New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in the United States, India and China. It makes investments across technology and healthcare startups at multiple stages, from seed to growth, including software, cloud, data, internet services, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and enterprise technology, as well as healthcare information technology, life sciences, medical devices, and biopharma. It also considers energy technology and infrastructure opportunities, such as solar, batteries and smart grids. The firm pursues a global approach, with activity in the United States, Asia and other regions, and supports companies through rounds of financing ranging from small to sizable investments as they scale. NEA focuses on building portfolios in software, IT services, consumer technology, and healthcare technology, backing ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors and geographies.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

James Buxton MD

Principal

Past deals in Transportation

Outrider

Series D in 2024
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.

Transfix

Series F in 2023
Transfix, Inc. is a trucking brokerage firm based in New York, specializing in connecting shippers with carriers for freight transportation across the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an advanced online freight management platform that utilizes AI-driven algorithms to optimize freight matching and enhance supply chain visibility. Transfix offers real-time shipment tracking, alerts, and insights on carrier performance, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation solutions. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing, focusing on creating a sustainable freight ecosystem while minimizing empty miles and improving operational efficiency. Through its Intelligent Freight Platform, Transfix aims to revolutionize supply chain performance and support organizations in achieving their logistics goals.

Outrider

Series C in 2023
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.

Bliq

Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for gig workers in the transport industry. Its flagship product, Bliq Ride, enables registered drivers to automate their daily tasks by accepting or rejecting orders from multiple platforms simultaneously. The company's mission is to streamline work organization for rideshare and delivery drivers using traffic data, technology, and collective intelligence. As of now, Bliq employs 25 people.

Swift Navigation

Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Omio

Series E in 2022
Founded in 2012, Omio operates a multi-modal travel platform that enables users to compare, plan, and book various modes of transportation including trains, buses, flights, and hotels. The platform uses real-time data to suggest optimal routes, estimate travel time, and provide cost comparisons across different travel options.

Bliq

Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for gig workers in the transport industry. Its flagship product, Bliq Ride, enables registered drivers to automate their daily tasks by accepting or rejecting orders from multiple platforms simultaneously. The company's mission is to streamline work organization for rideshare and delivery drivers using traffic data, technology, and collective intelligence. As of now, Bliq employs 25 people.

NODAR

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, NODAR specializes in developing camera-based 3D vision systems for autonomous vehicles. Its flagship product, Hammerhead, uses off-the-shelf cameras to deliver long-range, depth-sensing capabilities, enhancing safety features like forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

Outrider

Series B in 2020
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.

Omio

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2012, Omio operates a multi-modal travel platform that enables users to compare, plan, and book various modes of transportation including trains, buses, flights, and hotels. The platform uses real-time data to suggest optimal routes, estimate travel time, and provide cost comparisons across different travel options.

Outrider

Seed Round in 2020
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.

ClearMetal

Series A in 2020
ClearMetal, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software for supply chain operations. Founded in 2014, it provides transport and supply chain visibility solutions through its cloud-based platform. The company leverages proprietary machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy and quality of freight data, enabling organizations to obtain real-time insights into shipment status, estimated arrival times, and potential delays. This advanced analytics capability allows shippers to manage exceptions efficiently and improve overall customer experience. ClearMetal's focus on delivering continuous visibility helps supply chain organizations optimize logistics and maintain easy access to reliable information about their shipments.

Outrider

Series A in 2019
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.

Blackbird

Series A in 2019
Blackbird is a stealth-mode startup developing a collaborative web platform to streamline interactions within a campus environment. The company aims to challenge the car-centric lifestyle, offering alternatives to driving for personal transportation and thereby enhancing freedom and flexibility.

Transfix

Series D in 2018
Transfix, Inc. is a trucking brokerage firm based in New York, specializing in connecting shippers with carriers for freight transportation across the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an advanced online freight management platform that utilizes AI-driven algorithms to optimize freight matching and enhance supply chain visibility. Transfix offers real-time shipment tracking, alerts, and insights on carrier performance, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation solutions. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing, focusing on creating a sustainable freight ecosystem while minimizing empty miles and improving operational efficiency. Through its Intelligent Freight Platform, Transfix aims to revolutionize supply chain performance and support organizations in achieving their logistics goals.

