We’re excited to support Plug as it raises $6.7M in seed funding alongside Floodgate and A*. Plug is an online wholesale auction platform built specifically for EVs. The company's new tool, Trade Desk, helps dealers price EV trade-ins more accurately using data on battery health, software features, charging capabilities and incentives. “As the used EV market expands, dealers are beginning to recognize the profitability in these vehicles,” said Burak Cendek, Autotech Ventures partner. “Plug has filled a market gap by focusing on the unique aspects of EV transactions.” Led by former Tesla executive Jimmy Douglas, Plug has already facilitated over $15M in wholesale EV sales and serves more than 400 dealers and consignors. See the Auto Remarketing story in the comments for details. Congrats to Jimmy and the entire team!
Autotech Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Menlo Park, CA 9,975 followers
We invest globally in startups solving ground transport challenges.
About us
Autotech Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $500M under management to date and a mission to solve the world’s ground transport challenges with technology, realizing the next frontier in mobility. At Autotech Ventures, we aim to generate financial returns by helping passionate entrepreneurs to deploy revolutionary transportation technologies and business models. Autotech Ventures provides startups with capital, ground transportation market intelligence, and access to our transportation sector network which includes our corporate investors representing a global market capitalization of over $500B. As a lead or follower investor, we leverage our deep industry network to help our portfolio companies recruit transportation-specific talent and engage corporations as their scale-up partners.
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 11-50 employees
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- Menlo Park, CA
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- 2015
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- Mobility, Investment, Finance, Research, Transportation, Marketplaces, Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics, Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicls, AI, ML, and SaaS
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Employees at Autotech Ventures
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Dave McShane
Executive Vice President, Strategic Services at Autotech Ventures
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Byron Shaw
Automotive Technology Diligence Strategy and Execution
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Maurice Gunderson
STEM and Aviation Scholarships
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Quin Garcia
Founder and Managing Director at Autotech Ventures, Mobility & Transportation VC
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Tariffs create uncertainty in vehicle pricing. With the U.S. administration’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts, automakers, dealers, and fleet operators are facing new risks — from unpredictable pricing to supply chain disruptions and swings in used vehicle values. That’s where Exponential Markets, one of our portfolio companies, comes in. Exponential Markets is bringing a modern solution from the world of finance to the automotive industry: derivatives that help manage vehicle price and residual value volatility. It’s the same kind of financial tool that farmers use to hedge crop prices and airlines use to lock in fuel costs — now applied to vehicles. Check out Paul Fortin's post below and reach out to him, or Burak Cendek, with any questions or to learn more.
The US administration’s 25% tariff on all imported assembled vehicles and select automobile parts is expected to lead to high levels of uncertainty on new vehicle transaction prices. This forecasted volatility in new vehicle pricing is also expected to result in disruption to supply chains and inventory availability, directly impacting used retail and wholesale price volatility. This latest shock comes at a time when secondary market price levels still have not yet “normalized” from the pandemic, and could result in yet another fundamental shift in automotive asset valuations. Exponential Markets derivatives are designed to manage exposure to price volatility in automotive residual values in the same manner that other industries such as finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy have been leveraging derivatives to manage price volatility for decades. For over 100 years, derivatives markets have provided an efficient channel to transfer risk and provide price transparency and stability to the marketplace. For more information on how Exponential Markets automotive derivatives can support your automotive asset risk management efforts, please DM me or visit: exponentialmarkets.com
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In response to the latest U.S. tariffs, our portfolio company Desteia (formerly Auba) has launched a free, easy-to-use tool to help businesses navigate changing trade rules. With this tool, you can: ✅ Search by product name or HS code ✅ Instantly see what tariffs apply ✅ Get alerts on new or upcoming tariffs Whether you're in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing, this tool can help you stay informed and adapt quickly. Check it out in the post below shared by Desteia cofounder Diego Solorzano. The link to the tool is in the comments Want more information? Reach out to Diego or Autotech Partner Burak Cendek.
Today Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs to the rest of the world. If you wish you had a tool that showed you the impact of tariffs on any product, from anywhere in the world... look no further. We've created that tool, freely available at Desteia (link below). We're actively looking for feedback; could you please check it out or help me share/comment for visibility? 🙂
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Headed to the Auto Intel Summit next week? Brian Donnelly, director of strategic partnerships, will be speaking on a panel. If you're attending and want to connect live to chat about the future of mobility, startups or venture investing—reach out.
