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

Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Hector MacQuarrie

Venture Principal

Christine Vincent

Principal

Peter van Giessel

Venture Principal

Geert van de Wouw

Managing Director

Past deals in Transportation

Alt Mobility

Series A in 2024
Alt Mobility is a company specializing in Electric Vehicle as a Service (EVaaS). It provides leased electric vehicles along with structured financial solutions, aiming to facilitate the electrification of commercial fleets for intra-city logistics.

Sunswap

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in London in 2020, Sunswap develops and manufactures solar-powered transport refrigeration units. Their patent-pending technology integrates solar panels, batteries, and electric refrigeration to provide a zero-emission alternative for transporting temperature-sensitive goods like food, medicine, and vaccines.

FreshBus

Series A in 2024
FreshBus is an electric bus startup focused on launching premium intercity electric bus services across India. The company operates a technology-based transport platform aimed at providing sustainable road transportation solutions. FreshBus seeks to enhance the travel experience by ensuring safety, timeliness, and comfort for its customers while maintaining affordability. Through its innovative approach, FreshBus aims to transform the way people travel between cities, promoting eco-friendly transportation options in the region.

Cartken

Venture Round in 2024
Cartken develops delivery robots designed for transporting items over short distances within neighborhoods. Their robots are equipped with advanced sensors and cameras for collision avoidance and hazard detection, ensuring safe navigation in urban environments.

Alt Mobility

Series A in 2024
Alt Mobility is a company specializing in Electric Vehicle as a Service (EVaaS). It provides leased electric vehicles along with structured financial solutions, aiming to facilitate the electrification of commercial fleets for intra-city logistics.

Alt Mobility

Debt Financing in 2024
Alt Mobility is a company specializing in Electric Vehicle as a Service (EVaaS). It provides leased electric vehicles along with structured financial solutions, aiming to facilitate the electrification of commercial fleets for intra-city logistics.

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.

Masabi

Venture Round in 2022
Masabi Limited is a leading provider of mobile ticketing and fare collection solutions, serving passengers, transport authorities, and operators in the United Kingdom and globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in London, Masabi offers its flagship product, the JustRide platform, which is a comprehensive, cloud-based system for mobile ticketing and fare management. This platform allows users to efficiently purchase, display, and validate tickets for various modes of public transportation, including buses, trains, and ferries. JustRide encompasses a suite of tools, such as customer apps for ticket sales and schedules, a Web Sales Portal for online ticketing, and a reporting hub for real-time analytics. By enabling secure mobile transactions, Masabi's technology eliminates the need for physical tickets, enhancing convenience for passengers while streamlining operations for transport providers. The company operates with numerous transport agencies worldwide, helping to modernize and simplify fare collection processes.

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.

Travis Road Services

Venture Round in 2021
Travis Road Services International B.V., founded in 2010 and based in Tilburg, the Netherlands, specializes in a road service management platform that connects fleet service providers and owners with essential services. The company offers a range of services, including truck washing, tank cleaning, truck parking, and repairs, all accessible through its online platform. This innovative application allows fleet owners and drivers to efficiently find, book, and pay for road services, streamlining the administrative process and reducing costs. By leveraging real-time data, Travis aims to enhance driving efficiency, minimize fuel consumption, and improve overall driver satisfaction.

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.

Zypp Electric

Seed Round in 2021
Zypp Electric is a company focused on transforming last-mile delivery through its electric vehicle (EV) solutions, primarily utilizing e-scooters. It operates an app that facilitates the delivery of goods across various sectors, including e-commerce, grocery, medicine, and food, promoting a shift to electric transportation to reduce emissions. By offering a dockless e-scooter sharing service, Zypp enables users to locate and access vehicles easily, enhancing convenience and affordability for deliveries. The company's commitment to sustainability has positioned it as a pioneer in the EV logistics sector, achieving EBITDA-positive status through its innovative approach to decarbonizing transportation and making last-mile delivery more efficient.

I6 Group

Series A in 2020
I6 Group specializes in digital fuel management solutions for the aerospace industry. Founded in 2013, it offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines refueling processes, improves operational efficiency, and reduces costs and emissions. The company serves airlines, airports, and other stakeholders across the globe.

Envoy Technologies

Series A in 2020
Envoy Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in electric vehicle-sharing services, providing various types of vehicles including luxury cars, city cars, and two-wheelers to multifamily residences, workplaces, and hotels. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Culver City, California, the company aims to enhance the lifestyle of residents and guests by offering Mobility as an Amenity™. Envoy equips real estate owners and operators with a comprehensive platform that includes vehicle reservation technology, driver insurance, fleet maintenance, and electric vehicle charging solutions. In addition to providing on-demand vehicles, Envoy also offers customer support, fleet insurance, on-site car washing, charging station installation, and staff training. The company's services are available in locations such as apartments, student housing, office campuses, co-working spaces, hotels, and municipalities, primarily in California and New York.

Drover

Series B in 2020
Drover Limited operates an online platform that offers all-in car subscriptions to customers and private hire drivers, providing an alternative to traditional leasing, hiring, or buying a car. The company's solution allows customers to keep, swap, cancel, or upgrade their vehicles as needed. Drover's technology platform serves as a one-stop-shop for both drivers and vehicle suppliers, offering features such as telematics integration, predictive maintenance, payments and invoicing engine, and comprehensive insurance. Founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, Drover bridges the gap between short-term car rental companies and long-term lease providers, giving customers flexible access to cars through its website and mobile application.