ClearMetal

Series A in 2017
ClearMetal, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software for supply chain operations. Founded in 2014, it provides transport and supply chain visibility solutions through its cloud-based platform. The company leverages proprietary machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy and quality of freight data, enabling organizations to obtain real-time insights into shipment status, estimated arrival times, and potential delays. This advanced analytics capability allows shippers to manage exceptions efficiently and improve overall customer experience. ClearMetal's focus on delivering continuous visibility helps supply chain organizations optimize logistics and maintain easy access to reliable information about their shipments.

SafeRide Health

Seed Round in 2017
SafeRide Health is a healthcare technology company specializing in non-emergency medical transportation. Its platform leverages AI and data analytics to enhance patient experience, improve population health, and optimize fleet management for healthcare providers.

Transfix

Series C in 2017
Transfix, Inc. is a trucking brokerage firm based in New York, specializing in connecting shippers with carriers for freight transportation across the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an advanced online freight management platform that utilizes AI-driven algorithms to optimize freight matching and enhance supply chain visibility. Transfix offers real-time shipment tracking, alerts, and insights on carrier performance, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation solutions. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing, focusing on creating a sustainable freight ecosystem while minimizing empty miles and improving operational efficiency. Through its Intelligent Freight Platform, Transfix aims to revolutionize supply chain performance and support organizations in achieving their logistics goals.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Drive.ai

Series B in 2017
Drive.ai, established in 2015 by former Stanford University AI Lab colleagues, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for autonomous vehicles. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on creating hardware components like sensors and control systems, along with communications infrastructure and an in-car interface. Their deep learning-first approach enables their technology to learn new driving scenarios independently, adapting to diverse environments safely. As of June 2019, Drive.ai operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Cars45

Series A in 2017
Cars45 is an online platform based in Nigeria that transforms the buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles. The process begins with vehicle owners providing their car details online for a complimentary quote, followed by an appointment at one of the company's 13 inspection centers. Each vehicle undergoes a comprehensive multi-point evaluation, which assesses critical components like the engine, brakes, and tires, along with a road test. If the owner accepts the offer made by Cars45, the company guarantees a wire payment to their bank account within 45 minutes. Additionally, Cars45 generates a digital service history for the acquired vehicles and sells them to a private network of buyers, ensuring a streamlined and efficient transaction process.

ClearMotion

Series C in 2017
ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.

Fluid Truck

Seed Round in 2016
Fluid Truck is a technology-driven B2B platform focused on truck sharing, aiming to transform the utilization of business vehicles in the United States. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company provides a mobile application that enables businesses to share and rent trucks, optimizing vehicle usage through fractional ownership. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing business owners to efficiently manage their transportation needs by connecting with others in their community to rent vehicles when not in use.

Transfix

Series B in 2016
Transfix, Inc. is a trucking brokerage firm based in New York, specializing in connecting shippers with carriers for freight transportation across the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an advanced online freight management platform that utilizes AI-driven algorithms to optimize freight matching and enhance supply chain visibility. Transfix offers real-time shipment tracking, alerts, and insights on carrier performance, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation solutions. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, food, beverage, and manufacturing, focusing on creating a sustainable freight ecosystem while minimizing empty miles and improving operational efficiency. Through its Intelligent Freight Platform, Transfix aims to revolutionize supply chain performance and support organizations in achieving their logistics goals.

ClearMetal

Seed Round in 2016
ClearMetal, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software for supply chain operations. Founded in 2014, it provides transport and supply chain visibility solutions through its cloud-based platform. The company leverages proprietary machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy and quality of freight data, enabling organizations to obtain real-time insights into shipment status, estimated arrival times, and potential delays. This advanced analytics capability allows shippers to manage exceptions efficiently and improve overall customer experience. ClearMetal's focus on delivering continuous visibility helps supply chain organizations optimize logistics and maintain easy access to reliable information about their shipments.

