ARRIS
Venture Round in 2024
ARRIS specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in the development of performance composites for various mass-market applications, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company's innovative additive molding technology enables the production of 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts at scale. This proprietary process allows for the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers and the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topology-optimized structure. By combining these elements, ARRIS provides clients with access to advanced composite solutions that enhance product performance and efficiency.
asellerate
Series A in 2024
asellerate is a multichannel e-commerce platform focused on the automotive aftermarket, providing solutions for manufacturers to enhance their online sales capabilities. The company specializes in offering automotive spare parts, tires, and reproducing hard-to-find components. Through its online platform, asellerate integrates various sales channels, including eBay and Amazon, facilitating order management, marketing, and fulfillment processes. By leveraging digital commerce, asellerate enables manufacturers to reach new markets and optimize their sales strategies in the automotive sector. The platform's services also include concierge support and advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, to meet customer demands for high-quality automotive parts and accessories.
AutoCore is a provider of intelligent mobility software and automotive electrical and electronic architecture solutions. The company specializes in developing an automotive middleware platform designed to support next-generation vehicles. Its offerings include operating systems and autonomous driving software tailored for various automotive computing platforms. AutoCore assists Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers throughout the entire product life cycle, from design to production, ensuring that automotive innovations meet the evolving demands of the industry.
PHYTunes
Seed Round in 2023
PHYTunes is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on addressing mobility challenges and handover interruptions in various applications, including robotics, automated mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and mobile real-time video. The company has developed a patented solution that creates a Single Frequency Wi-Fi Network capable of covering areas up to 100,000 square feet, offering deployment at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional wireless local area network (WLAN) providers. Additionally, PHYTunes is advancing a converged Wi-Fi and mid-band 5G solution for private networks, allowing the integration of both network types over a unified infrastructure. This approach leverages existing wire-line technologies, such as telephone lines and fiber-optic cables, to enhance high-frequency mobile signal coverage, thereby facilitating better connectivity for cellular network providers and businesses.
Prophesee
Series C in 2022
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced machine vision sensors and systems. Renowned for its neuromorphic vision technology, the company has created a unique visual processing platform that mimics human vision by detecting events rather than capturing sequences of images. This innovative Metavision® approach enables significant advancements in speed, dynamic range, data efficiency, and power consumption, making it suitable for a variety of applications including autonomous driving, mobile devices, industrial automation, and security systems. Prophesee serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors such as biomedical, gaming, robotics, and aerospace. The company boasts a team of over 100 engineers and holds more than 50 international patents, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation vision technologies.
Shop-Ware
Series B in 2022
Shop-Ware is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing and marketing shop management software for the automotive sector. Founded in 2013, the company offers a platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency and customer service capabilities of auto repair shops. By providing tools for job scheduling, inventory management, repair inspections, online booking, and customer management, Shop-Ware enables its clients to streamline their business processes effectively. The software is distinguished by its focus on transparent customer communications, fostering trust within the industry. Led by CEO Carolyn Coquillette, who has a background as an auto mechanic, Shop-Ware serves a diverse clientele across North and South America, ranging from small independent shops to larger multi-location businesses. The company's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a transformative force in the automotive aftermarket.
Zeliot
Corporate Round in 2022
Zeliot is a deep tech company established in 2018, specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for enterprises and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company has developed a robust platform that currently supports over 100,000 devices and serves notable clients such as Royal Enfield, Ashok Leyland, and Indian Oil Corporation. Zeliot focuses on creating a comprehensive ecosystem for its partners, allowing them to customize and control their offerings through the development of software platform modules, including data processing pipelines and telematics hubs. By productizing individual components of the platform, Zeliot enhances efficiency in managing telematics data, leading to substantial savings on cloud costs for its customers. The company's offerings encompass fleet tracking, connected vehicle platforms, mobility solutions, and advanced data processing, positioning Zeliot as a leader in automotive telematics and IoT innovations.
Atlatec
Acquisition in 2022
Atlatec is a company specializing in the development of high-definition mapping software tailored for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). By providing precise and detailed map data as a service, Atlatec enables automotive clients to enhance their products and offerings. The company's customizable software accommodates various project scales through a full-stack mapping solution, allowing clients to access and utilize high-definition maps effectively. This focus on detailed mapping data is essential for the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology and simulation.
