Fundraising FoxMenlo Park · Pre-Seed–Series C · 24 people tracked
Also known as Autotech · AUTOTECH MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
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Investment thesis
Autotech Ventures invests globally in startups solving ground transport challenges, targeting themes of connectivity, autonomy, shared-use, electrification, and the digitization of enterprise. The firm backs deep-tech, autonomous, AI, and semiconductor technologies, along with business model innovations across marketplaces, fintech, and SaaS. Leveraging decades of operating and investing experience in ground transportation, the team offers founders access to a network of industry insiders such as fleet operators, dealers, manufacturers, and energy companies to help secure customers, partnerships, and strategic exits. It follows a founder-first philosophy and supports companies from Seed through Series C.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 24 people
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Founder mafia
4 people who came through Autotech Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 52 of 71 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×21SaaS ×20Mobility & Transportation ×17Logistics & Supply Chain ×15Enterprise Software ×12Fintech ×7Hardware ×7Consumer ×6
HQs:United States×43United Kingdom×5Canada×3Germany×1Egypt×1Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 27 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×133 founders×54+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 37 founders with education data
Carnegie Mellon University ×3Caltech ×2Cornell ×2Draper University ×2HEC Paris ×2NFX ×2Nyenrode Business University ×2Stanford University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×13Business & Management ×12Computer Science ×5Economics ×2Humanities ×2Politics & Policy ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history
Carnegie Mellon University ×2Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science ×2Massive ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 39 with degree data)
Investments · 71 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 52025 · 72024 · 42023 · 52022 · 42021 · 42020 · 42019 · 32018 · 102017 · 32016 · 32015 · 355 dated
indie develops silicon, photonics, and sensor system technologies, including mixed-signal SoCs and software, for sensing applications in automotive ADAS and adjacent markets such as industrial mobility, humanoid robotics, and quantum technology.
HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsAliso Viejo, US
Scott Kee(Executive Officer)inDonald McClymontinIchiro Aoki(President)inMichael WittmanninNaixi WuinDr. Peter Gulden
Co-investorsAnthem Venture Management, LlcBison CapitalDG Ventures, Inc.Evolution VC PartnersBDC Capital Corporation
Lyft is an on-demand ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers for various ride types, including standard rides, premium options, and other transportation services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Logan Green(Founder)inJohn Zimmer(Founder)inDavid Risher(Chief Executive Officer)inErin Brewer(Chief Financial Officer)Lindsay Llewellyn(Chief Legal and Business Officer and Corporate Secretary)Marcus Cohn(Founder)
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAidenlair CapitalAliya Capital PartnersAllied Venture PartnersAlpha Wave GlobalAndreessen Horowitz+54 more
Swvl provides a mobility platform for managing transit and fleet operations.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSDubai, EG
Ahmed Sabbah(Interim Chief Financial Officer)inMostafa Kandil(Chief Executive Officer and Chairman)inAbdullah Mansour(Interim Chief Financial Officer)inGbenga Oyebode(Director)Bjorn von Sivers(Director)Steve Albrecht(Director)
Co-investorsArzan VCCapria VenturesCedar Mundi VenturesCOTU VenturesDASH VenturesRAED Ventures+6 more
Fixico operates a digital platform and repairer marketplace that lets fleet managers and drivers submit damage reports, get matched with certified repair shops via bidding or steering, and manage repairs and claims in one centralised environment.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaS
Derk Roodhuyzen de Vries(Co-founder & CEO)inMark van Laar(Co-founder & COO)in
Co-investorsMundi VenturesFinch Capital
HDVI provides insurance solutions for trucking fleets, combining insurance expertise with technology to help operators run safe, compliant, and profitable operations.
InsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Chuck Wallace(Founder)inAdam Barnett(President & CEO)in
Co-investors8VCATX Venture PartnersLightbankQualcomm VenturesWeatherford CapitalWestern Technology Investment+1 more
BasicBlock is a freight factoring and payment platform that lets truck carriers scan and submit load documents to get paid the same day at a fixed rate.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLincoln, US
Brett Byman(Executive Officer, Director)inTaylor Monks(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAnkur Jain(Director)inCharley Dehoney(Director)
Board seatBurak Cendek· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsClear Haven Capital ManagementEMERGENT VENTURESInvest NebraskaRevolutionWakestream VenturesNelnet+3 more
Cogniac develops a computer vision AI platform that uses deep learning to enable subject matter experts to train systems to detect visual patterns without extensive technical AI knowledge.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Jose, US
Bill Kish(Founder)inAmy Wang(Founder)inQuinn Curtis(CEO)
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsPlug and Play VenturesVanedge Capital Limited PartnershipWingEnergy Innovation CapitalNational Grid Partners+1 more
Digital Motors built a white-label SaaS e-commerce platform enabling car dealerships and lenders to sell vehicles online end-to-end.
Irvine, US
Andreas Hinrichs(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Stellman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSteve Schlenker(Director)in
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsInMotion VenturesDN Capital
EchoPixel is a healthcare technology company developing advanced visualization tools to support patient care in the operating room.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US
Sergio Aguirre Valencia(Executive Officer, Director)Sergio Aguirre(Founder & CEO)in
BoardAlex Seelenberger(Director)Ronald B. Schilling(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D · $2.3M raise · filed Feb 2016
Co-investorsBand of AngelsRuna CapitalAurus Capital
newtrul provides an AI-powered platform that automates freight brokerage operations, including carrier matching, load booking, and CRM functionality.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Edwin Stockman(Executive Officer, Director)John Tozer(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatBurak Cendek· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesMonta Vista CapitalNewlin VenturesPlug and Play VenturesSignalFire
AdTechMarketing TechDenver, US
Daniel Newman(Founder)Austin Gayer(Founder)
BoardChase Fraser(Director)Bart Foster(Director)Erik Mitisek(Director)
Board seatTony Rimas· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Nov 2015
Co-investorsTechstars
Pronto builds off-road autonomous haulage systems (AHS) designed for rugged industrial environments such as mines and quarries.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Bibhrajit Halder(Executive Officer, Director)in
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D · $5.9M raise · filed Feb 2019
Co-investorsDG Ventures, Inc.Embark VenturesFoundamentalMonta Vista CapitalBain Capital VenturesBrick Mortar Ventures+10 more
Work Truck Solutions provides online tools and services for commercial vehicle dealers, focused on the heavy-duty and work truck dealership market.
Mobility & TransportationRetail TechSaaSChico, US
Kathryn Schifferle(Founder/CVO)inJames Perschke(Executive Officer)inGretchen Krugler(Executive Officer)inAaron(CEO)Shawn(Chief Data Officer)Alex Young(Chief Product Officer)in
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Jun 2017
Co-investorsBelle Impact FundHBS Alumni AngelsMoneta VenturesRubicon Technology PartnersSupply Chain VenturesWakestream Ventures
Agtonomy embeds artificial intelligence into industrial equipment used in agriculture and off-road industries to enable autonomous operation and improve productivity.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningImpact & Social GoodIoTRoboticsUnknown — page states operations across western United States with international expansion in 2025, but no specific headquarters city named, US
Tim Bucher(CEO & Co-Founder)inValerie Syme(Co-Founder, Board Member)in
Co-investorsCavallo VenturesDBL PartnersFlybridge Capital PartnersGrit VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Momenta Ventures+2 more
AmpUp develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for drivers, businesses, and communities.
