Maniv Mobility

Maniv Mobility is a venture capital firm based in New York, established in 2015, that focuses on advancing transportation technology and mobility solutions. The firm aims to address issues such as automotive fatalities, traffic congestion, and urban pollution caused by traditional vehicles. By collaborating with start-ups, entrepreneurs, and investors, Maniv Mobility seeks to unlock innovations in safety, business models, and vehicle autonomy, including driverless cars. The firm believes that the next two decades will transform mobility in a manner similar to how the last two decades revolutionized information and communication, making them more accessible and efficient. Through its efforts, Maniv Mobility is committed to paving the way for a safer and more sustainable transportation future.

Meir Dardashti

Partner

Michael Granoff

Founder and Managing Partner

Nate Jaret

Principal

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
The fast lane to Autonomous Driving. Autonomous vehicles are about to create trillions of dollars over the next decade. While validating an autonomous vehicle to current human fatality level requires driving 8B miles. Cognata reproduces the sensor input of a real vehicle in a reality grade city model in order to generate relevant edge case and accelerate the development and validation of an autonomous vehicle. Cognata was founded in 2016, By Danny Atsmon, a deep learning world expert. Danny has been the founder of iOnRoad an ADAS company acquired by (NYSE:HAR now Samsung) and later served as its Director of ADAS and Senior director of Machine learning in. Headquartered in Rehovot next to the Weizmann Institute of science it employs top Israeli computer science and physics talents.

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
The fast lane to Autonomous Driving. Autonomous vehicles are about to create trillions of dollars over the next decade. While validating an autonomous vehicle to current human fatality level requires driving 8B miles. Cognata reproduces the sensor input of a real vehicle in a reality grade city model in order to generate relevant edge case and accelerate the development and validation of an autonomous vehicle. Cognata was founded in 2016, By Danny Atsmon, a deep learning world expert. Danny has been the founder of iOnRoad an ADAS company acquired by (NYSE:HAR now Samsung) and later served as its Director of ADAS and Senior director of Machine learning in. Headquartered in Rehovot next to the Weizmann Institute of science it employs top Israeli computer science and physics talents.

Cognata

Venture Round in 2016
The fast lane to Autonomous Driving. Autonomous vehicles are about to create trillions of dollars over the next decade. While validating an autonomous vehicle to current human fatality level requires driving 8B miles. Cognata reproduces the sensor input of a real vehicle in a reality grade city model in order to generate relevant edge case and accelerate the development and validation of an autonomous vehicle. Cognata was founded in 2016, By Danny Atsmon, a deep learning world expert. Danny has been the founder of iOnRoad an ADAS company acquired by (NYSE:HAR now Samsung) and later served as its Director of ADAS and Senior director of Machine learning in. Headquartered in Rehovot next to the Weizmann Institute of science it employs top Israeli computer science and physics talents.

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.
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