Lightspeed Venture Partners

NextBillion.ai is a company focused on delivering AI-powered hyperlocal solutions, primarily in the realm of mapping. It is dedicated to building the geospatial infrastructure necessary for enhancing location-based experiences for a rapidly growing user base in markets such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria. These regions present unique challenges due to underdeveloped infrastructure, the emergence of megacities, complex addressing systems, and dynamic road networks. To address these complexities, NextBillion.ai develops a spatial data platform that enables enterprises to effectively manage location data and implement an AI-first approach across various use cases and geographies. The platform assists clients in building and scaling their mapping ecosystems, addressing routing and scheduling challenges, and optimizing routes and dispatch processes. By combining data, artificial intelligence, and human expertise, NextBillion.ai aims to solve intricate location problems and improve navigation technology.

Nexprt provides end-to-end, customized import solutions and a unified platform for global trade. It offers a customized import technology with digital tools that deliver real-time updates and access to customs and logistics services from product discovery to order, along with process audits for quality control, enabling businesses to manage cross-border operations more efficiently.

Founded in 2018, Kodiak Robotics specializes in developing autonomous technology for long-haul trucking. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on creating safe and efficient self-driving trucks equipped with advanced sensor fusion systems.

Shipper is a digital logistics platform that facilitates efficient delivery of goods for freight forwarders. It offers package pick-up services, helps manage shipments, predicts shipping routes, consolidates packages, and provides a multi-carrier API for order management and tracking.

Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.

NextBillion.ai is a company focused on delivering AI-powered hyperlocal solutions, primarily in the realm of mapping. It is dedicated to building the geospatial infrastructure necessary for enhancing location-based experiences for a rapidly growing user base in markets such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria. These regions present unique challenges due to underdeveloped infrastructure, the emergence of megacities, complex addressing systems, and dynamic road networks. To address these complexities, NextBillion.ai develops a spatial data platform that enables enterprises to effectively manage location data and implement an AI-first approach across various use cases and geographies. The platform assists clients in building and scaling their mapping ecosystems, addressing routing and scheduling challenges, and optimizing routes and dispatch processes. By combining data, artificial intelligence, and human expertise, NextBillion.ai aims to solve intricate location problems and improve navigation technology.

Shipper is a digital logistics platform that facilitates efficient delivery of goods for freight forwarders. It offers package pick-up services, helps manage shipments, predicts shipping routes, consolidates packages, and provides a multi-carrier API for order management and tracking.

Bond - "The post-purchase company", enables digital native brands to provide their online customers with an outstanding post-purchase experience that impacts sales, retention, and satisfaction. We've deployed a technology-driven network of neighborhood-level distribution centers that are managed by local teams. This enables us to store goods closer to customers, getting to them faster for deliveries or returns and when it's most convenient.

Shipper is a digital logistics platform that facilitates efficient delivery of goods for freight forwarders. It offers package pick-up services, helps manage shipments, predicts shipping routes, consolidates packages, and provides a multi-carrier API for order management and tracking.

Volansi, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the manufacture of heavy-payload drones designed for commercial, defense, and humanitarian use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Concord, California, Volansi develops autonomous aerial delivery systems that enable time-critical shipments over long distances. The company's unmanned aerial vehicles are utilized across various industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, and healthcare, providing on-demand and point-to-point delivery solutions. By focusing on fixed routes, Volansi addresses specific logistical challenges related to time and cost, enhancing the efficiency of goods delivery for enterprise customers.

Founded in 2018, Kodiak Robotics specializes in developing autonomous technology for long-haul trucking. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on creating safe and efficient self-driving trucks equipped with advanced sensor fusion systems.

Sidecar Technologies operates a B2B delivery transportation network that connects retailers with customers through a fleet of everyday drivers using their personal vehicles. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, Sidecar focuses on creating a convenient and affordable transportation solution powered by pre-vetted drivers who can choose when to offer rides. The company emphasizes safety through a comprehensive system that includes background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, GPS tracking, and real-time trip sharing. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten major U.S. cities and has facilitated over half a million rides, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the delivery and driving experience.