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Big milestone for our portfolio company Veo: they’ve become the first North American micromobility operator to reach unadjusted EBIT profitability. 🚲 Veo is proving that sustainable transportation can also be a sustainable business. We are proud to back their mission to make clean, car-free mobility accessible to all.
Shared micromobility operator Veo has achieved EBIT profitability in 2024. “EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes), without adjustment, represents the most rigorous and transparent measure of profitability, accounting for the full cost of operations—including vehicle fleet depreciation—one of the industry’s most significant expenses,” Candice Xie, CEO and Co-founder of Veo told Zag Daily. Veo closed out the year with $52 million in revenue, a vehicle profit margin of 71%, while making $3.25 for every $1 of investment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePuhqu4J
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Climate change may be accelerating, but so is innovation—and we're proud to back the companies leading the charge. Time Inc. named Verdant Robotics one of America’s Top GreenTech Companies, recognizing 250 organizations delivering environmental impact and commercial success. Verdant Robotics uses advanced robotics and AI to enable farmers to grow more food with fewer chemicals, less water, and reduced labor—while improving soil health and long-term productivity. It's a win for farmers, consumers, and the environment. At Autotech Ventures, we invest in startups that transform mobility in large legacy industries like agriculture. Verdant is a perfect example of this transformation in action. Congratulations to Gabe Sibley and the entire Verdant Robotics team!
🌱 We’re honored to share that TIME has named Verdant Robotics one of America’s Top Greentech Companies 2025! By harnessing the power of AI, robotics, and data insights, we help growers: ✅ Slash input use by up to 99% ✅ Increase yields with precision targeting ✅ Drive cost efficiencies across every acre A huge thank you to our partners, growers, and the incredible Verdant team for believing in the potential of technology to cultivate a more sustainable future—one field at a time. https://lnkd.in/ernFXqH5 #VerdantRobotics #Greentech #AgTech #PrecisionAg #TIME100Greentech
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Our portfolio company AmpUp, a leader in EV charging solutions, has partnered with Roundtrip EV Solutions Inc. to deliver a custom fleet electrification management solution. AmpUp’s fleet management solution is built for maximum uptime and reliability, offering: ▪️ Centralized dashboard for real-time visibility into fleet readiness and maintenance needs ▪️ Intelligent alerts to proactively prevent downtime ▪️ Advanced vehicle management with real-time battery data and load balancing ▪️ Optimized route planning to prevent mid-route charging issues ▪️ Depot live view for efficient vehicle-charger pairing and fast troubleshooting ▪️ GPS tracking for real-time asset status and schedule adherence ▪️ V2G readiness for future cost savings and backup power options "We chose AmpUp because they offer industry-leading reliability and provide more than just software—a complete operational solution that ensures maximum uptime for our mission-critical operations," said Dan Friedberg, founder and CEO of Roundtrip EV.
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Our portfolio company Rynse is transforming government fleet management with its automated procurement and payment platform—now streamlining vehicle services for the City of Sacramento’s 1,200-vehicle fleet. By cutting procurement approval times from up to a year to just two months, Rynse helps cities fast-track vendor agreements, centralize billing, and eliminate administrative headaches—ensuring fleets stay on the road, not stuck in paperwork. This is a game-changer for public-sector fleet operations!
📣 We're excited to announce that the City of Sacramento has partnered with Rynse to streamline its fleet management and procurement processes! Sacramento’s 1,200-vehicle fleet previously faced long procurement delays and lacked an integrated operations platform. In partnering with Rynse, they: ✅ Cut the procurement process from 6-12 months to just 2 months. ✅ Maintained existing vendor relationships while securing preferred pricing. ✅ Unified auto care, billing, and invoicing into one centralized platform. Learn more about the Rynse and City of Sacramento partnership: https://lnkd.in/epmyZFqW #FleetManagement #GovTech #Procurement
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Autotech Ventures reposted this
This article, by Brian Herron is the clearest and most comprehensive description of the automotive right to repair history and present conflict that I’ve ever read. Check it out
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Mundimoto Accelerates Growth with €21.1M Funding Round Our portfolio company, Mundimoto, just closed a €21.1 million funding round (€8.1M equity, €13M bank financing) to expand its motorcycle rental fleet and strengthen its presence in Italy—one of Europe’s fastest-growing motorcycle markets. Since its founding in 2019, Mundimoto has scaled rapidly by making motorcycle ownership more accessible and flexible. With continued backing from Autotech Ventures, P101, Mutua Madrileña, and other investors, the company is in a great position to drive sustainable growth in the European mobility market. We are super proud to continue supporting Pepe Talavera and the team as they execute this next phase.