Climate TechConsumerEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Thomas Sun(Founder)inTom Sun(Founder)inXiaoyao QianRui ZhangBach Bui
Co-investors2.12 AngelsConnecticut InnovationsFoothill VenturesFrontier VenturesGoodyear VenturesSAIC Technologies Fund II, LLC+14 more
Augment builds an AI productivity platform (Augie) that automates repetitive tasks in supply chain operations, focusing on trucking and freight logistics.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Harish Abbott(Founder)inJustin Hall(Founder)inArtur Rivilis(Founder)in
Co-investors8VCDell Technologies CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersRoar VenturesSocium Ventures9Yards Capital+7 more
Augment offers an online MBA-style business education program taught by founders and operators from companies such as YouTube, Waze, Wikipedia, Shazam, OpenAI, Google, and Nike, delivered through 800+ video classes, weekly live sessions, and a global community.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Ariel Renous(Co-Founder & CEO)inRoy Wellner(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsRedpoint VenturesRTP Global8VCIndex VenturesInnovation EndeavorsLightspeed Venture Partners+1 more
Bluedot provides a payment platform that consolidates charging transactions and expense tracking for electric vehicle owners and fleet operators.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Selinay Parlak(Founder)inFerhat Babacan(Founder)inEsra Erimez(Marketing Manager)Martin Hamedani(Vice President of Partnerships)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundDorm RoomGaingelsHeartfelt CapitalLeap Forward VenturesLobster Capital+15 more
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BlueDot provides machine learning-powered infectious disease surveillance and intelligence to enterprises, governments, and healthcare organizations to detect, forecast, and respond to disease outbreaks globally.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthGovTechHealthtechToronto, CA
Dr. Kamran Khan(Founder)Ferhat Babacan(Founder)inKamran Khan(Founder)Selinay Parlak(Founder)in
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesGolden VenturesToronto Innovation Acceleration PartnersCerraCap VenturesForefront VentureHeartfelt Capital+3 more
Bumper provides a payment orchestration platform designed for automotive dealerships that integrates in-store and online payment processing with features including pay-later options, bank transfers, and card payments.
E-commerceFintechMobility & TransportationRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB
James Jackson(Founder)in
Co-investorsInMotion VenturesRevo CapitalSalica InvestmentsPorsche VenturesShell Ventures
Bus.com provides charter and transit transportation services for enterprise and government organizations across North America.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMontreal, CA
Kyle Boulay(CEO)inWolf Kohlberg(Founder)inSonnia Kuo
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesFJ LabsFounderFuelJackson Square VenturesMaple Leaf AngelsOlima Ventures+4 more
Co-investorsBonsai Partners SGEIC, SAProeza VenturesTrue Global Ventures
Carpay makes payment collection software for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) auto dealerships, letting customers pay from their phones instead of visiting the dealership.
FintechMobility & TransportationSaaSEdmond, US
Nicholas Swezey(Executive Officer)Brandon Cavalier(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGary Benitt(Director)in
Co-investorsAmplify.LAFJ LabsPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERSSocial Leverage
Cazoo is a UK online used-car marketplace and classified advertising business, now owned by MOTORS after its 2024 administration.
London, GB
Alex Chesterman(Founder)
Co-investorsAssurant VenturesCherry VenturesDIP CapitalEight Roads VenturesEntrée CapitalGeneral Catalyst+15 more
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A no-code platform automating visual inspection tasks in industrial verticals using deep learning.
Co-investorsShield CapitalVanedge CapitalCisco InvestmentsEnergy Innovation CapitalNational Grid PartnersWing
CollectWise develops autonomous AI agents that automate debt collection for collection agencies and in-house collections teams.
AI & Machine LearningFintechNew York City, US
Sean OBrien(CEO)inVivek IsukapalliinMohammed Alamgir(CTO)
Co-investors1984 Ventures Management, LlcEight CapitalGMO VenturePartnersJHH vcMyAsiaVCY Combinator+6 more
Conduit automates freight handoff and transfers through digital tools, addressing the analog processes that occur when freight changes hands between logistics operators.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Conrad Lilleness(Founder)inAndrew Huang(Founder)Cole Rubin(Founder)inKirill Gertman(Founder)Michael Gregson(Founder)Punn Kam(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAperture Venture CapitalBuilders VCCore Venture CapitalDiagramDragonfly+13 more
VINCUE: UNLEASHED is an annual conference for automotive dealers, featuring training, keynotes, breakout workshops, and peer networking centered on the VINCUE dealership software platform.
