Mobility & Transportation Startups

Leash offers pet-only rides that transport dogs and cats to and from appointments such as veterinarians, groomers, boarding, and daycare, using vetted, background-checked drivers. It operates through a mobile app that lets pet owners schedule doorstep pick-up and drop-off and track each ride.

1 investor

Motive builds websites for automotive dealerships, offering built-in tools for chat, trade-ins, payment estimates, and customer pre-qualification, plus AI-powered content generation, vehicle descriptions, and search. It serves franchised car and motorcycle retailers and is a certified website provider for OEMs including Subaru, Honda, Nissan, BMW, and Harley-Davidson.

1 investor

RiDERgy provides advanced energy management software for fleet management and EV charging optimization, serving urban mobility solutions with real-time dynamic load management capabilities.

1 investor

Rides2U is a rideshare service that partners with local operators to provide vetted, safety-focused drivers across college towns and communities in the United States. The company emphasizes driver accountability and vehicle safety standards.

1 investor

SCOOTY operates a shared micromobility service offering e-scooters and e-bikes in Canadian cities including Brampton, Markham, and Barrie, and provides a transit API. It works with municipal governments and transit partners to support urban mobility in Ontario, Canada.

1 investor

Road.Travel provides a web and mobile application that helps drivers discover curated roads and travel spots, with integration to vehicle navigation systems.

1 investor

RoadHow provides a white-labelled app and SDK that uses AI, machine learning, and augmented reality to assess driver knowledge and improve driving behaviour, offering a driver "knowledge score" for risk assessment. It targets insurance providers, aiming to reduce claims through safer drivers.

1 investor

Roadial is a platform that connects drivers with towing services and repair shops to get assistance back on the road quickly, with transparent pricing and real-time tracking.

1 investor

Roadie operates a crowdsourced nationwide delivery network that lets retailers and businesses offer same-day and scheduled delivery of almost any item, reaching most U.S. households via 30,000+ zip codes. It serves high-volume retailers and merchants through delivery products that fulfill from stores or distribution centers and integrate with UPS systems.

1 investor

Roadio develops AI-powered vision perception models (RVX) that reconstruct a vehicle's 3D environment to provide 360° awareness, collision alerts, and advanced rider assistance features such as blind spot detection and forward collision warning. The system is designed for two-wheelers and light mobility vehicles and is offered to OEMs and integration partners for deployment on low-cost, vehicle-grade edge hardware.

1 investor

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics provides intermodal trucking and logistics services, including port and rail container drayage, terminal operations, dedicated truckload, transloading, warehousing, and distribution. It serves business partners shipping across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

1 investor

RoadSafe provides traffic control and work zone safety services across the U.S., including flagging, pavement marking, sign manufacturing and installation, and safety equipment rentals and sales. It serves contractors, engineering firms, DOTs, municipalities, and telecom and utility providers, operating from 60+ locations nationwide.

1 investor

RoadSense collects data on public roads and streets — including people flow, pedestrian safety, bus stop occupancy, and tourist crowding — to help make cities smarter and safer without using personal data such as smartphone tracking or license plates. It targets urban traffic safety and smart city applications, including support for autonomous transportation.

1 investor

Roadsurfer rents out RVs, camper vans, and motorhomes for road trips and outdoor travel, operating around 100 rental locations worldwide. The company positions itself as a travel and outdoor adventure partner offering mobile accommodation on wheels.

1 investor

Roam operates an EV charging network across the UK, providing charge points and a mobile app for drivers to locate stations, track charging, and manage payments. It also offers fully funded or client-funded EV charging installation solutions for businesses, from consultation through installation.

1 investor

Robert Allan Ltd. is a naval architecture firm that designs a wide range of vessels, including high-performance tugs, ferries, and research vessels. Operating since 1928, it serves the maritime and marine engineering industry.

1 investor

Roboat develops an integrated vessel automation system that progresses from crew-assistance features (situational awareness, docking assist, fleet monitoring) to automated maneuvers like dynamic positioning and autodocking, and eventually full autonomy. It serves commercial fleet operators such as passenger ferries and urban logistics barges, with systems deployed in Amsterdam.

1 investor

Rockit (formerly IEC Holden) is a contract manufacturer of electric motors and components for mission-critical industrial and rail applications, serving Fortune 500 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It offers new product introduction, ongoing production, and aftermarket fleet overhaul services across North America, with operations in the US, Mexico, and South Africa.

1 investor

Rocsys builds a platform for automated, hands-free EV fleet charging, orchestrating each charging cycle from plug-in to plug-out to reduce downtime and manual labor. It targets fleet operators, Fortune 500 companies, and OEMs, deploying robotic charging within existing depots without vehicle or charger modifications.

1 investor

Roll·Rite, a Clarience Technologies company, manufactures automated electric tarp systems, tarps, gear motors, and power solutions for the heavy-duty trucking industry. It serves the construction, agriculture, and refuse & recycling markets, offering in-cab and wireless tarp controls to contain payloads and improve driver safety on open-top trucks, trailers, and roll-offs.

1 investor

Roll produces electric scooters for urban transportation. The company targets riders in cities seeking personal mobility solutions.

1 investor

RoverRide provides real-time transit routing for Bay Area public transportation systems, combining MUNI, BART, and Caltrain data to optimize journey planning for urban commuters in San Francisco.

1 investor

Rovilus, based in Taiwan, develops battery products for clean energy and automotive applications. Its designs incorporate thermal management and fire-suppressant materials intended to extend battery life and improve safety, which the company positions as a way for operators to lower lifetime operating costs.

1 investor

RowlyGO is a Finnish software service for equipment and vehicle rental companies that combines SEO-friendly websites, an online booking engine, electronic contracts, and rental management tools in one platform. It lets customers make bookings, payments, and sign contracts online, aiming to increase reservations while reducing manual work for rental operators.

1 investor