Auve Tech
Auve Tech is an Estonian company that develops Level 4 autonomous electric shuttles (MiCa 2.0) and Auve Stack 2.0 autonomy software, selling vehicles and full-scope mobility services to public transport authorities, airports, and urban operators across 17 countries via local-operator channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersTallinn, Estonia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Auve Tech does
Auve Tech OÜ is an Estonian autonomous-mobility company that develops, manufactures, and operates Level 4 autonomous electric shuttles for last-mile and only-mile public transportation. Its core product is the MiCa 2.0 — an 8-seat electric shuttle equipped with seven LiDAR sensors, multiple cameras, radar, GNSS, and IMU for 360-degree perception, capable of up to 20 hours of daily operation at speeds up to 25 km/h. The autonomy stack, branded Auve Stack 2.0, performs AI-based dynamic reaction, predictive pedestrian detection, and autonomous intersection and crosswalk handling, and integrates with BOLDLY's Dispatcher fleet platform and Guident's Remote Monitor and Control Center for teleoperation oversight.
The company sells vehicles and full-scope autonomous mobility-as-a-service packages — combining hardware, integration, and managed fleet operations — primarily to public transport authorities, airports, urban commercial districts, and business campuses. Sales are direct to enterprise buyers with local-operator channel partners handling in-country deployment: BOLDLY (SoftBank) in Japan, Guident and Circuit Transit in the United States, Roboride in Finland, Modern Mobility in Estonia, and Magnetic MRO for airside operations at Tallinn Airport. Approximately 46-50 vehicles have been delivered globally and operations span 17 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America; ~20 MiCa shuttles run daily routes in Japan under Level 4 driverless approval.
Auve Tech originated from a 2018 collaboration with Tallinn University of Technology and was formalised as a startup around 2019; it is a member of the Silberauto Group and remains privately held. The leadership team includes founder Väino Kaldoja, CEO Johannes Mossov, Chairman of the Management Board Kaarel Variksaar, and former Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Auve Tech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Auve Tech
- Legal name
- Auve Tech OÜ
- Website
- https://auve.tech
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Auve Tech is an Estonian company that develops Level 4 autonomous electric shuttles (MiCa 2.0) and Auve Stack 2.0 autonomy software, selling vehicles and full-scope mobility services to public transport authorities, airports, and urban operators across 17 countries via local-operator channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Auve Tech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Autonomous Shuttles
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Autonomous Ride-Hailing / Robotaxi Platforms (THADADAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms (IMABAIAD), Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG)
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Where Auve Tech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tallinn
- HQ country
- Estonia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Auve Tech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Autonomous shuttle vehicle sales: Sale of MiCa and Iseauto autonomous shuttle vehicles to customers including airports, cities, transit authorities, and private operators. Vehicles are sold with full-scope service including integration and fleet management.
- Fleet management and operations services: Ongoing fleet management services for deployed autonomous shuttles, including monitoring, maintenance support, and operational optimization
- Autonomous mobility as a service: Full-scope autonomous transportation service including vehicles, integration to various environments, and teleoperation management for customers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Full-scope autonomous transportation service |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
Auve Tech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Auve Tech develops and manufactures Level 4 autonomous electric shuttle vehicles (MiCa 2.0, successor to Iseauto) with 8-seat capacity, advanced sensor fusion, and operation up to 20 hours per day. The company offers a full-scope service covering the autonomous vehicles, their integration into customer environments, and ongoing fleet management including teleoperation support.
Product overview
Auve Tech is an Estonian autonomous vehicle company that develops, manufactures, and deploys Level 4 autonomous electric shuttles and related systems. The core product is the MiCa 2.0 autonomous shuttle (successor to Iseauto), complemented by the Auve Stack 2.0 software platform. The company offers a full-scope service encompassing autonomous vehicles, their integration into various environments, and fleet management. MiCa 2.0 features 8 seats, advanced sensor fusion (LiDAR, radar, cameras, GNSS, IMU), teleoperation capabilities, and operates at speeds up to 25 km/h with up to 20 hours of daily operation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MiCa 2.0 World's most compact and flexible Level 4 autonomous shuttle with 8 seats, electric powertrain, top speed 25 km/h, up to 20 hours of daily operation, equipped with 7 LiDAR sensors, multiple cameras, radar, GNSS, and IMU for 360-degree perception. Designed for first-and-last-mile public transit, airport internal transport, and urban commercial district shuttles.
