Nauto

What Nauto does

Nauto is a Sunnyvale-based AI fleet-safety company founded in 2015 by Dr. Stefan Heck. It sells a predictive AI platform anchored by a dual-facing dash cam that runs computer-vision models on-device to monitor 30+ risk factors simultaneously, including driver distraction, drowsiness, phone use, seatbelt compliance, close following, and external road hazards. Proprietary components include Predictive Risk Fusion (combining in-cab and external scene analysis), the trademarked VERA Score (a Visually Enhanced Risk Assessment calibrated to collision loss outcomes), and CrashNet deep-learning collision detection, all trained on more than 6 billion AI-processed driving miles and independently validated by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The platform bundles driver coaching, incident intelligence, FMCSA compliance (ELD, DVIR, IFTA), exoneration video, GPS and fuel/maintenance analytics, with optional 360-degree camera hardware.

Nauto generates revenue through a subscription SaaS model bundled with proprietary AI dash cam hardware sold to commercial fleet operators. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers, targeted at enterprise and mid-market customers across 12 verticals including trucking and logistics, oil and gas, last-mile delivery, automotive, insurance, construction, food and beverage, retail distribution, utilities, waste and recycling, passenger transit, and field services. Named customers include bpx energy (BP), Stellantis, KeHE Distributors, Arca Continental, Air Liquide, BrightDrop, and Prologics. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, channel resellers (Wheels, GoGPS, BMLOGONAV), the Geotab Marketplace Order Now program, and technology integration partnerships with major automotive OEMs (BMW, Toyota, GM, Stellantis).

The company has raised approximately $215 million in venture capital from a syndicate that includes Greylock Partners, SoftBank, DNX Ventures, Playground Global, Toyota AI Ventures, GM Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Allianz X, and Stellantis Ventures. Nauto has 1,000+ commercial fleet customers globally with offices in the United States, Ireland, and Japan. The strategic priority in 2024-2026 has been distribution scale-up (Geotab Order Now), vertical expansion into insurance and autonomous-vehicle safety validation (Kodiak AI partnership), and product expansion into regulatory compliance and last-mile delivery (Beans.ai partnership).

Name

Nauto

Legal name

Nauto, Inc.

Website

https://nauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nauto is a Sunnyvale-based AI fleet-safety company that sells a predictive dash-cam and software platform to commercial fleet operators, detecting driver distraction, drowsiness, and external hazards in real time to prevent collisions. It serves 1,000+ enterprise and mid-market fleets across trucking, oil and gas, delivery, automotive, and insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Safety Software

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver Behavior Scoring & Coaching Platforms (TLAEANAB), Driver Behavior, Safety Scoring & Usage-Based Telematics (TLAEAFAF), Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF), Fleet Management Services (Lifecycle, Compliance, Safety, Driver Programs) (TLABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Fleet safety software
• AI dash cam
• Driver behavior monitoring
• Predictive collision prevention
• Commercial fleet telematics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunnyvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. AI Dash Cam Hardware and Software Platform: Subscription-based SaaS model combining proprietary AI dash cam hardware with software platform for fleet safety, risk scoring, coaching, and compliance. Hardware is sold as part of the solution with ongoing software subscription fees.
2. Ancillary Hardware: Additional camera hardware and accessories for larger vehicles, blind spots, and specialized fleet needs sold alongside the core platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nauto sells a predictive AI fleet safety platform that combines proprietary dual-facing AI dash cam hardware with cloud software to detect distracted, drowsy, and risky driving in real time, score driver risk, deliver in-cab coaching, and document incidents. The platform is sold to commercial fleet operators as a subscription, bundled with optional 360-degree camera hardware and FMCSA compliance tools (ELD, DVIR, IFTA) for regulated fleets. It targets enterprise and mid-market fleets across trucking, logistics, oil and gas, delivery, and other commercial verticals, with insurer and automotive OEM partnerships extending distribution.

