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Nexar

Category: Computer Vision

Transforms cars into AI-powered vision sensors to enhance road safety, provide real-time mapping data, and fuel intelligent mobility solutions. Nexar was founded in 2015. The company is led by Zach Greenberger. Based in New York, USA, with a global operational presence. Team size: 130. Total funding raised: Approximately $150M. Latest round: $53M Series D. Key investors include Aleph, Qumra Capital, State Farm Ventures, Catalyst Investments, Banca Generali, Valor, Ibex Ventures.

Founded
2015
Headquarters
New York, USA, with a global operational presence
Team size
130
Total funding
Approximately $150M

Value proposition

Delivers real-time, crowd-sourced mapping and video data to improve road safety and operational efficiency through advanced edge AI.

Products and solutions

AI-powered dash cams, Real-time video data services, Dynamic mapping solutions

Unique value

Leverages a vast network of crowd-sourced dash cam data combined with advanced edge AI to continuously update maps in real time.

Target customer

Automotive and mobility industries, including autonomous vehicle companies, insurers, fleets, and municipal partners

Industries served

Autonomous vehicles, Public safety, Mobility, Insurance, Mapping

Technology advantage

Uses sensor fusion, edge AI, and crowdsourcing to rapidly process and update large-scale road data more efficiently than traditional mapping methods.

How they differentiate

Differentiates itself by combining crowd-sourced, real-time data from connected devices with cutting-edge edge AI, which enables dynamic and continuously updated mapping.

Main competitors

Waymo, HERE Technologies, Argo AI, Mobileye, Nauto

Key partnerships

Waymo, Japan Post

Notable customers

Waymo, Insurance companies, Municipal partners, Automotive industry players

Major milestones

Appointment of Zach Greenberger as CEO and leadership realignment Expansion of its massive crowd-sourced video data repository Successful completion of multiple funding rounds, including a notable $53M Series D

Growth metrics

Over 59 million videos, 5 trillion images, 40 million daily map updates, and 200 million monthly miles driven

Market positioning

Established leader in AI-powered road safety and vision-based data services with one of the world's largest crowd-sourced data repositories

Geographic focus

Global, with a strong focus in the U.S. and expanding presence in other regions

About Zach Greenberger

Zach Greenberger became CEO of Nexar in September 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chief Business Officer at Lyft. His background includes leadership positions in corporate and business development at Mediaocean and Bloomberg LP, as well as legal experience at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. He has a strong track record in strategy, M&A, and scaling businesses.

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