AMPECO enables large-scale EV charging providers to launch and scale their business operations under their own brand. The company offers a white-label and hardware-agnostic EV charging management platform to cover all business cases - public, private, and home charging. Advanced energy management, flexible billing and subscription management, automatic maintenance algorithms, and inter-operator roaming are some of the platform’s key components. With security and scalability at its core, the platform allows large-scale operators like energy companies, oil and gas, fleets, hardware manufacturers and installers to achieve quick go-to-market in a few months with a ready-made platform combined with unmatched flexibility and extensibility via APIs. AMPECO supports more than 110 charging network operators in over 45 markets and has been globally recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its superior technological innovation and strategic development with the 2022 Global Product Leadership Award.
Simr (formerly UberCloud)
Series A in 2024
Simr Platform revolutionizes simulation-driven decision-making by automating and securing complex simulations. Designed for industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical engineering, and defense, Simr enhances efficiency, innovation, and product quality. The platform follows SimOps best practices, integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructures, supporting diverse simulation needs from component-level to system-level analyses. With advanced features like AI/ML integration, multi-node compute clusters, and robust security measures, Simr empowers engineering teams to focus on strategic insights rather than technical complexities. Simr’s user-friendly, self-service interface reduces reliance on specialized HPC skills, accelerates product development, and ensures compliance with industry standards, making it an indispensable tool for maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
Rapid Liquid Print
Series A in 2024
Rapid Liquid Print is working on 3D printers that create stretchy products for industrial materials. Their services include medical devices, footwear, home goods, furniture, aviation, and automotive components.
Bcomp Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializing in natural fiber composites. Founded in 2003, the company produces innovative products such as ampliTex, a natural flax fiber available in various forms, bCores, a lightweight wood core, and powerRibs, a reinforcement material made from natural fibers. Bcomp's technologies, developed from years of research and patented innovations, allow for the creation of structural components that can effectively replace traditional materials like aluminum and carbon fiber. The company serves diverse industries, including sports, automotive, acoustics, aerospace, electronics, design, and leisure, focusing on enhancing efficiency in weight, rigidity, shock absorption, and damping. Bcomp collaborates closely with its customers to tailor solutions that meet specific needs while continuing to strengthen its research and development efforts through academic partnerships.
Recogni Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors aimed at real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni focuses on creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry in both Germany and the U.S. The company’s technology integrates visual and depth sensor data to optimize performance, power efficiency, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. By providing scalable solutions for generative AI and intelligent autonomous platforms, Recogni enables clients to achieve advanced edge processing capabilities and enhances data center efficiency, ultimately supporting the growth of mobility markets.
DeepDrive
Series A in 2023
We are DeepDrive, a high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany, offering revolutionary drive units for electric vehicles. Our patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology increases vehicle range by up to 20 % and significantly decreases their costs, enabling the next generation of cheaper, more sustainable EVs. Our drive units are highly compact and torque dense and can be integrated within the wheels or as a traditional central drive. They are optimized for low-cost, large-scale production and offer maximum performance and efficiency. We are currently working with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and are on track to introduce the DeepDrive Dual Rotor to the market in large-scale series production by 2026. Our team consists of 30 + experts with experience from leading players in the automotive industry and is backed by high-profile investors, including BMW i Ventures, Continental's CVC, UVC Partners, and Bayern Kapital. Additional investors include industry veteran Dr. Peter Mertens (former board member and CTO of Audi and Volvo) and top start-up executive Jonas Rieke (COO of Personio).
AMPECO enables large-scale EV charging providers to launch and scale their business operations under their own brand. The company offers a white-label and hardware-agnostic EV charging management platform to cover all business cases - public, private, and home charging. Advanced energy management, flexible billing and subscription management, automatic maintenance algorithms, and inter-operator roaming are some of the platform’s key components. With security and scalability at its core, the platform allows large-scale operators like energy companies, oil and gas, fleets, hardware manufacturers and installers to achieve quick go-to-market in a few months with a ready-made platform combined with unmatched flexibility and extensibility via APIs. AMPECO supports more than 110 charging network operators in over 45 markets and has been globally recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its superior technological innovation and strategic development with the 2022 Global Product Leadership Award.
actnano
Venture Round in 2022
actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced coatings designed to protect automotive and consumer electronics from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, actnano offers a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied to electronic devices, enhancing their water resistance to IPx7 levels. This technology allows clients to effectively safeguard their products while integrating seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes. Additionally, actnano serves diverse sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things, with a global presence that includes offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.
