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Autonomous Vehicles Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the autonomous vehicles sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 338 recently funded autonomous vehicles companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
338
Total Funding
$353.5M
Avg Funding
$14.1M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Autonomous Vehicles

San Jose
Istanbul
Paris
New Haven
San Antonio
Brixworth

Recently Funded Companies

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San Jose, United States

Cepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications.

$100.0M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Leo Drive is an IT company that provides mapping, simulation, hardware, integration, and custom autonomous solutions for all applications.

$920K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

NAVYA is a leading French name in the autonomous vehicle market and in smart shared mobility solutions.

$1.2M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New Haven, United States

Primordial Labs is an autonomy company with a human-machine interface obsession. We are focused on the mission of national security.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Antonio, United States

Renu Robotics develops autonomous electric vehicles with monitoring through mission control, operating under a software subscription model

Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brixworth, United Kingdom

White Motorcycle Concepts is a company focusing on pioneering aerodynamics, advanced sustainability, and visionary engineering.

$344K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Ann Arbor, United States

Mcity aims to deploy mobility systems with the partnership of industry, academia, and the government.

$5.0M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Imperium Drive provides driverless vehicle technology to fleet operators to remotely operate any vehicle any where in the world.

Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Oviedo, United States

EV SEMI FLEET aims to electrify the multibillion-dollar trucking industry with a fleet of all-electric semi-trucks, made by Tesla.

$593K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

AVEVAI means Autonomous Vehicle, Electric Vehicle and Artificial Intelligence | Efficient Electric Commercial Vehicles | Battery Technology

Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Neurofenix is aiming to make rehabilitation more autonomous, enjoyable and accessible to stroke victims.

$6.9M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Espoo, Finland

All-weather autonomous driving technology for industrial, mobility, and defense vehicles—reliable in any conditions.

$1.6M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Perugia, Italy

ParkingMyCar offers transportation services.

$668K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

ChargeWheel operates an on-demand charging solution for operators of electric vehicles and micromobility fleets in California.

Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Koffie Financial is a fintech platform built for the trucking and transportation industry.

$11.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bath, United Kingdom

Volant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Pittsburgh, United States

Near Earth Autonomy is creating a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe.

$10.0M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Palaiseau, France

Ethylowheel is building contact-based alcohol detection for drivers, starting with a connected key and scaling into cars.

$458K raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Palm City, United States

Zing Drone Solutions provides drone detection for public safety and private security, plus compliance tools for pilots to meet regulations.

$375K raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Route Konnect is a AI based software company.

$984K raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Dayton, United States

AI-powered commercial auto insurtech tailored for “Smart Trucking” operations, owner operators, small fleets, and autonomous trucks.

$600K raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

The Smart Tire Company manufactures the first airless, high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly tires.

$1.3M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

Cavnue combines technology and road infrastructure to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous vehicles.

$130.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Somerville, United States

NODAR develops a camera-based 3D vision system for autonomous vehicles.

$12.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Built Robotics is a developer of AI guidance systems that transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots.

$64.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Autonomous Vehicles Startup Ecosystem

The autonomous vehicles sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Vehicles companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The autonomous vehicles sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Autonomous Vehicles Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 338 autonomous vehicles companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$14.1M
Total Funding Tracked
$353.5M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Autonomous Vehicles

1.London
2 companies$6.9M
2.San Francisco
2 companies$64.0M
3.San Jose
1 companies$100.0M
4.Istanbul
1 companies$920K
5.Paris
1 companies$1.2M

Related Industries

Companies in the autonomous vehicles sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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