Sfara is a technology company focused on enhancing mobile safety and analytics through its patented artificial intelligence platform. By transforming smartphones into secure mobile safety solutions, Sfara offers a GDPR-compliant software-as-a-service (SaaS) that caters to partners in the mobility sector, such as automakers and mobile network operators. The technology is compatible with a vast number of smartphones, facilitating significant advancements in telematics without the need for additional hardware or increased data transport costs. Sfara's cloud-based data analytics solutions support companies as they adapt to evolving transportation models, including transportation-as-a-service, autonomous vehicles, fleet management, and ride-sharing. The company boasts a seasoned executive team with extensive experience in telematics, having managed over 150 billion miles across various applications in North America, Europe, and China. Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sfara is also expanding its presence in Silicon Valley, Finland, Israel, and Germany.
Momenta
Corporate Round in 2021
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup based in Beijing that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for full autonomy in vehicles. The company leverages deep learning technologies for perception, high-definition semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning, providing multi-level autonomous driving solutions alongside big data products and services. Momenta's team includes leading experts in computer vision and deep learning, contributing to the company's innovative approach to autonomous driving. Their technology is designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety, aiming to improve the overall experience for users through artificial intelligence.
ARRIS specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in the development of performance composites for various mass-market applications, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company's innovative additive molding technology enables the production of 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts at scale. This proprietary process allows for the precise alignment of continuous carbon fibers and the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single, topology-optimized structure. By combining these elements, ARRIS provides clients with access to advanced composite solutions that enhance product performance and efficiency.
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.
Routematic
Corporate Round in 2020
Routematic is a leading provider of a transport-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing the commuting experience for employees in India. The company has developed an integrated fleet solution that automates employee transportation, optimizing mileage and travel time while improving safety and comfort. Routematic's platform includes features such as real-time SMS updates on cab arrival times and traffic delays, as well as the ability to book and cancel Flexi-cabs. By leveraging technology, Routematic enables organizations to enhance the safety of their employees while also reducing transportation costs, establishing a prominent position in the employee transportation market.
UltraSense Systems
Series B in 2020
UltraSense Systems develops integrated 3D ultrasound sensor solutions for various industries. The company's flagship product, TouchPoint sensors, provides a low-power user interface that can detect touch and force through virtually any material using patented 3D ultrasound technology. These sensors are utilized in applications ranging from mobile phones and wearables to home appliances, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. UltraSense Systems was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Zhubei City, Taiwan. The company distributes its products through various channels.
Masters of Pie
Seed Round in 2020
Masters of Pie Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in product lifecycle management software utilizing virtual and augmented reality. Founded in 2011, the company initially operated as a service provider, creating digital twin prototypes and products for major corporations by leveraging game engine technology and design methodologies. Today, Masters of Pie develops an extensible software framework known as Radical, which facilitates immersive collaboration by enabling users to share and manipulate large and complex 2D and 3D data in real-time across various platforms, including AR, VR, desktop, and mobile devices. The company has a particular focus on enhancing computer-aided design applications within the manufacturing sector. In 2017, Masters of Pie entered into an OEM agreement with Siemens PLM, allowing the Radical framework to be integrated into Siemens NX CAD services, which has been adopted by leading firms in aerospace, automotive, and private space industries. Recent investments are aimed at expanding the adoption of the Radical framework into other sectors such as architecture, engineering, construction, healthcare, and energy.
Prophesee
Series C in 2019
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced machine vision sensors and systems. Renowned for its neuromorphic vision technology, the company has created a unique visual processing platform that mimics human vision by detecting events rather than capturing sequences of images. This innovative Metavision® approach enables significant advancements in speed, dynamic range, data efficiency, and power consumption, making it suitable for a variety of applications including autonomous driving, mobile devices, industrial automation, and security systems. Prophesee serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors such as biomedical, gaming, robotics, and aerospace. The company boasts a team of over 100 engineers and holds more than 50 international patents, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation vision technologies.
Nikola Motor Company
Series D in 2019
Nikola Motor Company is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks, and associated energy solutions, with the goal of transforming the transportation industry on a global scale. Nikola gained significant attention for its ambition to revolutionize the trucking sector through innovative electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Initially, the company focused on creating zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trucks designed for long-haul commercial use, with a range of up to 1,200 miles. Additionally, Nikola planned to establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure to support its vehicles, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
Teralytics
Series D in 2019
Teralytics is a company specializing in mobility analytics, providing deep insights into human mobility needs through the use of big data and advanced machine learning. The company's platform is designed to optimize transportation planning and operations, helping clients address significant mobility challenges. Teralytics aims to transform how journeys are planned and managed, focusing on improving journey times, ensuring accessibility, enhancing operational efficiencies, and minimizing environmental impact. By delivering actionable insights, Teralytics supports the development of sustainable mobility solutions that cater to the needs of individuals and communities both now and in the future.