Synera (ex-ELISE)
Series A in 2022
Bremen-based software company ELISE GmbH has created the first low-code development platform for engineering. Engineers can use it to automate recurring tasks across all domains in a single environment. Thus, unlike in classical design processes, ELISE enables algorithm-based modeling. As a result of this automation, developers can return to creative activities and ultimately design faster and better products. On ELISE, all data and the entire expert knowledge of the development process are integrated. Engineers are thus provided with technical capabilities that are otherwise only available to software developers, despite their diverse skills. This is achieved through a visual programming language for which no special IT knowledge is required. Users of ELISE work in numerous industries, including automotive, aerospace and medical technology. The platform’s potential has been proven at customers such as Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai, Brose and EDAG. With the help of ELISE, they were able to design individual components up to 90 percent faster than before.
Bcomp Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializing in natural fiber composites. Founded in 2003, the company produces innovative products such as ampliTex, a natural flax fiber available in various forms, bCores, a lightweight wood core, and powerRibs, a reinforcement material made from natural fibers. Bcomp's technologies, developed from years of research and patented innovations, allow for the creation of structural components that can effectively replace traditional materials like aluminum and carbon fiber. The company serves diverse industries, including sports, automotive, acoustics, aerospace, electronics, design, and leisure, focusing on enhancing efficiency in weight, rigidity, shock absorption, and damping. Bcomp collaborates closely with its customers to tailor solutions that meet specific needs while continuing to strengthen its research and development efforts through academic partnerships.
AutoBrains
Series C in 2022
AutoBrains is a developer of a visual intelligence platform designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving services. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, employing signature-based representation structures and unsupervised learning methodologies to create a detailed understanding of the vehicle's surroundings. This technology supports various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle localization, ultimately aiming to improve car safety and reduce casualties on global roadways. With a foundation of over 200 patents, AutoBrains' self-learning technology represents a significant advancement in automotive visual intelligence.
Rapid Liquid Print
Seed Round in 2021
Rapid Liquid Print is working on 3D printers that create stretchy products for industrial materials. Their services include medical devices, footwear, home goods, furniture, aviation, and automotive components.
actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced coatings designed to protect automotive and consumer electronics from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, actnano offers a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied to electronic devices, enhancing their water resistance to IPx7 levels. This technology allows clients to effectively safeguard their products while integrating seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes. Additionally, actnano serves diverse sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things, with a global presence that includes offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.
Motorway, founded in 2017, is an online platform that revolutionizes the sale of used cars by connecting private sellers with a network of verified dealers. The company utilizes advanced valuation technology, leveraging live market data to provide accurate estimates of a car's value, ensuring transparent pricing throughout the process. By offering a fully online auction system, Motorway enables dealers to bid on vehicles directly from private sellers, streamlining the selling experience. With over one million car owners accessing its services each month, the platform has seen substantial growth, facilitating hundreds of successful car sales daily. Motorway aims to simplify and enhance the car selling process, making it efficient and accessible for all users.
Upstream Security is a provider of a cloud-based data management platform specifically designed for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity and data-driven applications. The platform transforms distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to create connected vehicle applications. Upstream offers industry-leading cyber threat protection through its AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first dedicated automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, which integrates seamlessly into customer environments and vehicle security operations centers. By leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform delivers real-time visibility on security, privacy, and fraud alerts, helping to safeguard the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles. Upstream serves a range of prominent automotive OEMs and suppliers, ensuring the protection of millions of vehicles worldwide.
AutoBrains
Series C in 2021
AutoBrains is a developer of a visual intelligence platform designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving services. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, employing signature-based representation structures and unsupervised learning methodologies to create a detailed understanding of the vehicle's surroundings. This technology supports various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle localization, ultimately aiming to improve car safety and reduce casualties on global roadways. With a foundation of over 200 patents, AutoBrains' self-learning technology represents a significant advancement in automotive visual intelligence.
Natural Fiber Welding
Venture Round in 2021
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacturing and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from plants. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials suitable for various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale eco-friendly products effectively.
