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Mobility Tech Report

February 17, 2022

This Q4 2021 edition of this report provides an overview of startups in the mobility tech industry and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

Factorial nabs $200M as automakers debate future of EV batteries

January 20, 2022

The question of how to power the coming wave of electric vehicles continues to divide automakers, who have spread their bets from lithium-ion batteries to yet-unproven solid-state technology.

Uber rival Bolt valued at $8B+ with largest round to date

January 11, 2022

Estonian mobility specialist Bolt has raised more than $700 million as it looks to double down on its e-grocery bet, but the company is likely to face stiff competition in the sector.

US public listings surpass $1T in 2021

November 10, 2021

The IPO "window" has become a six-lane highway, with the value of all companies going public on US exchanges passing a record $1 trillion this year.

Rivian's mega-IPO was built with a truckload of private capital

November 8, 2021

Update: This article was updatedat 7:30 p.

Emerging Tech Research: Mobility Tech

November 3, 2021

This Emerging Tech Research report provides an overview of Q3 2021 venture activity in the mobility tech industry and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

Nuro nabs $600M to automate the delivery wars

November 2, 2021

Robotic vehicle specialist Nuro has raised $600 million in new funding as the delivery sector continues to thrive.

PitchBook Analyst Note: The Future of Taxis Is Electric and Asset Heavy

October 21, 2021

Our latest analyst note details how e-mobility services leveraging EV fleets and full-time drivers could take over the current outsourced car and driver model.

As EV blank-check boom fades, VCs double down on electrification startups

October 18, 2021

When Nikola Motor made its stock market debut a little more than a year ago, the battery-powered truck company signaled the start of a hype cycle that has reverberated from leading automakers down to the startups serving the coming electric vehicle economy.

Rivian's motor runs on R&D

October 4, 2021

Electric truck maker Rivian's IPO filing revealed its turbocharged approach to research and development spending.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Recycling EV Batteries to Recharge the Environment

October 1, 2021

Our latest analyst note takes a deep dive into electric vehicle battery recycling, including recycling methods, notable VC deals, and how the industry is likely to become more profitable over time.

PE-backed electric car maker Polestar worth $20B in US SPAC deal

September 27, 2021

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has agreed to go public through a merger with US blank-check company Gores Guggenheim.

Emerging Tech Research: Mobility Tech

August 3, 2021

This Emerging Tech Research report provides an overview of Q2 2021 venture activity in the mobility tech industry and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

From eVTOLs to air taxis—a closer look at passenger air mobility

June 17, 2021

More capital than ever is streaming into emerging technologies, including the burgeoning passenger air mobility space. In this blog post, we take a closer look at passenger air mobility and how people might leverage these technologies in the future.

On the podcast: Emerging technologies from real estate to air taxis

May 18, 2021

On this week's episode, PitchBook analysts break down how VC activity has fueled innovation within emerging technologies, and what that means for the future.