42dot
Corporate Round in 2024
42dot is a technology company focused on revolutionizing transportation services through innovative solutions. It develops advanced technologies and platforms that integrate autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. By facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, 42dot allows users to access various transportation modes—such as autonomous shuttles, ride-sharing, and delivery services—via a unified digital interface. The company's platform encompasses a comprehensive range of mobility and logistics services, including ride-hailing, robot taxis, and smart logistics, aimed at providing clients with affordable access to autonomous driving technology.
BOS Semiconductors
Venture Round in 2023
BOS Semiconductors develops semiconductor technology specifically for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as autonomous driving and high-performance computing. The company manufactures critical components like self-driving security operations centers (SOC) and high-performance computing units (Mega-MCU). Using advanced technologies, including gateway SOC, BOS Semiconductors enables automotive manufacturers to integrate sophisticated features into vehicles, facilitating the development of self-driving cars and enhancing in-car computing capabilities.
42dot
Corporate Round in 2023
42dot is a technology company focused on revolutionizing transportation services through innovative solutions. It develops advanced technologies and platforms that integrate autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. By facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, 42dot allows users to access various transportation modes—such as autonomous shuttles, ride-sharing, and delivery services—via a unified digital interface. The company's platform encompasses a comprehensive range of mobility and logistics services, including ride-hailing, robot taxis, and smart logistics, aimed at providing clients with affordable access to autonomous driving technology.
42dot is a technology company focused on revolutionizing transportation services through innovative solutions. It develops advanced technologies and platforms that integrate autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. By facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, 42dot allows users to access various transportation modes—such as autonomous shuttles, ride-sharing, and delivery services—via a unified digital interface. The company's platform encompasses a comprehensive range of mobility and logistics services, including ride-hailing, robot taxis, and smart logistics, aimed at providing clients with affordable access to autonomous driving technology.
H2 MOBILITY
Venture Round in 2022
H2 MOBILITY is a hydrogen filling station operator that offers consulting, planning, and construction services for hydrogen stations.
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform to create three-dimensional virtual environments that replicate real-world road conditions for testing autonomous driving algorithms. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, MORAI focuses on verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Its platform allows automotive companies to conduct thorough simulations, enabling engineers to test scenarios that are challenging to replicate on actual roads. This approach not only reduces the costs associated with verifying autonomous driving technology but also enhances the response capabilities of self-driving systems. Additionally, the company provides datasets to support the development of advanced algorithms.
Chabot Mobility
Series B in 2021
CHABOT MOBILITY is an automotive concierge platform that offers a comprehensive range of services related to vehicle management. The company’s integrated mobility platform connects customers with information on new and used car dealers, providing tools for car insurance comparison, financial product recommendations, and customer management. This enables users to efficiently buy and sell vehicles while accessing essential automotive services in one place. By streamlining the process of vehicle management, CHABOT MOBILITY aims to facilitate informed decision-making for customers in the automotive market.
Factorial Energy
Series B in 2021
Factorial Energy ("Factorial") has pioneered a new solid-state electrolyte material battery technology, FEST™ (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology™). Factorial will bring a more powerful battery product with longer range and higher degree of safety to the global electric vehicle (EV) market.
Tekion Corp. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, founded in 2016, that specializes in developing cloud-based business applications for the automotive retail industry. Its flagship product, the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC), serves automotive dealers by connecting their entire business operations and facilitating the vehicle sales cycle online. Tekion's innovative platform integrates various aspects of the automotive retail ecosystem, including digital sales management, compliance, customer engagement, and data insights, to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences. By leveraging advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, Tekion aims to transform an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, offering a seamless and highly configurable solution for automotive retailers, manufacturers, and technology partners.
Ottopia, based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for the automobile industry, focusing on teleoperations for autonomous vehicles. The company's award-winning software integrates AI with human oversight, enabling a seamless driverless experience. Ottopia's technology supports a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, buses, long-haul trucks, and construction machinery. It addresses key challenges in teleoperation, enhancing safety and efficiency while reducing operational costs and emissions, particularly in logistics and hazardous environments. By partnering with major industry players such as Hyundai, Magna International, and NVIDIA, Ottopia empowers original equipment manufacturers to create new recurring revenue streams and streamline research and development efforts.
UVeye
Corporate Round in 2021
UVeye Ltd. is a computer vision company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced vehicle inspection systems. Established in 2016 and based in Stamford, Connecticut, UVeye's technology employs high-resolution cameras and machine learning algorithms to scan vehicles quickly, identifying anomalies such as oil leaks, rust, and potential security threats like concealed weapons. The company's offerings include a stationary under vehicle inspection system and a lightweight mobile unit, both capable of generating 3D images of a vehicle's undercarriage. These systems are utilized in over 200 locations worldwide, including government facilities, dealerships, and vehicle fleets. UVeye's products also feature license plate recognition capabilities, storing vehicle information for future reference. The company has received support from notable investors, including major automotive manufacturers, emphasizing its importance in enhancing maintenance and security across various sectors.
