Automobility - Building and Profiting from the Future of Mobility
Creating the Future of Mobility
venture capital, investment advisory, automotive, management consulting, legal services, merchant banking
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WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

Automobility Limited is a strategy consulting and investment platform helping our clients to build and profit from the future of mobility.

TEAM

TEAM

Our founders are globally recognized industry experts,
management consultants and investment advisors with considerable experience
and proven track records in Asia and China.

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

The new “automobility” business model is enabled with technology that bridges
the connected automobile (physical internet of mobility) with smart mobility services
(digital internet of mobility).

MEDIA

MEDIA

Our thought leadership on the new automobility business model is unparalleled.
Our insights are regularly featured in local and international media and
we regularly speak at leading events and conferences around the world.

PARTNERS

PARTNERS

We feature a global network of partners to expand our capabilities to offer our clients
a full range of investment advisory and merchant banking services.

GET IN TOUCH

GET IN TOUCH

Please contact us to learn more about Automobility Ltd

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WHAT IS AUTOMOBILITY?

In recent years, we have witnessed successive waves of technology innovation that are transforming the automotive industry. Mobility needs are increasingly being served through a user-centric business model, which has triggered the entry of a new class of competitors that see the vehicle as a rolling smart device that is monetized as a digital platform. We are at the inflection point of a secular shift and exponential rise of the electric and shortly thereafter followed by autonomous mobility technology. This is paradigm-changing development in the automotive industry, requiring a complete rethinking of the way to deliver value to the users of these smart mobility devices.

 

To succeed, companies must expand their focus from the product (the automobile) to the utility derived from the product (“automobility”), and create a business model and digital ecosystem optimized to provide digitally enabled solutions for both car owners and mobility services users.

 

Automobility engages with clients to build and profit from the future of mobility through a portfolio of consulting, scouting, investment and business development services. To learn more about our thesis on the future of mobility, click here

Automobility and The Future of Vehicles

A Deep Dive on China’s Automotive Industry

Competing in China’s Electric Vehicles Market

TEAM

bill

The world’s leading global expert on the development of the automotive industry and the future of mobility. Nearly 4 decades of experience in the auto, electronics and information technology industries. Currently serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Bill Russo

Founder and CEO
bevin-jacob

A tech enthusiast with expertise in business innovation, investment advisory, and go-to-market execution, Bevin will use his experience to foster sustainable solutions. He has served early stage start-ups, mature global companies and intra-prenuerial businesses.

Bevin Jacob

Partner and Co-Founder
Uri_1

A broad experience of over 2 decades in the hi-tech industry, working across a range of management roles and leading dozens of large scale multi-million dollar technological projects with major international companies. He brings experience in B2B to B2C transitions including development of new ecosystems and business models.

Uri Kushnir

Managing Partner, Israel
Stav Shvartz

Cross-border investment professional, with experience working and living on 4 continents with deep expertise in the Chinese automotive sector. Over a decade of strategy and business development experience, working with OEMs, startups, tech conglomerates and banks.

Stav Shvartz

Managing Partner, Israel
emily-wang

Lead consultant and engagement manager with experience in new market entry, M&A pipeline and due diligence, organization structure, and business model design.

Emily Wang

Associate
Benjamin Fan

Experienced strategy and management consultant expertise in market research, market entry, marketing and branding strategy and organization optimization, etc. Passionate about the future of automobile, he is ready to bring insight and know-how from consumer goods and healthcare industry to shape the future with clients.

Benjamin Fan

Senior Consultant
Twyla Zhang

Had both communication marketing and consulting experiences in cross-industry sectors, including energy, automotive, FMCG, finance and healthcare. Led projects in market entry, market insights, marketing communications, new products development, etc. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Michigan State University and an MBA from CEIBS.

Twyla Zhang

Senior Consultant
emily-ren

Office manager with proven experience in multinational organizations working in professional sales and administrative assistant roles.

