Bluedot, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a payment platform in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, raised $5M in total funding.
The round saw participation from Y Combinator, Leap Forward, Samsara Ventures, Operator Stack, LACI Impact Fund, Ford Driventure, ScaleX and angel investors.
The company intends to use the funds to incorporate advanced features such as route optimization and home charging reimbursement into their mobile application and dashboard.
Co-founded by Selinay Parlak and Ferhat Babacan, Bluedot provides a charging payment and management platform for electric vehicle drivers and fleets. The system provides an app and a card for EV drivers and charging management solutions for fleets. Working in close collaboration with Fleet Management Companies, OEMs, and rental companies, Bluedot plans to expand its portfolio to include new fleet verticals in the upcoming months. The company is also working to establish strategic partnerships to support EV access, simplify the individual and fleet experience and help further drive the industry forward.
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