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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.

rideOS Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing marketplace and mapping services for the transportation sector, focusing on both self-driving and human-operated fleets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, rideOS offers a suite of services including self-driving vehicle routing, estimated time of arrival calculations, dispatching, supply positioning, and multi-rider trip planning. The company's advanced technologies are designed to facilitate on-demand transportation and support the deployment of autonomous vehicles by determining optimal routing and coordinating human drivers when necessary. With a team of experienced engineers from leading technology firms, rideOS collaborates with various partners to innovate and enhance next-generation transport systems, thereby contributing to the safe and efficient roll-out of modern transportation solutions.

Voyage Auto, Inc. specializes in providing autonomous taxi services primarily for retirement communities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company aims to enhance mobility for residents who may face transportation challenges. By utilizing retrofitted mass-production vehicles, Voyage has developed a fleet of self-driving taxis designed to offer safe, efficient, and affordable rides. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time, with a focus on expanding its services beyond retirement communities to provide accessible transportation for a broader audience.

Blue Vision Labs Inc. is a company specializing in augmented reality and machine perception technologies aimed at enhancing self-driving cars and collaborative AR applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Blue Vision Labs has developed a cloud platform that generates a three-dimensional map of urban environments, allowing users' devices to determine their positions using visual information from cameras. This innovative approach enables developers to create immersive augmented reality experiences where users can interact with digital content in real time and in the correct spatial context. The founding team comprises engineers and researchers with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, collectively bringing extensive expertise in robotics, computer vision, and advanced technology development. Since October 2018, Blue Vision Labs has operated as a subsidiary of Lyft, Inc.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

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.

May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

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.

Blue Vision Labs Inc. is a company specializing in augmented reality and machine perception technologies aimed at enhancing self-driving cars and collaborative AR applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Blue Vision Labs has developed a cloud platform that generates a three-dimensional map of urban environments, allowing users' devices to determine their positions using visual information from cameras. This innovative approach enables developers to create immersive augmented reality experiences where users can interact with digital content in real time and in the correct spatial context. The founding team comprises engineers and researchers with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, collectively bringing extensive expertise in robotics, computer vision, and advanced technology development. Since October 2018, Blue Vision Labs has operated as a subsidiary of Lyft, Inc.

Varden Labs is a Canadian company based in Waterloo that specializes in the development of autonomous electric shuttles. These self-driving vehicles are designed to enhance transportation on various campuses, including corporate environments, universities, and retirement communities. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for efficient and safe mobility, reflecting its commitment to advancing the technology of autonomous transportation.

Spot Tech, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company, established in 2013, that specializes in developing a travel planning platform. This application provides users with recommendations for food, coffee, and drinks, while also facilitating collaborative trip exploration. Users can browse and research various destinations, compile lists of interesting locations and activities, and easily plan their trips with friends. Spot aims to enhance the travel experience by making it more interactive and user-friendly.

Lily, founded in September 2013 in a UC Berkeley robotics lab, specializes in developing innovative camera drones designed for ease of use and portability. The company's flagship product is a throw-and-shoot camera that can be conveniently stored in a backpack while withstanding challenging weather conditions. Utilizing advanced technology, including global positioning and computer vision, Lily's drones autonomously capture high-quality images and videos from the sky. With a mission to enhance human creativity, Lily focuses on creating tools that facilitate effortless expression, ensuring that users can easily document their experiences from unique aerial perspectives.

Remix Technologies is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in public transit planning and street design. Its platform serves over 4,000 urban planners in more than 300 cities across three continents, providing a comprehensive tool for managing public transit and new mobility solutions. By integrating critical datasets from various sources, Remix enables users to visualize existing conditions and gain insights that inform decision-making. The platform allows planners at transit agencies and local governments to create and manage transit maps and routes, facilitating the exploration of innovative concepts while balancing the needs of transit, biking, walking, and vehicle traffic. This focus on data-driven planning aims to enhance transportation safety, accessibility, and equity in urban environments.

Urban Engines, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2011. It focuses on improving urban mobility by leveraging big data and spatial analytics to enhance transportation efficiency. The company's software solutions optimize the use of existing infrastructure, aid in city planning, and promote healthier urban growth. Urban Engines harnesses data from various sources, including transit systems and delivery vehicles, to facilitate better decision-making for individuals, cities, and businesses. Its cloud-based software can be implemented rapidly and is designed to scale effectively as transportation systems expand. Additionally, the Urban Engines mobile app provides commuters with city-level insights and optimized routing options, helping to alleviate congestion and streamline daily commutes. As of 2016, Urban Engines operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Lily, founded in September 2013 in a UC Berkeley robotics lab, specializes in developing innovative camera drones designed for ease of use and portability. The company's flagship product is a throw-and-shoot camera that can be conveniently stored in a backpack while withstanding challenging weather conditions. Utilizing advanced technology, including global positioning and computer vision, Lily's drones autonomously capture high-quality images and videos from the sky. With a mission to enhance human creativity, Lily focuses on creating tools that facilitate effortless expression, ensuring that users can easily document their experiences from unique aerial perspectives.

