Description

• Seed to Series B: Fontinalis is primarily an early-stage investor but has the capacity to participate across a company’s entire lifecycle.
• Stage Agnostic within Vertical: They invest in everything from "napkin-stage" startups to growth-stage companies, provided they fit the mobility thesis. 
  
  

• Method: Founders typically engage through warm introductions or by submitting materials via the Fontinalis contact portal.
• Thesis-Driven: They do not use a batch-based application. They seek companies that address specific "mobility themes" such as autonomy, logistics, and sustainable infrastructure. 
  
  

Eligibility

• Sectors: Autonomous Vehicles, Supply Chain & Logistics, Robotics, Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure, and Urban Mobility.
• Geography: Global. While headquartered in the U.S., they have an active portfolio spanning North America and Europe.
• Impact: They prioritize technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the movement of goods and people. 

Process

1. Direct Sourcing: The team actively identifies companies solving structural problems in global transportation and supply chains.
2. Domain-Expert Vetting: Due diligence is conducted by a team with deep roots in the automotive and technology industries.
3. Strategic Support: Post-investment, the firm provides "high-touch" support, leveraging its massive network of corporate leaders and policymakers.
4. Board Participation: As lead or significant investors, they frequently take a board seat or observer role. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

1. Strategic Capital: Access to funding from one of the most respected names in the mobility sector.
2. Industrial Connectivity: Unparalleled access to global automotive and logistics corporations (OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers).
3. Regulatory Guidance: Assistance in navigating the complex regulatory landscapes of transportation and autonomous tech.
4. Operational Mentorship: Guidance from a founding team with decades of experience in the global mobility ecosystem.