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Here comes the (little) sun!
Tal Cohen
14/2/2023
I met them at the Tel Aviv port. It was about five years ago, and Oded and Doron shared with me their hydrogen fusion idea. It was the first time I’d met Doron, and Oded is my brother-in-law. They’re both in their fifties with impressive — yet very different — careers.
Paving the Way for a Sustainable, Electric Transportation Future
Tali Rosenwaks
22/3/2023
Electric vehicles will surely play a central role in the future of sustainable mobility, based on their potential to reduce emissions and increasingly competitive total cost of ownership
NGV acknowledged as top climate-tech investor
Raz Mayshar
31/8/2023
Startup Nation Finder's H1 2023 recognises NGV's efforts towards a smart and sustainable future. In a period marked by challenges in funding growth, the Climate Tech sector in Israel has shown remarkable resilience and growth. To this day, NGV have invested in a dozen startups.
Electrification with Microgrids for Sustainable Fleets
Tali Rosenwaks
4/7/2023
As EVs become more competitive with traditional vehicles, commercial fleet owners see them as the future. However, the increased electricity demand from EV fleets can strain existing infrastructure and lead to higher costs.
AImpowering Sustainable Mobility
Tali Rosenwaks
20/7/2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of smart mobility, offering innovative solutions that can make transportation more efficient, safer, and sustainable
NGV recognised as one of the most active VC funds
Liat Piazza
21/3/2024
NGV appears twice in the most recent IVC Data and Insights report as one of the most active VC funds in Israel. This recognition is a testament both to our team’s dedication to supporting innovative founders and to the incredible vitality of the smart and sustainable mobility ecosystem we work so hard to nurture.
Addionics raises $39M in Series B
Raz Mayshar
28/7/2024
With a clear vision in mind- a sustainable and electrified future, Addionics is unstoppable. Their unique architecture for their 3D current collectors allows for improved efficiency and reduced costs, without increasing the size of the battery.
NGV recognised as active Climate Tech Investor
Liat Piazza
18/7/2024
NGV are thrilled to be recognized in Startup Nation Central's H1 2024 Report as one of the most active investors in Climate Tech. In H1 2024, private funding in Israel's Climate Tech sector reached $566 million, up from $413 million in H2 2023, highlighting the sector's resilience and growing investor interest.
Make My Day collaborates with Geotab
Liat Piazza
17/5/2024
Make My Day's strategic partnership with Geotab is a game-changer for fleets looking to transition to electric vehicles. MMD's industry-leading technology tackles challenges like charging optimization and range anxiety, while Geotab's fleet management platform provides a seamless user experience.
Foretellix teams up with Geely
Liat Piazza
7/5/2024
By integrating Foretellix's industry-leading Foretify™ platform with Geely’s development and verification and validation flows and advanced simulator, this strategic partnership will empower the acceleration of large-scale development of safe and efficient autonomous vehicles.
Voyage 81 acquired by Il Makiage
Liat Piazza
12/8/2021
Voyage81 develops patented software that brings hyperspectral imaging capabilities to smartphones. IL MAKIAGE’s acquisition of Voyage81 aligns with their commitment to continue innovating the beauty industry.
TriEye collaborates with Hitachi Astemo
Liat Piazza
25/1/2022
TriEye, developers of a short-wave infrared spectrum-enhanced detection and ranging sensing solution, has announced a collaboration with Tier 1 supplier Hitachi Astemo. The collaboration will help accelerate the launch of SEDAR tech, a potential lidar alternative for advanced driver assistance systems.
Navmatic acquired by Superpedestrian
Raz Mayshar
20/7/2021
Navmatic, helpers of micromobility operators locating vehicles and correcting their movements in real time, has been acquired by Superpedestrian. This purchase means Superpedestrian can apply the startup’s technology to enhance its safety systems.
Arbe collaborates with Veoneer
Raz Mayshar
18/10/2022
Arbe Robotics, 4D imaging radar solutions company has partnered with tier 1 automotive technology supplier Veoneer to co-develop radars for automotive-grade safety and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) capabilities.