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.

Go GreenBOV ( Battery Operated Vehicles )

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Go GreenEoT is building India's intelligent electric vehicles which are made for every purse and every purpose.

Eee-Taxi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Eee-Taxi is a company focused on sustainable green mobility by offering an electric taxi service that utilizes a fleet of 100% electric vehicles. This initiative aims to provide a clean, efficient, and affordable transportation option for riders while contributing to reduced emissions and improved air quality. Eee-Taxi enhances the customer experience through features such as real-time tracking, online booking, and multiple payment options, ensuring convenience for users. By creating an ecosystem for electric vehicles, the company is committed to promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

Magenta Mobility

Seed Round in 2020
Magenta Mobility is an EV charging and mobility solution provider whose mission is to revolutionize and aggregate the urban freight and transportation segment. It is creating an electric ecosystem for e-Commerce, FMCG, FMCD, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Courier & Logistics companies, as well as for employee transportation and last-mile deliveries. Magenta bases its EV delivery and logistics services on unrivaled full-stack software technology and has implemented a connected Fleet Management System.

Masabi

Venture Round in 2020
Masabi Limited is a leading provider of mobile ticketing and fare collection solutions, serving passengers, transport authorities, and operators in the United Kingdom and globally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in London, Masabi offers its flagship product, the JustRide platform, which is a comprehensive, cloud-based system for mobile ticketing and fare management. This platform allows users to efficiently purchase, display, and validate tickets for various modes of public transportation, including buses, trains, and ferries. JustRide encompasses a suite of tools, such as customer apps for ticket sales and schedules, a Web Sales Portal for online ticketing, and a reporting hub for real-time analytics. By enabling secure mobile transactions, Masabi's technology eliminates the need for physical tickets, enhancing convenience for passengers while streamlining operations for transport providers. The company operates with numerous transport agencies worldwide, helping to modernize and simplify fare collection processes.

InstaFreight

Series A in 2020
InstaFreight GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in online freight forwarding services for B2B customers. The company aims to simplify the booking and processing of freight transport, making it fast and straightforward. By focusing on reliability, quality, efficiency, and transparency, InstaFreight seeks to position itself as Europe's leading digital forwarding company. It offers innovative solutions that enhance supply chain management and provide clear visibility for both customers and carriers, ultimately reducing complexity in logistics operations.

Commutec

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Commutec is a company focused on enhancing employee transportation through technology, providing safe and reliable shared transport solutions. It offers a corporate mobility platform that manages employee transport operations, aiming to reduce financial and security risks while lowering transport costs. The company's flagship product, Commutec PRo, is an end-to-end managed employee transportation solution that automates the entire transport management process. This innovative platform features vehicle capacity optimization, GPS-based tracking, real-time updates via SMS, and advanced route planning using patented algorithms. Additionally, it provides analytics and management information system reporting, allowing employers to maintain complete control and visibility over their transport operations in real-time, while also working to minimize the carbon footprint associated with employee commuting.

Travis Road Services

Venture Round in 2019
Travis Road Services International B.V., founded in 2010 and based in Tilburg, the Netherlands, specializes in a road service management platform that connects fleet service providers and owners with essential services. The company offers a range of services, including truck washing, tank cleaning, truck parking, and repairs, all accessible through its online platform. This innovative application allows fleet owners and drivers to efficiently find, book, and pay for road services, streamlining the administrative process and reducing costs. By leveraging real-time data, Travis aims to enhance driving efficiency, minimize fuel consumption, and improve overall driver satisfaction.

Aurora

Series B in 2019
Aurora Innovation develops advanced software and hardware products for self-driving vehicles, aiming to transform the movement of people and goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company operates additional offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Its primary offering, the Aurora Driver, is a scalable self-driving system capable of operating various vehicle types, including freight-hauling trucks and ride-hailing passenger vehicles. This technology supports Aurora's driver-as-a-service products, Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, catering to trucking and ride-hailing sectors. By integrating rigorous engineering with applied machine learning, Aurora Innovation seeks to create a comprehensive transportation ecosystem that connects automakers, logistics services, and mobility providers.

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.

LogisticsNow

Pre Seed Round in 2019
LogisticsNow offers a digital platform that delivers freight intelligence and procurement solutions. Its platform, LoRRI, leverages data analytics to enhance fleet utilization, reduce service costs, and improve supply chain efficiency.

Texas Guadaloop

Grant in 2017
Texas Guadaloop is dedicated to researching and developing innovative transportation systems, specifically focusing on hyperloop technology. The company has created a pod prototype that employs air-bearing technology to achieve levitation, resulting in zero friction within hyperloop tubing. This advancement allows for significantly reduced drag, enabling transportation at speeds of up to 700 mph. Texas Guadaloop aims to provide a more sustainable alternative for transporting people and goods, addressing the growing demands of the transportation sector while offering a cost-effective solution compared to traditional magnetic levitation systems.

tiramizoo

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2010, tiramizoo specializes in urban logistics solutions. It offers a SaaS platform that optimizes last-mile deliveries and city traffic flow using proprietary algorithms. The company serves fleet operators, retailers, logistics companies, and smart cities across Central Europe and Southeast Asia.

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.

Alt Mobility

Alt Mobility is a company specializing in Electric Vehicle as a Service (EVaaS). It provides leased electric vehicles along with structured financial solutions, aiming to facilitate the electrification of commercial fleets for intra-city logistics.
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