Startups worth knowing, with sources

Grab

Singapore, SG

Grab provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services to consumers across Southeast Asia.

Travel-booking platform for intercity buses, trains, and flights.

Automated robotic tire-changing system for vehicle maintenance.

Digital services company providing mobility, delivery, foodtech, and entertainment services.

Electric motorcycle and battery-swapping startup

Startup developing electric motors without rare-earth magnets to reduce supply chain reliance on China.

Developer of autonomous, battery-powered freight rail vehicles for short-haul logistics.

AI-powered wildlife deterrent system for transportation and infrastructure.

Developing a hybrid-electric aircraft designed to improve fuel efficiency.

Shared electric scooter and e-bike operator.

Mobility and vehicle financing company

Investment and technology platform that finances professional taxi fleets.

Automotive software and enterprise security provider.

Autonomous trucking company developing self-driving transport systems.

Gig-worker and passenger vehicle delivery service for consumer goods.

Developer of photonic gyroscopes and inertial measurement units for navigation without GPS.

AI-powered revenue management and logistics software platform for transport and event industries.

Autonomous vehicle company developing driverless ride-hailing services.

Ride-hailing service utilizing electric motorbikes in Jakarta.

An online-to-offline platform connecting car owners with garages and automotive-care providers.

Full-stack autonomous driving provider specializing in shuttle design, manufacturing, software, and fleet management.