# Noam Maital

> Noam Maital is the co-founder and CEO of Darwin AI, which helps U.S. state and local government agencies govern and deploy AI. He previously co-founded and led Waycare, a traffic-management technology company acquired by Rekor in 2021, and became UpWest’s first entrepreneur in residence in 2022. Based in Tel Aviv, he also invests in early-stage startups and writes about technology and public institutions.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Darwin AI
- **Organizations:** Darwin AI, Waycare Technologies, Rekor Systems, UpWest, Axilion Smart Mobility
- **Education:** BSc in Economics and Strategic Management, summa cum laude, Babson College
- **Known for:** Co-founded Waycare and led it through its 2021 acquisition by Rekor., Waycare deployed AI solutions in more than a dozen U.S. states, according to his published speaker biography., Became UpWest’s first entrepreneur in residence in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **2012** — Graduated from Babson College.
- **2016** — Co-founded Waycare, serving as CEO.
- **2021** — Waycare was acquired by Rekor; the announced consideration was $61 million in cash and stock.
- **2022** — Joined UpWest as its first entrepreneur in residence; also began an advisory role at Axilion Smart Mobility.
- **2024** — Became CEO of Darwin AI, co-founded with CTO Asaf Fadida.
- **2025** — Darwin announced a $5 million seed round and a $15 million Series A.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Waycare and led it through its 2021 acquisition by Rekor.
- Waycare deployed AI solutions in more than a dozen U.S. states, according to his published speaker biography.
- Became UpWest’s first entrepreneur in residence in 2022.
- Co-founded Darwin AI, which announced $20 million in cumulative funding by October 2025.
- Graduated summa cum laude from Babson College.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Darwin announced its inclusion in Government Technology’s 2026 GovTech 100.
- **2025-12** — Published The Keyboard Is a Mirror for Our AI Moment on Darwin’s blog.
- **2025-10** — Darwin announced a $15 million Series A led by Insight Partners, with UpWest and Resolute Ventures participating.

## Links

- Website: https://www.darwingov.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noam-maital/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22