Kodiak Robotics
Series B in 2021
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing autonomous technology specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in creating self-driving trucks designed to operate on highway routes. Kodiak Robotics employs advanced sensor fusion systems and innovative mapping solutions to enable its vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving. This technology aims to enhance network efficiency and reduce operational costs for businesses in the logistics sector.
Motorway, founded in 2017, is an online platform that revolutionizes the sale of used cars by connecting private sellers with a network of verified dealers. The company utilizes advanced valuation technology, leveraging live market data to provide accurate estimates of a car's value, ensuring transparent pricing throughout the process. By offering a fully online auction system, Motorway enables dealers to bid on vehicles directly from private sellers, streamlining the selling experience. With over one million car owners accessing its services each month, the platform has seen substantial growth, facilitating hundreds of successful car sales daily. Motorway aims to simplify and enhance the car selling process, making it efficient and accessible for all users.
Recogni Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors aimed at real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni focuses on creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry in both Germany and the U.S. The company’s technology integrates visual and depth sensor data to optimize performance, power efficiency, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. By providing scalable solutions for generative AI and intelligent autonomous platforms, Recogni enables clients to achieve advanced edge processing capabilities and enhances data center efficiency, ultimately supporting the growth of mobility markets.
Solid Power
Debt Financing in 2021
Solid Power Inc. specializes in the development of solid-state rechargeable batteries that are free from volatile or flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating batteries for various applications, including electric vehicles, portable electronics, aircraft, and satellites. Its solid-state batteries are designed to be energy-dense, safe, and reliable, offering significant improvements in performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Solid Power aims to license its battery cell designs and manufacturing expertise to leading battery manufacturers and automotive original equipment manufacturers, while also selling its proprietary sulfide-based solid electrolyte for use in all-solid-state battery cells.
AutoFi
Venture Round in 2020
AutoFi is a commerce platform delivering point of sale solution for financing a vehicle online. The platform allows consumers to purchase and finance a vehicle entirely online through a seamless user experience and an automated application and approval process. The company's platform connects an auto dealer’s customers to a network of lenders, providing a fast, mobile-first checkout experience. It provides vehicle buyers instant full spectrum decisions with customizable terms.
DSP Concepts
Series B in 2020
DSP Concepts Inc. specializes in the development of audio tools and intellectual property for audio-enabled products. The company is known for its flagship platform, Audio Weaver, which is a cross-platform audio processing engine that facilitates the creation and delivery of audio features for a variety of applications. DSP Concepts also offers TalkTo, a suite of machine learning algorithms designed to enhance microphone performance in challenging acoustic environments. Additionally, the company provides a software-based asynchronous sample rate converter and a range of design and consulting services, including automotive audio design, system architecture consultation, and custom protocol development. Its technologies are utilized in numerous automotive and consumer products, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands in the automotive and smart home sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DSP Concepts operates additional offices in Dedham, Massachusetts; Germany; and China.
Synera (ex-ELISE)
Seed Round in 2019
Bremen-based software company ELISE GmbH has created the first low-code development platform for engineering. Engineers can use it to automate recurring tasks across all domains in a single environment. Thus, unlike in classical design processes, ELISE enables algorithm-based modeling. As a result of this automation, developers can return to creative activities and ultimately design faster and better products. On ELISE, all data and the entire expert knowledge of the development process are integrated. Engineers are thus provided with technical capabilities that are otherwise only available to software developers, despite their diverse skills. This is achieved through a visual programming language for which no special IT knowledge is required. Users of ELISE work in numerous industries, including automotive, aerospace and medical technology. The platform’s potential has been proven at customers such as Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai, Brose and EDAG. With the help of ELISE, they were able to design individual components up to 90 percent faster than before.
AutoBrains
Series B in 2019
AutoBrains is a developer of a visual intelligence platform designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving services. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, employing signature-based representation structures and unsupervised learning methodologies to create a detailed understanding of the vehicle's surroundings. This technology supports various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle localization, ultimately aiming to improve car safety and reduce casualties on global roadways. With a foundation of over 200 patents, AutoBrains' self-learning technology represents a significant advancement in automotive visual intelligence.
Recogni Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors aimed at real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni focuses on creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry in both Germany and the U.S. The company’s technology integrates visual and depth sensor data to optimize performance, power efficiency, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. By providing scalable solutions for generative AI and intelligent autonomous platforms, Recogni enables clients to achieve advanced edge processing capabilities and enhances data center efficiency, ultimately supporting the growth of mobility markets.
