Founders Fund

Founders Fund, Inc. is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and growth stages, with a focus on transformative technologies. Founders Fund targets a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, biotechnology, cybersecurity, energy, fintech, and consumer internet. The firm aims to support companies that are developing revolutionary technologies and typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million in its portfolio companies. Founders Fund's partners have a strong background in technology, having been investors, founders, and early employees of notable technology companies, including PayPal. The firm seeks to make investments globally, emphasizing innovation and impact.

Gross, Lauren

Partner and COO

Lonsdale, Jeff

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Principal

Mirzadegan, Amin

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Ruthven, Neil

CFO

Stephens, Trae

Partner

Ta, Napoleon

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Principal

Past deals in Ride Sharing

Ramp

Series C in 2022
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Royal

Series A in 2021
Royal is a platform that enables fans to buy ownership stakes in songs directly from their favorite artists, allowing them to earn royalties as the music generates revenue. The platform utilizes non-fungible token (NFT) technology, which allows artists to create and sell their music as limited digital assets. By investing in these assets, fans can participate in the financial success of the artists they support. This innovative approach fosters a direct connection between artists and their audience, transforming the way music ownership and royalties are shared.

Up&Up

Series B in 2021
Up&Up is a platform that enables fractional homeownership. It aims to provide a more accessible, flexible, and rewarding way to rent and own a home. It helps in building a nest egg for whenever the buyer is ready to buy or cash out by making every resident a part-owner in the home of their choice. It’s a flexible, forward-thinking alternative to the traditional rental model that enriches the future. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Rippling

Series C in 2021
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.

AirGarage

Series A in 2021
AirGarage is a full stack parking operator that helps real estate owners monetize their parking assets. As a full-stack parking operator, we handle everything - enforcement, operations, software, payment, and more.

Royal

Seed Round in 2021
Royal is a platform that enables fans to buy ownership stakes in songs directly from their favorite artists, allowing them to earn royalties as the music generates revenue. The platform utilizes non-fungible token (NFT) technology, which allows artists to create and sell their music as limited digital assets. By investing in these assets, fans can participate in the financial success of the artists they support. This innovative approach fosters a direct connection between artists and their audience, transforming the way music ownership and royalties are shared.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that facilitates flexible and communal living arrangements for renters, particularly targeting early career professionals. Founded in 2016 by Andrew Collins and Justin McCarty, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Bungalow signs long-term leases with homeowners to offer multi-bedroom homes in desirable urban neighborhoods across the United States. Each property features private bedrooms with handpicked housemates, and comes fully furnished with essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping. Additionally, Bungalow organizes monthly community events to foster social interaction among residents. By addressing the needs of modern renters, Bungalow provides a convenient solution for those seeking quality living environments while cultivating a sense of community.

GAIL

Series A in 2021
GAIL is a company focused on providing innovative insurance technology solutions tailored for the automotive sector, specifically targeting car rental companies, trucking and logistics firms, and car-sharing platforms. The company's offerings include comprehensive risk assessment tools, standard coverage options, and efficient claims management systems. By leveraging this technology, GAIL enables its clients to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs associated with fraud detection, policy management, and claims handling. Their services facilitate a seamless experience for businesses, empowering them to manage their insurance needs effectively while ensuring affordability and reliability in the coverage provided.

IRL

Series C in 2021
IRL is a social messaging application founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform facilitates event discovery and planning by allowing users to follow friends, join interest-based groups, and engage in conversations. Users can create groups centered around specific interests, enabling them to connect with like-minded individuals and strengthen existing friendships. The app simplifies event planning by allowing users to create and invite their groups to events, manage social calendars, and sync with friends. Additionally, the platform integrates local public events and allows users to follow sports teams, musicians, and venues. Features such as group chats, polls, and GIF sharing enhance user interaction, making it easier for individuals to organize and participate in social activities in real life.

