Fraser McCombs Capital
Venture capitalBoulder · Series A–Series B · 12 people tracked
Also known as FRASER MCCOMBS CAPITAL II LLC · FRASER MCCOMBS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
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Investment thesis
FM Capital invests in companies driving the transformation of transportation, backing entrepreneurs building cleaner, safer, and more efficient mobility for people and goods, as well as reimagining the customer and dealer experience in vehicle sales and service. The firm uses a proprietary sourcing process for high-quality deal flow and engages hands-on with management teams to support long-term portfolio performance. Led by industry veterans with operational and investment expertise across the automotive and mobility landscape, the firm also emphasizes the positive social impact of getting transportation right, including safer roads, cleaner air, reduced emissions, and more equitable access to mobility.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 12 people
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What they invest in
from 42 of 51 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×21SaaS ×19Enterprise Software ×15Retail Tech ×8Hardware ×6B2B Marketplaces ×5Fintech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×5
HQs:United States×25Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 32 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×172 founders×113 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Clarkson University ×2Tel Aviv University ×2The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ×2Uppsala University ×2Xiamen University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 39 founders with career history
Carnegie Mellon University ×2Ford Motor Company ×2Luminar Technologies ×2Purdue University ×2Tesla ×2Waseda University ×2
8 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 37 with degree data)
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12023 · 12021 · 32019 · 28 dated
Factorial develops solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, supplying prototype and sample cells to global automotive OEMs for testing.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Siyu Huang(Founder)inAlex Yu(Founder)in
Co-investorsGVP ClimateHelios Climate VenturesSnatched VenturesWAVE Equity Partners
Fort Worth, US
Allon Bloch(Executive Officer, Director)Marshall Chesrown(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas H. Shortt(Executive Officer, Director)Anna-Lisa Corrales(Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary)inJonathan Sandison(Chief Financial Officer)Kevin Westfall(Director)
Co-investorsAltimeter CapitalDurable Capital PartnersFoxhavenGeneral CatalystL CattertonPICO Venture Partners+1 more
Grapevine, US
Mark Gallas(Executive Officer, Director)John McWilliams(Executive Officer)James B. Hinds(Chief Product and Risk Officer of the Issuer)Justin L. Tisler(Chief Executive Officer and President of the Issuer)D. Eric Nordland(Chief Operating Officer of the Issuer)James Murphy(Secretary and General Counsel of Issuer)
Board seatChase FraserMark Norman· per SEC Form D · $8.8M raise · filed May 2021
Aurora Labs develops AI technology for understanding and managing complex embedded systems, AI infrastructure, and data-center environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
Zohar Fox(Founder)inCharles Alexander Wearn(Executive Officer, Director)Philip Wearn(Director)
Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalManiv MobilityMizMaa VenturesSommet ABTrucks VC
AutoComplete provides car dealerships with an automated platform that compares insurance rates across 20+ insurers to help car buyers save on auto, home, and renters insurance.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsAltai Ventures
Autoniq provides vehicle pricing, evaluation, and real-time market data tools to help automotive professionals make informed buying and selling decisions across auctions and dealerships.
B2B MarketplacesRetail Tech
Israeli fabless semiconductor company making vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication chipsets for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Co-investorsAmiti VenturesMagenta Venture PartnersManiv MobilityMitsui Global InvestmentSamsung Catalyst Fund
BizzyCar is a B2B SaaS platform that helps automotive dealerships manage vehicle recalls and capture service business through software solutions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS
Ryan Maher(CEO)inLoren Stewart(CTO)inLucas Oliveira(COO)inIain Bridges(CFO)inMike Murray(CDO)inJeff Freeman(CPO)in
DigniFi provides financing solutions for vehicle repairs, parts, and accessories to consumers through dealership partners.
Fintech
Co-investorsBuildGroup
Element Energy develops an adaptive battery management system that improves safety, longevity, and energy output for battery packs through cell-level monitoring and management algorithms.
