Sector
Mobility
Discover the early‑stage Mobility ecosystem: investors, accelerators, incubators, fellowships, grants, and global hubs powering next‑gen transportation startups.
Discover the early‑stage Mobility ecosystem: investors, accelerators, incubators, fellowships, grants, and global hubs powering next‑gen transportation startups.
Scouts
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Investors
Access qualified startups curated by Superscout across pre-seed to seed.
Supporters
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Global seed investment in Mobility climbed 18 percent in 2024 even as late‑stage rounds tightened, with average pre‑seed cheques around USD 900 000 and seed rounds near USD 2.7 million . Battery supply chains, delivery robotics, and maritime autonomy absorbed one‑third of climate‑tech deals as corporates sought Scope 3 relief. Pre‑seed backers now insist on proof such as customer acquisition costs below USD 100, gross margins above 25 percent for platform plays, and hardware payback inside twelve months for cap‑heavy models .
Accelerator and incubator capacity keeps pace. Twenty‑week urbantech programme URBAN‑X offers USD 150 000 for 7 percent equity and deep city‑procurement mentoring . Plug and Play Mobility runs rolling zero‑equity cohorts that plug startups into 40+ OEM pilots . University‑run MCity supplies a 40‑acre driverless test track that cuts validation cycles by months .
Fellowships such as On Deck Mobility dispense stipends and shared carry so you can scout while employed . Grants from the US DOE Vehicle Technologies Office, EU CEF Transport, and Innovate UK Smart fill capital gaps before a priced round .
Five hubs concentrate pilots and suppliers:
Sector‑exclusive funds keep refining micro‑theses: battery circularity, sensor fusion, hydrogen port logistics, and curb management SaaS. Pre‑seed tickets land between USD 300 000 and 1 million via SAFEs discounted 15–30 percent; seed cheques cluster USD 1.5–4 million with one‑to‑two‑times reserves .
Notable firms you should track:
Syndicate SPVs processed 35 percent of Mobility seed dollars in 2024, giving angels quick exposure without forming full funds .
Programmes bridge the cost of crash testing, insurance sign‑off, and city permits that early investors seldom cover. Equity‑based accelerators typically swap 6–8 percent common shares for USD 125–150 000; university residencies provide 12‑to‑24‑month lab access in exchange for rent or IP revenue sharing .
Standout choices include:
Corporate tracks grant instant fleet access but may request right‑of‑first‑refusal; indie programmes favour broader investor exposure; university labs maximise R&D depth.
Non‑dilutive funding fills the gap between prototype and commercial pilot.
Key sources and ranges:
Sequence grants before a priced round to avoid liquidation preference complexity and match milestones to public‑funding tranches.
Podcasts
Books
Newsletters and channels
Pair the weekly newsletter digest with podcast listening and a quarterly book club to keep your team aligned on thesis shifts.
Flagship gatherings condense investors, regulators, and pilot partners into two‑day windows. Book meetings six weeks in advance; evening side events often yield the best deal flow.