Product overview

Nauto offers a unified AI-powered fleet safety platform that combines dual-facing AI dash cams with software modules for predictive collision prevention, driver risk scoring (VERA™), real-time behavior alerts, impact-focused coaching, and incident intelligence. The platform integrates compliance tools (ELD, DVIR, IFTA) and optional 360-degree camera hardware, all unified through web and mobile apps for fleet operations. The core AI processes video from inward and outward-facing cameras on-device, delivering real-time in-cab alerts while syncing actionable insights to fleet managers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nauto AI Fleet Safety Platform Predictive AI software platform for commercial fleet operators that consolidates real-time safety alerts, driver risk scoring (VERA), in-cab coaching, incident intelligence, and core telematics in a unified subscription product, with on-device AI processing from dual-facing dash cams.
• Nauto AI Dash Cam Proprietary dual-facing dash cam hardware with on-device AI that monitors 30+ risk factors (driver distraction, drowsiness, phone use, seatbelt, close following, and external road hazards) and delivers real-time in-cab alerts to help drivers self-correct.
• Nauto FMCSA Compliance Suite Compliance software suite for regulated commercial fleets providing Electronic Logging Device (ELD) hours-of-service logging, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting to meet FMCSA requirements and reduce CSA score risk.
• Nauto 360-Degree Camera Hardware Optional ancillary camera hardware extending Nauto's visibility and protection beyond the standard dash cam for larger vehicles, blind spots, and specialized fleet needs with 360-degree vehicle coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% collision reduction for commercial fleets
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• GeotabcoreTechnology or Integration · 31 March 2026Nauto's AI-powered dash cam solutions are available through Geotab Marketplace's Order Now program, enabling fleets to purchase and deploy Nauto's safety platform directly through Geotab's procurement system. The integration combines Nauto's safety technology with Geotab's existing marketplace infrastructure and fleet management ecosystem.
• Kodiak AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Partnership for autonomous vehicle safety validation. Nauto's VERA Score evaluation found Kodiak's autonomous driving system earned the highest safety score (98) among 1,000+ commercial fleets. The partnership validates autonomous vehicle safety on public roads and integrates Nauto's safety platform with Kodiak's Operations Center workflows.
• Beans.aicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2024Strategic partnership offering integrated AI-powered solution combining Nauto's vehicle safety and Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) technology with Beans.ai's precision routing and micro-routing expertise for commercial last-mile delivery fleets. Both companies co-market the solution with Prologics as an early adopter.
• Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research partnership for VTTI to validate Nauto's AI safety system performance. VTTI conducted controlled test track studies measuring alert speed, accuracy, and real-world crash prevention performance in December 2024.
• BMWmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive OEM partner in Nauto's industry partner ecosystem
• ToyotamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive OEM partner in Nauto's industry partner ecosystem
• General MotorsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive OEM partner in Nauto's industry partner ecosystem
• BrightDropcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to bring advanced safety technology to last-mile commercial fleet customers
• Arca ContinentalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage bottling company operating in Latin America, listed as industry partner
• Air LiquidemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial gases company, listed as industry partner
• Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT LabsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNauto joined the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs accelerator in fall 2024 to explore enterprise AI partnerships

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Samsara: Samsara is a public IoT platform combining AI dash cams, video-based safety, fleet telematics, and equipment monitoring for commercial fleets. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Nauto, especially in AI video telematics and driver-behavior scoring, and was named in Nauto's VTTI benchmark comparison.
• Motive: Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) sells an AI dash cam, ELD, and fleet management platform to commercial trucking and logistics operators. It is a direct competitor in the video telematics and driver-coaching categories and was specifically named in Nauto's VTTI performance study.
• Lytx: Lytx is a long-established video telematics and driver-safety provider using dash-cam-based machine vision to detect risky driving. It competes with Nauto in commercial fleet video safety and was also part of the VTTI benchmark that Nauto cites as evidence of faster, more accurate alerting.
• Netradyne: Netradyne provides AI-powered dash cams (Driveri) and fleet safety analytics with edge-based computer vision for commercial fleets. It is a direct competitor in the AI video telematics category and overlaps heavily with Nauto on driver-behavior scoring and real-time in-cab alerts.
• Azuga (Bridgestone Mobility Solutions): Azuga, owned by Bridgestone, offers GPS fleet tracking, AI-enabled dash cams, driver-behavior scoring, and rewards-based safety programs for SMB and mid-market commercial fleets. It directly competes with Nauto on dual-facing AI video telematics and driver coaching, particularly in mid-market fleet segments.

Broad incumbents

• Geotab: Geotab is the largest commercial fleet telematics platform, offering GPS tracking, vehicle data, and a marketplace of integrated solutions. It is both a broad incumbent competitor in fleet management and a distribution partner to Nauto via the Geotab Marketplace Order Now program.
• Verizon Connect: Verizon Connect is a large fleet telematics and video-safety provider serving commercial fleets of all sizes with GPS, ELD, and dash-cam offerings. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping video telematics, fleet tracking, and compliance capabilities competing for the same enterprise fleet customers as Nauto.
• Omnitracs (now Solera / SmartDrive): Omnitracs is a long-standing commercial transportation software provider offering fleet management, ELD compliance, and (via SmartDrive) video-based safety. It competes with Nauto in trucking and logistics with a broader portfolio that includes in-cab video safety analytics.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Webfleet is Bridgestone's commercial fleet telematics platform, providing GPS tracking, vehicle data, and an ecosystem of partner safety and video solutions across Europe and globally. It is a broad incumbent in fleet management, competing with Nauto for telematics, safety, and compliance budget at European and global fleets.

Emerging players

• Idelic: Idelic is a fleet safety platform that combines telematics, dash-cam video, and predictive driver-scoring analytics (Safety Suite) for trucking and logistics fleets. It is an emerging player with meaningful overlap to Nauto's VERA Score and driver-coaching modules, focused on private and for-hire trucking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NautoInc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRCUFzrAlz39rmEGyMXPjCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NautoInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nauto

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors15 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Nauto