CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed to analyze imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The company enables users to create custom machine learning models to extract meaningful insights from images and videos without requiring a background in data science or coding. Its platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies the process of transforming raw visual data into structured insights. These models can be deployed in real-time applications, facilitating operational decisions across various industries. CrowdAI’s solutions enhance the capabilities of automated systems in tasks such as mapping aerial images and detecting obstacles, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of autonomous technologies.
Helm.ai
Seed Round in 2020
Helm.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing advanced AI software solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and robotics automation. The company focuses on creating full-stack real-time AI systems, including deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving scenarios, as well as end-to-end autonomous systems. Helm.ai's technology leverages unsupervised learning to train neural networks without requiring extensive fleet data or simulation, making it a key player in the development of safe and scalable autonomous technologies. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.
Embark Trucks
Series C in 2019
Embark Trucks Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of self-driving truck technology for the commercial trucking industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating artificial intelligence software that enhances long-haul transportation efficiency. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automation, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in various weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company employs a skilled team of engineers with backgrounds from leading organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, and its operations team has an impressive track record, averaging over a million miles per driver. By collaborating with trucking carriers, manufacturers, and suppliers, Embark aims to deliver operational savings and improve logistics for freight and transportation services.
Kodiak Robotics
Series A in 2018
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing autonomous systems specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in autonomous vehicles, information technology, software, logistics, and robotics. Kodiak Robotics designs self-driving trucks that are capable of operating on highway routes, employing advanced sensor fusion systems and lightweight mapping techniques. By enabling vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving, Kodiak aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for businesses in the logistics sector.
Embark Trucks
Series B in 2018
Embark Trucks Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of self-driving truck technology for the commercial trucking industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating artificial intelligence software that enhances long-haul transportation efficiency. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automation, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in various weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company employs a skilled team of engineers with backgrounds from leading organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, and its operations team has an impressive track record, averaging over a million miles per driver. By collaborating with trucking carriers, manufacturers, and suppliers, Embark aims to deliver operational savings and improve logistics for freight and transportation services.
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
Series A in 2018
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
Seed Round in 2018
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.
May Mobility
Pre Seed Round in 2017
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.
Embark Trucks
Series A in 2017
Embark Trucks Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of self-driving truck technology for the commercial trucking industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating artificial intelligence software that enhances long-haul transportation efficiency. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automation, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in various weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company employs a skilled team of engineers with backgrounds from leading organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, and its operations team has an impressive track record, averaging over a million miles per driver. By collaborating with trucking carriers, manufacturers, and suppliers, Embark aims to deliver operational savings and improve logistics for freight and transportation services.
CrowdAI
Seed Round in 2017
CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed to analyze imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The company enables users to create custom machine learning models to extract meaningful insights from images and videos without requiring a background in data science or coding. Its platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies the process of transforming raw visual data into structured insights. These models can be deployed in real-time applications, facilitating operational decisions across various industries. CrowdAI’s solutions enhance the capabilities of automated systems in tasks such as mapping aerial images and detecting obstacles, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of autonomous technologies.
Helm.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Helm.ai, founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing advanced AI software solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and robotics automation. The company focuses on creating full-stack real-time AI systems, including deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving scenarios, as well as end-to-end autonomous systems. Helm.ai's technology leverages unsupervised learning to train neural networks without requiring extensive fleet data or simulation, making it a key player in the development of safe and scalable autonomous technologies. The company collaborates with global automakers on production-bound projects.
Blue Vision Labs
Seed Round in 2016
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.
CrowdAI
Seed Round in 2016
CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed to analyze imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The company enables users to create custom machine learning models to extract meaningful insights from images and videos without requiring a background in data science or coding. Its platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies the process of transforming raw visual data into structured insights. These models can be deployed in real-time applications, facilitating operational decisions across various industries. CrowdAI’s solutions enhance the capabilities of automated systems in tasks such as mapping aerial images and detecting obstacles, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of autonomous technologies.
Embark Trucks
Seed Round in 2016
Embark Trucks Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of self-driving truck technology for the commercial trucking industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating artificial intelligence software that enhances long-haul transportation efficiency. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automation, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in various weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company employs a skilled team of engineers with backgrounds from leading organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, and its operations team has an impressive track record, averaging over a million miles per driver. By collaborating with trucking carriers, manufacturers, and suppliers, Embark aims to deliver operational savings and improve logistics for freight and transportation services.
Varden Labs
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.