- Iseauto First-generation autonomous shuttle developed in cooperation with Tallinn University of Technology. Predecessor to MiCa, operated in multiple countries before being succeeded by the new generation vehicle.
- Auve Stack 2.0 Proprietary advanced autonomy software platform powering MiCa 2.0, featuring AI-based dynamic reaction to objects, predictive detection of pedestrians and unexpected obstacles, enhanced vehicle control, autonomous handling of intersections and crosswalks, dynamic overtaking, speed bump recognition, and multi-sensor fusion using LiDARs and cameras.
- Full-scope autonomous transportation service Subscription-based comprehensive service including autonomous vehicles, integration to various environments, and teleoperation management for customers. Offered on multi-year contract basis with pricing negotiated per project.
- Fleet management and operations services Ongoing managed services for deployed MiCa autonomous shuttles, including monitoring, maintenance support, operational optimization, and teleoperation.
Quantifiable outcome
- MiCa operates up to 20 hours per day on a single charge with 17.6 kWh battery
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Companies that use Auve Tech
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Auve Tech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability4 records
Feature5 records
Auve Tech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- Circuit TransitcoreLocal operations partner for Boca Raton, Florida deployment. Circuit already operates BocaConnect electric shuttle and other on-demand services. Provides local operations, staffing, and community engagement for MiCa deployment in Mizner Park area.
- GuidentcoreStrategic partnership for US market entry. Guident integrates its teleoperation solution (Remote Monitor and Control Center - RMCC) with MiCa shuttle. Guident provides industry-leading AV remote monitoring, control, assistance, and passenger support services. The partnership enabled MiCa's entry into the US market starting with Boca Raton, Florida.
- BOLDLY Inc. (SoftBank subsidiary)coreStrategic collaboration for Japan market entry. BOLDLY has extensive knowledge and expertise in automated driving services in Japan, with over 120 pilot projects conducted. They aim to introduce Japan-specification MiCa vehicles and operate them on public roads. BOLDLY's Dispatcher operation management platform connects to MiCa for fleet management. BOLDLY was the first company to introduce Auve Tech vehicles in Japan.
- RoboridesecondaryFinnish partner in RIDE2RAIL project under EU Horizon program. Roboride is responsible for translating customer needs into service plans and operating autonomous shuttle projects on site in Finland.
- Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)coreFounding partner since 2018. First prototype created in cooperation with the university to celebrate its 100th birthday. Ongoing R&D collaboration.
- University of TartucoreDevelopment partner for hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicle (world's first). University of Tartu researchers developed low-temperature hydrogen fuel cells integrated into Auve Tech's shuttle. Professor Enn Lust from Institute of Chemistry led the hydrogen technology development. Also developed world's first autonomous hydrogen vehicle showcased in 2021.
- Skeleton TechnologiessecondaryPartnership for supercapacitor vehicle development requiring very short charging time. Project resulted in autonomous shuttle capable of charging in seconds.
- AS SilberautocoreParent company group. Auve Tech is a member of Silberauto Group. Auve Production OÜ is in the same group. Group-wide HR department for internal organization.
- Mobile Civitatem ConsortiumsecondaryEU Horizon 2020 FABULOS (Future Automated Bus Urban Operation Systems) project consortium including TalTech, Modern Mobility, and Fleet Complete. FABULOS prepares cities for innovative technologies in transportation systems.
- Forum Virium HelsinkisecondaryCoordinator of FABULOS EU project. Works with consortium to prepare cities for automated bus deployment.
- RemotedsecondaryFinnish partner for autonomous vehicle research and development collaboration.
- VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandsecondaryResearch partner advancing autonomous vehicle R&D.
- Magnetic MROcoreAviation MRO organization using MiCa for internal transport at Tallinn Airport. Partnership began January 2023 with testing, evolved to formal operational phase January 2026. MiCa operates 9 km round-trip route connecting two primary hangars.