Deep TechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsClaremont Creek VenturesLG Technology VenturesPrelude VenturesRadar Partners
EvenFlow is an AI-powered appointment scheduling platform for automotive dealerships that optimizes technician capacity and service workflows to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
David Anderson(Founder)in
Co-investors3cubed Ventures
Co-investorsAutotech VenturesBalderton CapitalFrontier VenturesHummingbird VenturesKima VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+2 more
Fluency is a digital advertising operating system that automates paid media campaign execution across walled gardens and the open web for advertising agencies and ad teams.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSBurlington, US
Eric Mayhew(Executive Officer, Director)inMike Lane(Founder)inMichael Lane(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKristin Halpin Perry(Director)Brian McVey(Director)Scott Gale(Director)
Co-investorsVermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)AccelArchangelCarya Venture Partners
Gatik develops Level 4 autonomous trucks for regional freight and e-commerce delivery, operating commercial fleets for retailers including Walmart, Loblaw, Kroger, and others.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSilicon Valley, US
Gautam Narang(CEO)inArjun Narang(CTO)inApeksha Kumavat(Chief Engineer)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundDynamo VenturesFlucas VenturesFontinalis PartnersKoch Disruptive Technologies+8 more
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London
Chris Sheldrick(Founder)inJack David Waley-Cohen(Co-founder)inMohan Ganesalingam(Co-founder)
BoardJan Dietmar Trescher(Director)Abdul Guefor(Director)Tracy Louisa Doree(Director)
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHChannel 4 VenturesDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesGerman Media PoolIngka InvestmentsIntel Capital+4 more
indiGOtech develops an integrated operating platform for urban electric mobility, comprising purpose-built EVs (GO Motors), intelligent charging infrastructure (GO Charge), and a fleet operations software layer (GO Loop), anchored by proprietary SmartWheels technology that integrates propulsion and suspension into the wheel.
EnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation
Will Graylin(Chief Executive Officer)inAlbert Li(Chief Financial Officer)inGary Gumushian(Chief Commercial Officer)inScott Johnson(Chief Investment Officer)inGary Fowler(Chief Marketing Officer)in
Co-investorsLiebenthal VenturesSnatched Ventures
Invisible AI develops computer vision and AI solutions for the manufacturing industry, with expertise in human body and motion tracking derived from autonomous vehicle technology.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine Learning
Eric Danziger(Founder)inPrateek Sachdeva(Founder)in
Co-investorsK9 VenturesSierra Ventures8VCSilent VenturesSlow Ventures
KEEPS provides software, data analytics, and professional services solutions designed to help automotive service centers optimize operations, identify revenue opportunities, and maximize profitability through real-time management analytics and industry-specific business intelligence.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLas Vegas, US
Vernon "Ray" Branch(Founder)Les Silver(Founder)in
Lunewave develops cutting-edge antenna and sensor technology for automotive advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicles, wireless communications, robotics, and drones.
AI & Machine LearningHardware
John Xinin
Co-investorsblue 9 capitalBMW i VenturesFoothill VenturesProeza VenturesThird Sphere
Motorq provides AI-powered analytics and workflow software that transforms connected vehicle data for fleet operators, dealers, and automotive businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Arun Rajagopalan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAshwin Raja(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAvanta VenturesMonta Vista CapitalStory VenturesInsight Partners
myKaarma provides communications and payment solutions for automotive dealerships, helping service advisors manage customer interactions and transactions during vehicle repair services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Ujj Nath(Co-Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalH.I.G. Growth PartnersWarburg Pincus
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Co-investorsX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
Omni Design Technologies develops high-performance analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter IP cores for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, automotive systems, and satellite communications.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMilpitas, US
Kush Gulati(Co-founder, President & CEO)inHae-Seung Lee(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDrew Peck(Director)
Co-investorsFoothill VenturesMonta Vista CapitalCDIB Capital
Optimal Dynamics develops a Transportation Decision System that uses advanced analytics and AI to optimize operations and automate decision-making for enterprise trucking companies and carriers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainPrinceton, US
Daniel Powell(Co-founder and CEO)inWarren Powell(Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer)inTony Adams(Executive Officer)inChris Torrence(Executive Officer)inSam Woodward(Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Droesch(Director)in
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSBessemer Venture PartnersFitz Gate VenturesFusionKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNVP Capital+5 more
Miami, US
Jenny Larios Berlin(Executive Officer)Sertac Karaman(Director)Ryan Chin(Director)
Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalNelstone VenturesEnergize CapitalFirstMark CapitalGreycroft PartnersHaystack+3 more
Orbee builds data infrastructure for automotive retailers, consolidating fragmented dealer data from DMS, CRM, and website systems into a unified platform.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSHouston, US
Atul Patel(CEO and Co-Founder)inChris Prijic(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)inPeter L. Fong(Chief Commercial Officer)inNarumi Takagi(Executive Officer)inWilliam Cariss(Director)
BoardChase Fraser(Director)in
Co-investorsPresidio
Outrider develops automated yard operations technology for supply chain logistics, focusing on improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability through autonomous equipment and yard management systems.
CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBrighton, US
Andrew F. Smith(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRobert Hall(Executive Officer)Paul Sung Cha(Executive Officer)in
BoardByron Knight(Director)Mark Norman(Director)Aaron Jacobson(Director)in
Co-investors8VCKoch Disruptive TechnologiesLoup VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Presidio VenturesSchematic Ventures+3 more
pH7 Technologies develops a proprietary electrochemical closed-loop process for extracting critical metals and minerals — including platinum group metals, gold, copper, and tin — from primary and secondary resources with lower energy, water, and environmental impact.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsVancouver, CA
Mohammad Doostmohammadi(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsPangaea VenturesTDK VenturesBreakwater VenturesCircular Innovation FundCollaborative FundEnergy & Environment Investment+6 more
Privacy4Cars provides data privacy technology and services to identify and resolve privacy issues across the automotive industry, serving dealerships, auctions, fleets, and other motor industry companies.
CybersecurityIoTSaaSKennesaw, US
ANDREA AMICO(Executive Officer, Director)inSARAH AMICO(Director)JAMES BRONSTEIN(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilitySaaS CapitalAutomotive Ventures
PromptPath enables automotive dealerships to master customer conversations through real-time prompts and AI-powered coaching across phone, showroom, and in-person interactions, automatically capturing and summarizing conversations into CRM systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Max Steckler(Executive Officer, Director)Amit Maheshwari(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardZack Freed(Director)inSomak Chattopadhyay(Director)in
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityArmory Square Ventures
PureCars provides a data platform and omnichannel advertising technology for automotive dealers, manufacturers, and agencies.
AdTechMarketing TechRetail Tech
Jeremy Anspach(Founder)in
Co-investorsDiversisStage 1 Ventures
RAVIN provides AI-powered vehicle inspection and damage assessment software for insurance claims processing, enabling faster claim decisions through automated photo capture and analysis.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechAustin, US
Eliron Ekstein(Founder)in
Co-investorsPICO Venture PartnersShell VenturesSpark Capital
RevolutionParts provides a SaaS eCommerce platform that enables auto dealerships to sell parts and accessories online through multiple marketplaces including eBay Motors and Amazon.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTempe, US
Ibrahim Mesbah(Co-Founder / CEO)Andreas Ronneseth(Co-Founder / CSO)inIbrahim M(Founder)
RockED provides a learning platform for the automotive industry that combines expert-created content with predictive technology and gamification to enable professional development for dealers, partners, and employees.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSFort Lauderdale, US
Matthias Stoever(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Kovsky(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDennis E Glazer(Director)Marco Schnabl(Director)Pearl Percy(Director)Jaroslaw Gabor(Director)
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures Mobility
SKAIVISION provides AI-powered video analytics for automotive dealerships, converting existing camera networks into operational intelligence systems to optimize cycle times, vehicle acquisition, and customer service metrics.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail Tech
Jason Fayling(Founder)in
Impel builds an AI Operating System for automotive retailers that unifies customer interactions across merchandising, sales, service, and repurchase.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Devin Daly(Founder)in
Co-investorsSilversmith Capital PartnersUpVentures Capital
Swift Navigation provides low-cost, high-accuracy GPS and GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous vehicles, mobility applications, and mass-market uses.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationCalifornia, US
Timothy Harris(CEO and Co-Founder)
Co-investorsClear VenturesEnerTech CapitalEvolution VenturesGen CapitalGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund+12 more
Tekcor4 provides data analytics and predictive technology solutions for automotive dealers and OEM partners to optimize customer engagement, performance measurement, and marketing campaigns throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Marco Schnabl(Founder)in
Tekion provides an AI-native cloud platform that unifies dealership management, OEM operations, and consumer experiences for automotive retailers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwarePleasanton, US
Jay Vijayan(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inGuru Sankararaman(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAlliance VenturesBMW i VenturesG SquaredIndex VenturesMonta Vista Capital+2 more
The Savings Group operates a digital platform connecting financial institutions with borrowers to provide automotive financing and refinancing services, along with vehicle protection plans.
