Menlo Labs

Menlo Labs, a venture capital fund managed by Menlo Ventures and based in San Francisco, specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including consumer technology, software, fintech, and healthcare. Established in 1976, Menlo Ventures has built a reputation for identifying promising opportunities through market-driven analysis. The firm has an extensive portfolio that includes over 70 public companies and has been involved in more than 100 mergers and acquisitions, managing approximately $5 billion in assets. Menlo Labs focuses on supporting innovative companies at different stages of their development, typically investing up to $20 million in initial rounds and more than $30 million in later-stage opportunities. The firm is committed to fostering capital-efficient business models that have the potential to disrupt significant markets.

Michelle Aguinis

Investor

Aunkur Arya

Board Partner

Sam Borja

Investor

Hal Calhoun

Managing Director

Doug Carlisle

Managing Director

Shawn Carolan

Partner

Sunil Chhaya

Principal

Deedy Das

Principal

Debarghya Das

Principal

Venky Ganesan

Partner

Venkataraman Vishnampet Ganesan

Partner

Houman Haghighi

Partner, Business and Corporate Development

Feyza Haskaraman

Principal

Johnny Hu Ph.D

Principal

Katie Keller

Investor

Kirsten Mello

CFO

Matt Murphy

Managing Director / Partner

Joff Redfern

Partner

Greg Rudin JD

Partner and General Manager

JP Sanday

Partner

Jean-Paul Sanday

Partner

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Mark Siegel

Partner

Tyler Sosin

Partner

Manoj Soundararajan

Investor

Tim Tully

Partner

Andreas Vandris

Principal

Amy Wu

Partner

Derek Xiao

Investor

C.C. Gong

Principal

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

Parade

Series A in 2022
Parade operates an on-demand mobile marketplace designed for the long-haul trucking industry, facilitating connections between carriers seeking backhaul opportunities and shippers. The company's technology streamlines the booking process by allowing carriers to find and book loads quickly, while also providing notifications when freight schedules are at risk, helping to mitigate potential storage fees and detention costs. Parade's platform leverages historical data and real-time market trends to enhance capacity management, enabling clients to optimize load fulfillment and improve overall efficiency in freight management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parade was previously known as Dray Technologies Inc.

CloudTrucks

Series B in 2021
CloudTrucks is a company that provides a virtual trucking carrier application aimed at lowering operating costs for truck drivers. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the management and booking of loads from brokers and shippers. It offers features such as instant payments upon delivery and access to affordable insurance options. These tools empower truck owners and operators to optimize their schedules and create strategies that enhance their revenue potential.

Canvas

Series B in 2021
Canvas, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of construction machinery, particularly focused on robotics technology. The company's innovative products aim to enhance the construction of infrastructure by transforming processes such as dry-wall finishing. By delivering robotic solutions to skilled workers, Canvas enables construction companies to reduce costs while also improving working conditions for laborers. This approach not only increases efficiency in building projects but also aligns with the goal of making construction work more affordable and sustainable.

Unagi, Inc.

Series A in 2021
Unagi, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Oakland, California, specializing in the design, production, and sale of electric scooters. Founded in 2018, the company aims to provide an eco-friendly transportation solution that addresses the challenges of urban commuting, including costs, inconveniences, and carbon emissions. Unagi's electric scooters are engineered for high performance, capable of traveling long distances on a single charge, handling hilly terrain, and ensuring a smooth ride over various road surfaces. The company sells its scooters through dealers and online platforms, focusing on enhancing mobility and offering a convenient alternative for urban dwellers.

Getaround

Series E in 2020
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Fox Robotics

Series A in 2020
Fox Robotics designs and manufactures autonomous forklifts that focus on automating the loading and unloading of trailers. These self-driving forklifts enhance workplace productivity, potentially increasing efficiency by two to three times compared to traditional methods. The company's technology is designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, allowing businesses to automate operations while also reducing their environmental footprint.

Unagi, Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
Unagi, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Oakland, California, specializing in the design, production, and sale of electric scooters. Founded in 2018, the company aims to provide an eco-friendly transportation solution that addresses the challenges of urban commuting, including costs, inconveniences, and carbon emissions. Unagi's electric scooters are engineered for high performance, capable of traveling long distances on a single charge, handling hilly terrain, and ensuring a smooth ride over various road surfaces. The company sells its scooters through dealers and online platforms, focusing on enhancing mobility and offering a convenient alternative for urban dwellers.

