SmartDrive

SoftwareSeries CTokyo, Japansmartdrive.co.jp

Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Aug 2018

Total raised

$24M

Investors

9

About SmartDrive

Based in Japan, SmartDrive Inc., founded in 2013, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.470 mn.SmartDrive operates primarily as a mobility data platform, offering a comprehensive cloud-based vehicle management system designed to enhance operational efficiency for businesses that utilize vehicles. Their core offerings include telematics solutions that leverage smartphone technology alongside dedicated devices to collect and analyze driving data, enabling fleet operators and asset owners to monitor vehicle performance and driver behavior in real time. This data is crucial in addressing various challenges in the transportation sector, such as compliance with regulations, accident reduction, and overall cost savings. SmartDrive’s services cater to a diverse client base, including fleet operators, automotive manufacturers, insurance companies, IoT firms, and leasing companies, primarily focusing on markets in Southeast Asia.SmartDrive generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing its vehicle management solutions to businesses on an ongoing basis. Clients typically enter into agreements that allow them to access the platform's features, including vehicle tracking, accident reduction analytics, and operational compliance tools. The structure of these transactions is largely B2B, with companies entering into contracts based on the number of vehicles managed and services utilized. Specific pricing plans for SmartDrive's offerings are tailored to client needs, encompassing various features that enhance fleet management capabilities, although detailed pricing information is not disclosed.SmartDrive Inc. is actively developing new products to expand its mobility data platform, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company plans to enter new markets, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia by 2025.

Who invested in SmartDrive

9 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Aug 6, 2018

    Amount

    $15M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Apr 5, 2017

    Amount

    $9M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Feb 1, 2014

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about SmartDrive

Who invested in SmartDrive?

SmartDrive has 9 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has SmartDrive raised?

SmartDrive has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did SmartDrive last raise money?

SmartDrive's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Aug 2018.

What does SmartDrive do?

Based in Japan, SmartDrive Inc.

Where is SmartDrive headquartered?

SmartDrive is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Which VCs invest in companies like SmartDrive?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Yufu Capital, ICBC Capital Management, Ningbo Tongshang Fund and Boc Private Equity Firm back software companies at SmartDrive's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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