TankU

Vision-based AI solution to secure payments, enhance customer engagement and streamline operations for outdoor retail, particularly gas stations and EV charging.

Automotive & Mobility Technologies
inactive
Seed Haifa, Israel Founded 2014
Last updated 2026-07-19
Total raised
$16.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2022-03
Stage
Seed
Founded
2014
Headcount
5
HQ
Haifa, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies

About

TankU is an Israeli startup that has developed an artificial intelligence and computer vision-based platform for monitoring and tracking vehicles in external commercial complexes. Their solutions offer personalized and interactive services such as fueling, EV charging, deliveries, and shopping, aiming to streamline service station management and enhance customer experience and loyalty. The company's technology uses existing security cameras and mobile sensors in smartphones, employing machine learning and computer vision algorithms to recognize vehicle plate numbers, features, forecourt patterns, and customer behavior. TankU's system provides a secure, one-tap mobile payment solution for fuel and products, preventing fraud and offering advanced reporting for fleet management.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $16.0M total

2022-03
A Round $8.0M
★ Champel CapitalIsrael Innovation AuthorityIsrael Oil and Gas FundJean-Baptiste RenardANC Capital
2020-03
Seed $3.0M

Headcount over time

From 7 (2018-08) to 7 (2026-03) · +0 (+0%) · 41 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
250 2018-08 2026-03

Q&A

What is TankU's primary business focus?
TankU specializes in Computer Vision-based AI Solutions for Outdoor Retail, utilizing a patent-protected combination of camera networks, algorithms, and AI to automate vehicle services and enhance customer experience and revenue.
When was TankU founded?
TankU was founded in October 2014.
How much funding has TankU raised to date?
TankU has raised a total of $8,000,000 USD.
When was TankU's most recent funding round and who participated?
TankU's most recent funding round occurred in March 2022, with participation from Champel Capital.
What is the current employee count for TankU?
TankU currently has 1-10 employees.
Where is TankU's headquarters located?
TankU's headquarters is located in Haifa, Israel, at Derekh ha-Atsma'ut 82.
What technologies does TankU utilize in its solutions?
TankU utilizes technologies such as Sensing, Optic, Platforms & Interfaces, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Recognition, and Computer Vision.
Who are the co-founders of TankU?
The co-founders of TankU are Dan Valdhorn (CEO), Alon Amster (CTO), and Oz Goren (VP Marketing). Nadav Maoz was also a co-founder but has since left the company.

Team · 4

Founder · Co-founder & CEO
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Founder · Co-founder & CTO
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Founder · Co-founder & VP Marketing
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Founder · Co-founder (left the company)
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Sub-sectors
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesElectric Mobility & Alternative FuelsUrban MobilityFintech & InsurtechMoney Transfer & Management
Technologies
SensingOpticPlatforms & InterfacesMobileArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningImage RecognitionComputer Vision
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementFossil FuelsOilGas
Business model
B2B2CB2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

wireless-communicationpoint-of-salemaintenanceartificial-intelligencedata-mininganti-fraudmobile-applicationscharging-stationscomputer-visionoil-and-gas-companiesautomotivesensorspaymentssmart-cityfintechsmart-mobility
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