Xpressbees

Series A in 2016
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a wide range of logistics solutions to its partners. The company focuses on last-mile delivery, offering same-day and next-day services, as well as reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, and vendor management. Additionally, Xpressbees supports cross-border services and fulfillment solutions, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive supply-chain management. Its platform includes an online shipment tracking system, which enhances customer satisfaction by enabling clients to offer timely deliveries and value-added services. Through these offerings, Xpressbees aims to address the diverse logistics needs of its clients effectively.

Didi

Venture Round in 2016
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Xpressbees

Seed Round in 2015
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a wide range of logistics solutions to its partners. The company focuses on last-mile delivery, offering same-day and next-day services, as well as reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, and vendor management. Additionally, Xpressbees supports cross-border services and fulfillment solutions, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive supply-chain management. Its platform includes an online shipment tracking system, which enhances customer satisfaction by enabling clients to offer timely deliveries and value-added services. Through these offerings, Xpressbees aims to address the diverse logistics needs of its clients effectively.

SmartDrive Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2004, SmartDrive Systems provides driver safety and fuel management solutions for commercial fleets worldwide. Its core offerings include SmartDrive Safety (video-based driver coaching), SmartDrive Fuel (fuel performance analytics), SmartIQ (real-time actionable fleet data), and SmartRecorder (event recording system). The company employs over 400 people globally, with headquarters in San Diego, California.

Uber Advanced Technologies Group

Series E in 2014
Founded in 2019, Uber Advanced Technologies Group is a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. It focuses on commercializing self-driving ridesharing services, aiming to bring safe and reliable autonomous transportation to users worldwide.

ClearMotion

Series B in 2014
ClearMotion, Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in developing advanced suspension systems to enhance vehicle comfort and handling. Founded out of MIT in 2008 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with operations in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, ClearMotion integrates hardware and software to create a proactive ride system that anticipates and counteracts shocks and vibrations from uneven road surfaces. This innovative technology not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall user experience in vehicles. By mapping road surfaces in real-time, ClearMotion's system can mitigate the effects of road roughness almost instantaneously, ensuring a smoother ride for both drivers and passengers.

Omio

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2012, Omio operates a multi-modal travel platform that enables users to compare, plan, and book various modes of transportation including trains, buses, flights, and hotels. The platform uses real-time data to suggest optimal routes, estimate travel time, and provide cost comparisons across different travel options.

BoxC

Seed Round in 2014
BoxC is a developer of an innovative e-commerce logistics management platform that aims to simplify and enhance the shipping and supply chain processes for online retailers. Recognizing the complexities and high costs associated with traditional logistics solutions, BoxC provides a unified platform that integrates a global network of shipping and logistics services through a single API. This approach allows e-commerce companies to efficiently manage critical logistics components such as customs, duties, taxes, and pre-screening of dangerous items, enabling them to focus on scaling their businesses. By leveraging existing infrastructure and offering a frictionless, flexible, and affordable solution, BoxC empowers logistics companies and online retailers to establish and expand their international shipping networks effectively.

SmartDrive Systems

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2004, SmartDrive Systems provides driver safety and fuel management solutions for commercial fleets worldwide. Its core offerings include SmartDrive Safety (video-based driver coaching), SmartDrive Fuel (fuel performance analytics), SmartIQ (real-time actionable fleet data), and SmartRecorder (event recording system). The company employs over 400 people globally, with headquarters in San Diego, California.

Surf Air

Series A in 2012
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

SmartDrive Systems

Series E in 2009
Founded in 2004, SmartDrive Systems provides driver safety and fuel management solutions for commercial fleets worldwide. Its core offerings include SmartDrive Safety (video-based driver coaching), SmartDrive Fuel (fuel performance analytics), SmartIQ (real-time actionable fleet data), and SmartRecorder (event recording system). The company employs over 400 people globally, with headquarters in San Diego, California.

Via.com

Venture Round in 2009
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.