Emma Ren

Office Manager
Philippe Thegner

A wealth of expertise with particular focus on Automotive Aftermarket, Aftermarket Retail, Business Development, P&L Management, Product Management and Global Sourcing. Currently serving as Chair of the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association in China.

Philippe Thegner

Senior Advisor
Jayce Lu

Previous experiences as a financial consultant cover a wide range of industries, including energy, automotive, finance and Internet industry. Previously at PwC as a Senior Associate, he held successful track record in IPO consulting and PE buyouts. He is also an experienced investment manager who was heavily involved in fund operations, project investment and post-investment management.

Jayce Lu

Analyst

SAMPLING OF OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Automobility provides investment advisory, merchant banking and business development services for investors, corporations and startups.

Our portfolio companies are curated based on their fit and relevancy to our thesis on the future of mobility, with a particular emphasis on markets with a high potential to commercialize their technology.






MEDIA

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On Feb 22, Arbe Robotics, a provider of the next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Chipset Solution, decla...

March 12, 2023

On Feb 21, WattEV, a provider of zero-emission fleet and electric plug-in stations for the trucking ...

March 12, 2023

On Feb 14, NanoGraf, a provider of advanced energy materials to improve battery life and charging ti...

February 26, 2023

Addionics, a developer of the next generation rechargeable batteries with 3D architecture and engine...

February 15, 2023

On Jan 31, Addionics, a developer of the next generation rechargeable batteries with 3D architecture...

February 15, 2023

Arbe Robotics, a provider of the next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Chipset Solution, has been named a...

February 4, 2023

On Jan 10, Ottopia, a developer of an AI-based teleoperation platform for self-driving vehicles, ann...

January 16, 2023

Click here to the audio link   Background on this Doon Insights Podcast Automobility’s EXCELe...

January 9, 2023

Ottopia, a developer of an AI-based teleoperation platform for self-driving vehicles, has teamed up ...

December 24, 2022

On Nov 22, B-ON, a full-service solution provider democratizing fleet electrification by providing a...

December 16, 2022

Earlier this year, Marain, a California-based simulation as a service EV fleet operation software pl...

December 5, 2022

This is the fourth time that Automotive Committee Chairman Bill Russo has received recognition on ...

November 25, 2022

On Nov 10, Auto Motive Power, an innovative battery & charging solutions provider managing energ...

November 25, 2022

Earlier this year, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies, a provider of multiple wheel control propulsion t...

November 21, 2022

Elaphe’s recent market traction around in-wheel motors was featured in a CNN article, which hi...

November 1, 2022

On Oct 19, Anovion Battery Materials, a low emission battery anode-grade graphite producer with a fo...

October 26, 2022

On Oct 7, Arbe Robotics, a provider of the next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Chipset Solution, declar...

October 19, 2022

On Sep 6, Caaresys, a developer of radar-based in-cabin sensing technology for vital signs and occup...

September 29, 2022

Earlier this year, Ottopia, a developer of an AI-based teleoperation platform for self-driving vehic...

September 29, 2022

On Jun 14, Addionics, a developer of the next generation rechargeable batteries with 3D architecture...

September 23, 2022

Elaphe, a provider of in-wheel electric propulsion systems for NEVs, has recently declared that it h...

September 23, 2022

On Aug 22, Skyroads, an open digital operating platform for urban air mobility (UAM) control, has be...

September 5, 2022

On Jul 14, Firefly, a mobility based digital advertising and data platform for rideshare drivers, de...

August 24, 2022

On Jul 20, Skyroads, an open digital operating platform for urban air mobility (UAM) control, declar...

August 24, 2022

With the rapidly changing world, opportunities and challenges co-exist. Automobility is determined t...

August 24, 2022

On Jul 14, B-ON, a full-service fleet electrification solution provider, declared that it reached an...

August 1, 2022

On June 23, Sonatus, a cloud-enabled in-vehicle connectivity and data management solutions platform,...

July 25, 2022

On Jul 3, Evoke, a Beijing and Hong Kong-based manufacturer of an electric motorcycle with fast char...

