# Autobot

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/autobot

- Industry: Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: autobot.vgoapp.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 29, 2015)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Autobot is a technology company that provides advanced vehicle management solutions, optimizing operations within the automotive sector through innovative software services.Autobot specializes in vehicle management solutions, focusing on fleet tracking and maintenance scheduling. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China. It was founded by Hayley Chan and Yawei Hao, with Edwin Hao as the CEO. Autobot raised USD 6.00 mn in a SERIES A funding round on March 1, 2016, with ABC Capital and Gobi Partners as investors. The total amount raised by the company to date is USD 6.00 mn.Autobot, through its innovative platform, offers a suite of services designed to streamline operations within the automotive sector. The core product offerings revolve around advanced vehicle management solutions, which include fleet tracking, maintenance scheduling, and real-time analytics for vehicle performance. These solutions target both commercial fleet operators and individual vehicle owners, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve overall vehicle lifespan. The services address specific use cases such as monitoring fuel consumption, scheduling timely maintenance, and providing data-driven insights to optimize fleet management. Autobot’s products are marketed primarily in North America and Europe, where they have established a diverse customer base that includes logistics companies, rental agencies, and individual consumers seeking to maximize their vehicle's performance.Autobot generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients with tiered access to its software services. Businesses engage with the company typically through annual or monthly subscription contracts, which vary in pricing based on the features and number of vehicles being managed. Flagship offerings include comprehensive fleet management tools that enable users to access detailed analytics and reporting capabilities. Additionally, there are options for direct-to-consumer sales, allowing individual vehicle owners to utilize the platform for personal vehicle tracking and maintenance. The structure of transactions is designed to foster long-term relationships, with options for partnerships that could enhance service offerings, thereby ensuring sustained revenue growth through recurring subscriptions.Autobot aims to expand its product line by developing new features and enhancements to its platform, with plans for launch by the end of 2023. The company is focused on entering additional markets in Southeast Asia and expanding its presence in Europe, with targeted entry by 2024. The recent funding from the SERIES A round will support these initiatives, allowing Autobot to enhance product development and improve marketing strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 29, 2015, $6M — Gobi Partners, ABC Capital
- Angel, Mar 1, 2014 — MPC

## Investors

- MPC — Angel
- Gobi Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gobi-partners) — Series A
- ABC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abc-capital) — Series A