Best Auto Tech Companies in Colorado, United States
The 109 best Auto Tech companies in Colorado, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Outrider.
Our analysis of 69 Auto Tech companies
$46.2b in tracked funding; 92% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Auto Tech companies in Colorado
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outrider Provider of autonomous systems for automating yard operations at logistics hubs 64Funding top 18%AI top 20%Moat top 28%Patents top 37% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% AItop 20% Moattop 28% Patentstop 37% Growthtop 38% Producttop 41% Innovationtop 48% Techtop 50% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 40% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $262M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $262M | 2 mo ago | 123 123 → 166 (+35%) | Andrew Smith Founder & CEO | WordPressMarkerZendesk+24 | Top 10M | 23 patents Autonomous heavy‑truck and trailer control systems for automated logistics operations | — |
| 2 | Solid Power Developer of solid-state lithium-ion battery 64Innovation top 17%Patents top 17%Product top 19%Funding top 26% All 13 signals ▾Innovationtop 17% Patentstop 17% Producttop 19% Fundingtop 26% Talenttop 28% Newstop 36% Moattop 37% Growthtop 44% Partnerstop 45% Marketbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 47% Fin. healthbottom 40% Innovation: 231 patents (top 12% of patent-holders) · 210 filings since 2022 vs 20 in 2017-21 Patents: 231 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 210 filings since 2022 vs 20 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $182M | 16 mo ago | 270 270 → 225 (-17%) | — | BugHerdQ4MediaElement.js+17 | Top 5M | 231 patents Solid-state battery components: solid electrolytes, interlayers, electrode slurries, thermal‑runaway mitigation. | — |
| 3 | Iontra Provider of lithium-ion battery cell charging solutions | $93M | 19 mo ago | 36 36 → 69 (+92%) | Daniel Konopka CSO | Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27 | Top 10M | 165 patents Advanced battery charging, management, and lithium‑plating control technologies. | 1 partnership |
| 4 | Lightning eMotors SaaS-based management solutions for EV charging station operators | $54M | 78 mo ago | 269 | Tim Reeser Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Bye Aerospace Developer of all-electric fixed-wing aircraft designed for aviation training | $54M | 43 mo ago | 7 | George Bye Founder | WordPress Site EditorWordPressMySQL+11 | Top 10M | — | 1 launch |
| 6 | Harvest Hosts Network of businesses offering overnight RV stays | $37M | 63 mo ago | 30 | — | SentryNode.jsBootstrap+18 | Top 500k | — | 1 job opening |
| 7 | Unagi Scooters Manufacturer of electric kick scooters | $31M | 38 mo ago | 54 | David Hyman CEO | SanityCart FunctionalityApple iCloud Mail+41 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 8 | Parkifi Real time parking spot occupancy solutions | $17M | 118 mo ago | 33 | — | — | — | 15 patents Vehicle parking assistance sensor calibration and radar‑sensor fusion technologies | — |
| 9 | DigniFi Provider of financing options for automotive, powersport, and RV industries | $14M | 25 mo ago | 97 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+20 | Top 5M | — | 4 job openings |
| 10 | Prieto Provider of 3D Li-ion batteries with hyper-fast charging, extreme temperature operation, and nonflammable… | $14M | 23 mo ago | 12 | Amy Prieto Founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Blinker Provider of an app-based connecting people to buy and sell cars | $10M | 82 mo ago | 24 | — | Framer SitesReactAmazon Web Services+8 | Top 50M | 47 patents Computer vision automation for vehicle data extraction and transaction processing | — |
| 12 | Azak Developer of powertrain system for multiple categories of electric vehicles 13Funding top 39%Patents top 40%Innovation top 45%Moat top 45% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 39% Patentstop 40% Innovationtop 45% Moattop 45% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 29% Techbottom 22% Marketbottom 8% Funding: Raised $7.5M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Patents: 9 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 13/100 | $7M | 12 mo ago | 1 | Ben Meager Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+6 | Top 50M | 9 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 job opening · 1 launch |
| 13 | AutoPay Online lending marketplace for auto loans | $7M | 113 mo ago | 331 | — | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+36 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 14 | Moove AI Provider of data-platform for connected vehicles | $7M | 38 mo ago | 18 | Rafay Khan Co-Founder & CEO | BootstrapGoogle CloudGSAP+6 | Top 50M | 12 patents AI-driven vehicle telematics analytics for fleet performance and predictive maintenance | — |
| 15 | LogicTree Innovative software solutions: web design, application development, and digital marketing | $7M | 185 mo ago | 4 | Masoud Loghmani Founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Emporia Energy Provider of energy monitoring system for residential purposes | $7M | 55 mo ago | 49 | Shawn Laughlin Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+34 | Top 1M | — | 2 job openings · 2 launchs |
| 17 | Cosmic Aerospace Manufacturer of electric aircraft | $6M | 28 mo ago | 4 | Lembit Sihver Founder & Chief Technology Officer | SanityTurbopackNode.js+11 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 18 | Fidelity Comtech Provider of telecommunications network infrastructure integration and managed services solutions | $2M | 159 mo ago | 11 | — | — | — | 8 patents Adaptive wireless coverage optimization and bi‑directional vector‑modulated phased‑array antenna systems. | — |
| 19 | LightWare Provider of laser rangefinder products | $2M | 70 mo ago | 27 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+36 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 20 | Merlin Mobility Provider of an ML-based automated driver safety system | $768K | 56 mo ago | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Rolling Energy Resources Provider of electric vehicle load management solutions via onboard telematics | $650K | 47 mo ago | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | SparkServ Customer engagement solutions for automotive dealerships | $440K | 22 mo ago | — | McKenna Valley Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | FattE-Bikes Manufacturer of fat tire electric bicycles | $173K | 27 mo ago | 6 | Kenny Fischer Co-Founder & COO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyShop Pay+12 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 24 | American Electric Vehicles Electric vehicle batteries | $100K | 180 mo ago | — | Dan Rivers Chairman & CEO | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Auto Tech companies in Colorado
#1
Series D · Golden, Colorado · founded 2017 · 123 employees$262.2Mraised▾
Provider of autonomous systems for automating yard operations at logistics hubs. The integrated system includes management software, autonomous vehicles, and site infrastructure. It focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability within yard environments. The system aims to automate manual and repetitive tasks, reduce carbon footprint, and improve asset tracking.