Replica

Series B in 2021
Replica is an enterprise data platform that delivers critical insights about the built environment. Our analytical engine provides a collective representation of the built environment– including people, mobility, economic activity, and land use.Replica ingests a wide range of data inputs in order to deliver more valuable insights. These include publicly available data sets, such as the US Census and land use regulations, to private data sources such as aggregate mobile location or credit transaction data, and real estate transaction data. Whenever possible, Replica measures its model outputs against observed ground-truth, such as auto counts or transit ridership, and publishes the results, in order to provide greater certainty to its customers. Replica customers also have the option to provide their own ground-truth, in order to enable more measurable model outputs.

Regent

Seed Round in 2021
Regent is a maritime mobility company focused on developing electric flying machines for coastal transportation. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing seagliders, which are wing-in-ground-effect crafts that operate a few meters above the water's surface. These innovative vehicles combine the high speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat, enabling them to travel at speeds of up to 180 mph (290 km/h) over suitable ranges for regional trips. Regent's seagliders aim to replace traditional ferries and short-haul aircraft on coastal routes, providing fast, safe, and cost-effective transportation solutions that connect coastal cities and islands. By revolutionizing regional transportation, Regent seeks to enhance connectivity among coastal communities while promoting sustainable travel options.

Ramp

Series B in 2021
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Ghost Autonomy

Funding Round in 2021
Ghost Autonomy is focused on making self-driving technology accessible to the consumer car market. The company develops a software-defined autonomous driving platform that leverages advancements in artificial intelligence to ensure highway autonomy is both safe and scalable. Its platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses a perception system, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive offering allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles efficiently, minimizing the need for extensive hardware modifications. Through its innovative approach, Ghost aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology in everyday vehicles.

Ramp

Series A in 2020
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Push Party

Seed Round in 2020
Push Party is a new entrant to the exciting space of post-social digital campfires that rekindle a more intimate, authentic connection between users and the people they care about most.

River Search

Seed Round in 2020
River Search, Inc. is a content discovery platform established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company designs and develops a platform that facilitates the sharing of stories by aggregating content from various sources across the internet. Its features include real-time recommendations of trending stories, the ability to record and share video reactions, and a search tool that highlights breaking news. This combination of functionalities aims to enhance user engagement and streamline access to relevant content.

River Search

Series A in 2020
River Search, Inc. is a content discovery platform established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company designs and develops a platform that facilitates the sharing of stories by aggregating content from various sources across the internet. Its features include real-time recommendations of trending stories, the ability to record and share video reactions, and a search tool that highlights breaking news. This combination of functionalities aims to enhance user engagement and streamline access to relevant content.

IRL

Series B in 2020
IRL is a social messaging application founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform facilitates event discovery and planning by allowing users to follow friends, join interest-based groups, and engage in conversations. Users can create groups centered around specific interests, enabling them to connect with like-minded individuals and strengthen existing friendships. The app simplifies event planning by allowing users to create and invite their groups to events, manage social calendars, and sync with friends. Additionally, the platform integrates local public events and allows users to follow sports teams, musicians, and venues. Features such as group chats, polls, and GIF sharing enhance user interaction, making it easier for individuals to organize and participate in social activities in real life.

Rippling

Series B in 2020
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.

Even.com

Funding Round in 2020
Even offers an affordable on-demand pay product that allows employees to access their paychecks when they need it most—without confusing, hidden, or predatory fees. With a proven track record of reducing employee turnover and increasing retention and productivity, Even is the highest-rated on-demand pay app and has helped employees save more than $82 million to date.

Ramp

Venture Round in 2020
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Placement

Seed Round in 2019
Placement operates a platform that assists individuals in finding job opportunities in thriving urban areas. The company provides a range of services including career coaching, live workshops, and various tools aimed at reducing obstacles to geographic mobility. By facilitating job transitions, Placement enables users to advance their careers, achieve promotions, and develop leadership skills without incurring upfront costs. The platform emphasizes personalized support, offering real assistance from professionals to help users secure better job prospects and potentially increase their earnings significantly.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that facilitates flexible and communal living arrangements for renters, particularly targeting early career professionals. Founded in 2016 by Andrew Collins and Justin McCarty, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Bungalow signs long-term leases with homeowners to offer multi-bedroom homes in desirable urban neighborhoods across the United States. Each property features private bedrooms with handpicked housemates, and comes fully furnished with essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping. Additionally, Bungalow organizes monthly community events to foster social interaction among residents. By addressing the needs of modern renters, Bungalow provides a convenient solution for those seeking quality living environments while cultivating a sense of community.

