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Kardome's advanced speech processing technology will be integrated into the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform. This technology excels in noisy environments and provides voice isolation and speaker identification for seamless in-car communication.

Thermagix has been awarded a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority for their technology that converts low grade waste heat, often overlooked in industrial processes, to usable energy!

nt-Tao has been awarded an additional grant from the Israel Innovation Authority. Their compact fusion power technology has the potential to transform the energy landscape to be more sustainable and efficient. An additional grant demonstrates a renewed national trust of the validity of their technology.

This partnership will integrate Apollo Power's flexible, highly efficient, durable and low-cost solar cells with Roos Fleetservice GmbH fleets reducing fleet fuel consumption and operational costs. It will also allow Apollo Power to enhance and continue to grow their market presence in Germany.

Thermal management is a significant challenge that EV developers must overcome. Immersion cooling successfully tackles this challenge while also reducing energy consumption. Alongside the development of this transformative technology, Carrar has become one of the founding members of the Global Immersion Cooling Association who aim to advance, promote and standardize immersion cooling technologies.

Saiflow has been selected as one of the 35 start-ups to join the 2025 cohort of the Cybersecurity Accelerator by Amazon Web Services (AWS), CrowdStrike and NVIDIA. This accelerator will give Saiflow the chance to continue their journey in fusing energy and network data for cutting edge cybersecurity solutions, tailored to distributed energy networks and EV charging infrastructure.

The EV market in Brazil is enjoying significant growth yet, many prospective EV drivers remain hesitant to make the switch. Make My Day and Ituran Brasil's partnership is changing this! By integrating Make My Day’s application programming interface into Ituran Brasil's existing telematics management system and driver app EV drivers can enjoy a dramatically improved experience.

Foretellix and Mathwork have partnered to advance Mazda's next generation of Autonomous vehicles. This partnership will integrate Foretellix’s AI powered toolchain and MathWorks’ mathematical computing software to test and validate Mazda’s next generation of autonomous vehicles and help them create safer, more robust autonomous systems.

One of the most critical challenges facing fusion energy developers today is the ability to create power generators capable of supplying the necessary power. nT-Tao are facing this challenge head on and have developed a modular energy generator architecture, a unique pulsed power supply system!

Addionics' 3D Current Collector manufacturing facility, Toha20 which is the first of its kind in the world, is now fully operational! This facility will allow Addionics to scale to meet demands across a variety of industries for their advanced battery technology. This is a huge milestone for Addionics in their quest towards a more sustainable and electrified future..

Apollo Power is collaborating with the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator to bring their flexible, highly efficient, durable and low-cost solar cells to South Florida. This collaboration will allow Apollo Power to break into the U.S market and give them access to Latin American markets at a time where the market for sustainable energy continues to see significant growth.

Carrar has been awarded a $4.6M grant from The Israel Innovation Authority as part of their ongoing funding round for the further development of their advanced battery systems for electric vehicles. Being awarded a grant from The Israel Innovation Authority is a great achievement and will allow Carrar to scale their technology and continue to grow.

The BIRD Foundation, a joint initiative established by the U.S. and Israeli governments to promote collaboration between the two counties, has awarded TriEye and Lumotive’s joint project a grant! This grant comes as part of a $6million funding round for 5 new projects in key areas such as healthcare, autonomous vehicles and quantum computing. We are happy to congratulate the whole TriEye team.

Lidwave has been selected as one of the 6 startups joining the prestigious John Deere Collaborator Program 2025 for their Finite Coherent Ranging (FCR) technology which integrates the entire LIDAR system, including lasers, amplifiers, and detectors onto a single compact chip. This technology shows great potential for application in agriculture, and will allow Lidwave to open the door to smarter and more efficient farming.

Uveye has secured a huge $191M round in funding bringing their overall capital raised to an impressive $380.5 million. The round was lead by Woven by Toyota, the investment arm of Toyota Motor Corporation.

UVeye, has partnered with Reynolds and Reynolds, a leading automotive dealership management system to create a new technology that allows for more efficient workflows and customer satisfaction for automotive dealerships.

We were excited to be in Las Vagas for CES 2025 with so many of our amazing portfolio companies!