- Modern MobilitysecondaryLong-term Estonian partner for public transportation projects including Tartu deployments.
- Enterprise EstoniasecondaryGovernment agency supporting Estonian companies' international expansion. Featured Auve Tech at ITS World Congress 2024 booth.
- German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce in Estonia, Latvia, LithuaniasecondaryAuve Tech is a member of AHK Baltic, supporting business development in the Baltic region.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Auve Tech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Beep: US-based autonomous mobility services company that deploys and operates autonomous shuttles across US communities. Comparable to Auve Tech's Boca Raton operations and broader last-mile transit use cases, particularly relevant as a peer in the US market Auve Tech is just entering.
- EasyMile: French developer and manufacturer of Level 4 autonomous shuttles (EZ10) deployed globally in airports, cities, and campuses. Most directly comparable competitor to Auve Tech in terms of product type, target customers, and go-to-market through pilots with transit authorities.
- May Mobility: US-based autonomous shuttle operator using Toyota vehicles to provide low-speed microtransit services. Comparable in target customers (municipalities, campuses, transit agencies) and service model (managed autonomous shuttle operations).
- Aurrigo: UK-based autonomous vehicle technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures autonomous shuttles for airports, city centers, and campuses. Direct comparable in product offering, airport specialization, and European market positioning.
- NAVYA: French autonomous shuttle manufacturer (AUTONOM SHUTTLE) focused on last-mile passenger transport. Comparable to Auve Tech in product category, customer segments (cities, airports, business districts), and subscription-based service offerings.
- 2getthere: Netherlands-based autonomous transit systems provider specializing in autonomous people movers and shuttles for airports, business parks, and urban areas. Comparable in specialized deployment environments (notably airports) and European market focus.
Broad incumbents
- Waymo: Alphabet subsidiary operating commercial robotaxi services in multiple US cities. Not a direct competitor for fixed-route shuttles but a dominant force in autonomous mobility that increasingly competes for the same municipal and transit-authority mindshare and budget.
- ZF Group: Major German automotive supplier that has developed autonomous shuttle systems (e.g., ZF Autonomous Systems). Overlaps with Auve Tech in autonomous shuttle technology but as part of a much larger portfolio including transmissions, chassis, and active/passive safety systems.
- Mobileye: Israeli autonomous driving technology company (Intel subsidiary) providing computer vision, mapping, and self-driving platforms. Adjacent competitor in the broader Level 4 autonomous driving stack Auve Tech develops internally with Auve Stack 2.0.
Emerging players
- Optimus Ride: US-based autonomous mobility company providing low-speed autonomous shuttle services in residential and mixed-use developments. Comparable target use cases (community circulators, low-speed autonomous transport), though smaller commercial scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Auve Tech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Auve Tech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Auve Tech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Auve Tech
What does Auve Tech do?
Auve Tech develops and manufactures Level 4 autonomous electric shuttle vehicles (MiCa 2.0, successor to Iseauto) with 8-seat capacity, advanced sensor fusion, and operation up to 20 hours per day. The company offers a full-scope service covering the autonomous vehicles, their integration into customer environments, and ongoing fleet management including teleoperation support.
Is Auve Tech a public or private company?
Auve Tech is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Auve Tech founded?
Auve Tech was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Auve Tech based?
Auve Tech is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, in the Europe region.
How does Auve Tech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Autonomous shuttle vehicle sales are the primary driver. The others are fleet management and operations services and autonomous mobility as a service.
Who are Auve Tech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Beep, EasyMile, May Mobility, Aurrigo, NAVYA and 2getthere. Broad incumbents are Waymo, ZF Group and Mobileye. Optimus Ride is listed as an emerging player.
Does Auve Tech have an API?
Yes. MiCa integrates with BOLDLY's 'Dispatcher' operation management platform through an Application Programming Interface (API), enabling optimised operations and control coordination for autonomous shuttle fleet management.
What industry is Auve Tech in?
Auve Tech's product category is Autonomous Shuttles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THADADAL, Autonomous Ride-Hailing / Robotaxi Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABAIAD, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms. Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3823.