B2B MarketplacesFintech
Seth Meyer(Founder)in
TruVideo provides a visual intelligence platform that captures, analyzes, and processes video data for organizations in automotive, aviation, commercial trucking, and insurance industries.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWellesley, US
DOUGLAS CHRYSTALL(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJOSEPH SHAKER(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Via operates a microtransit service platform that helps cities improve public transportation by providing flexible routing and on-demand services.
GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSNew York, US
Daniel Ramot(Executive Officer, Director)inOren Shoval(Director)in
BoardArnon Dinur(Director)
Co-investors83NorthBosch VenturesBroadscaleEvolution VC PartnersExpansion Venture CapitalKoch Disruptive Technologies+9 more
Viaduct offers AI-powered data analysis tools for manufacturing operations, helping teams quickly identify root causes of production issues through automated analysis of process data.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT
David Hallac(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
VINCUE provides inventory management and pricing software for automotive dealerships, integrating with CRM, DMS, pricing databases, and retail websites to optimize buying plans, appraisals, and vehicle merchandising decisions.
B2B MarketplacesRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures Mobility
WarrCloud is an AI-powered warranty claims processing platform that automates the entire warranty processing workflow for automotive dealerships and OEMs, from extracting repair orders to submitting validated claims to increase revenue and reduce processing costs.
AI & Machine Learning
Co-investorsAspen Capital GroupAutomotive Ventures MobilityCentana Growth PartnersThe Argentum Group
EPIC provides software solutions for vehicle lien and title management to automotive dealers, lenders, and insurers.
B2B MarketplacesFintechInsurTechSaaS
Adam Rose(COO)inMike Mclaren(CTO)in
Co-investorsEagle Venture
A platform that dispatches mechanics to car owners at their homes or offices to perform repairs and maintenance services across major U.S. metropolitan areas.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Art Agrawal(Founder/CEO)inDongyi Liao(Founder/CTO)inAbhas Dodrajka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJoe Medved(Director)Marissa Campise(Director)
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesLaunchCapitalMontage CapitalVerizon VenturesY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz+2 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 · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFactorialenergyNASDAQ: FACVroomNASDAQ: VRMBypassacq. by Fiserv (Clover)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Gatik · techcrunch.com · Aug 25, 2026
Viaduct · bbc.com · Jun 7, 2026
Aurora Labs · tradingview.com · Jun 1, 2026
Privacy4Cars · privacy4cars.com · May 20, 2026
Vroom · trysignalbase.com · May 11, 2026
pH7 Technologies · recyclingtoday.com · Apr 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Fraser McCombs Capital made?
- Fraser McCombs Capital has 49 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Fraser McCombs Capital invest at?
- Fraser McCombs Capital invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Fraser McCombs Capital's typical check size?
- Fraser McCombs Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
- What sectors does Fraser McCombs Capital focus on?
- Fraser McCombs Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, E-commerce, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Fraser McCombs Capital located?
- Fraser McCombs Capital is headquartered in Boulder, US.
- Does Fraser McCombs Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Fraser McCombs Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Fraser McCombs Capital co-invest with?
- Fraser McCombs Capital most often shares deals with Automotive Ventures Mobility, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Snatched Ventures, among 117 tracked co-investors.
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