KTH Ventures announces its investment in FleetMQ AB, a company developing revolutionary middleware technology for autonomous and remote-controlled vehicles. FleetMQ's AI-powered system solves critical infrastructure challenges that have been holding back the widespread deployment of autonomous fleets, enabling ultra-reliable, low-latency communication essential for safe vehicle operations.
The autonomous revolution faces a fundamental bottleneck: existing communication infrastructure wasn't designed for vehicles that move. As transportation, construction, mining, and agricultural industries increasingly deploy autonomous and remotely operated vehicles, the need for specialized middleware that can handle the unique demands of mobile computing has become critical. Traditional solutions require extensive custom engineering and often fail to meet the stringent reliability and performance requirements needed for safe autonomous operations.
FleetMQ was founded on the vision that intelligent software could transform this complex infrastructure challenge into a seamless, automated solution. The company's breakthrough lies in applying artificial intelligence to dynamically optimize data routing and system coordination, creating middleware that adapts in real-time to the changing conditions that mobile fleets encounter.
The technology originates from award-winning research in control for connected vehicles at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. It has already been proven in the field, enabling remote operation of vehicles across distances greater than 1,500 kilometers with seamless connectivity and consistent performance. Building on this research foundation, FleetMQ’s team combines deep technical expertise from Google, robotics, and connected vehicle research, with a proven track record of developing infrastructure for real-world autonomy.
The market potential is enormous as industries worldwide transition toward autonomous and remote-controlled vehicle operations. From logistics and delivery to mining and agriculture, sectors representing trillions in economic value are adopting mobile robotics and autonomous systems. This transformation creates massive demand for the intelligent infrastructure that FleetMQ provides.
FleetMQ's technology represents a paradigm shift from static network infrastructure to intelligent, adaptive systems. The company's AI-powered approach enables zero-configuration deployment while maintaining the ultra-high reliability standards required for safety-critical applications. This combination of simplicity and performance opens autonomous operations to organizations that previously lacked the technical resources to deploy such systems.
Beyond immediate applications in remote vehicle control, FleetMQ's technology platform enables entirely new possibilities for fleet coordination and swarm intelligence. As autonomous systems become more sophisticated, the ability to coordinate multiple vehicles intelligently will become a key competitive advantage across industries.
"We're building the nervous system for autonomous mobility. Our AI-powered middleware creates the foundation for tomorrow's intelligent transportation systems," says Frank Jiang, CEO and founder of FleetMQ.
The company is positioned to capitalize on the rapid adoption of autonomous systems across multiple high-value sectors, with applications spanning from individual vehicle operations to complex multi-vehicle coordination scenarios.
"FleetMQ is addressing large and growing market opportunities within autonomous vehicles. We are excited to support their mission to enable the future of mobility," says Daniel Carlsson, Investment Manager at KTH Ventures.
About FleetMQ:
FleetMQ develops intelligent middleware solutions that enable reliable, high-performance communication for autonomous and remote-controlled vehicle systems. The company's AI-powered platform transforms complex infrastructure deployment into seamless, automated operations, accelerating the adoption of autonomous mobility across industries.
About KTH Ventures:
KTH Ventures invests in early-stage start-up companies based on research or education at KTH. KTH Ventures is part of the innovation ecosystem at KTH supporting commercialization via investments in companies and intellectual property rights. The aim is to make research, new ideas and knowledge from KTH generate a positive impact in society. The investment portfolio comprises more than 50 companies in many technology fields and development stages.