Cruise develops advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people with places, things, and experiences. Its autonomous vehicles navigate complex traffic scenarios, aiming to improve road safety, restore freedom of movement in urban areas, and reduce carbon pollution.

Findery is a social discovery platform that enhances the exploration of places through user-generated content. It allows individuals to share stories, histories, and unique insights about various locations, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that can be accessed via smartphone. The platform serves as a crowdsourced travel guide, enabling users to document their travels and memories while inviting others to contribute their own narratives. By fostering a community of travelers, adventure-seekers, and storytellers, Findery aims to make the world more engaging and informative, allowing users to discover both local and global destinations through the perspectives of others.

Embark is a mobile application designed to make it easy to get around cities using mass transit. Among other features, the iOS and Android application tells users when trains and busses are coming and will send push notifications when services are delayed. With over half a million users and rapid growth, Embark's simple and powerful mobile application is designed to bring urban transportation into the age of the smartphone. Embark is available for twelve major transportation systems in the US and the UK and is expanding rapidly. Embark won best transit and mobility app awards from the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests.

Findery is a social discovery platform that enhances the exploration of places through user-generated content. It allows individuals to share stories, histories, and unique insights about various locations, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that can be accessed via smartphone. The platform serves as a crowdsourced travel guide, enabling users to document their travels and memories while inviting others to contribute their own narratives. By fostering a community of travelers, adventure-seekers, and storytellers, Findery aims to make the world more engaging and informative, allowing users to discover both local and global destinations through the perspectives of others.

Factual Inc. is a location data company that specializes in providing accurate and comprehensive data for mobile advertising, developers, and enterprise solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York and Shanghai, Factual offers various services, including local business and point of interest data through APIs, geofencing capabilities for targeted advertising, and a UPC-centric dataset for consumer packaged goods. The company also features Geotag, a reverse geocoder designed for high-volume geotagging. Factual's platform supports product and engineering teams, marketers, and data analysts by enabling them to build digital products and execute impactful marketing strategies based on reliable location data. As of April 2020, Factual operates as a subsidiary of Foursquare Labs, Inc.

Open Places is a company that develops an open network of high-quality information about various locations, curated by writers and photographers globally. This platform promotes neighborhoods, towns, and regions, fostering a connection between travelers and locals. Open Places creates social content platforms for iOS and Android, which engage users by leveraging mobile actions linked to social media, while also building email and push notification lists for targeted communications. The company offers the Trazzler application, allowing users to discover nearby places and collaborate with editors on editorial content. Open Places provides opportunities for writers and photographers to receive assignments, collaborate with professionals, win awards, and enhance their portfolios. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits, public radio stations, parks, schools, tourism bureaus, and various approved organizations. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Open Places was previously known as Trazzler, Inc.

Gowalla is a social travel guide platform that lets users discover, share, and explore places worldwide. Its mobile app and website provide curated city, park, and neighborhood guides, enriched with photos, experiences, and recommendations from the community and partners such as Disney and National Geographic. Launched in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, Gowalla combines social networking with location‑based features, including augmented‑reality tools that help users navigate and experience local attractions. The service encourages friends and families to share moments on the go, turning everyday travel into a collaborative adventure.

SimpleGeo is a company that specializes in providing location infrastructure designed to facilitate the integration of location-aware features into applications. Founded in 2009 by Matt Galligan and Joe Stump, the company focuses on delivering services such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Location-Based Services (LBS). These offerings enable mobile applications to access and utilize geographical information effectively, allowing users to store and manage their own location data while performing complex geospatial and temporal queries. SimpleGeo was acquired by Urban Airship in October 2011.

JustSpotted is a celebrity-tracking tool that aggregates and organizes real-time information about celebrities from various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare. Originally known as Scoopler, the service has evolved to focus specifically on celebrity sightings, providing fans with a way to see what their favorite stars are doing at any given moment. JustSpotted collects data from users who report spontaneous encounters with celebrities, thereby enhancing the platform's offerings with real-life sightings. By mapping these occurrences, JustSpotted enables users to easily access and enjoy a curated collection of celebrity activities, transforming the way fans engage with celebrity culture in the age of social media. The service was launched in October 2010 and was developed by AJ Asver, Dilan Jarawardane, and Benjamin Tauber.