ROAM

Series A in 2018
Roam Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of innovative exoskeletons and powered orthotics. Founded in 2014, the company aims to make these mobility devices more affordable, comfortable, and safe for home use. Roam's products utilize advanced high-strength fabrics and pneumatic powertrains, which significantly reduce the weight and cost compared to traditional exoskeleton designs. This approach allows for unmatched power-to-weight ratios, enhancing performance while minimizing part count. The company's focus on lightweight and adaptable robotic solutions aims to improve mobility support, ultimately enhancing human capabilities for a wide range of users.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras Inc. develops and manufactures security camera for cars. The company's product enables car owners to capture different actions including car crashes, stops, break-in the vehicle, and any other thing in and around the vehicle. It offers software capabilities as well as the hardware for its product. The company provides constant connectivity, 24-hour video storage, and video alerts to user's phone features. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Skip Scooters

Series A in 2018
Skip Scooters operates shared electric scooters for reliable last-mile transportation. The company works with cities to ensure our fleets are operated with the support of the surrounding communities, and they stand behind their riders by providing vehicles, safety education, and training, and world-class support. The scooter rental company is based in San Francisco, California. It is formerly known by its Y Combinator codename, Waybots.

Avi Networks

Series D in 2018
Avi Networks, Inc. specializes in software-defined data center solutions, focusing on enhancing enterprises' digital transformation. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers the Avi Vantage Platform, which includes a Software Load Balancer, Intelligent Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Elastic Service Mesh. This platform is designed to be deployed across data centers and cloud environments, providing organizations with improved elasticity and intelligence in application delivery. Avi Networks enables customers to achieve significantly faster application rollouts, actionable analytics, and reduced costs, thus supporting efficient and scalable operations. As of July 31, 2019, Avi Networks operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras Inc. develops and manufactures security camera for cars. The company's product enables car owners to capture different actions including car crashes, stops, break-in the vehicle, and any other thing in and around the vehicle. It offers software capabilities as well as the hardware for its product. The company provides constant connectivity, 24-hour video storage, and video alerts to user's phone features. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Jump Bikes

Series A in 2018
JUMP is bike share electrified. They create the hardware and software to take you farther, get there faster, and make every ride fun. JUMP bikes are designed in New York City by people who love bikes and care about the future of their cities. JUMP Bikes has been shaping the future of bike share since 2010. They brought freedom to bike share systems with Social Bicycles, the first ever smart-bikes with integrated GPS, payment systems, and locks that kicked off the dockless revolution. We’ve dropped 15,000 bikes into 40 different markets and clocked over 5 million rides since 2013.

Renovo Auto

Venture Round in 2017
Renovo builds technology for Automated Mobility on Demand systems. Its technology merges self-driving software, data analytics, and automotive-grade safety systems into a unified high-performance solution. Renovo-enabled vehicles command hundreds of sensors generating multiple terabytes of data—each hour—on a safe, secure, and scalable platform developed in extremely demanding environments.

Getaround

Series C in 2017
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

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.

Avi Networks

Series C in 2016
Avi Networks, Inc. specializes in software-defined data center solutions, focusing on enhancing enterprises' digital transformation. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers the Avi Vantage Platform, which includes a Software Load Balancer, Intelligent Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Elastic Service Mesh. This platform is designed to be deployed across data centers and cloud environments, providing organizations with improved elasticity and intelligence in application delivery. Avi Networks enables customers to achieve significantly faster application rollouts, actionable analytics, and reduced costs, thus supporting efficient and scalable operations. As of July 31, 2019, Avi Networks operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Skydrop

Venture 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.

Getaround

Series B in 2014
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Avi Networks

Series B in 2014
Avi Networks, Inc. specializes in software-defined data center solutions, focusing on enhancing enterprises' digital transformation. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers the Avi Vantage Platform, which includes a Software Load Balancer, Intelligent Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Elastic Service Mesh. This platform is designed to be deployed across data centers and cloud environments, providing organizations with improved elasticity and intelligence in application delivery. Avi Networks enables customers to achieve significantly faster application rollouts, actionable analytics, and reduced costs, thus supporting efficient and scalable operations. As of July 31, 2019, Avi Networks operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Uber

Series D in 2014
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Getaround

Series A in 2012
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

NovaTorque

Series B in 2012
NovaTorque, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative electric motors for industrial and commercial applications in the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves a diverse range of sectors, including original equipment manufacturers of air handling, pumping, and compressing equipment, as well as general industrial and process control equipment. NovaTorque's motors are particularly suited for applications in data centers, air handling, and battery-powered mobile equipment. The company's products stand out in the market due to their cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency, achieved through a unique design that eliminates the need for costly rare earth magnets. This innovation has positioned NovaTorque as a disruptive force in the electric motor industry, which has seen little significant change in decades. As of December 31, 2016, NovaTorque operates as a subsidiary of Regal Beloit Corporation.