Glacier Bay

Venture Round in 2009
Glacier Bay, Inc. manufactures and distributes power and thermal management systems. It offers thermal control, sound reduction, DC power management systems. The company also provides marine thermal storage and climate control products; electric generators and motors; vacuum insulation panel icebox kits; and icebox hatches. Glacier Bay caters to marine, transportation, medical, electronics, and communications industries. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Union City, California. Glacier Bay, Inc. is a subsidiary of Glacier Bay Catamarans, Inc.

Glacier Bay

Series B in 2008
Glacier Bay, Inc. manufactures and distributes power and thermal management systems. It offers thermal control, sound reduction, DC power management systems. The company also provides marine thermal storage and climate control products; electric generators and motors; vacuum insulation panel icebox kits; and icebox hatches. Glacier Bay caters to marine, transportation, medical, electronics, and communications industries. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Union City, California. Glacier Bay, Inc. is a subsidiary of Glacier Bay Catamarans, Inc.

SmartDrive Systems

Series D in 2007
Founded in 2004, SmartDrive Systems provides driver safety and fuel management solutions for commercial fleets worldwide. Its core offerings include SmartDrive Safety (video-based driver coaching), SmartDrive Fuel (fuel performance analytics), SmartIQ (real-time actionable fleet data), and SmartRecorder (event recording system). The company employs over 400 people globally, with headquarters in San Diego, California.

Via.com

Venture Round in 2007
Via.com, formerly known as FlightRaja, is India's largest travel services company, operating across over 1,700 cities. The company provides an online travel platform that offers a wide range of travel products including air travel, train tickets, hotels, holiday packages, buses, car rentals, insurance, mobile recharges, money transfers and bill payments. Via.com enables customers to manage their travel needs efficiently while helping them reduce travel expenses.

Echo Global Logistics

Series D in 2006
Echo Global Logistics is a prominent provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. The company specializes in offering multimodal shipping options and asset-light third-party logistics services, including intermodal and international air and ocean freight forwarding. By leveraging proprietary web-based technology, dedicated service teams, and strong procurement capabilities, Echo Global Logistics helps clients achieve significant transportation savings while delivering high-quality service. This focus on efficiency and competitive pricing positions the company as a valuable partner in addressing clients' logistics needs.

Perfect Commerce

Venture Round in 2005
Perfect Commerce is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) spend management solutions and an open supplier network designed for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including PerfectSource, which focuses on effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which manages the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of approved goods and services. Additionally, Perfect Commerce features PerfectServices, a sourcing solution that identifies organizational needs and analyzes spending data to create tailored business solutions. The company also operates an Open Supplier Network, facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and suppliers. Its services cater to various industries, including chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.

Perfect Commerce

Venture Round in 2003
Perfect Commerce is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) spend management solutions and an open supplier network designed for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including PerfectSource, which focuses on effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which manages the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of approved goods and services. Additionally, Perfect Commerce features PerfectServices, a sourcing solution that identifies organizational needs and analyzes spending data to create tailored business solutions. The company also operates an Open Supplier Network, facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and suppliers. Its services cater to various industries, including chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.

Perfect Commerce

Series B in 2000
Perfect Commerce is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) spend management solutions and an open supplier network designed for small and medium-sized organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including PerfectSource, which focuses on effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which manages the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of approved goods and services. Additionally, Perfect Commerce features PerfectServices, a sourcing solution that identifies organizational needs and analyzes spending data to create tailored business solutions. The company also operates an Open Supplier Network, facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and suppliers. Its services cater to various industries, including chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.

Grand Junction

Seed Round in 1993
Grand Junction, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in Software-as-a-Service solutions for local delivery management. Founded in 2000, the company has developed a comprehensive platform that facilitates access to same-day delivery services across all markets in the United States and Canada. With a network of 700 local carriers, Grand Junction enables small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and individual consumers to efficiently manage deliveries. The platform offers various customizable options, including on-demand, same-day, scheduled, and two-person delivery services. Grand Junction's technology not only enhances the customer experience through features like real-time visibility and GPS alerts but also significantly reduces delivery costs for its users. Having managed nearly 100 million deliveries to date, Grand Junction stands out as a leader in the local delivery sector.
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