Shell Ventures

Shell Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Shell, focusing on identifying and adopting innovative technologies to enhance commercial advantage. It invests in promising tech companies, joint ventures, and venture capital funds across sectors such as power, mobility, emission management, digital, and resources.

Bilal Ahmad

Venture Principal

Quennie Co

Managing Director and Managing Partner

Robert Linck

CFO and Chief Investment Director

Hector MacQuarrie

Venture Principal

Brian Panoff

Investment Director

Past deals in Ride Sharing

Rapido

Series D in 2022
Rapido is an Indian mobility platform that facilitates bike taxi bookings via its mobile app. Launched in 2015, the company aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions by connecting individuals traveling in similar directions. It offers economical intra-city travel options, including two-, three-, and four-wheeler rides.

Revel

Series B in 2022
Revel is a company dedicated to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban areas through its all-electric rideshare service and network of fast-charging stations. The company operates a fleet of easily recognizable blue electric vehicles, providing a cleaner, safer, and more affordable rideshare experience. Revel places a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, utilizing vetted drivers and regularly detailed cars to ensure high service standards. Additionally, Revel offers electric mopeds that can be booked through a mobile application, allowing users to locate the nearest moped and start their ride conveniently. This combination of rideshare services and charging infrastructure positions Revel as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

Rapido

Series C in 2021
Rapido is an Indian mobility platform that facilitates bike taxi bookings via its mobile app. Launched in 2015, the company aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions by connecting individuals traveling in similar directions. It offers economical intra-city travel options, including two-, three-, and four-wheeler rides.

Via

Series E in 2020
Via Transportation Inc. is a company that develops innovative public mobility solutions, focusing on on-demand and pre-scheduled transit. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Via serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, and school districts. The company's mobile app connects passengers traveling in the same direction, allowing them to share premium vehicles and enhancing the efficiency of public transit systems. Via aims to transform traditional, rigid transit systems into dynamic networks by integrating its technology with existing public transportation infrastructure. This approach not only reduces operational costs and traffic congestion but also minimizes single-occupancy trips and carbon emissions, providing more accessible and environmentally friendly transit options. Via operates both in the United States and Europe through partnerships, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans.

TresMoto

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TresMoto specializes in providing tailored, end-to-end mobility solutions for niche enterprise markets, particularly in micro delivery and bike rental services. The company designs smart, connected electric scooters equipped with features such as GPS, geofencing, remote demobilization, and storage options, along with branding opportunities. Additionally, TresMoto is developing scooters and bikes aimed at the consumer market. The organization offers a comprehensive subscription model that encompasses all aspects of vehicle ownership, including insurance, maintenance services, roadside assistance, and unlimited battery swaps through strategically located stations. This integrated approach positions TresMoto to significantly impact urban mobility and promote the use of clean energy across densely populated areas.

FarePilot

Venture Round in 2017
FarePilot is a technology company that develops a mobile application designed to assist taxi and ride-hailing drivers in maximizing their earnings by optimizing their time on the road. The application utilizes a predictive supply and demand model to identify customer demand hotspots in urban areas, enabling drivers to focus their efforts where they are most likely to find passengers. By analyzing a variety of data sources, including real-time and historical pickup information, FarePilot's algorithm guides drivers away from heavily congested areas and those with an oversupply of other drivers. This approach not only helps drivers reduce the distance they travel without passengers but also enhances their ability to earn more by efficiently connecting them with customers. FarePilot operates as a subsidiary of Shell Ventures B.V.
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