Gauzy, established in 2009, is a global leader in light control glass technology. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with operations in the US and Germany, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing LCG® (light control glass) technology. Gauzy's innovative products, including SPD and PDLC films, enable glass to transition from transparent to varying degrees of opacity, offering custom shading, solar control, and transparent displays. Their solutions are used in diverse applications such as architecture, automotive, aviation, and consumer electronics, serving global brands like Crowne Plaza, Deloitte, and The Ritz Carlton. Gauzy's global presence includes dedicated production facilities, R&D centers, sales offices, and a network of certified partners, bringing its technology to over 40 countries.
Upstream Security is a provider of a cloud-based data management platform specifically designed for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity and data-driven applications. The platform transforms distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to create connected vehicle applications. Upstream offers industry-leading cyber threat protection through its AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first dedicated automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, which integrates seamlessly into customer environments and vehicle security operations centers. By leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform delivers real-time visibility on security, privacy, and fraud alerts, helping to safeguard the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles. Upstream serves a range of prominent automotive OEMs and suppliers, ensuring the protection of millions of vehicles worldwide.
Ola Electric
Corporate Round in 2019
Ola Electric Mobility is an Indian company that specializes in electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Founded on May 26, 2017, by Ankit Jain and Anand Shah, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru. Ola Electric is dedicated to enhancing electric mobility by developing vertically integrated technology and manufacturing capabilities for EVs, including battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames. It operates the Ola Futurefactory, where it produces these core EV components. The company also focuses on leasing electric cars and providing shared daily mobility solutions. Additionally, Ola Electric is building charging and battery swapping networks to ensure convenient and reliable access to electric mobility. As part of its growth strategy, the company aims to capitalize on the electrification of transportation in India and explore export opportunities in select international markets.
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. Their core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. These solutions are designed for various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, aiding in research, quality control, and end-user experiences.
Aurora is a self-driving vehicle company providing a platform that brings software and data services to operate passenger vehicles. To move both people and goods, the company develops Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services to operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and partners with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and Paccar. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI.
Rimac Group
Corporate Round in 2019
Rimac is a technology powerhouse that manufactures electric hypercars and provides full technology solutions to global automotive manufacturers. Founded in 2009 with headquarters in Croatia, Rimac started as a garage project and grew into a globally recognized technology leader, built upon the passion and vision of the company's Founder and CEO Mate Rimac. It has challenged the status-quo with the vision to revolutionize and reinvent the sports car with its unique technology thus successfully tackling the electrification challenge set upon the automotive industry.
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform to create three-dimensional virtual environments that replicate real-world road conditions for testing autonomous driving algorithms. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, MORAI focuses on verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Its platform allows automotive companies to conduct thorough simulations, enabling engineers to test scenarios that are challenging to replicate on actual roads. This approach not only reduces the costs associated with verifying autonomous driving technology but also enhances the response capabilities of self-driving systems. Additionally, the company provides datasets to support the development of advanced algorithms.
42dot is a technology company focused on revolutionizing transportation services through innovative solutions. It develops advanced technologies and platforms that integrate autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. By facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, 42dot allows users to access various transportation modes—such as autonomous shuttles, ride-sharing, and delivery services—via a unified digital interface. The company's platform encompasses a comprehensive range of mobility and logistics services, including ride-hailing, robot taxis, and smart logistics, aimed at providing clients with affordable access to autonomous driving technology.
Ola
Corporate Round in 2019
Ola operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners in India. Its mobile application allows its customers to book a range of cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Ola's mobile application allows customers to book city taxi, outstation travel, car rental, and corporate travel services. Its mobile application is available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal founded Ola on December 1, 2010. It has its headquarters with additional offices in Bengaluru in India.
JIMU Intelligent
Series B in 2019
JIMU Intelligent is a technology company based in Wuhan, China, founded in 2011, specializing in the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) powered by artificial intelligence. The company manufactures various products designed to enhance vehicle safety and autonomy, including driver assistance devices, automotive cameras, and monitoring systems. JIMU's offerings feature capabilities such as lane, vehicle, and pedestrian detection, aimed at helping to reduce collisions and improve navigation. Its solutions cater to several sectors, including the automotive industry, fleet management, and insurance, and are designed to support the global shift towards intelligent driving technologies. Through its innovations, JIMU Intelligent contributes to the broader goal of achieving safer road environments, often referred to as Vision Zero.
