Transportation Startups

Boom Supersonic develops Overture, a supersonic airliner designed to fly at twice the speed of current airliners and run on sustainable aviation fuel, serving both civil airline and government/defense markets. The company also develops Symphony, the propulsion system that will power Overture.

44 investors

Inversion develops spacecraft and systems to establish Low-Earth Orbit as an on-demand logistics network for rapid global transportation and defense applications. The company manufactures reentry vehicles and related hardware to enable cargo transportation across Earth via space.

18 investors

AtoB provides fleet fuel cards that consolidate fuel, vehicle maintenance, repairs, tolls, and operational expenses for businesses operating private fleets, OTR carriers, or single-vehicle operations. The platform offers real-time expense tracking and controls to replace multiple statements and reimbursement cycles.

15 investors

Pyka designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft along with the underlying flight control software, avionics, motors, batteries, and carbon-fiber airframes. Its planes serve cargo transport and agricultural crop protection customers across four continents and have received FAA regulatory approvals.

15 investors

Bluedot provides a payment platform that consolidates charging transactions and expense tracking for electric vehicle owners and fleet operators.

13 investors

Bus.com operates a web app for chartering buses and organizing group travel to events and experiences across North America. It serves event organizers and groups looking to book and coordinate bus trips.

8 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.

8 investors

Seabound develops an onboard carbon capture system for maritime vessels that locks CO₂ emissions into solid carbonate pebbles for offloading and storage, enabling shipowners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their fleets.

8 investors

Blissway provides roadside toll collection and vehicle tracking systems using wireless autonomous devices (WAL-Es) and cloud analytics, replacing traditional gantry and transponder infrastructure for highway management agencies.

7 investors

Fleetzero designs and retrofits commercial vessels with battery-electric propulsion systems to decarbonize ocean shipping. The company builds modular, scalable electrification technology for ship operators and maritime fleets.

7 investors

Valo builds an all-electric hydrofoiling personal watercraft with a computerized stability control system that flies above the water surface with near-zero wake, noise, and emissions. Positioned as a replacement for traditional gas jet skis, the company targets recreational watercraft buyers and aims to extend its foiling technology to larger marine vessels.

6 investors

Meter Feeder helps vehicle fleets find and pay parking tickets and stay compliant across many cities, reducing the risk of booting and towing. It targets fleet operators managing large numbers of registered vehicles.

6 investors

Token Transit offers a fare payment and mobile ticketing platform for public transportation agencies and cities. It handles transit payments in over 200 cities across the United States and Canada and integrates with trip-planning apps such as Transit, Moovit, and Google Maps.

6 investors

PRONTO operates a ride-sharing and delivery platform aimed at second-tier cities across Latin America, using a monthly subscription model for drivers instead of per-trip commissions to accommodate cash-based transactions. It targets markets underserved by conventional ride-sharing apps.

5 investors

Seaflight develops autonomous electric drones and aircraft with advanced aerodynamic technology for cargo logistics and defense applications. The company specializes in ground effect uncrewed systems, active aerodynamic flow control, and autonomous flight systems for extended range and payload capacity.

5 investors

Shuttle Central provides airport and ground transportation booking services across Mexico, the Caribbean, USA, and Latin America, offering instant confirmation and 24/7 customer support.

5 investors

Chariot operates a private mass-transit commuting service aimed at offering affordable, flexible shuttle rides for city commuters as an alternative to driving. The company was acquired by Ford Smart Mobility as that unit's first acquisition.

4 investors

Duffel provides an API and toolkit that lets businesses—from travel startups to financial enterprises—sell travel, including shopping for flights and accommodation, purchasing extras, and managing bookings. It operates in the travel technology sector.

4 investors

Terminal provides telematics data infrastructure that connects commercial fleet products to 316 telematics providers, eliminating the need for individual integrations. The platform serves fleet management, insurance, fuel cards, and transportation management companies that need reliable vehicle data at scale.

4 investors

Olympian Motors designs and manufactures electric vehicles with minimalist aesthetics and sustainable materials, targeting entrepreneurs and creative professionals. The company integrates modular vehicle architecture with AI-powered operating systems to deliver an experience-focused alternative to conventional EVs.

3 investors

Remix develops software that helps city planners and local governments design transportation systems, plan safer streets, and manage new mobility options. It serves municipal and urban planning clients, having worked with over 325 cities across 20 countries.

3 investors

Skip (formerly Waybots) runs a shared electric scooter service for last-mile urban transportation, partnering with cities to deploy its fleets alongside rider safety education and support. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

3 investors

TrackChain provides infrastructure with encrypted data transmission, single sign-on authentication, and automated backup systems for operational and financial information management.

3 investors

Zeo Route Planner is a fleet management and route optimization platform that helps delivery companies and drivers create efficient routes, track deliveries in real-time, and manage fleet operations. The solution serves logistics and delivery companies across 150 countries with features including route planning, live GPS tracking, ETAs, driver mobile apps, and customer communication tools.

3 investors