CaPow specializes in providing wireless power solutions tailored for automated robotics fleets, particularly in logistics centers and last-mile delivery scenarios. The company's technology ensures continuous power supply to moving robots, eliminating downtime associated with traditional charging methods. By utilizing adaptive lock-in technology, CaPow optimizes power transfer over a capacitive field, adapting to dynamic variations to maintain efficient energy distribution without the need for cables or connectors.
River is an electric vehicle manufacturer focused on enhancing livelihoods through its products. The company specializes in producing high-quality mobility motor vehicles, specifically utility electric mopeds. These vehicles are designed to be economical and versatile, catering to a variety of needs including work, recreation, and everyday tasks. By offering affordable options, River aims to provide customers with reliable transportation solutions that facilitate both productivity and leisure.
May Mobility
Series D in 2023
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.
Zeno
Venture Round in 2023
Zeno is a climate conscious motor company that offers eco-friendly motorcycles.
River is an electric vehicle manufacturer focused on enhancing livelihoods through its products. The company specializes in producing high-quality mobility motor vehicles, specifically utility electric mopeds. These vehicles are designed to be economical and versatile, catering to a variety of needs including work, recreation, and everyday tasks. By offering affordable options, River aims to provide customers with reliable transportation solutions that facilitate both productivity and leisure.
Zeti is a digital financing platform established in 2020 and based in London, England, that focuses on facilitating clean mobility by connecting operators of business-critical vehicle fleets with institutional funders. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission transport by providing a platform that supports the financing of electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure. Zeti's technology offers critical real-time data that helps both fleet operators and funders achieve flexible, risk-adjusted financing solutions. By situating itself at the crossroads of fintech, mobility, and sustainability, Zeti seeks to leverage technology to transform the financing landscape of transportation, aligning with both business objectives and societal goals.
River is an electric vehicle manufacturer focused on enhancing livelihoods through its products. The company specializes in producing high-quality mobility motor vehicles, specifically utility electric mopeds. These vehicles are designed to be economical and versatile, catering to a variety of needs including work, recreation, and everyday tasks. By offering affordable options, River aims to provide customers with reliable transportation solutions that facilitate both productivity and leisure.
Revel is a company dedicated to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban areas through its all-electric rideshare service and network of fast-charging stations. The company operates a fleet of easily recognizable blue electric vehicles, providing a cleaner, safer, and more affordable rideshare experience. Revel places a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, utilizing vetted drivers and regularly detailed cars to ensure high service standards. Additionally, Revel offers electric mopeds that can be booked through a mobile application, allowing users to locate the nearest moped and start their ride conveniently. This combination of rideshare services and charging infrastructure positions Revel as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
May Mobility
Series C in 2022
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.
Ion Storage Systems
Series A in 2022
Ion Storage Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, established in 2015 and based in College Park, Maryland. The company focuses on developing high-energy-density and safe batteries suitable for diverse applications, including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Ion Storage Systems has made significant advancements in solid-state battery technology, creating products that address the mission-critical needs of the defense sector while also enhancing safety and efficiency for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Their innovative battery design features a unique structure that utilizes non-flammable materials, ensuring safety, lightness, and compactness for various applications.
Joby Aviation
Series C in 2020
Joby Aviation, LLC is an electric mobility company focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Joby aims to provide air-transportation-as-a-service by operating a fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service set to launch in 2024. The aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers, with a range of 150 miles on a single charge and speeds reaching up to 200 mph. By delivering an innovative air transportation solution, Joby Aviation seeks to alleviate urban congestion and promote sustainable transit alternatives.
Revel is a company dedicated to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban areas through its all-electric rideshare service and network of fast-charging stations. The company operates a fleet of easily recognizable blue electric vehicles, providing a cleaner, safer, and more affordable rideshare experience. Revel places a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, utilizing vetted drivers and regularly detailed cars to ensure high service standards. Additionally, Revel offers electric mopeds that can be booked through a mobile application, allowing users to locate the nearest moped and start their ride conveniently. This combination of rideshare services and charging infrastructure positions Revel as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
Skip Scooters
Series A in 2019
Skip Scooters operates shared electric scooters for reliable last-mile transportation. The company works with cities to ensure our fleets are operated with the support of the surrounding communities, and they stand behind their riders by providing vehicles, safety education, and training, and world-class support. The scooter rental company is based in San Francisco, California. It is formerly known by its Y Combinator codename, Waybots.
AutoBrains
Series B in 2019
AutoBrains is a company specializing in automotive visual intelligence. Their platform is designed to enhance autonomous driving services by providing safer and more effective solutions. The technology is built on over 200 patents and employs signature-based representation structures along with unsupervised learning methodologies. This approach allows for a detailed understanding of the vehicle's environment, benefiting applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, mobility, and localization. Ultimately, AutoBrains aims to increase car safety and reduce casualties on global motorways.
Connected Signals
Venture Round in 2019
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.
May Mobility
Series A in 2019
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
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.
Joby Aviation
Series B in 2018
Joby Aviation, LLC is an electric mobility company focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Joby aims to provide air-transportation-as-a-service by operating a fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service set to launch in 2024. The aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers, with a range of 150 miles on a single charge and speeds reaching up to 200 mph. By delivering an innovative air transportation solution, Joby Aviation seeks to alleviate urban congestion and promote sustainable transit alternatives.
Proterra Inc. is a manufacturer of zero-emission electric buses, primarily focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions for public and commercial transit. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and City of Industry, California, Proterra designs its products, including 35-foot and 40-foot electric buses, to meet the diverse needs of urban and regional transit routes. The company's Catalyst platform is noted for its modularity, allowing it to adapt to various operational demands while delivering high energy efficiency. Proterra also offers a broad range of services, including vehicle electrification solutions, fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and comprehensive vehicle maintenance programs. By facilitating the transition away from fossil fuels, Proterra aims to enhance environmental quality and reduce operational costs for fleet operators, contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.