Top Transportation Startups in 2027

Sea Machines is the self-driving boat company. We are improving the sailor's experience on water by making boating safer and easier. FOR TRADITIONAL MANNED VESSELS Our self-driving technology will be used to increase the safety of boating via autonomous self-navigating systems that keep sailors and their passengers out of harms way. Think of it as a very smart auto-pilot that has full control of the boat while avoiding all charted and dynamic obstacles. FOR THE NEW CLASS OF UNMANNED VESSELS The technology can also be used to control unmanned vessels from a remote location. We give the ability to operate a boat in an unmanned mode via direct joystick remote control or provide drive-by computer autonomy for local or over-the-horizon navigation. We are currently testing our fully driverless solution in Boston Harbor and we're looking for smart, ambitious people to help change a major segment of the transportation industry with cutting edge autonomous technology.

Our mission is to drive rapid decarbonization in global transport and power sectors by intelligently connecting electric vehicles to the grid. Our software uses predictive analytics and systems optimization to make it cheaper and safer for utilities to support the growth of electric vehicles, increase renewable energy adoption, and save customers money. Weave Grid is backed by premier energy-focused venture investors. Join us to tackle one of the biggest challenges and business opportunities of this century.

Pickcel is a dynamic cloud-based digital signage software company that helps businesses create and display engaging content in public spaces like retail stores, hotels, and airports. We're dedicated to innovation, integrating with popular business platforms to enhance customer experiences through visually compelling displays. At Pickcel, you will join a forward-thinking team focused on shaping how businesses communicate. We prioritize security and integrity, ensuring that our platform remains a trusted solution in the industry. Working with us means being part of a company that values creativity, technology, and impactful digital communication. For more details visit pickcel.com

Natlius designs and produces large scale unmanned aircraft that are reducing air freight costs and emissions by 50%. With over $5 billion in aircraft pre orders from major airlines and integrators, Natilus aircraft are poised to become the market standard in moving global freight. The company has three products: 1.) 3.8 ton 'feeder' aircraft meant to compete with Cessna Caravan and Sky Courrier 2.) 60 ton domestic meant to compete with Boeing 767/757 3.) 100 ton trans-pacific freighter meant to compete with Boeing 777/747 Lead by an aerospace team with experience in 25+ aircraft programs, Natilus is currently in the process of producing the first 3.8 ton aircraft.

Landline is building the future of travel by seamlessly connecting air and ground transportation. We enable airlines to cost effectively deliver an integrated door to door travel experience to their customers. Our platform eliminates stress for customers by offering them more control over their travel day, starting right at home. Landline’s reservations integration platform allows airlines to add ground transportation options directly into the flight booking flow. On the ground, Landline’s operations platform makes the travel day a breeze with seamless bag check, automatic connection protection, vehicle quality assurance, safety monitoring and off-airport check in. We combine a deep understanding of reservations system architecture, operations management and the airport regulatory environment to create a more seamless, efficient and environmentally friendly travel day for customers.

Skybert-PT AS is a Norwegian mobility and transport technology company developing an integrated platform for passenger transport, personnel logistics and fleet operations. Our solutions currently include: Skybert Public – a customer-facing mobility solution for shared rides and passenger transport, including a Share model where pricing can be reduced based on the actual shared distance between independent bookings. Personnel Transport Booking – our own booking and coordination solution for companies that need to manage personnel transport, including bookings, passengers, routes, drivers, vehicles and transport assignments. Sky-Router – our next-generation in-vehicle transport and control solution, designed to connect booking, driver, vehicle, navigation, fare calculation, payment, trip documentation and control data in one system. Sky-Router is being developed with focus on traceability, secure trip data, GPS-based measurement, independent vehicle logging and support for shared and segmented journeys. SKY-ROUTER Together, these solutions are intended to create one connected transport ecosystem from booking and dispatch through the journey, payment, settlement and documentation. The platform is already in operation in Norway and is being developed for international expansion with transport operators, fleet partners, strategic partners and technology partners.

VAMOS (vamosx.co) helps local taxis compete with market giants, using technology designed to optimise costs, increase profits, and connect millions of people worldwide. Traditional taxi drivers face fierce competition from Uber and Lyft, often losing market share and revenue. VAMOS’s cutting-edge B2B2C technology levels the playing field, streamlining operations, attracting more riders, reducing costs, and increasing earning potential from both rides and deliveries. Introducing VAMOS: revolutionising transportation for island destinations by equipping local taxi drivers with advanced technology to reach more riders and boost their earnings. Our intuitive app delivers smarter, faster, and greener rides, transforming every journey into a seamless experience. Sustainability impact: At VAMOS, we are committed to creating a lasting positive impact in destinations around the world. By allocating a percentage of our revenue to community development initiatives, we directly support local education, infrastructure, and environmental conservation efforts.

We make the OpenCV AI Kit. This helps customers at every stage of leveraging Spatial AI: 1. Duck-taping our dev. kit to something to prove the concept (3x OAK-FFC-3P for example) 2. Installing our finished products at small-scale (50 to 1,000 OAK-D-Lite for example) 3. Building custom products fast (e.g. 10,000 of a customers finished product using our OAK-SoM). 4. Building high-volume low-cost products (leveraging chip-down design resources - like OAK-D-Pro).

Yassir is the leading super App for on-demand, ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services, and more, set to change how daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across multiple countries. It has raised $150 million in Series B funding, five times what it raised in its previous priced round last November with world-class investors such as BOND and Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, and Doordash, among others. We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help users pay, save and borrow digitally. Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values. Yassir was founded in 2017 by Noureddine Taibi, and its headquarters is in Algiers, Algeria.