SV Angel

SV Angel, established in 2009 and based in San Francisco, is an investment firm that supports early-stage entrepreneurs. They provide business development, financing, M&A, and strategic advice to help startups navigate key inflection points and accelerate growth. SV Angel invests primarily in software-focused companies across the United States, with a typical investment size ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. They differentiate themselves by investing in a higher volume of companies, often over 100 per year, compared to traditional venture capital firms.

Ron Conway

Founder and Managing Partner

Ronald Conway

Founder and Managing Partner

Topher Conway

Managing Partner

Sourav Gupta

Principal

Beth Turner

Managing Partner - Seed

Past deals in Self-driving

CrowdAI

Series A in 2021
CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It offers an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed for analyzing imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The platform enables users to create custom machine learning models for processing and interpreting images and video, making it accessible to individuals without a data science background. By transforming raw visual data into structured insights, CrowdAI facilitates the identification of features in satellite imagery and the tracking of obstacles for self-driving cars and automated drones. This approach not only streamlines the model creation process but also allows for the integration of real-time data, supporting operational decision-making across various applications.

Helm.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Helm.ai Inc. specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence software solutions for autonomous navigation across various platforms, including self-driving cars, drones, and consumer robots. Established in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, the company focuses on next-generation AI applications for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and fully autonomous driving. Helm.ai's technology employs an unsupervised learning approach, allowing for the training of neural networks without relying on extensive fleet data, simulation, or manual annotation. This innovative method aims to enhance the safety and scalability of autonomous technologies, and the company collaborates with global automakers on projects that are set for production. Helm.ai's offerings include full-stack real-time AI solutions, deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving, and development tools powered by its proprietary Deep Teaching™ technology.

Embark Trucks

Series C in 2019
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.

Kodiak Robotics

Series A in 2018
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing autonomous technology specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in creating self-driving trucks designed to operate on highway routes. Kodiak Robotics employs advanced sensor fusion systems and innovative mapping solutions to enable its vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving. This technology aims to enhance network efficiency and reduce operational costs for businesses in the logistics sector.

Embark Trucks

Series B in 2018
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.

rideOS

Series A in 2018
rideOS Inc. is a technology company that focuses on developing marketplace and mapping services for on-demand transportation, catering to both self-driving and human-operated vehicle fleets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, rideOS offers a range of services including self-driving vehicle routing, estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations, dispatch solutions, and multi-rider trip planning. Its technology enables mobility service providers to efficiently deploy autonomous vehicles by assessing route requirements and dispatching human pilots when necessary. The company collaborates with a variety of partners, from startups to established automotive manufacturers, to enhance the capabilities of next-generation transport systems. With a team of experienced engineers from leading tech firms, rideOS aims to revolutionize the transportation landscape and facilitate the global rollout of advanced mobility solutions.

Voyage

Series A in 2018
Voyage Auto, Inc. specializes in providing autonomous taxi services primarily for retirement communities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company aims to enhance mobility for residents who may face transportation challenges. By utilizing retrofitted mass-production vehicles, Voyage has developed a fleet of self-driving taxis designed to offer safe, efficient, and affordable rides. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time, with a focus on expanding its services beyond retirement communities to provide accessible transportation for a broader audience.

May Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company focused on transforming urban transportation through the development and operation of driverless shuttle services. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company utilizes six-passenger electric vehicles that navigate mapped routes to provide micro-transit services for enterprise and municipal clients. By analyzing traffic patterns and commuter flows, May Mobility designs optimal routes that enhance public transit systems. Their autonomous shuttles aim to minimize human error in driving, reduce pollution, and improve economic benefits for communities and riders. The company offers a fleet operation service that contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

Standard Cognition

Seed Round in 2017
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

May Mobility

Pre Seed Round in 2017
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company focused on transforming urban transportation through the development and operation of driverless shuttle services. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company utilizes six-passenger electric vehicles that navigate mapped routes to provide micro-transit services for enterprise and municipal clients. By analyzing traffic patterns and commuter flows, May Mobility designs optimal routes that enhance public transit systems. Their autonomous shuttles aim to minimize human error in driving, reduce pollution, and improve economic benefits for communities and riders. The company offers a fleet operation service that contributes to creating safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation solutions.

Embark Trucks

Series A in 2017
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.

CrowdAI

Seed Round in 2017
CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It offers an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed for analyzing imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The platform enables users to create custom machine learning models for processing and interpreting images and video, making it accessible to individuals without a data science background. By transforming raw visual data into structured insights, CrowdAI facilitates the identification of features in satellite imagery and the tracking of obstacles for self-driving cars and automated drones. This approach not only streamlines the model creation process but also allows for the integration of real-time data, supporting operational decision-making across various applications.

Helm.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Helm.ai Inc. specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence software solutions for autonomous navigation across various platforms, including self-driving cars, drones, and consumer robots. Established in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, the company focuses on next-generation AI applications for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and fully autonomous driving. Helm.ai's technology employs an unsupervised learning approach, allowing for the training of neural networks without relying on extensive fleet data, simulation, or manual annotation. This innovative method aims to enhance the safety and scalability of autonomous technologies, and the company collaborates with global automakers on projects that are set for production. Helm.ai's offerings include full-stack real-time AI solutions, deep neural networks for both highway and urban driving, and development tools powered by its proprietary Deep Teaching™ technology.

CrowdAI

Seed Round in 2016
CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It offers an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed for analyzing imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The platform enables users to create custom machine learning models for processing and interpreting images and video, making it accessible to individuals without a data science background. By transforming raw visual data into structured insights, CrowdAI facilitates the identification of features in satellite imagery and the tracking of obstacles for self-driving cars and automated drones. This approach not only streamlines the model creation process but also allows for the integration of real-time data, supporting operational decision-making across various applications.

Embark Trucks

Seed Round in 2016
Embark Trucks Inc. specializes in developing self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot systems aimed at enhancing commercial trucking efficiency. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company designs artificial intelligence software specifically for long-haul transportation. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automated trucking, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in challenging weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company has assembled a team of engineers with backgrounds from prominent organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, supported by a professional operations team that averages over a million miles of driving experience per member. Embark collaborates with carriers, truck manufacturers, and tier-one suppliers to provide operational savings and improve weight management and disturbance performance in freight and logistics services.

Varden Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Varden Labs is a Canadian company based in Waterloo that specializes in the development of autonomous electric shuttles. These vehicles are designed to offer transportation solutions for various environments, including corporate campuses, universities, and retirement communities. Over the past year, the company has focused on building self-driving vehicles, emphasizing innovation and efficiency in its product offerings.

Cruise

Seed Round in 2014
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.
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