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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | SaaS, PaaS, Consumer Platform & App |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Founder | Ramya Paramasivam |
| Headquarters | London, India, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | https://www.starzero.org/ |
SMARTZero is a technology company focused on decarbonising private transportation. Founded in August 2023 by Ramya Paramasivam Gupta, SMARTZero develops and operates several brands under its umbrella, including STARZero, PayEV, FuelSense, and Strawberry (beta).
History
[edit]SMARTZero was founded in 2023 by Ramya Paramasivam Gupta, an engineer with a background in sustainable technology. The company was established to address the significant environmental impact of private vehicles, estimated at approximately 180 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre. Initially launching its flagship platform, STARZero, in India, SMARTZero quickly expanded operations globally. Over time, the company introduced additional brands—PayEV, FuelSense, and Strawberry—to complement its core mission of decarbonising private transportation.
STARZero
[edit]STARZero is the flagship platform of SMARTZero, offering tools for automatic mileage tracking, carbon footprint assessment, and environmental offset mechanisms. The platform primarily targets self-employed drivers, small fleet operators, and gig workers, aiming to make carbon-conscious driving both accessible and actionable. STARZero originally launched in India as starzero.co.in before expanding its services globally under starzero.org.
PayEV
[edit]PayEV is an app designed to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience by integrating social media and community features. It helps users locate compatible charging stations—such as CCS Combo, Type 1, Type 2, CHAdeMO, and SAE J1772—while fostering community engagement among EV drivers. PayEV is available across multiple regions to support the growing transition to electric mobility.
Fuelsense
[edit]FuelSense is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform dedicated to intelligent fossil fuel management. The platform allows users to monitor fuel usage, maintenance costs, and insurance expenses. It also incorporates IoT-based misfuel prevention, which addresses a common cause of insurance claims. FuelSense aims to simplify fuel management for vehicle owners and operators globally. It also incorporates as future plans, IoT-based misfuel prevention, which addresses a common cause of insurance claims.
Strawberry (Beta)
[edit]Strawberry is a beta-stage app that offers pay-per-mile insurance solutions. Using AI technology, it provides insurance premiums that are estimated to be up to 25% lower than traditional market rates. It also incorporates machine learning to speed up claims processing. Strawberry is currently FOR regulatory review and is intended to serve users seeking personalized, low-cost insurance options.
Funding
[edit]The STARZero team is actively seeking government support and climate funding to sustain services for existing subscribers and drive further growth. The platform continues to innovate at the intersection of technology and environmental stewardship, helping private transportation users worldwide embrace sustainability.[1]