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SmartDrive Systems
Innovator in fuel management and driver safety. We help fleets save time and money, while saving lives
About SmartDrive Systems
SmartDrive is a leading provider of video analytics technology designed to enhance fleet safety and performance. The company serves commercial vehicle operators, including logistics companies, delivery services, and transportation fleets of all sizes. Operating in the transportation safety and intelligence market, SmartDrive offers a comprehensive suite of products that include video safety programs, an open analytics platform, and transportation intelligence solutions. These tools help prevent collisions, lower operational costs, and improve driver performance by providing actionable insights and real-time data. SmartDrive's business model revolves around selling its technology solutions to fleet operators, generating revenue through product sales, subscriptions, and service fees. The company also offers proactive camera systems to protect against insurance fraud, such as 'crash for cash' schemes, further adding value to its clients. By leveraging advanced video analytics and flexible safety programs, SmartDrive transforms fleet operations, making transportation safer and more efficient.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- San Diego, United States
- Employees
- 430
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 74.0/100
- Industry
- Transportation, Enterprise Software
- Sub-industry
- Navigation & Mapping
- Sector
- Transportation, Fleet Management, Analytics, Predictive Analytics
- Technology
- Big Data
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Sep 2020 | $0 | — | Omnitracs | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Sep 2019 | $90M | $360M | Oak Investment · Founders Fund · NewView Capital · Michelin | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for SmartDrive Systems is 9.5K monthly website visits, up 1.1% over the last three months. SmartDrive Systems's team grew 15.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
NewView Capital
Michelin
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
Oak Investment
Western Technology Investment
Revolution
Founders Fund
NEA- EVEdelson Technology Ventures
WABCO
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Omnitracs
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