Last updated 2026-08-06
- Raised $4M Seed round led by Zohar Zisapel (Late), May 2020
- Raised Series C led by Blue Ocean, Mar 2026
- Raised Series B led by theDOCK, Dec 2024
Total raised
$4.0M
Stage
—
Founded
2019
Headcount
—
HQ
Raanana, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Website ↗Registrar ID: 516090842 (DriveU.auto)
About
DriveU.auto develops and deploys a software-based connectivity platform for teleoperation of robots and autonomous vehicles. The company's solutions enable remote driving or high-level commands at very low latency and high reliability, based on proprietary cellular bonding and dynamic video encoding technologies. DriveU.auto also offers an Autonomous Terminal Tractor (ATT) Retrofit Kit that transforms existing terminal tractors into autonomous units, primarily for use in industrial environments like ports.
Funding history · 5 rounds · $4.0M total
5 events/rounds · $4.0M Total Funding: $4.0M in Private Equity
Mar 2026
C Round
Undisclosed
★ Blue Ocean
Dec 2024
B Round
Undisclosed
Mar 2023
A Round
Undisclosed
Dec 2021
Seed Extension
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
33 employees (2026-08) · 1 point
Offices
Raanana, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is DriveU.auto's primary business?
- DriveU.auto develops and deploys a software-based connectivity platform for teleoperation of robots and autonomous vehicles, enabling remote driving or high-level commands with low latency and high reliability.
- When was DriveU.auto founded?
- DriveU.auto was founded in 2019.
- How many employees does DriveU.auto currently have?
- As of August 2026, DriveU.auto has 33 employees.
- Which company was the parent of DriveU.auto?
- DriveU.auto was originally established as a spinout from LiveU.
- Who are the co-founders of DriveU.auto?
- The co-founders of DriveU.auto are Doron Elinav and Rony Ohayon.
- Who is the current CEO of DriveU.auto?
- Alon Podhurst has been the CEO of DriveU.auto since June 2020.
- When did DriveU.auto raise its Series A funding round and who were the lead investors?
- DriveU.auto raised a $4 million Series A round in June 2020, with lead investors including Yigal Jacoby and Zohar Zisapel.
- What is one of DriveU.auto's product offerings for industrial environments?
- DriveU.auto offers an Autonomous Terminal Tractor (ATT) Retrofit Kit that converts existing terminal tractors into autonomous units, primarily for use in industrial settings like ports.
Team · 12
Doron Elinav
Founder · VP Business Development, Co-Founder
Rony Ohayon
Founder · Co-founder
Alon Podhurst
CEO
Yossi Buda
CTO
Zohar Shem-Ari
VP Engineering
Ohad Dvir
VP Operations
Tal Israel
VP Autonomy
Yigal Jacoby
Chairman of the board
Hannan Carmeli
Director
Rodolfo Elias Dieck
Director
Juergen Weyer
Director
Glen Schwaber
Director
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Technologies
Business model
B2BHardware + SubscriptionSubscription SaaSGovernment ContractsHardware SalesServices & Consulting
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | driveu.auto |
|---|
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | DriveU.auto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by 2023-06
Radar intelligence
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516090842 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2019-09-26 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 6 — shares_capital (3), violation (1), people (2) |
| Registered address | התדהר 2 רעננה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | שינוי בהרכב הון - מניות-פיצול מניה |
| 2026-06-25 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2025-08-21 | שינוי בהרכב הון - מניות-הפחתת הון רשום |
| 2025-08-18 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2025-08-18 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2025-11-16 | הקצאת מניות |