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.
ChargePoint
Series H in 2018
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.
Lunewave
Seed Round in 2018
Lunewave Inc. is a manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, and specialized research. Lunewave develops advanced, three-dimensional printed Luneburg lens antennas and radar systems tailored for applications in autonomous driving, wireless communications, and drone technology. Its products feature custom-made antennas available in various sizes and operating frequencies, designed to meet specific customer needs. The sensors are characterized by their compact, robust design, offering high resolution, all-directional fields of view, and long detection ranges.
Tekion Corp. is a technology company based in San Ramon, California, that specializes in developing cloud-based applications tailored for the automotive retail industry. Founded in 2016, Tekion offers the Automotive Retail Cloud, a comprehensive platform that connects various aspects of automotive dealerships and streamlines the entire vehicle sales process online. The platform serves not only retailers but also manufacturers and technology partners, providing solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. By integrating digital sales management, customer engagement, compliance management, and data insights, Tekion enables automotive dealers to enhance their operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth. The company aims to transform an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades, offering a more connected and efficient automotive retail ecosystem.
Caroobi GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates a network of workshops specializing in car repair services and replacement parts across Germany. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services, including transmission repair, oil changes, engine and cylinder head gasket replacement, and quality inspections. It also provides auto parts such as engine exchange parts and turbocharger replacements. Caroobi aims to enhance the automotive aftersales experience by offering a transparent and straightforward booking process for various services, allowing customers to schedule repairs at fixed prices. As of June 2020, Caroobi operates as a subsidiary of Deutsches Werkstattnetz GmbH.
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.
Fair
Corporate Round in 2017
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.
DSP Concepts
Series A in 2017
DSP Concepts Inc. specializes in the development of audio tools and intellectual property for audio-enabled products. The company is known for its flagship platform, Audio Weaver, which is a cross-platform audio processing engine that facilitates the creation and delivery of audio features for a variety of applications. DSP Concepts also offers TalkTo, a suite of machine learning algorithms designed to enhance microphone performance in challenging acoustic environments. Additionally, the company provides a software-based asynchronous sample rate converter and a range of design and consulting services, including automotive audio design, system architecture consultation, and custom protocol development. Its technologies are utilized in numerous automotive and consumer products, serving a diverse clientele that includes well-known brands in the automotive and smart home sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DSP Concepts operates additional offices in Dedham, Massachusetts; Germany; and China.
Nauto, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in software solutions for autonomous and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2015, Nauto develops an intelligent driver safety system that utilizes an after-market dual-camera device to collect and analyze visual data in real-time, aiming to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. This system includes features such as GPS, wireless connectivity, and night vision support, allowing fleet managers to monitor driver performance and vehicle safety effectively. Nauto also offers VERA (Vision Enhanced Risk Assessment), a scoring system that rates the frequency and severity of distracted driving incidents. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Allianz Insurance, Toyota, and BMW, and has expanded its presence with subsidiary locations in Dublin, Ireland, and Tokyo, Japan. Through its innovative technology, Nauto enhances safety and productivity for fleets while contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.
Caroobi GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates a network of workshops specializing in car repair services and replacement parts across Germany. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services, including transmission repair, oil changes, engine and cylinder head gasket replacement, and quality inspections. It also provides auto parts such as engine exchange parts and turbocharger replacements. Caroobi aims to enhance the automotive aftersales experience by offering a transparent and straightforward booking process for various services, allowing customers to schedule repairs at fixed prices. As of June 2020, Caroobi operates as a subsidiary of Deutsches Werkstattnetz GmbH.
ChargePoint
Series G in 2017
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.
Skurt is a technology and logistics platform that facilitates on-demand car rentals through a mobile application available on iOS and Android. Users can easily request a car, which can be delivered to their location—be it a home, hotel, or office—within 60 minutes of booking. The service eliminates traditional rental hassles such as paperwork, long lines, and additional fees, allowing customers to rent vehicles on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Once users are finished with the car, they can schedule a pick-up time for the vehicle to be collected from their location. Skurt operates in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Miami, having delivered tens of thousands of cars to its customers.