StradVision
Series A in 2018
StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing advanced perception algorithms designed to enhance the capabilities of vehicles in recognizing and understanding their surroundings. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with additional offices in California, Japan, India, China, and Germany, the company provides solutions such as SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology supports advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicle applications, utilizing camera-based perception AI and LiDAR to ensure safety and accuracy in real-time object detection and classification. The company has achieved notable rankings in technology evaluations and holds over 60 issued patents, with more than 150 pending, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the automotive sector. Its auto labeling tool enhances data training efficiency, minimizing the need for human intervention and facilitating the development of reliable self-driving capabilities.
Perceptive Automata
Series A in 2018
Perceptive Automata, Inc. specializes in developing machine learning and computer vision solutions focused on human behavior prediction for automated vehicles. Founded in 2014 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses critical challenges in the safe deployment of highly automated and fully autonomous vehicles, particularly in urban settings. Its technology enables these vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers, allowing for safe navigation in human-dominated environments. By employing advanced AI inference models, Perceptive Automata enhances the driving experience, facilitating smoother and more natural interactions between autonomous vehicles and their surroundings. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and technology firms in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, leveraging expertise from leading institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
WayRay SA is a company that specializes in the development of holographic navigation systems and augmented reality (AR) technologies aimed at enhancing the connected car experience. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Moscow, San Francisco, and China, WayRay offers innovative products such as Navion, an AR car navigation system that integrates aeronautical principles for land navigation, and ELEMENT, a holographic navigator that leverages AR technology to provide real-time information on the road. By applying aerospace technology to automotive navigation, WayRay aims to improve driving safety and convenience, enabling drivers to access critical data through a heads-up display without diverting their attention from the road. The company is committed to advancing the integration of AR in the automotive industry and beyond.
Revv is an Indian car rental startup that provides a diverse selection of vehicles to cater to various self-drive needs. The company operates an online platform where customers can rent a range of cars, including hatchbacks, SUVs, sedans, and luxury vehicles. Rentals are available for different durations, from an hour to a month, all at inclusive prices. Revv aims to facilitate hassle-free travel by enabling users to easily book cars that suit their plans.
StradVision
Series A in 2018
StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing advanced perception algorithms designed to enhance the capabilities of vehicles in recognizing and understanding their surroundings. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with additional offices in California, Japan, India, China, and Germany, the company provides solutions such as SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology supports advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicle applications, utilizing camera-based perception AI and LiDAR to ensure safety and accuracy in real-time object detection and classification. The company has achieved notable rankings in technology evaluations and holds over 60 issued patents, with more than 150 pending, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the automotive sector. Its auto labeling tool enhances data training efficiency, minimizing the need for human intervention and facilitating the development of reliable self-driving capabilities.
Metawave
Venture Round in 2018
Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced beamsteering radars that utilize metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry. The company focuses on enhancing safety and connectivity in autonomous driving through its flagship radar platform, SPEKTRA, which enables 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that help direct signals in areas with limited connectivity. The company is also advancing wireless communications by creating smart beamsteering antennas designed for 4G and 5G networks, aiming to support faster connectivity for a wide range of users. Metawave's innovative technology originated from research at Xerox PARC, reflecting its commitment to revolutionizing the future of transportation and communications.
Autotalks
Series D in 2017
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which enhances vehicle safety and mobility through secure data exchange. The company works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, enabling vehicles to communicate with one another and with roadside infrastructure. Autotalks is notable for providing a comprehensive V2X solution compatible with various technologies while meeting rigorous automotive safety and security standards. With a presence in multiple countries, including North America, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, and China, Autotalks is poised to play a significant role in advancing connectivity and autonomous driving initiatives worldwide.
StradVision
Seed Round in 2017
StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing advanced perception algorithms designed to enhance the capabilities of vehicles in recognizing and understanding their surroundings. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with additional offices in California, Japan, India, China, and Germany, the company provides solutions such as SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology supports advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicle applications, utilizing camera-based perception AI and LiDAR to ensure safety and accuracy in real-time object detection and classification. The company has achieved notable rankings in technology evaluations and holds over 60 issued patents, with more than 150 pending, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the automotive sector. Its auto labeling tool enhances data training efficiency, minimizing the need for human intervention and facilitating the development of reliable self-driving capabilities.
Kia India
Acquisition in 2012
Kia India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, oversees the company's operations in India and was established on May 19, 2017. Kia Motors Corporation, founded in 1944, is a prominent manufacturer of vehicles, offering a diverse range of products including passenger cars, recreational vehicles, and commercial vehicles, along with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle options. The company focuses on delivering quality motor vehicles and aims to exceed customer expectations. Kia's global reach extends to markets in South Korea, North America, Europe, and beyond, with products distributed through a comprehensive network of dealers and distributors.