform designed for busy families, enabling them to stay connected and protected through its mobile application. It offers services such as private location sharing, location history tracking, driving safety features, crash detection, roadside assistance, and emergency alerts. With nearly 100 million monthly active users across over 140 countries, Life360 is the world's largest family-focused social network.

Masabi

Venture Round in 2013
Masabi Limited is a leading provider of mobile ticketing and fare collection solutions, serving passengers, transport authorities, and operators in the United Kingdom and globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in London, Masabi offers its flagship product, the JustRide platform, which is a comprehensive, cloud-based system for mobile ticketing and fare management. This platform allows users to efficiently purchase, display, and validate tickets for various modes of public transportation, including buses, trains, and ferries. JustRide encompasses a suite of tools, such as customer apps for ticket sales and schedules, a Web Sales Portal for online ticketing, and a reporting hub for real-time analytics. By enabling secure mobile transactions, Masabi's technology eliminates the need for physical tickets, enhancing convenience for passengers while streamlining operations for transport providers. The company operates with numerous transport agencies worldwide, helping to modernize and simplify fare collection processes.

ParkMobile

Venture Round in 2013
ParkMobile USA, Inc. is a software developer specializing in on-demand and prepaid mobile payment solutions for parking across various settings, including on-street and off-street facilities in the United States. Founded in 2008 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a mobile application compatible with multiple platforms, allowing users to efficiently pay for parking without the need for traditional meters or kiosks. Its services extend to enabling parking reservations at decks, airports, and events, as well as providing municipal parking permit solutions. The platform features in-app QR codes for accessing gated facilities and utilizes beacon technology for enhanced user convenience. Additionally, ParkMobile offers the ParkMobile 360 management platform, which helps clients optimize parking inventory, manage rates in real-time, and analyze performance metrics. The company operates as a subsidiary of Parkmobile Group B.V. and has established a strategic partnership with TIBA Parking Systems.

Streetline

Series C in 2013
Streetline, Inc. is a smart parking company that develops innovative data and analytics software aimed at addressing parking challenges for customers across the United States and internationally. Founded in 2005 and based in Foster City, California, the company leverages ultralow power sensors, wireless networks, and mobile applications to facilitate smart city development. Streetline offers a suite of solutions, including Parker, a real-time parking guidance app; ParkerMap, which provides an embeddable map of nearby parking locations; and ParkSight, an application for accessing parking analytics on various devices. These tools enable cities, merchants, universities, airports, and other stakeholders to manage their parking assets more effectively. Streetline’s deployments are primarily found in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and it operates as a subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG.

ParkMe

Series A in 2012
ParkMe, Inc. is a provider of real-time and static parking data, catering to navigation companies, municipalities, parking operators, and consumers. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a comprehensive database that includes information on various parking spaces worldwide. ParkMe enables users to access parking data through multiple platforms, including GPS systems, mobile applications, and its website, allowing drivers to locate available parking efficiently. The company's innovative approach empowers motorists to choose parking options based on proximity or cost, providing real-time occupancy information, rates, hours of operation, and payment methods for both on-street and off-street parking. As of September 2015, ParkMe operates as a subsidiary of INRIX, Inc.

QuickPay

Seed Round in 2012
QuickPay was founded in 2010 with a vision to leverage trends in mobile technology to remove the pain and hassle of finding, accessing, and paying for parking and transportation. Their revolutionary QP QuickPay mobile parking platform offers users one mobile parking application that works across all parking environments — drivers can even raise parking gates using their mobile phones — and gives parking owners and operators an efficient way to enable mobile parking across all their assets with a single integrated solution. Today drivers can use QP QuickPay and a mobile phone to find and pay for parking at hundreds of locations across the U.S., with new locations being added continually.

Wheelz

Series A in 2012
Wheelz is an innovative start-up focused on transforming personal transportation and car ownership through a peer-to-peer car sharing platform. This service allows car owners to securely lease their vehicles on an hourly or daily basis, creating an economic opportunity while providing a convenient and affordable transportation solution for individuals who do not own a car. Recognizing that cars are often under-utilized, parked for most of the day and rapidly depreciating in value, Wheelz aims to address the inefficiencies of traditional car ownership. By promoting a more responsible model of vehicle usage, the company seeks to benefit both the environment and consumers' financial well-being.
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