Fair is a car leasing company headquartered in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a mobile application that facilitates vehicle leasing services, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car directly from their smartphones using only a driver's license and a bank account. Fair's platform offers customers the flexibility to choose their desired vehicle, select mileage options, and manage payments all within the app. This innovative approach embodies the car-as-a-service (CaaS) model, providing individuals with the freedom to drive the car they want for as long as they wish, while also allowing them the option to return the vehicle at any time without the long-term commitments typically associated with traditional vehicle financing or leasing.
Desktop Metal
Series C in 2017
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, providing innovative 3D printing technologies tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for metal additive manufacturing in machine and job shops, the Studio System for office-based metal 3D printing, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Its technologies cater to sectors such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, and heavy industry, enabling on-demand digital mass production that emphasizes speed, cost-efficiency, and high-quality parts. Desktop Metal operates in markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Americas.
Nauto, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in software solutions for autonomous and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2015, Nauto develops an intelligent driver safety system that utilizes an after-market dual-camera device to collect and analyze visual data in real-time, aiming to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. This system includes features such as GPS, wireless connectivity, and night vision support, allowing fleet managers to monitor driver performance and vehicle safety effectively. Nauto also offers VERA (Vision Enhanced Risk Assessment), a scoring system that rates the frequency and severity of distracted driving incidents. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Allianz Insurance, Toyota, and BMW, and has expanded its presence with subsidiary locations in Dublin, Ireland, and Tokyo, Japan. Through its innovative technology, Nauto enhances safety and productivity for fleets while contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.
Carbon, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced printing solutions that enhance product performance and accelerate market delivery. The company utilizes its proprietary Digital Light Synthesis technology, which combines digital light projection, oxygen-permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to create parts with superior mechanical properties and surface finishes. Its SpeedCell system integrates various manufacturing processes for consistent production of end-use parts across different scales. Carbon's offerings include a range of printers and the automated Smart Part Washer, enabling streamlined workflows for industries such as automotive, consumer products, dental, industrial, and life sciences. Additionally, Carbon produces various polyurethane materials, including rigid and flexible options, as well as other advanced resins. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Carbon supports its clients with consulting services, helping them leverage its technologies for mass customization, on-demand inventory, and innovative product development.
Zendrive
Venture Round in 2014
Our transportation system is evolving. Car ownership in urban centers is peaking and consumers are increasingly choosing on-demand and shared ride services over driving themselves. At the same time, commercial and on-demand fleets are becoming increasingly reliant on mobile technology, and autonomous cars are making the move from science fiction to reality. As miles driven shift away from personal vehicles to commercial or shared fleets, a new framework is required for addressing safety. Zendrive is leading the evolution of safety in an era of transportation innovation and mobile ubiquity. We are dedicated to making roads safer through data and analytics. Through our product suite, we leverage mobile sensor data to provide actionable insights that improve safety for passengers and drivers worldwide.
ChargePoint
Series E in 2014
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.
ChargePoint
Series D in 2012
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.
MyCityWay
Series A in 2011
MyCityWay is the technology partner for global brands seeking to thrive in today’s mobile-first world. Our platform is used to create new highly engaging, personalized mobile experiences and to optimize brands’ existing mobile strategies to achieve core business objectives and increase the return on marketing investments. Marketers leverage our platform to forge long-term personal and profitable relationships with their always-on customers. With our suite of cloud-based tools, brands deliver contextually-relevant, real-time and hyper-targeted content, advertiser messages and functionality that increase retention, loyalty and monetization. The MyCityWay platform delivers personalized experiences across all digital touchpoints, including smartphones, tablets, connected cars, connected TV, airplane seatbacks and touchscreen kiosks. The world’s leading brands have partnered with MyCityWay, including Mastercard, Panasonic, BMW, Macy’s, Daily News, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Pioneer, One Laptop Per Child, Tribeca Film Festival, Calvin Klein, Red Bull and ING New York City Marathon amongst others. The MyCityWay Platform leverages one patented and five patent-pending technologies. MyCityWay was one of 24 companies selected to participate in the Wall Street Journal's documentary series in 2013. The company has also won several awards including NYC Big Apps 2010, Intel TechSparks Apps4India 2011, Hill Holliday’s Project Beacon 2012, OnMedia’s Top 100 2012, Appy Award 2012 and AlwaysOn Global 250, and was named an Official Honoree for The Webby Awards 2013. Headquartered in NYC, MyCityWay is backed by Firstmark Capital, IA Ventures, BMWi Ventures and NYC EDC.