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Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi is a Toronto-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. It offers the Waabi Driver, an AI-powered self-driving solution designed for integration with trucks and aimed at safe deployment and large-scale commercialization.

Regent designs and manufactures electric flying machines, known as seagliders, for coastal transportation. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate a few meters above water's surface, combining airplane speed with boat operating costs. Seagliders aim to revolutionize regional travel by connecting coastal cities and islands efficiently and sustainably.

Cart.com is a leading provider of comprehensive commerce and logistics solutions that enable B2C and B2B companies to operate seamlessly across various channels. The company supports over 6,000 customers, including well-known consumer brands and complex B2B organizations, by offering a unified platform for business planning, merchant financing, order fulfillment, and marketing services. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, including AI and data scientists, and a network of 14 warehouses nationwide, Cart.com is well-positioned to assist middle market and enterprise-level companies in scaling their online operations and enhancing revenue.

Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.

LiveTrucks is a tracking platform based in San Francisco, California, established in 2022. The company offers a fully managed service that ensures comprehensive coverage for all shipments, allowing users to monitor their loads in real-time. By leveraging over 100 data sources, LiveTrucks enables customers to track their shipments efficiently, eliminating the need for frequent check calls. The platform is designed to enhance the management of freight by providing reliable tracking capabilities, thereby simplifying the logistics process for its users.

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence and computer vision start-up founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on modernizing parking solutions and enhancing the future of mobility. Its platform utilizes advanced computer vision technology to create a modern mobility commerce infrastructure that improves revenue generation and lowers operating expenses for real estate partners. By optimizing net operating income, Metropolis enables asset owners to access contemporary parking amenities and a variety of multi-modal mobility options, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of urban transportation and parking management.

Cargomatic, Inc. is a technology-driven transportation platform that connects shippers with pre-screened carriers in real-time, primarily serving the short-haul and drayage trucking markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Venice, California, Cargomatic facilitates an on-demand network for local truck availability, allowing shippers to submit loads and quickly find nearby trucks to meet their logistics needs. Since its launch in early 2014, the company has successfully supported tens of thousands of deliveries across California, Chicago, and metropolitan New York. By streamlining communication and reducing the reliance on traditional booking methods, Cargomatic enhances service levels, improves pick-up times and delivery rates, and enables customers to manage their outsourced transportation vendors more effectively through a single platform.

Kolors is a technology company that specializes in enhancing intercity bus transportation through an AI-enabled smart bus platform. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and data analytics to deliver a range of services, including route optimization, virtual stops, scheduling, and dynamic pricing. Additionally, it incorporates digital payment solutions and GPS tracking, alongside CCTV for security enhancements, which together facilitate a more efficient and safer travel experience. By providing these innovative tools, Kolors aims to support small and medium bus operators in improving their operational efficiency and revenue generation, while also enhancing the overall experience for passengers.

Dray Alliance streamlines the multi-billion dollar drayage trucking industry through a real-time technology platform. It connects shippers, carriers, and truckers efficiently, eliminating friction in delivery processes, making deliveries simple, predictable, and transparent.

TrueNorth is a software platform for independent truckers that aims to improve load acquisition and operations. It helps drivers find routes, verify rate sheets, and search multiple load boards, while enabling route optimization, dispatch, load coordination, and automated tracking. The platform also supports back-office tasks such as insurance, fuel, and maintenance management, providing a centralized tool for managing workloads without owning vehicles. By unifying independent operators under a single solution, TrueNorth seeks to address inefficiencies in the fragmented trucking industry and offers access to large-fleet resources with a lower take rate as an alternative to traditional operations. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.

Founded in 2018 by Fraser Robinson and Dmitri Izmailov, Beacon is a digital supply chain platform headquartered in London. It optimizes supply chains with insights and visibility, offering freight forwarding services across all modes integrated with its end-to-end visibility platform. This provides transparency and efficiency in goods movement, while the secure cloud-based software improves accuracy and saves time.

Airlift Technologies, established in 2019 and headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, operates a mobile application that facilitates passenger transportation by connecting them with bus-owners. The platform enables commuters to travel between residential and commercial hubs within the city. In 2020, Airlift expanded its services to include last-mile delivery, offering swift (within 30 minutes) delivery of essential items such as food, household supplies, and electronics across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. Backed by First Round Capital, Airlift aims to promote self-empowerment through technology-driven logistics solutions that ensure safe, reliable, and affordable access to necessities, thereby encouraging shared mobility and affordable mass transport.

Founded in 2016, Elroy Air is a San Francisco-based aerospace company specializing in autonomous cargo delivery. It operates an aerial system featuring rotor-based vertical takeoff and landing, transitioning to wing-based cruise flight for long-range deliveries. The company serves commercial, humanitarian aid, and military applications.

Cabana operates a fleet of upscale, custom-made mobile hotel rooms designed to provide travelers with flexibility and comfort. Utilizing 2019 Ford Transit vans, the company offers a unique lodging experience that combines luxury amenities with the freedom to travel anywhere. Each mobile hotel room is thoughtfully designed with high-quality features such as a comfortable bed, ample storage, and a bathroom, all tailored for an optimal stay in a compact space. Cabana enhances the travel experience through its technology-enabled app, which allows users to reserve, check in, and check out of their accommodations without the need for in-person interactions. This approach not only offers the convenience of traditional lodging but also embodies the essence of luxury van life, enabling travelers to enjoy a premium experience on the road.