Deeyook collaborates with Infineon
Liat Piazza
5/1/2022
Deeyok are revolutionizing tracking with a next-gen real time location solution. This collaboration with Infineon will fuse Deeyook’s ultra-precise, innovative algorithms into Infineon’s best-in-class, low power AIROC™ Wi-Fi portfolio to enable an accurate, passive, ubiquitous, and efficient location solution.
Midnight Robotics acquired by Fieldin
Liat Piazza
17/11/2021
Midnight Robotics has created retrofit kit for tractors that uses LiDAR perception, enabling farm vehicles to work autonomously. Integrated into Fieldin’s platform, this technology will provide autonomous execution of some farm tasks via tractors and other machinery while providing additional data.
Caaresys acquired by Harman
Raz Mayshar
6/9/2022
Caaresys, developers of vehicle passenger monitoring systems powered by contactless, low-emission radar, has been acquired by Harman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. Their technology can be used to increase safety for children in vehicles, and will help strengthen Harman's product offerings.
Actasys is revolutionising AV and ADAS sensors
Raz Mayshar
20/1/2023
Actasys is making AV and ADAS sensors work effectively by keeping mud, snow and rain away so sensor perceptions are accurate and vehicles can move on their own when needed. They offer a hardware/software solution that is as powerful and effective as it is efficient.
Spectralics' tackling unexpected AV challenges
Liat Piazza
10/1/2023
Spectralics is developing a thin optics film to support an augmented reality display screen that will superimpose objects on the real-world background to give a true sense of distance for safer decision-making. In-cabin monitoring sensors track driver gaze, movements, fatigue, passengers, etc.
Ottopia raises $14.5m in Series A
Liat Piazza
10/1/2023
Ottopia’s software allows for humans in remote centers to safely monitor, guide, and control vehicle fleets. With their impressive $14.5 million Series A raise, Ottopia demonstrated that industry heavy-hitters understand the deep impact this technology can have for ushering in the autonomous future.
Apollo Power opens its first factory
Liat Piazza
25/1/2023
Apollo, celebrates the grand opening of their flagship factory, where they produce a flexible solar film that can turn any sun-exposed surface into electricity-generating ones. They’re even slated to provide Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with tens of thousands of solar sheets in a 33 million euro deal inked last year.
nT-Tao raises $22M in Series A funding round
Raz Mayshar
1/2/2023
NT-Tao is aiming to set a new standard for the future of clean energy with their novel approach to fusion, which enables them to work at a density that is 1000 times higher than some other leading fusion approaches, yielding a novel and promising plasma regime.
Nemodata teams up with Platform Science
Raz Mayshar
27/2/2023
Nemodata is helping fleets transition from reactive to proactive maintenance with unique vehicle and fleet data supported by AI technology. The collaboration with Platform Science will leverage Nemodata’s unmatched insights to automatically generate prescriptive maintenance plans for Platform Science customers.
Kardome secures $1m investment
Raz Mayshar
15/3/2023
Kardome, pioneers of speech recognition technology, have secured $1M investment from Japanese Automotive Fund Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of MarkLines Co., Ltd. As the market for voice recognition user interfaces grows, Kardome's technology is poised to play a critical role.
Nemodata collaborates with Kaufmann
Liat Piazza
17/5/2023
Kaufmann Chile, a leading provider of Daimler Trucks in South and Central America has partnered up with Nemodata for their top-of-the-line fleet optimization technology. With this new collaboration, fleet managers across Chile can enjoy superior optimization and maintenance.
Nemodata forms alliance with Metrica Movil
Liat Piazza
7/6/2023
Nemodata is at the forefront of leveraging data analytics and optimization algorithms to transform the transportation of goods. Nemodata's transportation analytics expertise combined with Métrica Móvil's deep domain knowledge will unlock unparalleled optimization capabilities for transportation.
Magnus raises $74m in Series B
Raz Mayshar
18/4/2024
Revolutionizing the metal casting industry through environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions.
Addionics is revolutionizing battery structure
Raz Mayshar
13/4/2023
Addionics, has brilliantly changed the structure of the battery to optimize its performance. By integrating AI to analyze the battery structure, they have discovered a way to reduce layers of electrodes and materials such as copper.
