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♻ 🔋 The future of clean energy demands innovative battery recycling solutions. This week, we hosted Gil Barnea, CEO of BRI - Battery Recycling Israel, for an insightful knowledge session. Gil shared his expertise on climate change, the energy revolution, and the critical role of EV battery recycling. Recognizing an increasing future supply of Lithium-Ion batteries in Israel, Gil and his team began working on a local battery recycling solution, with support from our founding partner Mayer Cars & Trucks. Gil and his company BRI are leading the charge in creating a fully closed-loop supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. With their cutting-edge recycling facility underway, BRI is set to redefine responsible battery waste management in Israel. Thanks for a great knowledge session, Gil!

Are autonomous vehicles living up to the hype? Last week we were generously hosted by our partner, the AFIFI GROUP, to discuss the current and future status of the autonomous vehicle industry. The discussion began with opening remarks from Afif Afifi, CEO of the group who highlighted the importance of recognizing and adopting innovation within the corporation. Next, our Business and Research Analyst, Nadav Yetinson, shared insights from his research report on autonomous vehicles and the different directions the industry is headed towards. Shortly after, Eran Ofir, CEO of Imagry | Autonomous Driving (a portfolio company of Afifi), introduced the company and its revolutionary, safe, and innovative approach for self-driving technology with a special focus on autonomous busses. He also highlighted the adoption of Level 3 and 4 autonomy, its scalability, and its effects on industry players. With over 50 internal stakeholders from Afifi participating, the event fostered thought-provoking discussions, and to wrap it all up, they generously hosted our team for lunch. There is no substitute to visiting our partners face to face, and exploring firsthand where the smart and sustainable mobility industry is heading. A big thank you to our hosts, Afif Afifi, Ala`a Afifi, Abed el Hamid Fahoum, Tawfiq Afifi, Saleh Afifi, and Ghadir Biatra for organizing this amazing event.

🥂 Congratulations to Lidwave for raising $10 million! We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our FastLane alumni, Lidwave, for securing $10 million to further develop their groundbreaking on-chip 4D LiDAR technology. This round, led by Next Gear Ventures, and Jumpspeed Ventures, is pushing Lidwave closer to revolutionizing machine vision. Their 4D LiDAR chip sets a new standard for sensor performance while making advanced perception technology accessible to the mass market, enhancing safety and productivity across industries like autonomous vehicles and robotics. Great job to Yehuda Vidal and the Lidwave team! We’re proud to be part of your journey and look forward to your future accomplishments! https://lnkd.in/dGiDsEn5

Missed the latest trends in mobility? Our October edition of Drive Shift has just arrived, packed with insights to keep you informed on all things mobility. 👊 Which bold moves has Uber recently made? ♻ What's the plan for EV batteries after the ride? 🚜 Which off-road, AV sectors are thriving? Get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/ek6cCus7

Another “Acquired” sticker on the wall! 🥂 Today, we hosted a sticker ceremony for Autofleet, a FastLane alum that has been acquired for $110 million by Element Fleet Management, the world’s largest publicly traded automotive fleet management company. Founders Kobi Eisenberg, and Dor Shay, shared how Drive TLV was a home for them from the very inception of their idea, receiving close support from the Drive TLV and Next Gear Ventures teams. Their journey and hard work from concept to acquisition has been inspiring, and we’re honored to have been there from the beginning. Congrats to the Autofleet team, it was great to have you back in the office! Kobi Eisenberg | Dor Shay | Sima Megrel | Avital Michel-Meyer | Elad Mechlovich

How can you turn a POC into a long-term and successful relationship? Yesterday, we set out to answer this in our event co-hosted with Migdal Insurance and EcoMotion Community focusing on the best practices for startups and corporates to engage in successful POCs. The event started off with keynote speakers Yaron Flint and Nir Dashti offering valuable advice on working with large corporations and a guidebook to building out a successful POC. The event then continued with intimate breakout sessions spanning across 4 industries- Energy led by Doron Ariel Shpasser, OEMs led by Eyal Abramson, Insurance led by Moran Avnon and Logistics Supply Chain led by Roy Avrahami, each providing tailored insights on best practices for startups and corporations working in their respective industries. Overall, it was a great event, and an excellent opportunity to bring startups, corporations, and the ecosystem together.

Happy birthday to our co-founder Tal Cohen! In honor of Tal’s 60th birthday, we decided to celebrate with a big team lunch. From his brilliant creativity, to his deep family values, Tal is an inspiration to each of us in the company. It was a lovely way to celebrate, and even more special with his wife and daughters joining us. עד 120 And to many more celebrations!

Get ready for the POC Playbook! This Wednesday, Drive TLV,EcoMotion Community, and Migdal Insurance are co-hosting an event designed to help startups navigate the challenges of POCs. We’ve brought together industry leaders from the energy, logistics, OEMs, and insurance sectors to share their expertise on how to prepare, plan, and execute successful POCs. Join us for insightful presentations by our talented speakers - including Nir Dashti, Drive TLV's Head of Value Creation - breakout sessions, and practical guidance for working with large corporations. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! 📅 Date: September 25th 🕒 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Drive TLV Register Here: https://wkf.ms/4dAfZ1v  Meet our speakers:

What a great way to conclude our trip to India! Following an action-packed first day in Delhi, our second day in India was filled with productive meetings for the startups. Indian corporates spanning across a wide range of industries, as well as VCs partook in 1-1 meetings with each of the startups, exploring potential collaborations. To wrap up the trip, yesterday, we were generously hosted by Adani Digital Labs, where they invited us for lunch followed by insightful 1-1 meetings between the startups and their business units. Overall, it was a great trip and an amazing first experience for Drive TLV in India. We’re excited to see the relationships and opportunities that grow from this visit. Thanks to Rajakumarachary V, Raghu Batta, Sameer Sinha, Nitin Sethi, Arif Khan, and a shout out to Vishakha and Neetu for arranging this visit to Adani Digital Labs and making sure everything ran smoothly!

Drive TLV has landed in Delhi! 🇮🇳 We kicked off our first-ever delegation to India with an exciting day at Sona Comstar, our corporate partner. After a warm welcome and an insightful opening session, the day featured startup pitches, a tour of Sona’s impressive facilities, and productive 1-1 meetings with the startups to explore potential collaborations. To cap off our first day in Delhi, we hosted an ecosystem event, where startups had the chance to engage with India’s smart and sustainable mobility sector, while guests from Indian corporations, VCs and the ecosystem were exposed to cutting-edge technologies. The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of mobility, sustainability, and India’s evolving role in the global EV landscape. Thank you to our speakers IV Rao, Vinnie Mehta, Kiran Deshmukh, and Tal Cohen! A special thanks to the Israeli Ambassador, Reuven Azar, Natasha Zangin, Saraswati Sharma, for your support, and thank you to Vivek Vikram Singh, Kiran Deshmukh, Pratik Sachan, our champions at Sona Comstar, for hosting us in this incredible HQ visit. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the startups who stole the show C2A Security, Carrar, Deontic, Newsight Imaging, POLYMERTAL.