BMW i Ventures has announced its strategic investment in Coulomb Technologies, whose company ChargePoint is the largest online global charging network to connect electric vehicle drivers to charging stations.
BMW i Ventures.
The emerging field of mobility services is in a continuous state of evolution.
In order to remain flexibly engaged in this sector, the BMW Group has founded BMW i Ventures – a venture capital company based in New York City.
What we can offer for the investment.
We are seeking start-ups with the potential to create a lasting impact in the area of mobility services, primarily through cooperation with the BMW i brand. Additionally, these start-ups should have a strong focus on improving personal mobility in urban areas – automotive or otherwise. Whether it be intermodal travel, smart parking, recommendations, communication or other avenues, these services should deliver innovative and intelligent benefits to today’s growing urban population.
With access to BMW Group resources and the ability to act with the speed and agility of a start-up, BMW i Ventures aims to build strategic long-term partnerships through our investments.
Our Portfolio.
We currently have investments in MyCityWay, ParkatmyHouse, Chargepoint and Embark, with more coming soon.
Life360.
Life360 uses location-based technology to help parents see where their children are, know when they might need help and identify safety resources as needed.
The partnership between Life360 and BMW opens avenues for cooperation on innovative, location-based and integrated mobility services and continues to shape the way we experience our cities. Connecting car space to personal space enables seamless and smooth navigation for all involved parties no matter what their location, once again increasing freedom and safety of mobility for individuals and families alike.
Visit the Website: www.life360.com/
MyCityWay.
If it’s in your city, it’s in here.
MyCityWay NOW is a free smartphone app that guides and inspires your daily adventures. Need live traffic feeds, a 24-hour pharmacy, the closest ATM, an artisanal grocery shop nearby? MyCityWay NOW instantly identifies your location and shares the best places to get whatever it is you need.
MyCityWay NOW delivers personally tailored, real-time information right in the palm of your hand. A free, one-time download and you have everything you need to navigate your city in this single mega-app.
Covering 30 unique categories, MyCityWay NOW is an essential guide for anyone living or working in urban areas.
Locations: +70 cities worldwide
Select your city and download the app today!
ParkatmyHouse.com.
ParkatmyHouse.com (PAMH), an innovative online marketplace designed to connect available parking spaces with people looking to park, “in cooperation with BMW i” was announced as the second strategic invest from BMW i Ventures in London, on Thursday, July 14th, 2011.
Established in London in 2006, PAMH was created to connect home and business owners interested in earning money by renting their space with drivers in need of a convenient, safe and cost-effective place to park. The service has since then been established across the UK, with now over 150,000 registered drivers, and providing parking in over 20,000 unique locations.
Location: Available throughout the UK. An international rollout in cooperation with BMW i is currently underway.
Visit parkatmyhouse.com
BMW i Ventures & ChargePoint.
Operating in more than 14 countries, ChargePoint creates service plans of cloud-based solutions that take care of EV-driver billing and support. This offers organizations the necessary flexibility to optimize performance of their electric vehicle charging operation. BMW's investment supports the improvement of infrastructure for plug-in electric vehicles and marks the company's ongoing commitment to new mobile solutions to the cities of tomorrow.
Visit chargepoint.net
Embark.
Mass transit made simple.
Embark’s mobile software provides an accurate, reliable, and interactive transit experience that helps commuters get exactly where they want to go. Fully functional with or without a cellular or Internet connection, Apps by Embark provide regionally specific step-by-step public transportation instructions. Additional real-time information, including transit delay and closure notifications, gives users an accurate estimate of when their train will arrive.
Location: 12 Major transit systems in the United States and the United Kingdom, with more on the way.
Visit letsembark.com
BMW i Incubator.
The BMW i Ventures Incubator offers an open workspace for innovative startups, in particular those with a special focus on future mobility and clean tech. The space is located in the hip downtown West Village neighborhood of New York City.
If you are interested in our space, please send us a description of your startup and the number of seats needed to Tara Gebbia: tara.Gebbia@bmwnaext.com
Our team.
Our team consists of those with a keen eye for potential and strategic knowhow. Get to know each one of them here.
Our team members.
Submit your pitch to BMW i Ventures.
If you have a start-up company that matches what we are looking for, send your pitch to: tara.gebbia@bmwnaext.com.
Contact us:
BMW i Ventures
95 Morton St
7th Floor NY
NY 10014
USA
tara.Gebbia@bmwnaext.com
