Mobility & Transportation Startups

DobryMechanik is an online platform where drivers in Poland can find and compare verified car repair shops, read reviews, and book service appointments online. It also offers automotive advice articles and a Q&A section where mechanics answer car servicing questions.

1 investor

dolaGon develops autonomous utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and drive-by-wire conversion kits for off-road automation tasks. The company enables autonomous operation on unpaved trails for logistics and utility applications like equipment transport and guest shuttling.

1 investor

Dolprop Industries develops biomimetic marine propulsion technology using dolphin-fluke-inspired propulsors designed to operate at low rpm without cavitation, aiming for high hydrodynamic efficiency and reduced underwater noise. The technology targets maritime applications including shipping and search-and-rescue operations, with a focus on fuel efficiency and reducing harm to marine life and people.

1 investor

A company that designs secure parking solutions for bicycles and scooters, recognized with awards from leading mobility and cycling sector organizations.

1 investor

Dot Com Zambia PLC is a Zambian technology company that builds and operates digital tolling, mobility, and payment infrastructure, including the eToll platform used by individuals, corporate fleets, and government institutions. It also develops AI tools such as customer assistants, enterprise search, and workflow automation for enterprises in Zambia and the wider region.

1 investor

Douglas Dynamics manufactures work truck equipment and accessories for the work truck industry, with roles in assembly, welding, and support operations.

1 investor

Dovetail Electric Aviation develops electric aviation technology. The page provides minimal detail, noting the company (registered as Dovetail Electric Aviation SL) received a regional employment grant in Andalusia, Spain.

1 investor

Dreamwaves develops a navigation app for people with visual impairments that uses precise 3D spatial audio cues to guide users to their destination. The app is designed with accessibility features such as high-contrast mode, adjustable font sizes, and easy-to-use buttons, and was built in collaboration with blind associations.

1 investor

DRIFE is building a blockchain-based financial identity and reputation layer for the gig mobility economy, syncing ride data across platforms and verifying it on-chain to give drivers and riders a portable digital identity passport. The platform aims to unlock verified reputation, rewards, and financial access such as credit and loans for ride-hailing drivers and riders. It originally launched as a decentralized ride-hailing platform.

1 investor

dRISK builds a verification and validation stack for autonomous vehicles, focused on discovering real-world edge cases, reinforcement learning training, and identifying the next-best test. Its tools serve developers and safety teams working on autonomous driving systems.

1 investor

Drive Now is a mobile app that tracks and logs student behind-the-wheel driving time and routes, storing records in the cloud for students, parents, and driving schools. It serves the driver's education industry, providing drive-time logs, liability documentation, and paperwork management.

1 investor

Drive Pulse makes a plug-in OBD-II hardware device paired with an iPhone app that tracks and monitors a user's vehicle, using cellular connectivity to stay online. It targets consumer car owners who want to keep tabs on their cars remotely.

1 investor

DriveMyCar operates Australia's peer-to-peer car rental marketplace, connecting private vehicle owners with renters through a verification-backed platform that offers rental periods from 2 days to 365 days. The service provides insurance coverage for accidental damage and theft, and positions itself as a more affordable and flexible alternative to traditional car rental and leasing companies.

1 investor

Driven Telematics builds mobile telematics technology that captures and scores driver behavior—such as acceleration, braking, cornering, speeding, and distracted driving—to produce a consumer-controlled "Driving Score" analogous to a credit score. It offers native apps and an SDK for integration, serving insurers, employers, and other industries with driver behavior data.

1 investor

Provides a mobile dash cam application that lets drivers record video of the road using their phone. Marketed as an everyday dash cam app with developer support for users.

1 investor

Drive TLV is an innovation hub that facilitates partnerships between startups and global industry leaders in the smart mobility sector. The company helps startups commercialize technology and guides corporations in integrating breakthrough innovations through relationship-building and mentorship.

1 investor

Driveto is a car leasing platform that offers long-term vehicle rentals with included insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance for customers in the Czech Republic. The service combines financing, insurance, and vehicle management into monthly subscription packages.

1 investor

DriveU is an on-demand and scheduled chauffeur service that connects car owners with background-verified drivers, and also offers DriveU Reserve, a premium car-and-driver service for airport, local, and outstation travel. It operates across 10 cities in India via a mobile app.

1 investor

Driving Force Collision operates and acquires a network of collision repair shops, offering services such as auto body repair, painting, dent repair, and sensor recalibration for vehicle owners. The company also partners with and buys existing repair shops to expand its network.

1 investor

Drivio is a platform for financing and buying two-wheelers in India, letting riders choose a bike, compare loan and insurance quotes, get instant financing approval, and complete purchase from a dealership on the same day. It also provides bike comparisons, model listings, and EMI tools for prospective buyers.

1 investor

Drivit provides smartphone-based telematics technology that turns any phone into a mobility-data capture device via an SDK or white-label app, without extra hardware and using low-power sensors and machine learning. It is sold to businesses building mobility and driving-behavior products for their users.

1 investor

Drivo offers web-based parking management software for hotels, using licence plate recognition cameras to handle access control, pricing, and reporting. It serves hotel operators including Accor, EVT, TFE, and Marriott brands to manage revenue, efficiency, and guest service.

1 investor

DROMThub is a drone operations platform for drone pilots and professionals in Italy, offering interactive geo-zone maps with flight requirements (including NOTAMs), automated permit-request generation, fleet and operations management, and training content. It serves hobbyist pilots and professional drone teams with tools covering regulatory compliance, mission planning, flight logging, and image processing.

1 investor

DRONE FUND is a venture capital firm specializing in drone and air mobility technologies. The firm invests in startups developing autonomous robots, drones, and air mobility solutions to address infrastructure challenges and create new transportation systems across air, land, and sea domains.

1 investor