Funding opportunities
**Objective:** Identify active funding opportunities for a mobile oil change startup that utilizes OBD-II telematics and AI for preventative maintenance and service scheduling.
**Search Parameters:**
1. **Early-Stage VC/Angel Groups:** Focus on "AutoTech," "Mobility-as-a-Service," and "Logistics Tech" investors.
2. **Strategic Corporate Partners:** Search for innovation funds from major oil companies (e.g., Shell Ventures, BP Ventures) and automotive parts manufacturers.
3. **Grants & Competitions:** Look for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants related to AI/IoT or "Local grants" here in Denver, CO.
4. **Accelerators:** Find programs specifically for fleet management and smart vehicle technology (e.g., Techstars Mobility, Y Combinator).
**Output Format:**
* **Entity Name:** Name of the fund or grant.
* **Funding Type:** (Equity, Debt, Grant, or Convertible Note).
* **Target Stage:** (Pre-seed, Seed, or Series A).
* **Thesis Fit:** Brief explanation of why they match an AI-driven OBD startup.
* **Application Link:** Direct URL to the submission portal or contact page.
**Keywords:** OBD-II fleet management, preventative vehicle maintenance AI, mobile oil change venture capital, automotive aftermarket innovation, smart car service funding.