- Apr 2026Series D$21.5M
- May 2024Series D$62.5M
- Jan 2023Series C$73M
- Oct 2020Series B$65M
#2
Public · Louisville, Colorado · founded 2011 · 270 employees$182Mraised▾
Developer of solid-state lithium-ion battery. The company cathode, and metallic lithium anode, and is separated by a solid electrolyte layer that claims to offer higher energy density and safer working conditions.
- Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$50M
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)—
- Oct 2021Post IPO—
- Jun 2021Post IPO—
#3
Series C · Denver, Colorado · founded 2015 · 36 employees$93.2Mraised▾
Provider of lithium-ion battery cell charging solutions. It offers charge control technology that maximizes lithium battery performance without requiring cell redesign. It also claims that it eliminates lithium plating and dendrites. The solution caters to battery-powered product manufacturers, battery cell manufacturers, storage application operators, and more.
- Nov 2024Series C$45M
- Nov 2024Grant (prize money)$2.1M
- May 2023Series B$46.9M
- Aug 2022Series B$38M
#4
Series A · Denver, Colorado · founded 2022 · 1 employees$7.5Mraised▾
Developer of powertrain system for multiple categories of electric vehicles. The platform offers components for operating an electric vehicle are positioned inside and fixed below the center point of the wheel.
- Jun 2025Series A$7.5M
#5
Series A · Fort Collins, Colorado · founded 2009 · 12 employees$13.5Mraised▾
Provider of 3D Li-ion batteries with hyper-fast charging, extreme temperature operation, and nonflammable properties. They aim to revolutionize power sources with their innovative battery technology.
- Jul 2024Series A$13.1M
- Jun 2011Seed$415K
#6
Series A · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2012 · 97 employees$14Mraised▾
Provider of financing options for automotive, powersport, and RV industries. The company offers financing solutions for both businesses and consumers. It provides access to financing for vehicle repairs, parts, and accessories. The company facilitates financing options through installment loans and lines of credit.
- May 2024Conventional Debt$175M
- Aug 2022Series A—
- Jun 2020Series A$14M
#7
Series C · Englewood, Colorado · founded 2007 · 7 employees$53.9Mraised▾
Developer of all-electric fixed-wing aircraft designed for aviation training. The company designs aircraft to disrupt general aviation, starting with the aviation training sector. The aircraft are designed to be zero-emission, cost-effective, low-drag, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced. The company is an applicant for all-electric FAA certification.
- Nov 2022Series C$14M
- Oct 2021Series C$19M
- Mar 2020Series C$10M
- Jan 2019Series C$2M
#8
Series B · Denver, Colorado · founded 2018 · 54 employees$30.9Mraised▾
Manufacturer of electric kick scooters. The company develops The Model One electric-kick scooter with features like variant color options, light-weight, 9000 mah lithium-ion battery, LCD display for speed control monitoring, 250-watt motor range, optimum charging range, and more.
- Apr 2023Series B$17.3M
- Apr 2023Conventional Debt$10M
- Mar 2021Series A$10.5M
- Oct 2019Seed$3.1M
#9
Seed · Centennial, Colorado · founded 2021 · 4 employees$6Mraised▾
Manufacturer of electric aircraft. It designs and develops passenger aircraft with electric propulsion. It features longer flight ranges and less carbon emissions.
- Feb 2024Seed$4.5M
- May 2023Seed$1.5M
#10
Public · Loveland, Colorado · founded 2008 · 269 employees$54.2Mraised▾
SaaS-based management solutions for EV charging station operators. It offers electric-vehicle charging solutions that include charging management software, charging devices, analytics, and more. It also develops multi-category electric vehicles like medium and heavy-duty vehicles like delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and others.
- Dec 2019Series C$41M
- Dec 2019Conventional Debt—
- Jun 2018Series B$2.5M
- Oct 2017Series B$2.4M
#11
Series C · Vail, Colorado · founded 2010 · 30 employees$37Mraised▾
Network of businesses offering overnight RV stays at various locations. Members pay an annual fee for unlimited overnight stays at participating farms, wineries, breweries, and other attractions. Hosts benefit from increased customer traffic and revenue generated from on-site purchases. The program fosters a community among RVers and supports local businesses. Stays are typically one night, with some hosts offering extended stays and amenities for an additional fee. The membership provides unique and convenient camping alternatives.
- Mar 2021Series C$37M
#12
Seed · Denver, Colorado · founded 2024$440Kraised▾
Customer engagement solutions for automotive dealerships. The platform offers features that includes appointment management, customer management, sales management, and more.
- Aug 2024Seed$440K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Auto Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
What Colorado researches in autonomous vehicles
Colorado State University and UC Colorado Springs lead autonomous-vehicle research, focusing on safety systems and neural networks, with an optimistic but cautiously contested tone reflecting mixed breakthrough and concern findings.
- Colorado State University11
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs4
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus2
- Colorado School of Mines1
- University of Colorado Boulder1
Common questions
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