
Lytx, Inc. develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. The company offers DriveCam that identifies, prioritizes, and corrects the causes of poor driving to set standards for driver safety needs; RAIR web-based suite of compliance services that helps carriers manage CSA, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection report, and driver qualification aspects; a fleet tracking solution; and a fuel management solution. The company provides its solutions to trucking and transportation organizations, and their drivers; and the construction, distribution, government, transit, utility, waste and environmental, and commercial markets. It serves customers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as DriveCam, Inc. and changed its name to Lytx, Inc. in November 2013. It was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.

Lytx, Inc. develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. The company offers DriveCam that identifies, prioritizes, and corrects the causes of poor driving to set standards for driver safety needs; RAIR web-based suite of compliance services that helps carriers manage CSA, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection report, and driver qualification aspects; a fleet tracking solution; and a fuel management solution. The company provides its solutions to trucking and transportation organizations, and their drivers; and the construction, distribution, government, transit, utility, waste and environmental, and commercial markets. It serves customers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as DriveCam, Inc. and changed its name to Lytx, Inc. in November 2013. It was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.
Sector: Video telematics, driver safety, fleet management
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: San Diego, California
Scale (company-reported): Protects millions of drivers and serves thousands of fleets
Notable investors: Permira; GTCR, Clearlake, HarbourVest, PSP, Guggenheim involved in 2018 recapitalization
Reducing risky driving behaviors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving fleet operational efficiency.
1998
Transportation / Fleet Management / Telematics
over $700 million
Multi-investor strategic partnership/recapitalization announced April 6, 2018
Permira funds announced majority investment valuing the company in excess of $2.5 billion
“Backed by large private equity investors including Permira; 2018 transaction involved GTCR, Clearlake Capital, HarbourVest, PSP and Guggenheim”
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