Zoomcar Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in self-drive car sharing, has announced the return of Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine as its Strategic and Financial Advisor. Levine previously served as Chairman of the Board at Zoomcar from 2021 to 2023, prior to the company’s public listing.
In his new role, he will provide strategic guidance to the Zoomcar team, focusing on problem-solving, operational improvements, and capital growth. As part of this Strategic Advisory agreement, Levine has the opportunity, pending Board approval to return as Chairman of Zoomcar.
Uri Levine is no stranger to making waves. A serial entrepreneur and visionary, in 2007, Mr. Levine co-founded Waze, the world’s leading traffic and navigation app, which was acquired by Google in June 2013 for $1.1 billion. Today, Waze boasts over 140 million monthly active users across 185 countries. He was also an early board member and investor in Moovit, known as the “Waze for public transportation.” Moovit, used today by over 750 million people globally, was acquired by Intel for $1 billion in 2020.
“I’m thrilled to be back. I am honored to rejoin Zoomcar and leverage my experience to drive its next phase of growth. Our aim is to enhance mobility solutions in emerging markets, ensuring we meet the growing demand efficiently and sustainably. I look forward to the journey ahead,” said Uri Levine.
Zoomcar’s Interim CEO, Hiroshi Nishijima, said, “Uri has a proven track record. His talent for solving customer challenges and scaling businesses makes him a perfect fit as we drive Zoomcar’s growth forward. We’re excited about the future with Uri on board.”
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Zoomcar is a leading marketplace for car sharing focused in India. The Zoomcar community connects Hosts with Guests, who choose from a selection of cars for use at affordable prices, promoting sustainable, smart transportation solutions in India.
