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DriveU.auto is a technology company that develops autonomous vehicle systems to accelerate safe deployment across use cases like public roads and geofenced environments. The organization provides an Autonomous Terminal Tractor Retrofit Kit designed to convert existing terminal tractors into self-driving vehicles for brownfield port operators. Additionally, its teleoperation connectivity platform enables remote operation and assistance for various autonomous fleets, including delivery robots, slow-moving vehicles, commercial trucks, and passenger shuttles. Operating within the logistics and transportation sectors, the enterprise supplies these retrofit kits and teleoperation platforms directly to autonomous vehicle operators and port management entities. The executive leadership team guiding these commercial initiatives includes Chief Executive Officer Alon Podhurst, co-founder and Vice President of Business Development Doron Elinav, Chief Technology Officer Yossi Buda, Vice President of Engineering Zohar Shem-Ari, and Vice President of Operations Ohad Dvir.
DriveU.auto has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
DriveU.auto has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
DriveU.auto has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in June 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | $4M Seed | — | Entrée Capital Ventures, Motus Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel, Webtalk LTD, Chaim Meir Tessler, Prescott Watson | Announced |
DriveU.auto has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
DriveU.auto's investors include Entrée Capital Ventures, Motus Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel, Webtalk Ltd, Chaim Meir Tessler, Prescott Watson.
DriveU.auto is a technology company specializing in teleoperation connectivity solutions for robots and autonomous vehicles. Their platform enables ultra-low latency, high-reliability transmission of video, audio, and data, allowing remote operation and supervision of autonomous fleets such as trucks, shuttles, delivery robots, and heavy machinery. The company serves autonomous vehicle developers, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleet operators worldwide, addressing the critical challenge of maintaining continuous, high-quality connectivity over cellular networks with variable conditions. DriveU.auto’s technology supports large-scale deployment of autonomous fleets by ensuring safe, secure, and cost-effective teleoperation[1][3][4].
Founded in 2019 and based in Kfar Saba, Israel, DriveU.auto was created to solve the connectivity challenges that limit the scalability and safety of autonomous vehicle operations. The founders leveraged expertise in networking and robotics to develop proprietary cellular bonding and dynamic video encoding technologies that minimize latency and packet loss. Early traction came from partnerships with leading autonomous vehicle providers like EasyMile, which uses DriveU.auto’s platform to remotely supervise Level 4 autonomous shuttles deployed globally. The company’s integration with NVIDIA Jetson hardware further accelerated adoption by simplifying deployment on industry-standard robotics platforms[1][2][3].
DriveU.auto is riding the wave of autonomous vehicle commercialization and fleet scaling, where teleoperation is essential to handle edge cases and ensure safety. As autonomous systems mature, remote human supervision and intervention remain critical, making reliable teleoperation connectivity a foundational technology. The timing is favorable due to increasing deployment of autonomous shuttles, delivery robots, and trucks in urban and industrial environments, alongside advances in 5G and edge computing. DriveU.auto’s platform addresses market demands for scalable, secure, and low-latency teleoperation, influencing the broader ecosystem by enabling safer, more efficient autonomous fleet operations and accelerating the transition to driverless mobility[1][2][6].
DriveU.auto is positioned to expand its influence as autonomous vehicle deployments grow globally. Future trends shaping its journey include the proliferation of 5G networks, advances in AI-driven autonomous systems, and increasing regulatory acceptance of teleoperation as a safety layer. The company’s focus on software-based, hardware-agnostic connectivity solutions will allow it to adapt to diverse vehicle types and use cases, from urban delivery to industrial automation. Continued partnerships with leading autonomous vehicle providers and hardware platforms will likely drive growth momentum, making DriveU.auto a key enabler in the large-scale rollout of safe, efficient autonomous fleets[1][3][5].
