SmartDrive Systems is an American driver safety and transportation intelligence company headquartered in San Diego, California. The company uses video, sensors and driver data to monitor and improve driver behavior in commercial vehicles including trucks, buses and trains. Its video safety, predictive analytics, telematics, compliance and personalized performance programs help fleets improve driving skills, lower operating costs and deliver ROI. In September 2020, SmartDrive was acquired by Omnitracs to create a converged transportation technology platform; the combined business is now part of Solera.
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Founded
2004
Employees
725
Total Funding
$257.2M
7 rounds
Latest Valuation
$0.38B
Sep 12, 2019
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $257.2M across 7 rounds
Last updated 05-29-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | Series F (final) | $90M | $0.38B | Sixth Street Partners |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Series F Press release | $50M | — | Oak Investment Partners, New Enterprise Associates |
| Jun 2012 | Series E (extension/2012) | $47M | — | Oak Investment Partners, New Enterprise Associates |
Steve Mitgang
Chief Executive Officer
James Plante
Co-Founder
Andrew Nickerson
Co-Founder
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