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Autotech Ventures

www.autotechvc.com

Autotech Ventures invests globally in Seed through Series C startups solving ground transport challenges related to connectivity, autonomy, shared-use, electrification, and digitization of enterprise. They make initial investments of $1-$8M as lead or follow-on investors and prefer capital-light businesses.

Check Size

$1M - $8M

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Investment Thesis

Autotech Ventures is an early-stage VC firm focused on solving ground transportation challenges through technology innovation. Their philosophy centers on being a ‘founder-first’ investor with deep operational expertise in the transportation industry, allowing them to identify both widely-hyped disruptors and non-obvious market opportunities requiring sector expertise. They combine decades of ground transport experience with venture capital expertise to fuel their thesis on the future of mobility.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Unique ability to discover and build startups that can complement or disrupt the transport industry, with early involvement in highly disruptive companies such as Lyft and SpotHero
  • Team expertise in spearheading United States autonomous vehicle policy framework
  • Deep relationships spanning most corners of the global ground transport sector, backed by world's leading fleet operators, dealers, vehicle and semiconductor manufacturers, parts distributors, repair shop chains, telematics service providers, and energy companies
  • Ability to bridge the gap between startups and incumbent transport industry through identifying key decision makers and navigating policy nuances
  • Track record of helping transport startups raise over $5B and grow valuations to over $25B
  • Expertise in deep-tech, autonomous systems, AI, semiconductors, and business model innovations in marketplaces, fintech and SaaS

Investment Team

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