Uber

Series B in 2011
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Getaround

Series A in 2011
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

LensVector

Series C in 2010
LensVector, Inc. specializes in the development of solid-state autofocus devices and miniature camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers innovative optical technology that enables manufacturers of miniature cameras, such as those used in smartphones, webcams, and video conferencing, to incorporate features like autofocus and auto macro without increasing the size, weight, or cost of the devices. Additionally, LensVector's liquid crystal-based optics provide advanced beam control for various applications, including architectural and retail lighting, allowing for flexible design and management of lighting environments. The company's technology eliminates the need for mechanical components, enhancing the functionality and efficiency of camera systems and lighting solutions.

NovaTorque

Series A in 2009
NovaTorque, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative electric motors for industrial and commercial applications in the United States. Founded in 2005 and based in Fremont, California, the company serves a diverse range of sectors, including original equipment manufacturers of air handling, pumping, and compressing equipment, as well as general industrial and process control equipment. NovaTorque's motors are particularly suited for applications in data centers, air handling, and battery-powered mobile equipment. The company's products stand out in the market due to their cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency, achieved through a unique design that eliminates the need for costly rare earth magnets. This innovation has positioned NovaTorque as a disruptive force in the electric motor industry, which has seen little significant change in decades. As of December 31, 2016, NovaTorque operates as a subsidiary of Regal Beloit Corporation.

Lytx

Series D in 2009
Lytx, Inc. specializes in video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions, offering a range of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote safe driving practices. Its key product, DriveCam, focuses on identifying and correcting poor driving behaviors, contributing to improved safety standards. Additionally, Lytx provides a web-based suite of compliance services through RAIR, which assists carriers in managing various regulatory requirements such as hours-of-service and vehicle inspections. The company serves a diverse clientele, including trucking, transportation, construction, distribution, government, and commercial sectors, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Lytx leverages machine vision and artificial intelligence technologies to connect and protect fleets and drivers, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and promote safer driving behaviors.

Lytx

Series C in 2007
Lytx, Inc. specializes in video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions, offering a range of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote safe driving practices. Its key product, DriveCam, focuses on identifying and correcting poor driving behaviors, contributing to improved safety standards. Additionally, Lytx provides a web-based suite of compliance services through RAIR, which assists carriers in managing various regulatory requirements such as hours-of-service and vehicle inspections. The company serves a diverse clientele, including trucking, transportation, construction, distribution, government, and commercial sectors, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Lytx leverages machine vision and artificial intelligence technologies to connect and protect fleets and drivers, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and promote safer driving behaviors.

LensVector

Venture Round in 2006
LensVector, Inc. specializes in the development of solid-state autofocus devices and miniature camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers innovative optical technology that enables manufacturers of miniature cameras, such as those used in smartphones, webcams, and video conferencing, to incorporate features like autofocus and auto macro without increasing the size, weight, or cost of the devices. Additionally, LensVector's liquid crystal-based optics provide advanced beam control for various applications, including architectural and retail lighting, allowing for flexible design and management of lighting environments. The company's technology eliminates the need for mechanical components, enhancing the functionality and efficiency of camera systems and lighting solutions.

Telenav

Venture Round in 2006
Telenav (NASDAQ: TNAV) is a leading provider of connected car and location-based services, focused on transforming life on the go for people – before, during, and after every drive. Leveraging our location platform, global brands such as Ford, GM, Toyota, and AT&T deliver custom connected car and mobile experiences. Fortune 500 advertisers and local advertisers can now reach millions of users with our highly-targeted advertising platform. To learn more about how Telenav’s location platform powers personalized navigation, mapping, big data intelligence, social driving, and location-based ads, visit www.telenav.com.

Lytx

Series B in 2005
Lytx, Inc. specializes in video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions, offering a range of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote safe driving practices. Its key product, DriveCam, focuses on identifying and correcting poor driving behaviors, contributing to improved safety standards. Additionally, Lytx provides a web-based suite of compliance services through RAIR, which assists carriers in managing various regulatory requirements such as hours-of-service and vehicle inspections. The company serves a diverse clientele, including trucking, transportation, construction, distribution, government, and commercial sectors, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Lytx leverages machine vision and artificial intelligence technologies to connect and protect fleets and drivers, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and promote safer driving behaviors.
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