Retail TechSaaSKansas City, US
Daniel Zaslavsky(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Piccininni(Executive Officer)John Mitchell(Director)Jeffrey Rice(Director)Christopher Hoke(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Kellogg(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures Mobility
DeepScale developed efficient deep neural network software for perception systems in autonomous vehicles, optimized to run on low-power automotive-grade processors.
Mountain View, US
Sri Chandrasekar(Director)Forrest Iandola(Executive Officer, Director)Kurt Keutzer(Director)
Co-investorsNext47Trucks VC11.2 CapitalAtlas VentureCota Capital
Deliverr was an e-commerce fulfillment startup offering fast, Amazon Prime-like two-day delivery for merchants selling on marketplaces like Shopify, Walmart, and eBay via a distributed network of warehouses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Michael Krakaris(Founder)inDavid C. Petersen(Founder)inHarish Abbott(Founder)Ryan Petersen(Founder)in
Co-investors8VCActivant CapitalAlumni VenturesKrillion VenturesNFI Ventures, LLC9Yards Capital+32 more
Desteia builds AI-native software for cross-border logistics and global trade operations, offering real-time shipment tracking, automated customs paperwork, and alerts.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US
Co-investors0BSFoundamentalNazcaNido VenturesBridge LatamVillage Global
Drover develops virtual fencing technology for sustainable livestock management and farming.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Callum Taylor(Founder)inSamuel Aubin(Founder)in
Co-investorsWorkshop Venture PartnersRTP GlobalTarget Global
Fox Robotics builds the FoxBot, an autonomous counterbalance forklift that uses onboard cameras, LiDAR, and machine-learning perception to identify and move pallets during trailer loading and unloading at warehouse receiving docks.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAustin, US
Peter Anderson-Sprecher(Founder)inPeter Anderson-Sprecher Charles DuHadway(Founder)Mark Siegel(Director)Kasper Sage(Director)David Fuller(Director)Till Reuter(Director)
Co-investorsAnglia Capital GroupBMW i VenturesCongruent VenturesEniac VenturesFoothill VenturesLa Famiglia+4 more
Used-car marketplaces in emerging market economies; acquired by OLX
Spring, US
André Kussmann(Founder)Peter Lindholm(Founder)Sujay Tyle(Founder)Daniel Waterhouse(Director)
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalFraser McCombs CapitalFrontier VenturesFuture AfricaHummingbird VenturesKima Ventures+8 more
Gaussion develops magnetic battery control technology that improves charging speed, heat generation, and lifetime performance across different cell formats and chemistries for electric vehicles, stationary storage, and industrial applications.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareLondon, GB
Tom Heenan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlbionVCBusiness Growth FundFuture VenturesUCL Technology FundDN CapitalePlanet Capital
GenLogs provides truck intelligence through roadside sensors, satellites, and data integration, serving brokers, shippers, law enforcement, and finance companies with real-time visibility on motor carriers across America.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainArlington, US
Ryan Joyce(Founder)inJoseph Sherman(Executive Officer, Director)Sherman Sherman(Executive Officer, Director)Blake Balch(Founder)Joe Sherman(Founder)
BoardMorgan Hitzig(Director)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCathay InnovationHeartland VenturesHeartland Ventures S7HOF CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+7 more
Gridwise provides a platform for gig workers across delivery, rideshare, and courier services to track earnings, understand performance, and access market intelligence across multiple apps.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureFuture of WorkMobility & TransportationSaaSPittsburgh, US
Brian Finamore(Founder)inRyan Green(Founder)in
BoardPaul Arnold(Director)inMatthew Harbaugh(Director)
Co-investors412 Venture FundAlumni VenturesBeni Venture CapitalBlueTree Venture CapitalCrosslink CapitalMountain State Capital+9 more
Hayden AI develops artificial intelligence and spatial analytics software for governments and businesses, with a focus on transportation and public safety.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Christopher Carson(Executive Officer, Director)Vaibhav Ghadiok(Founder)inChris Carson, Ph.D., D.Tech. (h.c.)(Founder)inSamuel Dundee(Executive Officer)Connie Valencia(Executive Officer)Marty Beard(CEO)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlack Mountain VentuesCastor VenturesCostella KirschDoon CapitalFJ Labs+9 more
ICOMAT builds fully integrated factories that produce steered-fiber composite parts using its patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process, combining proprietary hardware, software, and production facilities to make lighter, defect-free components at industrial scale.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsGloucester, GB
Co-investors8VCDCVC (Data Collective)NATO Innovation FundSyensqo Ventures
Metawave develops advanced automotive and aerial imaging radar technology using analog beamforming and Antenna-in-Package modules to provide long-range, high-resolution ADAS sensing in all weather conditions.
HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductors
Maha Achour(Founder)inSandy Godsey(COO, CLO & Co-Founder)inConny Marx(Chief Customer Officer)inHarry Oesman(CFO)
Co-investorsAstor PerkinsBold Capital PartnersNTT DOCOMO VenturesReshapeWestern Technology InvestmentKhosla Ventures+3 more
Co-investorsManiv MobilityP101 Ventures
Company led by CEO Jeff Cavins.
Jeff Cavins(Founder)inJennifer Young(Founder)in
Co-investorsA-Force VenturesAquiline Technology GrowthConvivialité VenturesiAngelsiAngels CapitalNFX+7 more
Pivot Robotics builds autonomous, camera-based robotic systems for grinding, finishing, and inspection of cast metal parts, using a vision-driven perception stack that adapts to part-to-part variation without extensive programming.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Siddharth Girdhar(CEO)inVignesh Rajmohan(CTO)inChris Dauber(Mechanical Engineer)Jon Yeo(Mechanical Engineer)Swapnil Das(Engineer)Ian Mackey(Engineer)
Co-investorsEight CapitalMyAsiaVCNuVenturesPioneerY CombinatorFAST — by GETTYLAB+4 more
Preply is a language learning platform that serves corporate employees through its B2B offering Preply Business, enabling companies to provide language education to their workforce.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechMarketplacesSaaSBrighton, US
Dmytro Voloshyn(Co-founder and CTO)inKyrylo Bigay(Executive Officer, Director)Kirill Bigai(Co-founder and CEO)inSergey Lukyanov(Former Co-Founder)inCharlie Wickers(Executive Officer)inBoris Shakhnovich(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesCogito Capital PartnersDigital Future Investments LtdEducapitalEvli Growth PartnersFlashpoint Venture Capital+18 more
Rectangle provides a single API that unifies shipment data — including tracking, shipment, and customs data — across a company's transportation network.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US
Matthew Salafski(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Salefski(Co-founder & CEO)inMarvin Kennis(Founder)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsIllinois VenturesIron PrairieMoth FundOperator StackAiSprouts VC+2 more
Renn provides automated accounting and tax compliance services for self-employed individuals and small business owners in Spain, handling expense tracking, invoicing, and tax filing through a self-driving platform with assigned accountant support.
FintechHaifa, IL
Co-investorsTechstars
RetailReady builds an AI-powered platform that uses large language models and computer vision to automate warehouse compliance and shipping practices for brands and retailers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Elle Smyth(Founder)inSarah Hamer(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator640 OxfordDuke Capital PartnersAgrolimen VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBragiel Brothers+7 more
Rollick connects manufacturers, dealers, and finance and insurance providers with in-market consumers to manage the customer journey from pre-purchase through re-purchase.
