# Yoshi

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

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Wilmington, US
- Website: www.startyoshi.com
- Total disclosed funding: $65M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 30, 2023)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Yoshi Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in innovative vehicle inspection solutions tailored for fleet operators and rideshare earners, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.Founded in 2015 in Wilmington, US, Yoshi Inc. offers vehicle inspection services through advanced digital platforms. Co-founders Alex Korolkov, Bryan Frist, and Daniel Hunter have created a business that has successfully raised USD 25.689 mn in Series C funding as of June 30, 2023, led by General Motors Ventures alongside investors Bridgestone Americas, Universal Motors Israel Ltd, and Shikra Limited. Yoshi has completed a total of 4 deals, reflecting its growth trajectory in the mobility sector.Yoshi Mobility specializes in transforming vehicle inspection processes with AI-powered verification and real-time video inspections. Its services are primarily for rideshare earners and fleet operators, ensuring adherence to FMCSA standards. Key offerings include virtual inspections, which can be scheduled online, allowing clients to connect with ASE-certified inspectors via video calls. These services facilitate compliance and operational efficiency for commercial vehicle fleets and individual drivers on platforms like Uber and Turo, available in major markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alabama, and Michigan.Yoshi Mobility generates revenue through direct-to-consumer transactions and B2B partnerships with rideshare platforms and fleet operators. The income stems from service fees related to vehicle inspection offerings, including certified inspections and compliance management. Customers schedule services online, participate in real-time video inspections with certified inspectors, and receive a digitally-signed completion document via email, enhancing compliance for both individual drivers and fleet operations.In June 2023, Yoshi Inc. secured USD 25.69 mn in Series C funding, aimed at scaling its core business and expanding into new business lines. The company plans to introduce new products designed to enhance its service offerings, although specific release dates are not mentioned. Yoshi is also targeting expansion into new geographic regions beyond its current markets, with a strategic focus on extending its service availability, although specific locations have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 30, 2023, $26M — General Motors Ventures, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Universal Motors Israel Ltd, Shikra Limited
- Series B, Feb 13, 2020, $23M — General Motors Ventures, Barnett Shale Assets of Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Series A, Dec 21, 2017, $14M — General Motors Ventures, Barnett Shale Assets of Exxon Mobil Corporation, Y Combinator, AAF Management, The Durant Company
- Series A, Jan 12, 2017, $2.1M — ZhenFund, Liquid 2 Ventures

## Investors

- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Series A
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Series A
- General Motors Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-motors-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Barnett Shale Assets of Exxon Mobil Corporation — Series A, Series B
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A
- AAF Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aaf-management) — Series A
- The Durant Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-durant-company) — Series A
- Bridgestone Americas, Inc. — Series C
- Universal Motors Israel Ltd — Series C
- Shikra Limited — Series C