Tiger Global Consulting

Tiger Global Management, LLC is an investment firm established in 2001 by Charles Coleman, based in New York, with affiliate offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangalore, and Melbourne. The firm operates in both private and public markets, focusing on regions such as China, India, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the United States. Tiger Global employs a fundamentally oriented investment strategy that targets growth-oriented private companies through its private equity efforts, which have a ten-year investment horizon. In the public equity space, the firm emphasizes thorough due diligence on individual companies and long-term secular themes. Its investment approach primarily concentrates on sectors including the global Internet, technology, telecommunications, media, consumer, and industrial industries. Tiger Global is committed to principles such as integrity, intellectual honesty, teamwork, and long-term thinking in its pursuit of superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors.

Chase Coleman

Founder and Partner

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Built Robotics

Series C in 2022
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Veho

Series B in 2022
Veho Tech, Inc. is a parcel delivery service aimed at e-commerce retailers, providing end-to-end transportation solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company utilizes advanced technology and a crowdsourced model for final-mile delivery. Veho has developed a mobile application that allows users to monitor, track, and check the status of their packages, enhancing the delivery experience for both retailers and customers. By enabling individuals with cars to participate in the delivery process, Veho creates a flexible and efficient logistics network.

Vecna Robotics

Series C in 2022
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of robotic autonomous vehicles aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that monitors operational states and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance across all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, a comprehensive solution that integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations, enabling the analysis of data collected by its robots. By focusing on the integration of workflows with robotic systems, Vecna Robotics seeks to revolutionize customer productivity through advanced automation technologies.

SVT Robotics

Series A in 2021
SVT Robotics, LLC, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Virginia, specializes in designing and developing an automation software platform that facilitates the integration of robotics solutions into business operations. The company's platform leverages machine learning to enable companies to adopt advanced robotics technologies, thereby enhancing their agility in a fast-changing marketplace. By promoting seamless interoperability, SVT Robotics aims to reduce the risks associated with automation adoption, making it accessible for growing businesses looking to improve operational efficiency.

Embark Trucks

Post in 2021
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Wise Systems

Series C in 2021
Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations across various industries, including food and beverage, courier, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning to optimize fleet performance and improve customer service. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler for creating dynamic route plans, Dispatcher for real-time monitoring of delivery progress and performance metrics, and a Customer Portal for tracking orders with accurate ETAs. The software processes millions of data points to make intelligent, real-time decisions, resulting in significant mileage reductions, increased fleet utilization, and a substantial decrease in late deliveries. Wise Systems aims to help customers better manage their delivery logistics by providing flexibility and optimizing routes, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Locus Robotics

Series E in 2021
Locus Robotics Corp. is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) designed for fulfillment warehouses. Founded in 2014 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Locus Robotics offers LocusBots, which can utilize various types of containers and incorporate special peripherals to enhance order processing efficiency. The company’s robotics solutions are aimed at helping brands, retailers, and third-party logistics providers manage high order volumes while meeting the growing consumer demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment. By working collaboratively with human workers, LocusBots significantly enhance order productivity and increase fulfillment speed and accuracy, achieving improvements of 2X to 3X in throughput.

Path Robotics

Series C in 2021
Path Robotics, Inc. is a Cleveland, Ohio-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of autonomous welding robots. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on developing advanced technologies that enhance machine learning and adaptability in manufacturing processes. By creating robots that can learn and solve problems efficiently, Path Robotics aims to improve the overall capabilities and effectiveness of automated welding in various industrial applications.

Waymo

Private Equity Round in 2021
Waymo stands for a new way forward in mobility. it is a self-driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. Waymo improves transportation by building software and sensor technology developed in Google’s labs since 2009. In October 2015, they achieved the world’s first fully self-driving trip on public roads, in a car without a steering wheel or pedals. They refine Waymo technology through one billion miles of simulation testing each year, and the cars have self-driven over two million miles on public roads across four U.S. cities. It was founded in 2009 and is located in Mountain View, California.

Locus.sh

Series C in 2021
Locus is an intelligent logistics automation and decision-making platform that comes with in-built route planning and vehicle allocation engine which improves consistency and efficiency of operations. The platform helps companies and enterprises in e-commerce, food delivery, FMCG and other verticals to automate and optimize their logistics. The product suite comprises of a route deviation engine, order dispatch automation, a field user app, route optimizations, scheduling, tracking for end-customer, and predictive analytics. Offering the entire technology stack, in the form of a platform as a service.

Scale

Series E in 2021
Scale AI, Inc. is a data platform that specializes in providing high-quality training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of annotation tools, including platforms for 3D sensor data, images, videos, text, and documents. Its products support various AI tasks such as content moderation, transcription, and data comparison, and are utilized across multiple sectors including autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, and robotics. Scale AI's technology enables companies to streamline their machine learning processes, allowing teams to concentrate on developing innovative models rather than the labor-intensive task of data labeling. The company serves notable clients in the technology and transportation industries, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of AI development.

Locus Robotics

Series E in 2021
Locus Robotics Corp. is a company specializing in the development and manufacture of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) designed for fulfillment warehouses. Founded in 2014 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Locus Robotics offers LocusBots, which can utilize various types of containers and incorporate special peripherals to enhance order processing efficiency. The company’s robotics solutions are aimed at helping brands, retailers, and third-party logistics providers manage high order volumes while meeting the growing consumer demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment. By working collaboratively with human workers, LocusBots significantly enhance order productivity and increase fulfillment speed and accuracy, achieving improvements of 2X to 3X in throughput.

Scale

Series D in 2020
Scale AI, Inc. is a data platform that specializes in providing high-quality training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of annotation tools, including platforms for 3D sensor data, images, videos, text, and documents. Its products support various AI tasks such as content moderation, transcription, and data comparison, and are utilized across multiple sectors including autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, and robotics. Scale AI's technology enables companies to streamline their machine learning processes, allowing teams to concentrate on developing innovative models rather than the labor-intensive task of data labeling. The company serves notable clients in the technology and transportation industries, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of AI development.

Embark Trucks

Series C in 2019
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Locus.sh

Series B in 2019
Locus is an intelligent logistics automation and decision-making platform that comes with in-built route planning and vehicle allocation engine which improves consistency and efficiency of operations. The platform helps companies and enterprises in e-commerce, food delivery, FMCG and other verticals to automate and optimize their logistics. The product suite comprises of a route deviation engine, order dispatch automation, a field user app, route optimizations, scheduling, tracking for end-customer, and predictive analytics. Offering the entire technology stack, in the form of a platform as a service.