B2B MarketplacesMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSSales TechAustin, US
Bernie Brenner(CEO and Chairman of the Board)inJason Nierman(Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer)inGary Papilsky(Director)Amit Maheshwari(Director)
BoardMorgan Flager(Director)in
Co-investorsDallas Venture CapitalManchesterStory Group, LLCSilverton PartnersCapital FactoryTroy Capital Partners
ShipHawk provides a warehouse management system (WMS) with receiving, system-directed putaway, and cross-docking functionality, using license plating for real-time inventory tracking.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Jeremy Bodenhamer(Founder)in
Co-investorsCostella KirschKarlin VenturesMucker CapitalBridge BankPeakSpan Capital PartnersRothenberg Ventures
SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Mark Lawrence(Founder)inLarry Kiss(Founder)inJeremy Smith(Founder)Sam Guren(Director)
BoardSam Yagan(Director)inMichael Gamson(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalBlossom Street VenturesBullpen CapitalChicago VenturesCorazon CapitalDG Ventures, Inc.+19 more
Starbridge provides enterprise sales enablement technology that helps business teams sell to government and public sector buyers.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSales TechNew York, US
Justin Wenig(Founder)inJ Zachary Stein(Director)
Co-investorsCommonweal VenturesCraft VenturesOwl VenturesAvalanche VC
Veo develops an affordable AI-powered camera system that automatically records and live-streams sports matches, primarily football, for clubs and teams from grassroots to professional levels.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports Tech
Keld(Co-founder)
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcPSVSEED Capital DenmarkVentechFJ Labs+4 more
Veo operates a shared micromobility service, offering app-based electric bikes and scooters that riders unlock by scanning a QR code on the vehicle.
ConsumerIoTMobility & TransportationSanta Monica, US
Candice Xie(Founder)inLandon Xu(Founder)in
Co-investorsElevate VenturesFJ LabsInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcUP PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Lux Capital+1 more
Verdant is a software platform that manages the full planning and permitting workflow for local government agencies, from resident inquiries through final commission votes.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSan Francisco, US
Aidan Ng(Founder)inJason Yi(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgFunderCavallo VenturesCleveland AvenueDCVC BioDoomers Media LLC+4 more
Verdant Robotics builds the SharpShooter, a precision agriculture system that uses machine vision to detect individual plants and apply targeted micro-shots of herbicide or other inputs, replacing broadcast spraying, manual weeding, and thinning.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsHayward, US
Gabe Sibley(Founder)inCurtis Garner(Founder)inLawrence Ibarria(Founder)inDavid(Technology leader)inGabe Sibley Curtis Garner(Founder)
BoardKiersten Stead(Director)in
Co-investorsATEL VenturesCavallo VenturesCleveland AvenueDCVC (Data Collective)Doon CapitalFuture Ventures+4 more
Volta Charging operates a network of EV chargers located at retail and commercial destinations across the United States, accessible through the JOLT mobile app.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
David Elisofon(Executive Officer)Christopher WendelMichael MenendezScott Mercer
BoardPeter Secor(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSBlue StartupsBrighter CapitalCelesta CapitalEnergize Capital+8 more
Volta XR creates interactive digital experiences for live events, retail spaces, and digital campaigns that audiences control via their smartphones using audio-reactive visuals and customizable interfaces.
AdTechConsumerGamingLondon, GB
Co-investors7percent VenturesBoost Capital PartnersSupernode GlobalTechstarsACTivate CapitalACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS+3 more
Volta is an AI-focused community hub and accelerator based in Halifax that supports founders and builders across Atlantic Canada through networking events, mentorship, and residency programs.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHalifax, CA
Co-investorsScale AIACTivate CapitalGE VenturesIdinvest PartnersNVIDIAVirgo Investment Group
Volta provides AI infrastructure services designed to make computational resources as reliable and accessible as electricity for organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Ricard Boada(Co-founder)inSofia Gumuzio(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzACTivate CapitalGE VenturesIdinvest PartnersNVIDIAVirgo Investment Group
Xnor.ai developed energy-efficient edge AI software enabling deep learning models like object and person detection to run on low-power devices such as phones, cameras, and drones without cloud connectivity.
