Trucks VC
Pre-Seed–Series A
Fund manager profile
Trucks VC is a venture fund manager. SEC filings show 7 venture funds on record, most recently Trucks Venture Fund 3, LP ($75M offering) filed December 2024.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
What they invest in
from 22 of 73 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Mobility & Transportation ×7Robotics ×7Cleantech ×5Deep Tech ×5Hardware ×5SaaS ×5
HQs:United States×15Australia×1
Investments · showing 60 of 73
founders shown can be your intro pathAperia develops tire management technology that monitors and maintains tire inflation and predictive maintenance for commercial fleets and consumers. The company serves the transportation and trucking industry with hardware (Halo Tire Inflator) and software (Halo Connect platform) solutions.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Aurora Labs develops AI technology for understanding and managing complex embedded systems, AI infrastructure, and data-center environments. The company serves developers and technology teams across automotive, IoT, and data infrastructure sectors.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Bear Flag Robotics developed autonomous technology for farming before being acquired by John Deere in 2021.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechRoboticsNew York City, US
Truckstop operates an online load board and freight management platform that connects carriers and shippers to facilitate the movement of goods. The company serves logistics and transportation businesses seeking streamlined freight matching and networking solutions.
B2B MarketplacesFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York City, US
Founder (name not stated)
Ember Robotics provides monitoring and diagnostics software for robots and IoT devices, enabling hardware teams to detect issues early and minimize system failures during development and deployment.
Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Shivani Mouleeswaran(Founder)inRitika Shrivastava(Founder)in
Gatik develops Level 4 autonomous trucks for regional freight and e-commerce delivery, operating commercial fleets for retailers including Walmart, Loblaw, Kroger, and others. The company delivers goods at scale without safety drivers across multiple U.S. and Canadian markets.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSilicon Valley, US
Gautam Narang(CEO)Arjun Narang(CTO)Apeksha Kumavat(Chief Engineer)
JetZero designs and builds a blended-wing-body commercial jetliner for commercial aviation; the company is developing a full-scale demonstrator airplane slated to fly in 2027 with funding and support from the U.S. Air Force.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechLong Beach, US
Pat ShanahanEric HirshbergTom O'Leary(CEO, Co-founder)Mark Page(Co-founder)
Joby develops electric aircraft for urban air mobility and air taxi services. The company builds eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft for commercial operations and has received FAA Part 135 certification to operate as an air carrier.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSanta Cruz, US
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Maritime Fusion designs and builds zero-emission fusion reactors for deployment in maritime transport and remote energy installations. The company aims to use these off-grid applications as a pathway to develop cost-competitive grid-scale fusion reactors.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergySan Francisco, US
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety. The technology is designed for autonomous mobility applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)
Meter Feeder enables autonomous vehicles to conduct machine-to-machine transactions with municipal parking systems for meter payments, eliminating the need for human intervention or illegal parking.
FintechIoTMobility & TransportationPittsburgh, US
Ottometric provides a cloud-based data platform for developing driver-assistance and autonomous vehicle systems, automating validation workflows and transforming test data into actionable insights for automotive OEMs and suppliers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Skyryse develops aircraft control systems and software for helicopters and aircraft, offering simplified pilot interfaces, autonomous capabilities, and emergency management features. The system serves military, law enforcement, emergency medical, and disaster response operators.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
Starsky Robotics develops autonomous vehicles for long-haul trucking, targeting transportation companies seeking driverless freight delivery solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher(Founder/CEO)in
Stralis develops hydrogen-electric aircraft for long-range passenger and cargo delivery applications. The company is designing aircraft that combine hydrogen fuel cells with electric propulsion for aviation.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechBrisbane, AU
Teleo provides a remote command center solution that enables a single operator to supervise multiple machines, improving site productivity and workforce attraction through enhanced safety and comfort, while offering real-time analytics for operational visibility.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Trucks VC invest at?
- Trucks VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
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