July 25, 2022

Enervibe, a provider of energy harvesting solutions for low power devices, has recently completed an...

July 25, 2022

On Apr 14, Addionics, a developer of the next generation rechargeable batteries with 3D architecture...

May 14, 2022

On Apr 25, Auto Motive Power (AMP), an innovative battery, charging and energy management solutions ...

May 14, 2022

On Mar 24, ODIN Automotive, a provider of a flexible purpose-built platform for last mile delivery, ...

April 2, 2022

Dear Investor: On Mar 14, Auto Motive Power, an innovative battery & charging solutions provider...

April 2, 2022

SkedGo, a MaaS mobility platform enabling trip planning, booking, and payment functions, has recentl...

March 17, 2022

March 11, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlottesville, VA and Shanghai, China E2 Mobility, Inc. (“E...

March 13, 2022

Last year, Inspektlabs, a computer vision technology platform for the automated inspection of cars, ...

February 18, 2022

On Jan 11, Skyroads, an open digital operating platform for urban air mobility (UAM) control, has be...

February 13, 2022

On January 25, Addionics, a developer of the next generation rechargeable batteries with 3D architec...

January 26, 2022

On Dec 7, Elaphe, a provider of in-wheel electric propulsion systems for New Energy Vehicles, was gr...

December 14, 2021

On Dec 2, Karamba Security, a provider of embedded cybersecurity solutions for connected devices and...

December 10, 2021

Last month, Arbe Robotics, a provider of the next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Chipset Solution, anno...

December 3, 2021

On Nov 23, Cipia, a leading provider of in-cabin computer vision AI solutions, announced that it has...

November 30, 2021

Skyroads, a Germany-based aviation embedded systems developer, is today announcing that Bill Russo a...

November 15, 2021

On Nov 2, Arbe Robotics, a NASDAQ-listed [ARBE] provider of the next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Chi...

November 8, 2021

On Oct 7, kWh Bikes, an electric two wheeler for delivery services and shared mobility, announced th...

October 22, 2021

On Oct 8, Arbe Robotics, a provider of the next-generation 4D Imaging Radar Chipset Solution, went p...

October 15, 2021

On Oct 1, Tomorrow.io, an AI-enabled platform for weather forecasting, announced that they have been...

October 3, 2021

On Sep 23, Karamba Security, a provider of embedded cybersecurity solutions for connected devices an...

September 29, 2021

On Sep 17, Evoke, a Beijing and Hong Kong-based manufacturer of an electric motorcycle with fastchar...

September 28, 2021

On Aug 25, Addionics, a developer of the next generation rechargeable batteries with 3D architecture...

September 13, 2021

MEDIA MENTIONS

Media Source : Reuters 17 MAR 2023 BEIJING, March 17 (Reuters) – SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co is offering 3.7 billion yuan ($537 million) in cash subsidies for car purchases in China, joining more than 40 brands in slashing prices ahead of a change in emissions......

20 March, 2023

Click here to the Audio Link Media Source : CNBC In the recent CNBC interview, Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Limited also commented that Tesla faces tough price competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers after Chinese battery maker CATL reportedly offered to sell its batteries......

11 March, 2023

Click here to the Audio Link Media Source : CNBC Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility discussed China’s EV sector outlook on CNBC recently and commented that BYD owns five of the top 10-selling electric vehicle models in China, and upcoming brands like Nio and Li Auto......

11 March, 2023

Media Source : The Electri by Steve LeVine The EV race has barely begun and already two companies have taken a seemingly unassailable lead. This week, we look at how front-runners Tesla and China’s BYD managed to get so far ahead. Byd displays its electric......

28 February, 2023

Media Source : THE WIRE CHINA 26 FEB 2023 Can Tom Zhu replicate Tesla’s China success abroad? BY KATRINA NORTHROP FEBRUARY 26, 2023 The most cited detail about Tom Zhu, the Tesla executive who runs the company’s China operations, is that he is extremely hard......