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-connected cellular and GPS devices that provide insights into vehicle performance and driver behavior. Mojio's platform enables users to connect with family and friends through personalized prompts and geo-location features, while also offering a virtual driving assistant that analyzes data from vehicles. The company provides smartphone applications and scalable, secure, hardware-agnostic solutions for connected mobility services. Mojio caters to both individual consumers and businesses, offering GPS fleet tracking and dashcam video solutions to enhance car ownership experiences and improve operational efficiencies. With a significant amount of driving data collected from over a million vehicles, Mojio leverages machine learning for actionable insights that unlock new revenue streams in the automotive industry.
AutoAI Technology Co., Ltd. is a developer and operator of advanced navigation technologies for connected vehicles, primarily focusing on the automobile industry. Established in 2018 and based in Beijing, China, the company creates a comprehensive platform that integrates various Internet services into vehicles. Its offerings include telematics components, a vehicle-optimized Android operating system, and cloud-based technologies for data acquisition, storage, and analysis. AutoAI's software solutions enhance dashboard computers with integrated navigation, entertainment, voice control, and driver assistance functions. Additionally, it provides services such as real-time weather updates, traffic information, parking solutions, fueling options, and insurance services, positioning itself at the forefront of intelligent, self-driving vehicle technology. AutoAI operates as a subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd.
ABAX Sensing
Venture Round in 2018
ABAX is developing an ultra-low cost, small form factor automotive grade Lidar solution based on Frequency-Modulated Continuous Waves. The company is headquartered in Xian (CN).
Airy:3D, Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in passive depth recovery technologies designed to enhance 3D machine vision capabilities in cameras. The company's innovative solutions address the limitations of traditional imaging by providing depth information without reliance on auto-focus mechanisms, thus preserving battery life and image quality. Airy:3D serves various markets, including entertainment, automotive, industrial, and security and surveillance, aiming to transform how visual information is captured and processed in a three-dimensional context.
Shop-Ware
Seed Round in 2018
Shop-Ware is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing and marketing shop management software for the automotive sector. Founded in 2013, the company offers a platform designed to enhance the operational efficiency and customer service capabilities of auto repair shops. By providing tools for job scheduling, inventory management, repair inspections, online booking, and customer management, Shop-Ware enables its clients to streamline their business processes effectively. The software is distinguished by its focus on transparent customer communications, fostering trust within the industry. Led by CEO Carolyn Coquillette, who has a background as an auto mechanic, Shop-Ware serves a diverse clientele across North and South America, ranging from small independent shops to larger multi-location businesses. The company's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a transformative force in the automotive aftermarket.
Prophesee
Series B in 2018
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced machine vision sensors and systems. Renowned for its neuromorphic vision technology, the company has created a unique visual processing platform that mimics human vision by detecting events rather than capturing sequences of images. This innovative Metavision® approach enables significant advancements in speed, dynamic range, data efficiency, and power consumption, making it suitable for a variety of applications including autonomous driving, mobile devices, industrial automation, and security systems. Prophesee serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors such as biomedical, gaming, robotics, and aerospace. The company boasts a team of over 100 engineers and holds more than 50 international patents, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation vision technologies.
AImotive is a developer of automated driving technology focused on creating self-driving software, proprietary simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware. The company aims to facilitate the deployment of automated driving through its scalable and modular products, which are designed to be hardware agnostic. Drawing on its team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive supports industry partners in achieving their self-driving objectives. The company's technology is tailored to provide safe and comfortable rides across various climates and cultures, positioning it as a competitive player in the automated driving sector.
Airy:3D
Seed Round in 2017
Airy:3D, Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in passive depth recovery technologies designed to enhance 3D machine vision capabilities in cameras. The company's innovative solutions address the limitations of traditional imaging by providing depth information without reliance on auto-focus mechanisms, thus preserving battery life and image quality. Airy:3D serves various markets, including entertainment, automotive, industrial, and security and surveillance, aiming to transform how visual information is captured and processed in a three-dimensional context.
TetraVue, Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Carlsbad, California, specializes in 3D camera technologies and optics solutions primarily for government agencies. The company has developed innovative Smart Vision products that utilize advanced Time of Flight (TOF) technology, resulting from extensive research and experimentation. TetraVue's systems are designed to meet the growing visualization needs across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and applications in virtual and augmented reality. Their technology captures high-definition, three-dimensional images both indoors and outdoors at long distances while consuming minimal power. This capability enables users to effectively detect and visualize obstacles, enhancing safety and efficiency in complex environments.