Ghost Autonomy

Series C in 2019
Ghost Autonomy is focused on making self-driving technology accessible to the consumer car market. The company develops a software-defined autonomous driving platform that leverages advancements in artificial intelligence to ensure highway autonomy is both safe and scalable. Its platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses a perception system, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive offering allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles efficiently, minimizing the need for extensive hardware modifications. Through its innovative approach, Ghost aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology in everyday vehicles.

SmartDrive

Venture Round in 2019
SmartDrive Inc. specializes in developing vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions for various industries, including transportation and waste management. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, the company offers a comprehensive data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, usage, and route optimization. It utilizes GPS technology for real-time vehicle management and dangerous area mapping. SmartDrive also develops hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers, as well as mobile applications like DriveOn, which promotes safe driving by providing critical information on speed and vehicle performance. Additionally, SmartDrive Systems, a related entity, focuses on fuel management and driver safety solutions, utilizing video analysis and predictive analytics to enhance driving performance and reduce operational costs. This division has established a significant repository of driving data, contributing to improved safety and efficiency for commercial fleets. Overall, SmartDrive is dedicated to leveraging IoT technology and data analytics to enhance vehicle safety and performance.

Up&Up

Venture Round in 2019
Up&Up is a platform that enables fractional homeownership. It aims to provide a more accessible, flexible, and rewarding way to rent and own a home. It helps in building a nest egg for whenever the buyer is ready to buy or cash out by making every resident a part-owner in the home of their choice. It’s a flexible, forward-thinking alternative to the traditional rental model that enriches the future. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

IRL

Series A in 2019
IRL is a social messaging application founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform facilitates event discovery and planning by allowing users to follow friends, join interest-based groups, and engage in conversations. Users can create groups centered around specific interests, enabling them to connect with like-minded individuals and strengthen existing friendships. The app simplifies event planning by allowing users to create and invite their groups to events, manage social calendars, and sync with friends. Additionally, the platform integrates local public events and allows users to follow sports teams, musicians, and venues. Features such as group chats, polls, and GIF sharing enhance user interaction, making it easier for individuals to organize and participate in social activities in real life.

AirGarage

Seed Round in 2019
AirGarage is a full stack parking operator that helps real estate owners monetize their parking assets. As a full-stack parking operator, we handle everything - enforcement, operations, software, payment, and more.

Beam

Seed Round in 2018
Beam is a micro-mobility startup that encourages users to park their e-scooters in pre-determined parking spots via its app by offering incentives, instead of parking it anywhere randomly on the street.

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems is the creators of Cargo, the in-car service that allows rideshare passengers to order products on their phone, without downloading an app. Founded in 2016 by former Birchbox employees, Cargo launched in New York and Boston with thousands of driver signups in 49 states. Cargo works directly with rideshare companies, drivers and brand partners to distribute a variety of products to passengers in-car. A Techstars alumnus, Cargo is venture-backed by Techstars Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Venture Partners, Rosecliff Capital.

Bungalow

Series A in 2018
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that facilitates flexible and communal living arrangements for renters, particularly targeting early career professionals. Founded in 2016 by Andrew Collins and Justin McCarty, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Bungalow signs long-term leases with homeowners to offer multi-bedroom homes in desirable urban neighborhoods across the United States. Each property features private bedrooms with handpicked housemates, and comes fully furnished with essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping. Additionally, Bungalow organizes monthly community events to foster social interaction among residents. By addressing the needs of modern renters, Bungalow provides a convenient solution for those seeking quality living environments while cultivating a sense of community.

Grabr

Series A in 2018
Grabr is a global community marketplace that allows people to get unique or hard-to-find items from around the world by connecting them with travelers headed their way. Grabr is the safe, fast and friendly way to get anything from anywhere in the world and earn money on the road.