ClearRoad is a company focused on revolutionizing the management and monetization of public road infrastructure. Through its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, ClearRoad enables government agencies in North America to implement road usage pricing models, facilitating the efficient collection of funds for road maintenance and management. The platform's flexibility allows it to integrate with various vehicle identification technologies and regulatory frameworks, making it adaptable to different programmatic designs. ClearRoad has already made significant strides in this area, with established per-mile programs in Oregon and Washington State, as well as partnerships with key players in the tolling and telematics industries. The company's innovative approach aims to automate toll road pricing without relying on traditional proprietary hardware infrastructure, thereby reducing traffic congestion in urban areas.

Hip offers a better way for commuters to get to work in the city and back home to the suburbs, daily. The company designs, develops, markets, and operates a mobile application that allows commuters to book tickets for Hip buses. Hip has built an intuitive, easy-to-use application that offers users real-time bus tracking, accurate ETAs and the ability to reserve a seat on the bus so they're never left standing. Hip's algorithm-backed optimized routes and tailored pickup and drop off spots ensure the commute is as convenient and quick as possible. Hip's service is focused on regular commuters that commute twice a day, every day of the year. Hip was founded in January 2018 by Amiad Solomon and Itay Ovits.

TruckMap Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a mobile application designed specifically for truck drivers, providing them with truck-specific routing and navigation. The TruckMap app includes features such as GPS navigation, information on diesel fuel prices, parking availability, and access to local truck services. Additionally, it offers insights into shipping facilities and freight exchange, along with community-based services that enhance the overall driving experience. By focusing on the unique needs of the trucking industry, TruckMap aims to simplify logistics and improve efficiency for drivers on the road.

Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

Tortoise, Inc. is an innovative company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2019 by David Graham and Dmitry Shevelenko. The company specializes in automated delivery solutions tailored for the retail and logistics sectors. Tortoise addresses significant challenges within logistics and shared micromobility through its offerings, which include shared scooters and e-bikes. The founders bring extensive experience from their previous roles at major organizations, with Graham collaborating with companies like Lyft and Microsoft, while Shevelenko has a background in partnership strategy at Uber. Together, they aim to enhance transportation services and streamline delivery processes in urban environments.

Dray Alliance streamlines the multi-billion dollar drayage trucking industry through a real-time technology platform. It connects shippers, carriers, and truckers efficiently, eliminating friction in delivery processes, making deliveries simple, predictable, and transparent.

Shuttl is a company focused on enhancing the daily commute experience through its app-based office shuttle service. It aims to provide a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option for commuters. The service features air-conditioned minibuses that operate frequently on designated routes, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional public transport. By offering a mobile platform for bus bookings, Shuttl allows users to reserve seats at flat rates, ensuring a comfortable journey without the hassle of long wait times. The company envisions a future of mass transit that is shared, eco-friendly, and technology-driven, positioning itself as a progressive alternative in public transport.

Enway GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing autonomous technology for municipal services, particularly focusing on street sweeping and waste collection. The company operates an online platform that facilitates autonomous operations of specialty vehicles, utilizing advanced techniques such as precise navigation, path planning optimization, and sensor fusion, which integrates data from cameras, radars, and wheel odometers. Enway's technology is designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of utility operations by transforming traditional vehicles into high-precision autonomous machines. The company has established partnerships with leading waste management firms and vehicle manufacturers to bring its innovative solutions to market, while also developing and testing multiple prototypes of autonomous street sweeping vehicles in urban environments.

Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.

Steereo Inc. operates a music discovery platform tailored for rideshare drivers, enabling them to entertain passengers with new music during their journeys. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company aims to empower artists by providing them with a unique avenue to market their music and connect with new audiences. Through its application, Steereo facilitates exposure for various artists while offering drivers opportunities to earn additional income and rewards. The service is currently available in key markets such as New York and Austin, Texas, creating impactful brand connections and enhancing the rideshare experience.

Dray Alliance streamlines the multi-billion dollar drayage trucking industry through a real-time technology platform. It connects shippers, carriers, and truckers efficiently, eliminating friction in delivery processes, making deliveries simple, predictable, and transparent.

TruckMap Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a mobile application designed specifically for truck drivers, providing them with truck-specific routing and navigation. The TruckMap app includes features such as GPS navigation, information on diesel fuel prices, parking availability, and access to local truck services. Additionally, it offers insights into shipping facilities and freight exchange, along with community-based services that enhance the overall driving experience. By focusing on the unique needs of the trucking industry, TruckMap aims to simplify logistics and improve efficiency for drivers on the road.

Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

Boom Supersonic manufactures commercial supersonic airliners with a capacity of 65-88 seats. Its flagship product, Overture, is designed to fly at Mach-2.2, revolutionizing long-distance travel by saving time and costs.

Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

Bird designs and operates a micro-mobility platform offering shared personal electric vehicles, such as e-scooters and electric bicycles, to urban communities. The platform coordinates with cities to provide affordable, sustainable transportation that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, reducing car trips and traffic while supporting integration with public transit. The service operates in multiple markets, including Canada, and features a user profile and a network for sharing vehicles among members, with options to access additional electric mobility products as the platform expands.