Nauto is an AI-powered driver and fleet safety platform that uses dual-facing cameras and real-time predictive analytics to detect hazards on the road and monitor driver behavior, helping commercial fleets prevent crashes and reduce collisions by up to 65%.
Nauto has been acquired
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.
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Founded
2015
Employees
140–148
Total Funding
$171M
5 rounds
All-stock merger of equals with Nexar completed; combined company renamed Empiric Earth, led by Nexar CEO Zach Greenberger with Nauto founder Stefan Heck as chairman.
Nauto shareholders hold roughly half of Empiric Earth; no deal value or cash consideration disclosed.
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $171M across 5 rounds
Last updated 09-16-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | Series C | Not disclosed | — | Stellantis Ventures |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Series B Press release | $159M | — | SoftBank Group, Greylock Partners |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Convertible Note | $9M | — |
Zach Greenberger
Chief Executive Officer, Empiric Earth (the combined Nexar-Nauto company)
Stefan Heck
Founder of Nauto; Chairman of the Board, Empiric Earth (previously Chief Executive Officer)
Yoav Banin
Chief Product Officer and President
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