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Optibus
Optibus was founded in 2014 by Amos Haggiag and Eitan Yanovsky, who started the company after encountering the computational complexity of public...
Optibus
Optibus was founded in 2014 by Amos Haggiag and Eitan Yanovsky, who started the company after encountering the computational complexity of public transportation resource allocation. Haggiag serves as CEO and Yanovsky as CTO. The firm is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The company provides a cloud-native, AI-powered software platform for public transportation planning, scheduling, rostering, operations, real-time control, and passenger information. The platform serves multiple client types: public transportation agencies, Departments of Transportation, private operators, and shuttle providers for airports, universities, and corporations. Asset-class coverage includes enterprise software for transit, AI/ML optimization engines, and GTFS data management for passenger information. Confirmed clients include agencies in Porto Alegre, Brazil (where 100% of buses run on the platform) and the UK (covering 70% of buses). Geographic footprint extends to North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company reports 7,000+ cities powered by its platform, 1.3 million optimizations performed, 7 billion trips annually, and 11 million tons of CO2 reduced annually. Optibus is the first startup dedicated to public transportation to reach unicorn status with a valuation over $1 billion, having raised $260 million from venture capital investors. The firm maintains a Gold EcoVadis Medal for sustainability, scoring 70/100. The team includes 11 named executives and a chairman, Ehud Rokach. Optibus operates as a venture-backed, for-profit technology company rather than a family office or asset manager. Its structural differentiator is its singular focus on public transit software combined with an AI-first approach, positioning it as a specialized vertical SaaS provider for a traditionally under-digitized industry.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
2014
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Corporate office
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Principals
Amos Haggiag
Co-Founder and CEO
Eitan Yanovsky
Co-Founder and CTO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Optibus?
Optibus is a venture-backed technology company, not an investment firm. The founding CEO Amos Haggiag and CTO Eitan Yanovsky lead the company. Strategic and financial decisions involving venture capital investments are guided by the board of directors, which includes Chairman Ehud Rokach.
How does Optibus source its software deals?
Optibus operates as a SaaS company selling its platform directly to public transit agencies, operators, and shuttle providers. It does not source deal flow in the traditional investment sense — its revenue comes from software licenses and subscriptions, not from capital deployment.
Is Optibus structured as a family office?
No. Optibus is a Delaware-incorporated, venture-capital-backed technology startup. It is not a family office, an asset manager, or an investment vehicle. Its investors include top-tier venture capital firms.
What investment stages does Optibus target?
Optibus does not target investment stages. As an operating company, it has raised venture capital across multiple rounds, accumulating $260 million in total funding to date. It does not make external investments.
Which sectors does Optibus explicitly focus on?
Optibus focuses exclusively on public transportation software. Its platform serves cities, transit operators, shuttle providers, and consultancies. Adjacent sectors include AI/ML optimization and sustainability/climate tech, as the platform enables fuel savings and emission reductions.
Does Optibus participate in co-investments alongside external GPs?
No. Optibus is a portfolio company, not a limited partner. It does not participate in co-investments or fund commitments. Its relationship with external GPs is as a fundraising entity.
How is Optibus related to its venture investors?
Optibus is a portfolio company of several venture capital firms. It does not operate as an investment vehicle for those firms. The relationship is that of a startup and its equity backers.
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