NoTraffic technology deployed across Florida
Liat Piazza
20/3/2024
NoTraffichas an ingenious system that uses AI and sensors to collect data and optimize traffic signals accordingly, allowing cities to effectively regulate and reduce congestion. Now, Florida's on board! The company has received formal approval to deploy their technology at intersections across the state.
Carrar Raises $5.3m in Series A
Raz Mayshar
11/4/2024
Carrar addresses some of the main challenges of the e-mobility industry - battery safety, longevity, and cost.
Addionics announces first US facility
Raz Mayshar
26/2/2024
Plans to invest $400 million as part of a multi-year roadmap to support domestic EV battery production.
NoTraffic technology implemented in Texas
Liat Piazza
17/1/2024
NoTraffic, creators of AI driven traffic solutions, has been chosen by Sugar Land, TX to implement its AI Detection System on 92 traffic signals across the city! This makes Sugarland the world's first city with an entirely connected, cloud-based digital traffic management system, and fully ready for connected vehicles.
Kardome partners with Panasonic Automotive
Raz Mayshar
9/1/2024
Kardome, trailblaizers in voice recognition refinement, have partnered with Panasonic Automotive to showcase their integration into Panasonic's SkipGen2 In-Vehicle Infotainment System. Kardome ensures flawless communication whilst driving.
Foretellix teams up with Nuro
Liat Piazza
4/1/2024
Foretellix, a leader in safety-driven verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles has announced a strategic partnership with Nuro. Foretellix's V&V platform will be used to create a library of urban driving scenarios, enabling Nuro to test and refine its autonomous driving system.
UVeye forms partnership with Hypertec Group
Raz Mayshar
7/12/2023
UVeye, creators of automatic inspection systems have formed a strategic partnership with Hypertec Group, a global leader in manufacturing and assembling sustainable technology solutions. Hypertec’s facilities in the US and Canada bring UVeye one step closer to mass production in North America.
Hailo collaborates with Schneider Electric
Liat Piazza
16/11/2023
Hailo, a leading AI chipmaker has announced a technology collaboration with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The integration of Hailo's processors with Schneider Electric solutions represents a pivotal move for industrial automation.
Autofleet partners with zTrip
Raz Mayshar
14/11/2023
Autofleet’s fleet optimization platform will be improving student transportation, NEMT, and contract rides for millions of drivers and dispatchers through this partnership with zTrip. Their solution plans, dispatches, and routes rides for peak performance.
UVeye partners with Amazon
Liat Piazza
24/10/2023
UVeye’s AI-powered cameras for van inspections is providing Amazon with a powerful data feed, offering insights into vehicle condition and driver behavior. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, UVeye helps by enhancing safety and efficiency in its delivery operations.
NoTraffic raises $50M in Series B Round
Liat Piazza
27/6/2023
NGV is thrilled to be part of NoTraffic's $50M Series B funding round! Their innovative AI-powered traffic management platform is set to transform urban mobility and make our urban environments safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
Hailo partners with Silicom
Liat Piazza
10/7/2023
Hailo, creators of advanced edge AI processors has partnered up with Silicom, providers of high performance networking, to significantly reduce performance challenges in Edge AI.
Is Moodify redefining fragrances through AI?
Liat Piazza
8/8/2023
Moodify, pioneers of the fragrance realm, has introduced an AI-driven marvel that reshapes fragrance reformulation. Through their (Re)formulation technology, product manufacturers and formulators can now possess an algorithm-based app.
NoTraffic is revolutionising vehicle connectivity using AI
Raz Mayshar
9/8/2023
As cities become more connected, various sectors are working together to enhance traffic flow, safety, and efficiency. Manufacturers are investing in technology that enables vehicles to communicate with elements of the road network, reducing congestion and improving overall transportation sustainability.
Tal Cohen joins Lidwave's Board of Directors
Liat Piazza
11/3/2024
Lidwave is paving the way for safer and more efficient autonomous vehicles, robotics, and more. NGV’s co-founder and Partner, Tal Cohen, will bring his proven track record in the startup industry coupled with his strategic vision to accelerate the adoption of Lidwave’s groundbreaking FCR™ technology.
InfiniDome raises $9 Mil in Series A
Liat Piazza
27/4/2023
InfiniDome secures $9M in Series A round together with South Korean Giant Hanwha Aerospace, and Honeywell Ventures.