Author: OurCrowd

[Argus in PR Newswire] Argus Cyber Security, EverCharge, and PolySync selected as top three automotive startups

Nov 11, 2016 |

AutoMobility LATM, the convergence of LA Auto Show’s Connected Car Expo® and its Press & Trade Days, today announced that Argus Cyber Security, EverCharge, and PolySync have been selected as the top three companies in 2016’s Top Ten Automotive StartupsTM competition. The three startups will receive a live mentoring session from legendary Silicon Valley investor, Bill Tai, which will take place inside the Technology Pavilion (located on the Los Angeles Convention Center campus) at 4:20 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Selected from more than 100 original applicants, Argus Cyber Security, EverCharge, and PolySync were chosen from the 2016 Top Ten Automotive Startups as standouts in this year’s competition, thanks to their innovative use of forward-thinking technology to better service future transportation and mobility needs. Read more on PR Newswire...

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[Stringify in Globe Newswire] IoT Company Stringify Named as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree

Nov 11, 2016 | ,

Stringify, a thoughtful automation service for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that it has been named a CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree for its Android offering. Products chosen as CES Innovation Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering in some of the most cutting-edge tech products and services coming to market. Stringify allows people to connect all their physical products and digital services together in one place so they can take better care of themselves, their families and their homes while also getting more done. By tying things together in what Stringify calls Flows, users can create unique experiences that matter to them personally, opening up endless possibilities. Building powerful automation has never been more convenient. Stringify strives to make smart devices even smarter, and currently works with over 500 products and services including Nest, Philips Hue, Ring, Amazon Alexa, Honeywell, Insteon, LIFX, Netgear, Dropbox, Facebook, Google Drive and Slack, just to name a few (for more partners, visit www.stringify.com). The cloud-based platform gives its customers anytime/anywhere access through its mobile apps, with no hardware required. Read more...

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Rev Your Engines! OurCrowd’s Transportation Tech Portfolio [Infographic]

Rev Your Engines! OurCrowd’s Transportation Tech Portfolio [Infographic]

Nov 10, 2016 | ,

When it comes to getting from Point A to Point B, humanity has innovated a variety of options to satisfy our need for speed — whether its bicycling, rowing, driving, or flying, transportation technologies have changed our lives and movements. Today, more than a century after Ford began building its first car, the transportation industry is again seeing great disruption with autonomous driving and the sharing economy setting the stage for another revolution in mobility, along with accompanying social and economic changes. As OurCrowd and our investor community continue to drive the next generation of transportation technologies, we have compiled the following infographic that samples some of our portfolio companies making waves in this rapidly evolving market. Did this infographic steer you in the right direction? Pass it forward and share it with your friends! To find out more about transportation technology and investment opportunities on our platform, contact our Investor Relations team or visit our...

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[Engie in Israel21c] Voyager Labs emerges from stealth mode with $100 million

Nov 10, 2016 |

Auto industry tech disrupter Engie has announced a $3.5 million investment round. Engie’s solution allows drivers to connect to the car’s computer, understand the car’s health, know how much the repair will cost and choose the best mechanic nearby. The connection is done through the Engie device- a small BT device that connects to almost every car on the road. Engie was launched in Israel last year with almost 100,000 users that joined the system, and 200 mechanics. Engie’s technology enables advanced diagnostics capabilities which are presented to the driver with a simple explanation. Read more on Israel21c...

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