28 February, 2023

Media Source: Global Auto Industry Click here to the Audio GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “China’s Automotive Industry: 2022 Review and 2023 Outlook” features Bill Russo. Mr. Russo is the Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping its clients to create......

15 February, 2023

Media Source: Rueters 27 JAN 2023 By Abhirup Roy and Kevin Krolicki Jan 26 (Reuters) – Elon Musk has a playbook for Tesla (TSLA.O) headed into what he believes will be a “serious” recession: cut costs on everything from parts to logistics, while keeping the......

04 February, 2023

EVENTS

Click here to the Audio Link Bill Russo, Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited has recently joine...

March 12, 2023

Committees Event – Automotive Committee March 21, 2023 9AM – 9:45AM (GMT+8) Event Detail...

March 12, 2023

On April 20 Doon Insights will host a salon event near Santa Cruz, CA titled “Mobility Tech in 5D....

March 11, 2023

Committees Event – Automotive Committee February 21, 2022 9AM – 9:45AM (GMT+8) Event De...

February 4, 2023

Committees Event – Automotive Committee December 20, 2022 9AM – 9:45AM (GMT+8) Event Det...

December 5, 2022

On Friday November 25, Automobility Founder & CEO Bill Russo delivered keynote speeches at two c...

November 29, 2022

Click here to the audio link DATE: November 10, 2022 TIME: 4:00 pm. CST Moderated by:  Bill Russ...

November 25, 2022

AmCham Shanghai hosted the 2022 Automotive Conference on October 20th, focusing on how the automotiv...

November 1, 2022

October 26, 2022 Bonny Doon, California, USA Automobility Ltd’s Founder & CEO Bill Russo was a...

November 1, 2022

On October 20, Automobility’s Founder & CEO Bill Russo with be chairing the 2022 Automotive Co...

October 18, 2022

Click here to the audio link   Automobility’s EXCELerate portfolio company WattEV will be a f...

October 12, 2022

Click here to the audio link Automobility’s EXCELerate portfolio company Skyroads AG will be a fea...

October 12, 2022

Committees Event – Automotive Committee September 20, 2022 9AM – 9:45AM (GMT+8)   ...

September 23, 2022

Click here to the audio link 01 SEP 2022   Bill Russo was a keynote speaker at Morgan Stanley...

September 15, 2022

Click here to the Podcast Link   1.  What is “automobility” and what does your com...

September 15, 2022

Committees Event – Automotive Committee August 24, 2022 9AM – 9:45AM (GMT+8) Event Detai...

August 24, 2022

Committees Event – Automotive Committee July 20, 2022 9AM – 9:40AM (GMT+8) Event Details...

July 6, 2022

May 25, 2022 Bonny Doon, California, USA Automobility Ltd’s Founder & CEO Bill Russo was a pan...

May 31, 2022

Committees Event – AutomotiveCommittee May 17, 2022 9AM – 9:40AM (GMT+8)   Event De...

May 14, 2022

Click here to the audio link THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION “DELIVERING AN ECOSYSTEM THAT BENEFITS S...

May 14, 2022

ARTICLES

By Bill Russo and Howard Chao China abruptly dropped its draconian zero-COVID policies and reopened to the world in December of last year, a complete about-face. The Chinese authorities originally stated (and the world believed) that China would wind down these policies gradually, and the......

20 March, 2023

By Bill Russo, Twyla Zhang and Benjamin Fan Key Takeaways: China’s automotive market will continue to grow due to an expanding and aging car population. The secular shift to connected, electric and autonomous mobility will change the mix of cars being serviced and will fundamentally......

28 February, 2023

The CES 2023 show featured plenty of exhibitors advancing two of the most compelling technology megatrends of the future, namely sustainability and human security. We scanned for technology trends at CES that enable revenue and profit opportunities in the new “automobility” business model enabled by......

26 February, 2023

Local brands now sell the majority of vehicles in China Market consolidation looms as the NEV market remains concentrated and is dominated by BYD   Comments from Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. Total vehicle retail sales declined 7.7% versus the previous November,......

