Qualcomm Ventures

Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. As a global corporate venture capital fund, it invests in early-stage technology companies, focusing on mobile and adjacent industries. With over $4 billion under management, Qualcomm Ventures has invested in more than 350 companies across 15 countries.

Sachin Deshpande

Senior Director

Nakul Duggal

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive

Michel Glezer

Managing Director

Tushar Gupta

Investor

Judd Heape

Vice President of Product Management

Carlos Kokron

Vice President

Song Mao

Senior Director and Managing Director

Akash Palkhiwala

CFO and COO

Boaz Peer

Investor

Varsha Tagare

Managing Director

Richard Tapalaga

Investor

Nan Zhou

Investor

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

ANYbotics

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2016, ANYbotics develops autonomous legged robots designed for industrial applications. These robots are equipped with features such as docking stations, robust sensing capabilities, and waterproofing. They also offer tools for reading instruments, monitoring equipment health, detecting events, and inspecting complex environments. The company aims to improve worker safety, increase productivity, and support sustainable operations in industries like oil and gas, power, mining, chemicals, construction, and transportation.

Third Wave Automation

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2018, Third Wave Automation develops autonomous forklifts using machine learning, computer vision, and robotic material handling. Its Shared Autonomy Platform enables human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Obsidian Sensors

Convertible Note in 2024
Founded in La Jolla, California in 2017, Obsidian Sensors specializes in developing high-resolution thermal imaging sensors and cameras. Utilizing a proprietary glass microelectromechanical system (MEMS) manufacturing process, the company produces uncooled microbolometers at lower costs and on a larger scale than conventional silicon-based devices. Their products cater to automotive (ADAS and autonomy), security/surveillance, drones, and industrial applications.

Scale AI

Series F in 2024
Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Ethernovia

Series A in 2023
Ethernovia specializes in developing advanced Ethernet systems for vehicles. By integrating high-performance components and utilizing artificial intelligence-driven interconnects, the company enhances autonomous driving capabilities, optimizes in-vehicle data flow, and ensures reliable communication networks.

Autotalks

Acquisition in 2023
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops a range of automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON integrated vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF Transceiver. These products enable vehicles to communicate with each other and with infrastructure, enhancing safety and mobility. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, along with security verification and software solutions. The company serves a global clientele, including OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Autotalks stands out as the only provider of a comprehensive global V2X solution that meets stringent automotive safety and reliability standards, ensuring interoperability with various devices and protocols in diverse conditions.

Third Wave Automation

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2018, Third Wave Automation develops autonomous forklifts using machine learning, computer vision, and robotic material handling. Its Shared Autonomy Platform enables human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Arriver Software

Acquisition in 2022
Arriver Software is a technology company specializing in sensor perception and driving policy solutions for the automotive industry. The company develops scalable and upgradable software designed for smart mobility, which integrates advanced sensor perception capabilities with a comprehensive driving policy stack. This full suite of features is compatible with automotive system-on-a-chip (SoC) and accelerator products, allowing automakers to implement and enhance safety features across various vehicle models. Arriver's platform supports a range of functionalities, from entry-level active safety systems to more sophisticated automated driving technologies, thereby enabling manufacturers to improve safety and performance for drivers.

AiFi

Series B in 2022
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for cashier-free retail environments. Founded in 2016, AiFi's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and sensor networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, manage their carts, and process transactions seamlessly. The technology is designed to be adaptable to a variety of store formats and can support operations in spaces up to 10,000 square feet without the need for shelf sensors. This flexibility allows retailers to implement autonomous shopping solutions that enhance customer experiences while providing valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi partners with numerous global retailers, including ALDI South Group and Carrefour, to create customized shopping experiences that facilitate reliable, contactless operations. The company has established itself as a leader in the autonomous retail space, being recognized for having the highest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores worldwide.

Sibros

Series B in 2022
Sibros is a technology company that specializes in software-defined vehicle management through its Deep Connected Platform™. This platform integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands, all while adhering to stringent automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards. Sibros's solutions are versatile and can be implemented across various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel engines, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. By leveraging advanced technology developed in Silicon Valley, Sibros empowers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, and explore new revenue opportunities throughout the entire mobility product life cycle. The company's software manages a vehicle's complete software inventory and configurations, facilitating the delivery of connected vehicle services and personalized mobility solutions at scale.

Augmented Pixels

Acquisition in 2022
Augmented Pixels Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for drones and robotics. Founded in 2010, the company develops a range of products that utilize visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and sensor fusion technologies. Its offerings include a Vision Processing Unit for obstacle detection and autonomous exploration, a SLAM SDK for data integration from various sensors, and Stereo Cameras aimed at enhancing localization and object detection. Augmented Pixels also provides platforms for pre-programmed drone flights and robots tailored for applications in healthcare, security, and warehouse management. Additionally, the company focuses on 3D geolocation and mapping through innovative solutions like CorpMap.AI for indoor logistics and GlobalMap.AI for crowdsourcing 3D maps, contributing to the creation of digital twins of physical environments.