Make My Day has partnered with WayKonect, TotalEnergies' green tech affiliate to revolutionize EV route planning. The integration of Make My Day EV route planner allows drivers to optimize their travel routes. This conserves energy, saves time, boosts charging ability and takes the stress out of the journey.

Kardome has secured $10 million in Series A funding to advance their Spatial Hearing AI technology. This round was led by Korea Investment Partners, with significant support from NGV.

UVeye was recognized by TIME for its groundbreaking vehicle inspection systems and promoting safer roads worldwide. UVeye is transforming the automotive industry with its cutting-edge inspection technology, which enhances safety, efficiency, and reliability.

What if the key to sustainable cities lies in the power of compact fusion? nT-Tao explores this groundbreaking concept in their latest blog post. Explore how fusion energy can transform urban environments, offering a sustainable power source for the cities of tomorrow.

Lidwave has raised $10 million to advance their innovative on-chip 4D LiDAR technology. This funding will empower Lidwave to enhance their solutions, helping AV's and robotics achieve more precision and efficiency.

NoTraffic, has received TxDOT approval for its innovative Radar Vehicle Detection System. This marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing traffic challenges in Texas, where the number of registered vehicles has surged by 172% over the past four decades.

Congratulations to Bib batteries, the latest addition to the NGV portfolio, for securing €2.2 million in seed funding to enhance battery lifespan! With batteries comprising 40% of a vehicle's cost and producing 3 to 10 tons of CO2 equivalent, efficient battery management is key.

NoTraffic has formed a strategic partnership with TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC) the leader in AI-powered mobility solutions! This collaboration will bring advanced traffic management solutions to communities in the Midwest, starting with installations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

Exciting news for infiniDome, an NGV portfolio company, as they secure a major deal in Western Europe for their resilient navigation solutions! This marks the third purchase from a key customer, highlighting growing demand for infiniDome's advanced GNSS protection technology. With over 1,000 units ordered, infiniDome solidifies its position as a global leader in navigation protection amidst rising GPS threats.

Autofleet, an NGV portfolio company since its inception in early 2018, is officially forging a new path with its acquisition by Element Fleet Management, the world's largest publicly traded, pure-play automotive fleet management company. Autofleet was acquired for $110 Million.

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 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.

Addionics partners with IL Science to develop a high-stability 3D lithium anode, an important component for improving performance and marketability for batteries. By combining their innovative 3D current collectors with IL Science’s expertise, the companies will make these batteries more reliable and affordable.

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.

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.

Revolutionizing the metal casting industry through environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions.

Carrar addresses some of the main challenges of the e-mobility industry - battery safety, longevity, and cost.

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.

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.

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.

Plans to invest $400 million as part of a multi-year roadmap to support domestic EV battery production.

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, 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, 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.

CorrActions are experts in cognitive state monitoring. Their technology can be implemented to create a safer driving environment through detection of fatigue, intoxication and distraction. Exciting events are ahead for CorrActions following their impressive oversubscribed A-Round.

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.

In creating self-driving cars, makers face the challenge of training their AIs to respond reliably to all scenarios.

Arbe Robotics, a leader in Perception Radar Solutions, has won the Self-Driving Industry 2023 Award by Cars of the Future. With its ultra-high-resolution perception radar, the technology offers unmatched safety and ensures reliable data in the most difficult environments and weather conditions.

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’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’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.

AI opens up a new world of possibilities; concurrently, it presents various complex challenges ranging from the technical to the ethical. Don't miss this eye-opening blog post from NGV Partner Tali Rosenwaks about the challenges of implementing AI in sustainable smart mobility.

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.

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of smart mobility, offering innovative solutions that can make transportation more efficient, safer, and sustainable

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

InfiniDome secures $9M in Series A round together with South Korean Giant Hanwha Aerospace, and Honeywell Ventures.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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’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.

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.

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.

Addionics is developing a Smart 3D Electrode solution to transform the way we store and deliver energy. Last week, they announced their Series A raise of $27M. And why is this really big news?

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

EXO Technologies is developing a technology that works with existing GPS receivers to provide cm level accurate geolocation for autonomous and connected vehicles. Through this acquisition, they can leverage Lear's resources to complete their product.