Maniv Mobility

Maniv Mobility, established in 2015, is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the transportation and mobility sector. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced transportation technologies, such as safety features, business model innovations, and autonomous vehicles, to address challenges like traffic congestion, automotive fatalities, and urban pollution. Maniv Mobility works with startups, entrepreneurs, and financiers to overcome hurdles and facilitate a new era of mobility.

Meir Dardashti

Partner

Michael Granoff

Founder and Managing Partner

Nate Jaret

General Partner

Miran Khwais

Investment Analyst

David Salomon

Vice President of Finance

Kyle Spottiswood

Analyst

Jake Wieseneck

Principal

Hillel Zand

Investment Associate

Past deals in Self-driving

C2A Security

Series A in 2019
C2A Security Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions tailored for the automotive and trucking industries. Founded in 2016 and based in Jerusalem, Israel, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses the unique cybersecurity needs of car manufacturers and mobility companies. Its product suite includes advanced tools for detecting and mitigating cyber-attacks, ensuring the protection of vehicle internal systems against various threats, including those targeting autonomous systems and hardware vulnerabilities. C2A Security aims to enhance the value of cybersecurity through automation and compliance, streamlining software release processes while reducing costs associated with managing automotive software products.

Cognata

Series B in 2018
Cognata Ltd. is an Israeli company that specializes in developing an automotive simulation platform utilizing artificial intelligence to create virtual environments for driverless car testing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rehovot, the company employs advanced computer vision and deep learning algorithms to generate detailed city simulations. This enables autonomous vehicle manufacturers to conduct extensive testing by reproducing real-world sensor inputs and simulating various driving scenarios. Cognata's platform allows manufacturers to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicles, addressing the extensive requirements for safety validation, which can involve driving billions of miles in real-world conditions. Through its innovative solutions, Cognata aims to advance the autonomous vehicle industry and facilitate the safe deployment of these technologies.

Guardian Optical Technologies

Series A in 2017
Guardian Optical Technologies Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in advanced in-car sensor solutions designed for private autonomous vehicles and fleets. The company's innovative sensor technology integrates 2D, 3D, and motion analysis capabilities to enhance passenger awareness within vehicles. By accurately detecting human presence and movements, the sensors can identify the location, physical dimensions, and body position of each occupant, replacing conventional in-seat pressure and seat-belt sensors. This technology enables automobile manufacturers to develop safer and more convenient vehicles by working alongside existing safety features like airbags. Additionally, Guardian's sensors address critical safety concerns, such as preventing cases of infants being left in cars, by providing reliable detection even without a direct line of sight. The combination of high sensitivity and advanced algorithms allows for exceptional motion detection, making Guardian Optical Technologies a leader in automotive safety innovation.

Oryx Vision

Series B in 2017
Oryx Vision, Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2009, specializing in solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company has developed a unique automotive LiDAR technology that utilizes microscopic light-sensing antennas to create a 3D view of the environment. This innovative system operates similarly to a digital camera, sending laser pulses and detecting their returning signals. Oryx Vision's technology aims to meet the range and resolution requirements essential for fully autonomous driving while providing a cost-effective solution that is more sensitive and less susceptible to interference from external light sources. The LiDAR system generates both range and velocity data for every point within its field of view, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of autonomous driving applications.

Cognata

Series A in 2017
Cognata Ltd. is an Israeli company that specializes in developing an automotive simulation platform utilizing artificial intelligence to create virtual environments for driverless car testing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rehovot, the company employs advanced computer vision and deep learning algorithms to generate detailed city simulations. This enables autonomous vehicle manufacturers to conduct extensive testing by reproducing real-world sensor inputs and simulating various driving scenarios. Cognata's platform allows manufacturers to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicles, addressing the extensive requirements for safety validation, which can involve driving billions of miles in real-world conditions. Through its innovative solutions, Cognata aims to advance the autonomous vehicle industry and facilitate the safe deployment of these technologies.

Guardian Optical Technologies

Venture Round in 2016
Guardian Optical Technologies Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in advanced in-car sensor solutions designed for private autonomous vehicles and fleets. The company's innovative sensor technology integrates 2D, 3D, and motion analysis capabilities to enhance passenger awareness within vehicles. By accurately detecting human presence and movements, the sensors can identify the location, physical dimensions, and body position of each occupant, replacing conventional in-seat pressure and seat-belt sensors. This technology enables automobile manufacturers to develop safer and more convenient vehicles by working alongside existing safety features like airbags. Additionally, Guardian's sensors address critical safety concerns, such as preventing cases of infants being left in cars, by providing reliable detection even without a direct line of sight. The combination of high sensitivity and advanced algorithms allows for exceptional motion detection, making Guardian Optical Technologies a leader in automotive safety innovation.

Cognata

Venture Round in 2016
Cognata Ltd. is an Israeli company that specializes in developing an automotive simulation platform utilizing artificial intelligence to create virtual environments for driverless car testing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rehovot, the company employs advanced computer vision and deep learning algorithms to generate detailed city simulations. This enables autonomous vehicle manufacturers to conduct extensive testing by reproducing real-world sensor inputs and simulating various driving scenarios. Cognata's platform allows manufacturers to accelerate the development and validation of autonomous vehicles, addressing the extensive requirements for safety validation, which can involve driving billions of miles in real-world conditions. Through its innovative solutions, Cognata aims to advance the autonomous vehicle industry and facilitate the safe deployment of these technologies.

Oryx Vision

Series A in 2016
Oryx Vision, Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2009, specializing in solid state depth vision solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company has developed a unique automotive LiDAR technology that utilizes microscopic light-sensing antennas to create a 3D view of the environment. This innovative system operates similarly to a digital camera, sending laser pulses and detecting their returning signals. Oryx Vision's technology aims to meet the range and resolution requirements essential for fully autonomous driving while providing a cost-effective solution that is more sensitive and less susceptible to interference from external light sources. The LiDAR system generates both range and velocity data for every point within its field of view, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of autonomous driving applications.

Drive.ai

Series A in 2016
Drive.ai, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence software and hardware for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2015 by former lab mates from Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence Lab, the company focuses on creating self-driving technology that utilizes deep learning to enhance safety and adaptability in various driving environments. Drive.ai's offerings include a retrofitted self-driving kit, sensors, systems for vehicle control, communication systems, and an in-car interface. The company's mission is to leverage its innovative technology to save lives and transform the transportation industry. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Drive.ai became a subsidiary of Apple Inc. in June 2019.

Autotalks

Venture Round in 2015
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which enhances vehicle safety and mobility through secure data exchange. The company works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, enabling vehicles to communicate with one another and with roadside infrastructure. Autotalks is notable for providing a comprehensive V2X solution compatible with various technologies while meeting rigorous automotive safety and security standards. With a presence in multiple countries, including North America, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, and China, Autotalks is poised to play a significant role in advancing connectivity and autonomous driving initiatives worldwide.
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