Top Palo Alto, CA Automotive Startups (64)
Sonatus is a global vehicle software company enabling AI-powered, software-defined vehicles through its platform, which is deployed in over 5 million cars, helping automakers continuously improve cost, performance, reliability, and user experience.
While software has disrupted every other industry for more than a decade, innovation in the mobility space is still surprisingly slow. Today, 80% of cars sold in the U.S. feature built-in internet access, but the software and APIs that would allow apps to communicate with those cars are still fragmented and proprietary to each car brand. Smartcar is leading the way...
DeepMap is focused on the mapping and localization challenge for autonomous vehicles. We work with leading organizations in the automotive sector across the globe. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, GSR Ventures, Generation, Goldman Sachs, NVIDIA, and Robert Bosch Venture Capital. Publicly announced customers include Bosch, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Ridecell, and SAIC. We are based in Palo Alto, Calif., with a...
Sibros gives automakers a single source of truth and visibility into all software and data for globally connected fleets while automating workflows for full-vehicle over-the-air software updates, data collection, and remote diagnostics in an industry compliant manner. By connecting software and data for every ECU seamlessly from edge-to-cloud in one vertically integrated system, Sibros helps automakers accelerate time-to-market, reduce code defects...
Hyphen is an automated makeline designed to increase efficiency in the kitchen with less errors and lower costs. Build perfectly portioned bowls and plates according to your custom recipes.
Gotion, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley in California, with R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for...
CARFIT develops the patented technology that analyzes car vibrations to generate usage data and anticipate maintenance needs. CARFIT works with automotive aftermarket professionnels thanks to its aftermarket device: Auto services, dealers, fleet managers Also work on native integration of its algorithms with Tier 1 and OEM CARFIT uses automotive science and motion sensor technology to create insights on car usage...
Excelfore provides the end-to-end data connectivity platform for the digital lifecycle management of edge devices in heterogeneous environments. Excelfore has enabled automotive OEMs to build the next generation of connected cars and autonomous vehicles. Excelfore’s innovative solutions include the eSync OTA, eDatX data aggregation, eLearn analytics platforms and in-vehicle networking protocol stacks. The eSync OTA platform is based on the eSync...
Renovo is an award-winning automotive software company and creator of the first commercially available data-management platform that enables automakers to continuously learn from their production vehicles. Renovo’s “Complete Loop” approach allows those automakers to delight their customers with vehicles that get smarter, become safer, increase in performance, and grow in reliability through every day of ownership. From ADAS and infotainment...
Drivemode began as a small Silicon Valley startup in 2014 and was acquired by Honda in 2019. Today, we help Honda lead the way in software-driven automotive advancements. As Honda’s software and user experience division, Drivemode focuses on creating cutting-edge, clean digital experiences for electric vehicles. Our diverse team, with members hailing from five continents, brings unique perspectives that drive...
Apex Wheels is a close-knit team with a burning passion for anything that can set a lap time on a race track. We’ve been in business since 2007 and our core competency is designing and distributing lightweight performance wheels. We wake up every day with a mission to eliminate compromise from our enthusiast customers’ pursuit of maximizing vehicle performance. We...
CloudMade’s mission is to create the building blocks and business logic that help the automotive industry connect the dots on every human journey. We are a team of product thinkers, doers, and storytellers united in one purpose; to make every human journey delightfully simple. Our product is an intelligent mobility solution used by car makers to transform their car and mobility user...
Udelv is revolutionizing the multi-stop last- and mid-mile delivery industry with the Transporter, the world’s first cab-less autonomous EV traveling at highway speeds on public roads. Udelv is trailblazing the use of AI to advance the safe, sustainable movement of goods, and to liberate people from delivery inconveniences, establishing a new level of customer preference and delight. Founded in 2017...
Teleo converts existing fleets of heavy equipment into semi-autonomous robots. Operators control machines from a remote desk, instantly switching between machines and across job sites.
Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry. We believe self-driving trucks will be the first economically viable application of autonomous vehicle technology. We founded Kodiak in the spring of 2018 to make that belief a reality. Safety is our top priority. We are taking a safe and responsible approach to developing and testing our technology. We are proud...
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) charging company that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations in one place. We're building the world's largest electric vehicle charging network out of shared private and public chargers. We're hiring! Check out open positions at: https://ampup.breezy.hr/
ServiceUp is revolutionizing the auto repair industry. Our consumer platform offers the most convenient way to repair and maintain your cars. In one click our Service Advocates do all the work for you: getting the fairest price, scheduling the service, even driving and picking up your car from the shop - all included in a price that is guaranteed to...
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients...
Spanning three provinces in the stunning Prairies, the Capital Automotive Group is a Canadian automotive retail powerhouse with numerous dealerships spanning multiple brands including GMC, Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge, Buick, Lincoln, Cadillac, Ram, and Mercedes-Benz. Our talented team has also started dominating the USA market with Cadillac and GM stores in sunny California as part of the Cornerstone Automotive Group....
Cyngn works where you work to transform the industrial vehicles you already manage into an autonomous fleet. Our mission is to create safer, broadly accessible and cost-effective transportation through advanced technology, enhancing human productivity and improving quality of life. Whether you operate on the warehouse floor, a construction site, or at the bottom of a mine, Cyngn is here to...

































