BMW i Ventures
BMW i Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of BMW Group, established in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies that enhance BMW's current and future business, particularly in technology and customer service sectors. It targets a diverse range of industries, including commercial transportation, energy, information technology, mobile, e-commerce, financial technology, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, ridesharing, software as a service, supply chain technology, augmented reality, and mobility technology. BMW i Ventures aims to support high-performance companies by facilitating their swift execution and ensuring tangible impacts on hardware, software, and sustainability across various domains, including manufacturing and transportation. The firm primarily invests in regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel.
Fox Robotics
Venture Round in 2022
Fox Robotics, founded in 2017, specializes in autonomous pallet workflows designed to enhance safety and productivity in warehouses across the U.S. and Canada. The company develops and manufactures the FoxBot, the world's first autonomous trailer loader and unloader, which is capable of significantly increasing workplace productivity by two to three times. These self-driving forklifts can be seamlessly integrated into existing warehouse systems, allowing companies to automate operations while also reducing their environmental impact. Fox Robotics is supported by investments from notable firms such as BMW i Ventures and Zebra Technologies Corp.
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.
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.
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