Menlo Park · Pre-Seed–Series C · 24 people tracked
Also known as AUTOTECH MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
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 Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Autotech Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 24 of 44 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×9Mobility & Transportation ×8Logistics & Supply Chain ×7Fintech ×5Enterprise Software ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Hardware ×3
HQs:United States×17United Kingdom×3Israel×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×5
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 62024 · 22021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 217 dated
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(Executive Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder)Adam Barnett(President & CEO)
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 NebraskaWakestream VenturesNelnetRise of the Rest Seed+2 more
Boulder, US
Chase Fraser(Executive Officer, Director)Shawn Rosenzweig(Executive Officer, Director)Ed Barry(Executive Officer)John Dunning(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatTony Rimas· per SEC Form D · $7M raise · filed Aug 2015
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 KishinAmy Wang
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsVanedge Capital Limited PartnershipWingNational Grid Partners
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 · $44.6M raise · filed May 2024
Co-investorsMonta Vista CapitalNewlin Ventures
AdTechMarketing TechDenver, US
Daniel Newman(Founder)Austin Gayer(Founder)Chase Fraser(Director)
BoardBart Foster(Director)Erik Mitisek(Director)
Board seatTony Rimas· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Nov 2015
Co-investorsTechstars
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Bibhrajit Halder(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D · $5.9M raise · filed Feb 2019
Co-investorsFoundamentalMonta Vista CapitalBain Capital VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesBuilders VCDefinition+7 more
Boulder, US
Alan Michael Kane(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAnthony Rimas(Director)inChase Fraser(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatTony Rimas· per SEC Form D · $500K raise · filed May 2016
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)James Perschke(Executive Officer)Gretchen Krugler(Executive Officer)Aaron(CEO)Shawn(Chief Data Officer)Alex Young(Chief Product Officer)
Board seatAlexei Andreev· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Jun 2017
Co-investorsHBS Alumni AngelsMoneta VenturesSupply 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 LearningIoTRoboticsUnknown — page states operations across western United States with international expansion in 2025, but no specific headquarters city named, US
Tim Bucher(CEO & Co-Founder)Valerie Syme(Co-Founder, Board Member)
Co-investorsCavallo VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersGrit VenturesMomenta VenturesE2JDJToyota Ventures
AmpUp develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions for drivers, businesses, and communities.
Climate TechConsumerEnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Thomas Sun(Founder)in
Co-investors2.12 AngelsConnecticut InnovationsFoothill VenturesFrontier VenturesY CombinatorMuus Climate Partners+2 more
Augment is an online business education program for entrepreneurs and executives, positioned as an MBA alternative for the AI era.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Co-investorsRTP Global8VCIndex VenturesInnovation EndeavorsLightspeed Venture PartnersRedpoint Ventures+1 more
Bluedot provides a payment platform that consolidates charging transactions and expense tracking for electric vehicle owners and fleet operators.
Climate TechFintechSan Francisco, US
Selinay Parlak(Founder)inFerhat Babacan(Founder)in
Co-investorsDorm RoomLobster CapitalScaleX VenturesY Combinator
Bumper offers interest-free financing that lets drivers split the cost of car repairs, MOTs, servicing, parts, and accessories into 1-6 monthly instalments.
FintechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsInMotion VenturesSalica InvestmentsPorsche VenturesRevo CapitalShell Ventures
Co-investorsProeza VenturesTrue Global Ventures
Carpay provides account management, payment reminders, and multi-channel payment collection (mobile app, SMS, IVR, and web) for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) auto dealerships.
FintechMobility & TransportationSaaSEdmond, US
Nicholas Swezey(Executive Officer)Brandon Cavalier(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGary Benitt(Director)in
Co-investorsAmplify.LAPIPELINE 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
Co-investorsCherry VenturesDIP CapitalEight Roads VenturesEntrée CapitalSapphire VenturesTarget Global
A no-code platform automating visual inspection tasks in industrial verticals using deep learning.
Co-investorsShield CapitalVanedge CapitalCisco InvestmentsNational Grid Partners
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)in
Co-investors8VCActivant CapitalNFI Ventures, LLC9Yards CapitalTiger Global Management
Fixico operates a digital platform for managing vehicle repairs, connecting fleet operators, insurers, and leasing companies with repair shops to reduce repair costs and cycle times.
B2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaS
Derk Roodhuyzen de Vries(Founder)in
Co-investorsMundi Ventures
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 ChainRobotics
Peter Anderson-Sprecher(Founder)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesCongruent VenturesEniac VenturesFoothill VenturesLa FamigliaTransLink Capital+2 more
Co-investorsFrontier VenturesHummingbird VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
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-investorsFuture VenturesUCL Technology FundAlbionVCDN 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(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Sherman(Executive Officer, Director)Sherman Sherman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMorgan Hitzig(Director)inTalal Attieh(Director)in
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCathay InnovationHeartland VenturesHeartland Ventures S7HOF CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)+5 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(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRyan Green(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardPaul Arnold(Director)inMatthew Harbaugh(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalBlueTree Venture CapitalCrosslink CapitalMountain State CapitalRiverfront Ventures, LLCScribble Ventures+7 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 & Transportation
Marty Beard(CEO)in
Co-investorsCastor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Costella KirschDoon CapitalFoothill VenturesGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund+3 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
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
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(CEO/Founder)in
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 VenturesPSVSEED Capital DenmarkVentechFJ LabsInterplay Ventures+1 more
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 · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPortfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVeo · micromobility.substack.com · Aug 20, 2026
BasicBlock · basicblock.io · Jul 22, 2026
Gridwise · fortuneindia.com · Jul 17, 2026
SafeAI · technologies.org · Jul 15, 2026
Gaussion · startuprise.co.uk · Jun 29, 2026
ShipHawk · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Apr 3, 2026
Augment · axios.com · Oct 30, 2025
Starbridge · govtech.com · Oct 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Autotech Ventures made?
- Autotech Ventures has 30 tracked investments, including 5 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 Foothill Ventures, Frontier Ventures, Y Combinator, among 67 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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Co-investors · 37
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Foundamental is a venture capital firm focused on hardware and construction technology, providing strategic insights and investment perspective to founders building physical products for the AEC and construction industries.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies from inception. Its partners make only one or two new investments per year to focus deeply on each partnership.
Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.
SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.
Atomico is an international venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage technology companies across multiple geographies. The firm focuses on scaling disruptive technology businesses globally.
Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.
NextView Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that works closely with founders, providing hands-on support to help build companies from inception to scale.
HCVC is a venture capital firm that backs founders working to industrialize scientific and technological progress across deep tech, robotics, and hard science domains.
▶25 more co-investors
AME Cloud VenturesCota CapitalNext47Polaris PartnersAtlas VentureM13Left Lane CapitalMaC Venture Capital468 CapitalPoint72 VenturesClimate Capitalfoobar.vcWalden InternationalHoxton VenturesPlayground GlobalMotier VenturesChicago VenturesLombardstreet VenturesRoot Ventures Manager, LlcNazcaCalibrate VenturesManiv MobilityUpheaval InvestmentsTandem CapitalFusionX Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Autotech Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Autotech Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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