Nvidia

NVIDIA Corporation is a prominent visual computing company that specializes in graphics processing units (GPUs) and Tegra processors. The GPU segment includes products like GeForce for gaming, Quadro for design professionals, Tesla for artificial intelligence applications, and GRID for cloud-based graphics. The Tegra Processor segment focuses on mobile-cloud technologies, serving areas such as home entertainment, AI, and autonomous vehicles with products like DRIVE AGX and Jetson AGX. Founded in 1993 and based in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA's products are utilized across various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive sectors. The company markets its offerings to a diverse customer base, including original equipment manufacturers, system builders, automotive manufacturers, and cloud service providers. Beyond hardware, NVIDIA also supports startups through its accelerator program, helping them develop AI and data science innovations.

Vishal Dhupar

Managing Director Asia South

Dror Goldenberg

Senior Vice President Software Architecture - Networking

Rev Lebaredian

Vice President, Simulation Technology

Sonu Nayyar

Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President

Ajay Puri

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations

Daniel Rohrer

Vice President Software Security

Marc Stampfli

Business Director Switzerland

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Foretellix

Series C in 2023
Foretellix Ltd. specializes in developing a verification framework for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, with a primary focus on Autonomous Vehicles. Founded in 2010 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company provides solutions for inspecting and verifying the safety of complex automated driving systems. Foretellix has created a unique language that serves as a standard for describing scenarios related to autonomous vehicle operation. By employing a Coverage Driven Verification methodology, which has been successfully utilized in the semiconductor industry, Foretellix aims to enhance the safety verification and validation processes for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. The company's innovative approach aims to reduce risks, costs, and time to market in the rapidly evolving field of automotive technology.

Serve Robotics

Funding Round in 2022
Serve Robotics is shaping the future of delivery by connecting people with what they need locally via robots that are designed to serve people.

Activ Surgical

Series B in 2021
Activ Surgical Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for robotic surgery. Founded in 2014, the company has created a robotic surgery platform that leverages advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist surgeons during complex procedures. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), aims to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the risk of unintended surgical errors. By utilizing a patent-protected surgical software platform, Activ Surgical strives to transform surgical vision and enable safer, more efficient surgeries through the integration of augmented reality and AI-driven technologies.

DeepMap

Acquisition in 2021
DeepMap, Inc. specializes in high-definition (HD) mapping and localization solutions tailored for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company addresses the challenges of mapping and big data management for Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous driving. Its platform provides essential capabilities including HD maps, centimeter-level real-time localization for diverse road types and conditions, and simulation data, which are crucial for enabling self-driving cars to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently. DeepMap boasts a talented team with experience from leading companies such as Google and Apple, and collaborates with automotive industry partners to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous mobility.

Minus Zero

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Minus Zero is India's pioneering startup focused on developing fully self-driving cars, achieving Level 5 autonomy. The company specializes in creating highly energy-efficient electric vehicles that utilize a proprietary nature-inspired AI technology, which minimizes reliance on extensive data and expensive sensor systems like LIDAR. By leveraging advanced research and development, Minus Zero aims to deliver autonomous vehicles capable of navigating the complex and often chaotic traffic scenarios typical in India. The company's mission is to provide affordable, robust, and comfortable automatic transportation solutions for users, marking a significant advancement in the Indian automotive landscape.

Alba Robot

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Alba Robot specializes in developing a modular and configurable platform that integrates advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and robotic technologies into wheelchairs, aiming to enhance the mobility and independence of passengers with reduced mobility. The company also offers a flexible self-driving micro-mobility platform that provides a fleet of autonomous mobility robots and premium people movers designed for various environments, including airports, hospitals, and museums. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies from voice assistants, automotive industries, and the Internet of Things, Alba Robot seeks to transform both indoor and outdoor transportation, making it more accessible and efficient for users.

Saarthi.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Saarthi.ai, recognized as 1 of top 20 Conversational AI vendors worldwide, is on the mission to bridge the internet's language divide. We help Enterprises automate Marketing, Lead Generation, Sales and Support in 22 Languages reliably, on all digital platforms and IVR. Besides, we provide a host of agent-side apps and analytics dashboards for holistic management of multilingual customer interactions. With upto 80% automation, amplified reach to vernacular users and enhanced customer experiences, our partners from Telecom, e-Commerce, BFSI and Media/Entertainment love what we are doing. To learn more about our mission and the solutions we offer, write to us at hello@saarthi.ai.

WeRide

Seed Round in 2017
Guangzhou WeRide Technology Co., Ltd. develops autonomous driving technology for level 4 AD cars. The company also develops own AD hardware solution to fit on cars for surround sensor coverage and full spectrum. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
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