16 December, 2022

Comments from Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd.   General Observations In 2021, China passed the inflection point of a secular and generational shift with a corresponding exponential rise of Smart EV technology. Automakers are now reallocating capital plans and investing in electric mobility platforms......

15 January, 2022

Comments from Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. The China auto market is experiencing a secular shift to electrification, which we covered in our recent November update titled The Inexorable Rise of Electric Vehicles in China. In this update we highlighted the fact......

16 December, 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 UPDATE Comments from Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. Overall automotive industry sales through November remain up 4.5% in China when compared with the same period of 2020, with passenger vehicles up 7.1% and commercial vehicle sales down 5.3%. Through November,......

13 December, 2021

2.333 million vehicles were sold in October 2021, a decrease of 19.6 percent when compared with October 2020.  Overall calendar year sales through October remain up 6.4% when compared with the same period of 2020, with passenger vehicles up 8.8% and commercial vehicle sales down......

21 November, 2021

In/Around/Beyond Internet of Energy (IoE) Architecture   By Bill Russo, Bevin Jacob, Benjamin Fan, and Twyla Zhang The automotive industry is on the front line of a high-tech battle for sustainable economic development – and control of the supply chain of materials needed to power......

26 October, 2021

China auto sales recorded its first month-over-month increase since March, with 2.067 million units sold in September. Overall sales through the 3rd quarter remain up when compared with the same period of 2020, but the industry will struggle to match the last year’s 25.2 million......

14 October, 2021

By Bill Russo, Bevin Jacob, Twyla Zhang and Benjamin Fan We stand at the inflection point of a secular shift and exponential rise of connected, electric and autonomous mobility technology.  A new “Internet of Mobility” (IoM) business model has emerged in the 21st Century which is highly embedded in......

09 October, 2021

NEWSLETTERS

EV Price War Engulfs the Entire Auto Industry Discounts are not offsetting weakened consumer demand Comments from Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. Early Weakness Expected in 2023 Monthly year-over-year comparisons are less relevant for January and February due to the variation in......

20 March, 2023

Feb 1 – Mar 12, 2023 The 62nd edition of our Automobility Pulse Check features relevant funding rounds of mobility startups, and highlights “Featured Startups” from our EXCELerate pipeline. These startups fit our Digital Internet of Mobility thesis and have recently completed a funding round......

20 March, 2023

5th Edition  – Mar 3, 2023 This quarterly newsletter features companies from our Automobility EXCELerate pipeline that are actively fundraising and aim to close rounds in the next 3-6 months. Internet of Mobility Thesis The core of our thesis revolves around our view that digital disruption......

12 March, 2023

We are very pleased to share the 41st Edition of Automobility’s EXCELerate pipeline. As always, we are continually scanning the global mobility technology landscape to curate excellent investment opportunities that we believe offer differentiated solutions which fit our “Internet of Mobility” (IoM) and Energy Transition......

12 March, 2023

China Auto Market heads into the new year with a down month   Weak January sales were anticipated due to several factors Comments from Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd. January Vehicle sales in China were down ~35%, owing to several factors. The......

26 February, 2023

Dec 10, 2022 – Jan 31, 2023 The 61st edition of our Automobility Pulse Check features relevant funding rounds of mobility startups, and highlights “Featured Startups” from our EXCELerate pipeline. These startups fit our Digital Internet of Mobilitythesis and have recently completed a funding round......

15 February, 2023

SAMPLING OF OUR EXTENDED PARTNERS

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Our Location

 

Automobility Ltd Shanghai
Suite 2518, Corporate Avenue One, No.222 Hubin Rd,
Shanghai China 200021
Tel +86 6121 3600

 

Automobility Ltd Hong Kong
RM 2507, 25/F C C Wu Bldg 302, Hennessy Rd,
Wanchai, Hong Kong

 

Automobility Ltd Israel
101 Rokach Blvd, Tel Aviv, 6153101, Israel