Haomo.ai

Series A in 2021
Haomo Zhixing is an artificial intelligence technology company focused on developing autonomous driving solutions. The company aims to transform the travel and logistics sectors by providing advanced technologies that enable self-driving capabilities. Haomo Zhixing's offerings include Navigation On Highwaypilot (NOH) and lidar systems, which utilize artificial intelligence to enhance autonomous driving. Through these innovations, the company seeks to comprehensively upgrade societal transportation methods.

AiFi

Funding Round in 2020
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for cashier-free retail environments. Founded in 2016, AiFi's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and sensor networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, manage their carts, and process transactions seamlessly. The technology is designed to be adaptable to a variety of store formats and can support operations in spaces up to 10,000 square feet without the need for shelf sensors. This flexibility allows retailers to implement autonomous shopping solutions that enhance customer experiences while providing valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi partners with numerous global retailers, including ALDI South Group and Carrefour, to create customized shopping experiences that facilitate reliable, contactless operations. The company has established itself as a leader in the autonomous retail space, being recognized for having the highest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores worldwide.

Brain Corp

Series D in 2020
Brain Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform for self-driving robots. Its primary product, BrainOS, is an operating system that integrates with off-the-shelf hardware and sensors, providing robots with advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to navigate complex environments. The company's technology supports various industries, including delivery, healthcare, security, and personal services, by enabling robots to operate autonomously. Additionally, Brain Corporation's solutions aid manufacturers in producing and deploying autonomous machines effectively, positioning the company as a leader in the robotics industry. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Brain Corporation continues to expand its influence in robotics and automation globally.

Valerann

Seed Round in 2018
Valerann is a technology company that develops intelligent traffic management solutions for road networks. It converts data from road infrastructure and ITS assets into actionable insights to improve safety, reduce congestion, lower emissions, and support connected and autonomous vehicles. The AI-powered platform gathers data from wireless road sensors and provides real-time analytics and control tools that correlate vehicle movements with road lanes, enabling operators to detect risks, optimize intersections, and automate traffic control centers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv with a London office, Valerann aims to transform streets into data-driven infrastructure that delivers faster responses, smoother traffic, and lower operating costs.

Brain Corp

Series C in 2017
Brain Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform for self-driving robots. Its primary product, BrainOS, is an operating system that integrates with off-the-shelf hardware and sensors, providing robots with advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to navigate complex environments. The company's technology supports various industries, including delivery, healthcare, security, and personal services, by enabling robots to operate autonomously. Additionally, Brain Corporation's solutions aid manufacturers in producing and deploying autonomous machines effectively, positioning the company as a leader in the robotics industry. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Brain Corporation continues to expand its influence in robotics and automation globally.

Skydrop

Series A in 2017
Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.

Cruise

Convertible Note in 2015
Cruise develops advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people with places, things, and experiences. Its autonomous vehicles navigate complex traffic scenarios, aiming to improve road safety, restore freedom of movement in urban areas, and reduce carbon pollution.

Skydrop

Seed Round in 2015
Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.

Flip Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Flip Technologies provides a wide array of products ranging from navigation for fleet management services, routing and demand-supply heatmaps for ride-sharing platforms & enroute EV charging optimization & scheduling to build an inter-car communication network for the future self driving cars

Fotokite

Convertible Note in 2015
Fotokite develops autonomous aerial robots designed to enhance situational awareness for first responders. Their patented technology enables firefighters to deploy a tethered drone with a single button press, providing thermal and regular video footage up to 45 meters high for hours at a time. This fully autonomous system delivers real-time intelligence without requiring piloting skills, helping teams assess incidents quickly and safely.

3D Robotics

Series C in 2015
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

3D Robotics

Series C in 2015
3D Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of drones, specializing in advanced aerial technology for sectors such as construction, insurance, surveying, agriculture, utilities, telecommunications, and public safety. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a range of products including the Solo motion control drone and Site Scan, a cloud-connected mobile application designed for autonomous inspections, scans, and surveys. Site Scan facilitates the creation of 2D maps and 3D models, while the company also provides the Pixhawk autopilot system for building unmanned aerial vehicles, along with various parts and accessories. 3D Robotics focuses on making drone technology accessible for data analysis and land mapping, enabling clients to collect accurate aerial data and transform it into actionable insights for informed decision-making at construction sites. The company distributes its products through resellers and its online store globally.

Brain Corp

Series B in 2012
Brain Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform for self-driving robots. Its primary product, BrainOS, is an operating system that integrates with off-the-shelf hardware and sensors, providing robots with advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to navigate complex environments. The company's technology supports various industries, including delivery, healthcare, security, and personal services, by enabling robots to operate autonomously. Additionally, Brain Corporation's solutions aid manufacturers in producing and deploying autonomous machines effectively, positioning the company as a leader in the robotics industry. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Brain Corporation continues to expand its influence in robotics and automation globally.

Brain Corp

Series A in 2009
Brain Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in developing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform for self-driving robots. Its primary product, BrainOS, is an operating system that integrates with off-the-shelf hardware and sensors, providing robots with advanced computer vision and AI capabilities to navigate complex environments. The company's technology supports various industries, including delivery, healthcare, security, and personal services, by enabling robots to operate autonomously. Additionally, Brain Corporation's solutions aid manufacturers in producing and deploying autonomous machines effectively, positioning the company as a leader in the robotics industry. With offices in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Brain Corporation continues to expand its influence in robotics and automation globally.
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