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Why We Invested: Optimal Dynamics
Why we identified Optimal Dynamics as the leader in AI for logistical operations targeting supply chain enterprises.
Westly Group Announces Investment in Optimal Dynamics
The Westly Group joins Optimal Dynamic's seed round with Fusion Fund to advance AI for supply chain logistics
CleverCiti Launches Leading Parking System
Cleverciti, the leading smart parking provider, launches state-of-the-art smart parking guidance system in Cologne
Andrew Bright Joins VIA Advisory Board
VIA, a leading provider in energy analytics and data privacy, announces Andrew Bright to advisory board.
Gecko Raises $40M for Robotic Infrastructure Inspection
Gecko Robotics, which provides robots for industrial asset inspection, raised $40 million led by Drive Capital.
Suncor Energy Invests Additional $50M in Enerkem
Enerkem, a world-leading waste-to-biofuels producer, has closed a new $50 million equity investment with Suncor Energy.
RapidSOS Raises Additional $25M
We are thrilled to announce that RapidSOS, which equips 911 responders with superior data, has raised an additional $25M.
Westly Group Announces Strategic Funding Round in T-REX
T-REX announces a new funding round to accelerate expansion of its enterprise data management platform.
MyHealthTeams Raises $9.4M Led by UCB
MyHealthTeams, a social network for people with chronic health conditions, announces a $9.4 million Series B.
Procore to Acquire Honest Buildings
Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, announced it will acquire Honest Buildings.
Lidar Company Luminar Raises Additional $100M
Luminar, which produces laser lidar sensors for self-driving vehicles, raises an additional $100M.
Leveraging Private Technology for Public Sector Challenges
Steve Westly on harnessing private sector innovation to solve public sector challenges in transportation.
SentinelOne Raises $120M
SentinelOne doubles down on AI-based endpoint detection technology with $120M funding round.
Steve Westly on Energy Savings with Your Smart Speaker
Utilities need to expand service offerings to customers if they want to compete in a more digital future.
Awair Raises $10M Series B
Awair raises $10M Series B, led by the Westly Group, to help customers monitor the air quality of their office environment
RapidSOS Allows Dispatchers To Locate Uber Riders Who Call 911
The new RapidSOS software technology will come in handy when riders use the Uber app's emergency button.
Vinli Raises $13.5M to Expand Vehicle Data Intelligence
Connected-car service provider Vinli today announced it closed a $13.5 million Series B financing round.
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Steve Westly Explains Why He “Wouldn’t Bet Against [Elon]”
Steve Westly amd Rajvindra Gill, Needham’s Tesla analyst, discuss Tesla following its decision to cut its workforce.
View Announces $1.1Bn Investment from Softbank
View announces a $1.1 billion investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund as demand for View’s intelligent windows rapidly grows.
Vinli Launches Data Platform and Partners with ALD Automotive
Connected car startup Vinli partners with the largest fleet operator in Europe, ALD Automotive.
Gecko Robotics Adds $7M to the Coffers
Gecko announced a successful funding round with participation from Founders Fund, Mark Cuban, Westly Group, Justin Kan and YC.