Mobility & Transportation Startups

XPENG develops smart electric vehicles, including AI-powered SUVs and coupes, along with related mobility technology spanning road and air travel. The company positions its products around driver experience and intelligent, connected mobility.

5 investors

Aeva develops FMCW-based 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software that measure velocity and range simultaneously, using silicon photonics to put LiDAR elements on a chip. Its sensors target automotive, autonomous driving, and industrial/factory automation applications.

4 investors

aiMotive develops tooling and embedded software for automated driving, including simulation (aiSim), data management (aiData), and perception (SVNet) products used by automotive partners to build ADAS and autonomous driving systems. It supplies these solutions to carmakers and suppliers, notably supporting Stellantis's STLA AutoDrive platform.

4 investors

Aloft operates an FAA-approved airspace and fleet management platform for drone operations, offering LAANC authorizations, airspace advisories, mission planning, and fleet tracking. It serves individual drone pilots, enterprise UAS programs, developers, and government agencies, and is now part of Versaterm with a focus on public safety drone operations.

4 investors

Ampersand builds electric motorcycles, battery packs, swap stations, and AmperOps fleet management software for motorcycle taxi (boda) drivers in Africa, operating a battery-swapping network for commercial e-motos. It serves drivers in markets including Rwanda and Kenya, offering electric two-wheeler transport that costs less to power than petrol.

4 investors

Apex.AI develops safety-certified, scalable software for mobility systems, including its Apex.OS product (with Apex.Grace runtime SDK and Apex.Ida communication middleware) to help build software-defined vehicles. Its tools serve developers across the automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense industries.

4 investors

Atomionics builds quantum-grade gravity sensors (GRAVIO) and AI-powered 3D subsurface modeling (ORE-O) to map underground geology and locate mineral deposits. Its technology serves the mining and mineral exploration industry, targeting critical resources like copper, lithium, and rare earth elements needed for the energy transition.

4 investors

Autofleet provides an AI-driven platform for fleet and mobility operators to optimize passenger transport, last-mile delivery, fleet management, planning simulation, and EV electrification through real-time coordination of vehicles, drivers, routes, and demand. It serves enterprise fleets and mobility operators with tools for maintenance, telematics, utilization, and charging infrastructure planning.

4 investors

Autolane develops a curb management platform with sensor hardware and cloud software to coordinate autonomous vehicle operations for delivery, pickup, and mobility services. It serves property owners, retailers, and mobility providers.

4 investors

BasiGo provides electric buses designed for African public transport, along with a pay-as-you-drive leasing model that removes the high upfront cost of ownership and a charging and service network. It serves bus owners and operators seeking low-carbon alternatives to diesel fleets across Africa.

4 investors

Beev helps companies electrify their vehicle fleets by providing multi-brand electric vehicle leasing, installation of charging stations at company sites and employees' homes, and a fleet management tool that centralizes costs, contracts, vehicles and charging along with tax and car-policy guidance. It also serves individuals for home EV charger installation and operates in France.

4 investors

BETA Technologies develops electric aircraft (including the ALIA eVTOL) and associated charging infrastructure for sustainable aviation. The company also runs a flight school and works with the FAA and other regulators on aircraft certification.

4 investors

Bus.com provides charter and transit transportation services for enterprise and government organizations across North America. The company operates a platform for group mobility solutions and has become a carbon-efficient transportation leader.

4 investors

Car IQ (Car IQ Pay, now branded Element Pay) is a vehicle-embedded payment platform that lets fleet vehicles connect directly to fuel pumps, toll gantries, and EV chargers to pay without physical fleet cards. It provides fleets with a single ledger for fuel and toll transactions, fraud reduction, dynamic authorization, and vehicle data to control fuel costs across the United States.

4 investors

CarOnSale operates a B2B online marketplace and auction platform for used-car trading, connecting licensed dealer groups, OEMs, and fleets (sellers) with professional car dealers (buyers) across Europe. It offers AI-based pricing, standardized 110-point condition reports, and end-to-end handling including transport and payment.

4 investors

Carputty offers digital auto financing for U.S. car buyers, providing fixed-rate single-vehicle loans through a lending partner along with tools to track and predict vehicle value over time. Its platform lets buyers pre-qualify with a soft credit check and finance new or used vehicles from any dealership.

4 investors

CarSwitch is an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars, where every vehicle is pre-inspected by its specialists and the company handles the process from inspection to transfer, payment, and financing pre-approval. It serves private car buyers and sellers across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

4 investors

Carvis provides an AI system for auto repair shops that automates repair inspections and generates estimates, integrating with existing shop management systems. It offers AI-driven upsell recommendations, pricing based on shop SOPs and repair history, and is used by over 100 repair shops in the US.

4 investors

Circuit operates all-electric shared ride services aimed at providing low-cost or free, accessible transit that complements existing local infrastructure. It serves communities and municipalities, including transit deserts, and offers wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) options, funded through partners and advertisers.

4 investors

CitySwift provides a data analytics platform for bus network operators and transit authorities, cleaning and enriching raw bus data to deliver insights, recommendations, and demand forecasting. It offers origin-destination flow analysis, passenger occupancy metrics, and service frequency optimization to improve reliability, punctuality, and resource allocation.

4 investors

Civil Maps provides high-definition mapping and localization technology, producing high-fidelity point cloud data with 15–20 cm absolute accuracy. Its mapping coverage spans the United States, Europe, and Asia.

4 investors

CleanElectric develops EV battery packs featuring rapid-charging and swappable technology across multiple product series for two-, three-, and four-wheeler vehicles as well as stationary energy storage. Its batteries support fast charging, LFP fireproof chemistry, and compatibility with public charging standards like Bharat DC001 and CCS.

4 investors

Cobli provides a fleet management platform using GPS tracking, telemetry via CAN network, and AI-powered onboard cameras (videotelemetry) to give managers visibility into vehicle location, driver behavior, fuel consumption, and safety events. It serves fleet operators across a range of industries in Brazil, aiming to reduce costs and improve safety and delivery efficiency.

4 investors

Curo provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure and parking facilities for commercial fleets across the United States. The company operates a network of dedicated electrified parking stalls offering Level 2 and DC fast charging, while generating revenue for property owners by monetizing underutilized parking spaces.

4 investors