Prophesee
Series B in 2016
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced machine vision sensors and systems. Renowned for its neuromorphic vision technology, the company has created a unique visual processing platform that mimics human vision by detecting events rather than capturing sequences of images. This innovative Metavision® approach enables significant advancements in speed, dynamic range, data efficiency, and power consumption, making it suitable for a variety of applications including autonomous driving, mobile devices, industrial automation, and security systems. Prophesee serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors such as biomedical, gaming, robotics, and aerospace. The company boasts a team of over 100 engineers and holds more than 50 international patents, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation vision technologies.
ITK Engineering
Acquisition in 2016
ITK Engineering AG is a German technology company founded in 1994, specializing in technical consulting and development services for software engineering, embedded systems, model-based design, testing, control systems design, and signal processing solutions. The company offers a range of products such as test benches for electrified components, ECU hardware and software, HiL systems for hardware commissioning, and software solutions like TACware and ITK SafePack. Additionally, they provide services in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, algorithm design, verification and validation, hardware development, functional safety, security, consulting, and seminars. Serving diverse industries including automotive, medical systems, robotics, and aerospace, ITK Engineering operates globally with headquarters in Rülzheim, Germany, and offices in Austria, Spain, Japan, and the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Bosch Engineering GmbH.
AImotive is a developer of automated driving technology focused on creating self-driving software, proprietary simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware. The company aims to facilitate the deployment of automated driving through its scalable and modular products, which are designed to be hardware agnostic. Drawing on its team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive supports industry partners in achieving their self-driving objectives. The company's technology is tailored to provide safe and comfortable rides across various climates and cultures, positioning it as a competitive player in the automated driving sector.
Prophesee
Seed Round in 2015
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced machine vision sensors and systems. Renowned for its neuromorphic vision technology, the company has created a unique visual processing platform that mimics human vision by detecting events rather than capturing sequences of images. This innovative Metavision® approach enables significant advancements in speed, dynamic range, data efficiency, and power consumption, making it suitable for a variety of applications including autonomous driving, mobile devices, industrial automation, and security systems. Prophesee serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors such as biomedical, gaming, robotics, and aerospace. The company boasts a team of over 100 engineers and holds more than 50 international patents, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation vision technologies.
AImotive is a developer of automated driving technology focused on creating self-driving software, proprietary simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware. The company aims to facilitate the deployment of automated driving through its scalable and modular products, which are designed to be hardware agnostic. Drawing on its team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive supports industry partners in achieving their self-driving objectives. The company's technology is tailored to provide safe and comfortable rides across various climates and cultures, positioning it as a competitive player in the automated driving sector.
IDENT Technology
Venture Round in 2011
IDENT Technology AG specializes in developing and licensing innovative technology solutions for near-field communication (NFC) and human-machine interface (HMI), focusing on capacitive near-field detection, interaction, and identification applications. Their flagship products include SKINPLEX GestIC for gesture detection, SKINPLEX zeropower sensor system for touchless sensing in harsh environments, and SKINPLEX ultra-low-power proximity system for device wake-up and power-down functionality. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Wessling, Germany, IDENT Technology serves a diverse range of industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications.
Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup based in Beijing that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for full autonomy in vehicles. The company leverages deep learning technologies for perception, high-definition semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning, providing multi-level autonomous driving solutions alongside big data products and services. Momenta's team includes leading experts in computer vision and deep learning, contributing to the company's innovative approach to autonomous driving. Their technology is designed to enhance driving efficiency and safety, aiming to improve the overall experience for users through artificial intelligence.
Whale provides an omnichannel marketing platform that transforms marketing operations, digitalizes store operations and unifies offline & online brand experiences leveraging AI + IoT + Big Data to “Connect Brands with Customer”. Founded in 2017, Whale has since empowered 1000+ global FMCG, F&B, Fashion and Automotive brands including P&G, Unilever, Starbucks, UNIQLO, ARMANI, Watsons, Xiaomi, Midea, Lotus, POP MART etc. with over 150,000 stores across APAC, enabling brands to embrace the full potential of digital transformation. Equipped with AI capabilities, patented ReID technology and enterprise-grade security, Whale platforms comprising of Space Data Platform (SDP), Whale Marketing Cloud (WMC), Whale Open Platform (WOP) and Whale Analytics, serve as the end-to-end digitalization engine that enables brands to seamlessly engage with each customer. Whale is backed by Temasek Holding, NIO Capital, Source Code Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Commune, BAI Capital and The Jiangmen, with 6 offices across Singapore, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.