Seattle, US
ALI FARHADI(Executive Officer, Director)MOHAMMAD RASTEGARI(Executive Officer)Jon GelseyinAli Farhadi(Founder)Mohammad Rastegari(Founder)
BoardOREN ETZIONI(Director)in
Co-investorsMadrona Venture GroupNGP CapitalAllen Institute for AI (AI2) Incubator
Yendo offers a vehicle-secured credit card that provides consumers with credit limits up to $10,000, quick pre-approval, and 1.5% cashback via autopay.
ConsumerFintechDallas, US
JORDAN MILLER(Executive Officer, Director)inGeorge Utkov(Founder)inDaniel Ashy(Founder)Jordan Miller(Founder)in
BoardWESLEY CHAN(Director)in
Co-investorsFJ LabsFPVHabitat PartnersHuman CapitalNewfund CapitalSilent Capital+6 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CFS HoldingSimplirExponential MarketsHeaviJoyxPlug EVRealine TechnologyTruck labsWayTrade
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 11
3 IPOs · 8 acquisitions · showing 10IndieNASDAQ: INDILyftNASDAQ: LYFTSWVLNASDAQ: SWVLDigital Motorsacq. by TruecarSafeAIacq. by ProntoDeepscaleacq. by TeslaDeliverracq. by ShopifyDroveracq. by CazooFrontier Car Groupacq. by OLXXnoracq. by Apple
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVolta · finsmes.com · Aug 10, 2026
BasicBlock · basicblock.io · Jul 22, 2026
Verdant · ycombinator.com · Jul 7, 2026
Gaussion · techfundingnews.com · Jun 29, 2026
Conduit · prnewswire.com · Mar 24, 2026
yendo · finsmes.com · Feb 23, 2026
GenLogs · finsmes.com · Feb 4, 2026
Preply · prnewswire.com · Jan 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Autotech Ventures made?
- Autotech Ventures has 71 tracked investments, 11 of which have exited, including 12 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Autotech Ventures invest at?
- Autotech Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is Autotech Ventures's typical check size?
- Autotech Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $8M.
- What sectors does Autotech Ventures focus on?
- Autotech Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Deep Tech, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is Autotech Ventures located?
- Autotech Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
- Does Autotech Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Autotech Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Autotech Ventures co-invest with?
- Autotech Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Foothill Ventures, among 172 tracked co-investors.
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Target Global is a technology investment firm focused on empowering growth by backing transformational technology and ambitious entrepreneurs.
Climate Capital is an early-stage venture firm investing in climate tech startups building infrastructure across energy, physical systems, and resilience, operating a platform of funds (seed, syndicate, bio) for accredited investors.
Foundamental is a venture capital firm investing in construction, architecture, engineering, and related supply-chain and workforce technology companies globally.
Tandem Capital is a seed-stage venture fund based in Menlo Park that backs startups disrupting traditional industries through a mix of technology and go-to-market innovation.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs early founders, with a focus on AI-native companies driving scale and industry change.
Cota Capital is a San Francisco-based technology investment firm that invests in private and public US-based modern enterprise technology companies, offering founders operational expertise, market insights, and an industry network.
Polaris Partners is a venture capital firm that partners with biotech and healthcare entrepreneurs to build transformational companies.
Atlas Venture is a life sciences venture capital firm with three decades of experience investing in and building biotech and medical innovation companies, including startups launched from its own incubator.
M13 is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders building companies through structural market shifts.
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Left Lane Capital is an investment firm focused on hyper-growth consumer and technology businesses that have enduring customer relationships, applying a data-driven, specialized approach to help companies scale.
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