Who founded Phantom Auto?

Phantom Auto was founded by Elliot Katz, Shay Magzimof, Shai Magzimof.

Who are Phantom Auto's investors?

Phantom Auto's investors include Verissimo Ventures, InfraBridge.

How much funding has Phantom Auto raised?

Phantom Auto has disclosed $55.6M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.

Who acquired Phantom Auto?

Phantom Auto was acquired by Serve Robotics.

Where is Phantom Auto headquartered?

Phantom Auto is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.

Phantom Auto

acquired by Serve Robotics

South San Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Acquired by Serve Robotics September 2025 · $5.8M (~$5.75 million cash for assets) · source ↗

Phantom Auto developed teleoperation software enabling remote human operators to drive or supervise vehicles, including autonomous cars, warehouse forklifts, yard trucks, and delivery robots, over low-latency wireless links.

Founders & leadership

Elliot KatzCo-founder

Shay MagzimofCo-founder

Shai MagzimofFounder30 Under 30 2020

Neil SchlossNamed on SEC filing

Brant RingNamed on SEC filing

Michael NewcityNamed on SEC filing

Ott KaukverNamed on SEC filing

Elaine ChaoNamed on SEC filing

Bernadette LussierNamed on SEC filing

Eran SandhausNamed on SEC filing

Board

Tess HatchBoard director

Investors · 2

Verissimo Ventureslisted by Verissimo VenturesBedford

How we know: Verissimo Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

InfraBridgereportedLondon · $100M – $500M

How we know: techcrunch.com · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$55.6M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2019–2023

▶$25.2MraisedMay 2023 · 3 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Neil SchlossDirector
Brant RingDirector
Michael NewcityDirector
Ott KaukverDirector
Elliot KatzExecutive Officer, Director
Elaine ChaoDirector
Shay MagzimofExecutive Officer, Director
Bernadette LussierExecutive Officer
Eran SandhausDirector
Tess HatchDirector

Offering amount: $35M
Amount sold: $25.2M
First sale: Apr 2023
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$30.3MraisedNov 2021 · 16 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Warren AdelmanDirector
Ott KaukverDirector
Michael NewcityDirector
Neil SchlossDirector
Shai MagzimofExecutive Officer, Director
Tess HatchDirector
Elaine ChaoDirector

Offering amount: $105.3M
Amount sold: $30.3M
First sale: Nov 2021
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Phantom Auto do?: Phantom Auto developed teleoperation software enabling remote human operators to drive or supervise vehicles, including autonomous cars, warehouse forklifts, yard trucks, and delivery robots, over low-latency wireless links.
Who founded Phantom Auto?: Phantom Auto was founded by Elliot Katz, Shay Magzimof, Shai Magzimof.
Who are Phantom Auto's investors?: Phantom Auto's investors include Verissimo Ventures, InfraBridge.
How much funding has Phantom Auto raised?: Phantom Auto has disclosed $55.6M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Who acquired Phantom Auto?: Phantom Auto was acquired by Serve Robotics.
Where is Phantom Auto headquartered?: Phantom Auto is headquartered in South San Francisco, US.