Cross-Border Strategic Exit During Challenging Market

Year

2023

Sectors

Mobility

Challenge

  • Difficult market conditions (2022-2023 downturn); Cross-border complexity (US → France)
  • Required buyer with vision to integrate technology into broader portfolio
  • Competitive process needed to maximize value despite market headwinds

Mavka's Role

  • Global strategic process targeting corporate acquirers and PE Positioned RoadBotics' computer vision as enabling next-gen mobility safety
  • Identified Michelin's Driver-Data-to-Intelligence
  • Group as ideal strategic partner
  • Maintained competitive tension despite challenging macro environment

Outcome

  • Successful acquisition by Michelin
  • Computer vision expertise + Michelin DDi = unique near-miss accident insights
  • Strengthened Michelin's AI capabilities for smarter, safer mobility
  • Created path for accelerated technology deployment at global scale

Inquiries

For further inquiries, please contact:

Vitaly M. Golomb

CEO & Managing Partner

AI, Robotics, Mobility, Energy Transition

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