Top California Automotive Startups (190)
Trust Automation has 25 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries. Its product line includes; motors, linear drives, digital drives custom assemblies and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. As of...
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...
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.
Loop is one of the top EV charging network in the U.S., delivering smart, reliable charging solutions for multifamily, retail, office, hospitality, and municipal properties. With over 7,800 chargers deployed, we make it easy to future-proof your site and boost revenue with seamless EV infrastructure.
Entrepreneurs often need strong partners in order to scale their businesses. This is particularly true for those developing novel hardware systems, exploring new business models, or growing international ventures. Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley (YMVSV) exists to accelerate the efforts of teams driving disruptive change. We have the resources and backing of Yamaha Motor Company (Japan), yet the openness...
Hoehn Master is a leading provider of specialized services in the automotive industry, focusing on high-quality vehicle maintenance, repair, and customization. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
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...
At SF Motors, we’re forging a new kind of mobility company by combining the DNA of advanced automotive engineering and design with that of state of the art smart technologies and connectivity to revolutionize the future of premium electric vehicles. From our corporate headquarters in Silicon Valley we’re bringing the best and brightest together with a common goal of creating...
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B recreational vehicle industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing
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...
Blue Current manufactures silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries for EVs and non-automotive device applications. Blue Current leads with science, data and thoughtful IP across the full solid-state battery solution stack.
A multi-franchised auto dealership group providing sales, service and parts for five of the top foreign car makers offered in the world, including Honda, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mazda, and Hyundai. It operates as a retail and motor vehicles company.
Divergent aims to revolutionize the auto industry through 3D printing. Our patented production system incorporates Nodes - 3D printed metal connectors - with lightweight materials to create strong and efficient complex structures. Divergent 3D's technology eliminates tooling and drives radical innovation, capital reduction, and sustainability in vehicle manufacturing. We put a powerful new set of tools into the hands of...
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...
Seyond™ is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with strategically placed research and manufacturing facilities across the globe, Seyond is crafting LiDAR solutions that elevate autonomous driving and fuel the advancement of smart infrastructure development. The...
At UpdatePromise, it’s our unwavering promise to update customers that sets us apart. We’re the leading technology communications provider to dealerships throughout North America, powering more than 20,000 businesses across the country. Our innovative and automated status update solutions enable your business to capture the consumer from the very beginning of their experience, right at the service drive. But we don’t stop...
Aeva develops a new sensing & perception paradigm for autonomous machines. Aeva's technology brings together the best of vision, depth & motion sensors into a single product with superior performance. Compared to today's best in class, it provides greater range & resolution across weather conditions and a new dimension to precisely measure velocity of every pixel in the scene.
We build amazing electric vehicles. Our first product is Onewheel, the self-balancing electric skateboard. We create delightful, magical experiences. Our secret sauce is mechatronic system design, development and prototyping. We are based in Santa Cruz, California, USA
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...
Gatik was founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry and has established offices in Palo Alto and Toronto. The company’s mission is to deliver goods safely and efficiently using autonomous vehicles. With its fleet of light to medium-duty trucks, Gatik is leading the way in autonomous middle mile delivery. The company focuses on short-haul, business to business...

