Omni

Series B in 2018
Omni is a multifaceted company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering services. Its primary offering is a unique business intelligence platform that merges the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, allowing users to easily access, explore, and share curated data metrics. This platform is designed to streamline the data analytics process, enabling clients to focus on deriving meaningful insights without the complications often associated with data management. Additionally, Omni operates a rentals platform that connects local businesses with community members, providing access to a variety of rental items such as bikes, surfboards, and camping equipment. This initiative enhances community engagement by making diverse products readily available for short-term use.

IRL

Seed Round in 2018
IRL is a social messaging application founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform facilitates event discovery and planning by allowing users to follow friends, join interest-based groups, and engage in conversations. Users can create groups centered around specific interests, enabling them to connect with like-minded individuals and strengthen existing friendships. The app simplifies event planning by allowing users to create and invite their groups to events, manage social calendars, and sync with friends. Additionally, the platform integrates local public events and allows users to follow sports teams, musicians, and venues. Features such as group chats, polls, and GIF sharing enhance user interaction, making it easier for individuals to organize and participate in social activities in real life.

HyperTrack

Series A in 2017
HyperTrack is the location cloud for last mile delivery, field service and gig work.

FLYR

Series A in 2017
FLYR is a technology company that offers AI-enabled solutions that help airlines, cargo, and hospitality businesses improve their revenue performance. Its revenue management platform improves performance and modernizes the e-commerce experience through accurate forecasting, automation, and analytics.

Service

Seed Round in 2015
Service gets you paid when your flight is delayed or cancelled.

LoungeBuddy

Series A in 2015
LoungeBuddy, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, that provides travelers with short-term access to airport lounges worldwide. Founded in 2013, the company enables users to discover, book, and access various airport lounges, enhancing their travel experience for a one-time fee. LoungeBuddy operates as a subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. The platform addresses the issue of excess capacity in airport lounges, which can accommodate over 350 million entries annually but currently receive fewer than 250 million. This excess capacity represents a significant market opportunity. LoungeBuddy has developed a patent-pending, real-time inventory management system that allows lounge operators to optimize passenger flow and maximize revenue. The platform also supports transactions for various partners, including online travel agencies, travel management companies, and airlines, positioning LoungeBuddy as a key player in the evolving airport lounge industry.

Postmates

Series C in 2015
Postmates Inc. operates an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers to deliver products from various restaurants and stores across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a wide selection of over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The service covers approximately 80% of U.S. households, reaching all 50 states, with a strong presence in Los Angeles and other southwestern markets. Customers can enjoy free delivery from all merchants by subscribing to Postmates Unlimited, the industry’s first subscription service. In addition to food delivery, Postmates also offers gift card services, enhancing the user experience and encouraging local shopping without delays.

Lyft

Series D in 2014
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Airbnb

Series C in 2013
Airbnb operates an online platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations. The company facilitates bookings and provides tools for both parties to manage their transactions. Airbnb focuses on various types of lodging, including homes and unique stays.

Lyft

Series C in 2013
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Postmates

Series A in 2013
Postmates Inc. operates an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers to deliver products from various restaurants and stores across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a wide selection of over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The service covers approximately 80% of U.S. households, reaching all 50 states, with a strong presence in Los Angeles and other southwestern markets. Customers can enjoy free delivery from all merchants by subscribing to Postmates Unlimited, the industry’s first subscription service. In addition to food delivery, Postmates also offers gift card services, enhancing the user experience and encouraging local shopping without delays.

Lyft

Series B in 2013
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

TaskRabbit

Series C in 2012
Taskrabbit was founded in 2008 and acquired by the Ingka Group (IKEA) in 2017. Taskrabbit operates in thousands of cities across nine countries: Canada, France, Monaco, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, and is available in 200+ IKEA stores worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.taskrabbit.com or join the conversation with @taskrabbit on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.

Cherry

Series A in 2012
Cherry offers on-demand car wash services, allowing customers to park their vehicles anywhere and check in online for a convenient cleaning experience. The company provides a mobile solution that brings car washing directly to the user's location, eliminating the need to visit a traditional car wash. This innovative approach caters to the busy lifestyles of modern consumers, ensuring that they can maintain the cleanliness of their vehicles without disrupting their daily routines.

Postmates

Seed Round in 2012
Postmates Inc. operates an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform that connects customers with local couriers to deliver products from various restaurants and stores across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a wide selection of over 600,000 restaurants and retailers, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The service covers approximately 80% of U.S. households, reaching all 50 states, with a strong presence in Los Angeles and other southwestern markets. Customers can enjoy free delivery from all merchants by subscribing to Postmates Unlimited, the industry’s first subscription service. In addition to food delivery, Postmates also offers gift card services, enhancing the user experience and encouraging local shopping without delays.

SmartDrive

Series D in 2007
SmartDrive Inc. specializes in developing vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions for various industries, including transportation and waste management. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, the company offers a comprehensive data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, usage, and route optimization. It utilizes GPS technology for real-time vehicle management and dangerous area mapping. SmartDrive also develops hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers, as well as mobile applications like DriveOn, which promotes safe driving by providing critical information on speed and vehicle performance. Additionally, SmartDrive Systems, a related entity, focuses on fuel management and driver safety solutions, utilizing video analysis and predictive analytics to enhance driving performance and reduce operational costs. This division has established a significant repository of driving data, contributing to improved safety and efficiency for commercial fleets. Overall, SmartDrive is dedicated to leveraging IoT technology and data analytics to enhance vehicle safety and performance.

OpTrip

Series A in 2007
OpTrip, Inc. focuses on research and development of automated travel planning technology. The technology enables full-service travel logistics planning, offering personalized, customized and optimized travel solutions for travelers with individual constraints. The company is based in EmeryVille, California.

SmartDrive

Series C in 2007
SmartDrive Inc. specializes in developing vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions for various industries, including transportation and waste management. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, the company offers a comprehensive data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, usage, and route optimization. It utilizes GPS technology for real-time vehicle management and dangerous area mapping. SmartDrive also develops hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers, as well as mobile applications like DriveOn, which promotes safe driving by providing critical information on speed and vehicle performance. Additionally, SmartDrive Systems, a related entity, focuses on fuel management and driver safety solutions, utilizing video analysis and predictive analytics to enhance driving performance and reduce operational costs. This division has established a significant repository of driving data, contributing to improved safety and efficiency for commercial fleets. Overall, SmartDrive is dedicated to leveraging IoT technology and data analytics to enhance vehicle safety and performance.

Slide

Series C in 2006
Slide, founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, makes widgets that help people express themselves. The company took a big risk in 2006 when they gave users the ability to auto-insert slide shows into their MySpace pages and blasting bulletins out to all their friends. They did this by asking users to hand over their MySpace credentials, and doing all the hard work for them. This is a clear violation of MySpace's terms of service, though, and most people expected Slide to receive a cease and desist letter and/or get access turned off. But that never happened, and Slide's big bet has paid off. Slide has since evolved to offer a number of widgets. Users create and personalize widgets on Slide.com and can then use them on social networks, blogs and desktops. According to comScore Slide has more than 117 million unique monthly viewers. Slide also claims more than 200,000 new Slide Shows are added to the Slide Network each day.

Slide

Series B in 2005
Slide, founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, makes widgets that help people express themselves. The company took a big risk in 2006 when they gave users the ability to auto-insert slide shows into their MySpace pages and blasting bulletins out to all their friends. They did this by asking users to hand over their MySpace credentials, and doing all the hard work for them. This is a clear violation of MySpace's terms of service, though, and most people expected Slide to receive a cease and desist letter and/or get access turned off. But that never happened, and Slide's big bet has paid off. Slide has since evolved to offer a number of widgets. Users create and personalize widgets on Slide.com and can then use them on social networks, blogs and desktops. According to comScore Slide has more than 117 million unique monthly viewers. Slide also claims more than 200,000 new Slide Shows are added to the Slide Network each day.
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