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Best Autonomous Vehicles Companies in United States
The 324 best Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Waymo.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
324companies tracked
$41.9Bdisclosed funding
11unicorns
188have raised
$41.9 billion in disclosed funding across 324 tracked companies makes the Autonomous Vehicles sector in the United States one of the most capital-dense technology bets on the planet right now. What you're looking at here is a ranked directory of the best-funded Autonomous Vehicles companies in the United States, ordered by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum. Waymo alone accounts for $11.1 billion of that total. Nuro has pulled $2.1 billion. The gap between those two and the rest of the field is vast, and I think that concentration tells you something real about where institutional conviction has actually landed.
The broader market backdrop is equally hard to ignore. Global autonomous vehicle market size was pegged at roughly $319.4 billion in 2022, with a projected CAGR near 58% through 2027, driven by OEM demand for autonomy and accelerating EV platform adoption. Hot coverage themes right now include next-generation EV platforms and autonomous powertrain advancements. And as early autonomy research showed, the regulatory and behavioral variables around autonomous adoption were always the long game. Eleven unicorns have survived that long game so far.
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Ranked: Best Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waymo 🦄 Provider of self-driving and autonomous vehicle solutions for safe and accessible transportation 90Funding top 12%Customers top 14%Patents top 15%Moat top 18% All 14 signals ▾Fundingtop 12% Customerstop 14% Patentstop 15% Moattop 18% Markettop 22% Newstop 26% Talenttop 28% AItop 30% Producttop 32% Innovationtop 33% Techtop 37% Partnerstop 37% Globaltop 45% Growthtop 48% Funding: Raised $11.1B across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) Customers: Play-Store rating 4.90★ across 47,017 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +188% in 6 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 90/100 | $11.1B | 4 mo ago | 2,297 2,297 → 4,503 (+96%) · sector median +64% | Amazon WebstoreContentfulGoogle Cloud+23 | 25 signals ▲79% Funding · Announcements · Capital raise | 6,150 patents Autonomous driving perception, prediction, sensor fusion, and vehicle control systems | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 2 | Cruise Platform offering solutions for autonomous car 83Patents top 9%Innovation top 19%AI top 20%Funding top 25% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 9% Innovationtop 19% AItop 20% Fundingtop 25% Moattop 29% Talenttop 32% Markettop 33% Producttop 40% Growthtop 41% Globalbottom 44% Newsbottom 43% Techbottom 42% Patents: 2,211 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 1871 filings since 2022 vs 340 in 2017-21 Innovation: 2,211 patents (top 1% of patent-holders) · 1871 filings since 2022 vs 340 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100 | $7.7B | 52 mo ago | 3,326 | — | 3 signals ▼86% Lawsuit · Earnings · Layoffs | 2,211 patents Advanced radar-based perception and sensor‑fusion for autonomous vehicle navigation | — |
| 3 | Argo AI 🦄 Provider of AI-enabled solutions for autonomous driving | $3.7B | 58 mo ago | 1,352 | — | — | 1,019 patents Autonomous vehicle perception, mapping, and planning using lidar, traffic signal detection, and ML. | — |
| 4 | Nuro 🦄 Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers 89Funding top 13%AI top 20%Growth top 22%Moat top 22% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 13% AItop 20% Growthtop 22% Moattop 22% Patentstop 23% Newstop 26% Markettop 32% Talenttop 34% Partnerstop 37% Innovationtop 38% Producttop 41% Techtop 42% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $2.1B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 89/100 | $2.1B | 9 mo ago | 1,005 1,005 → 1,117 (+11%) · sector median +64% | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | 12 signals ▲300% Funding · Contracts · Announcements | 294 patents Autonomous vehicle sensing, diagnostics, control, and communication systems integration | 1 internship · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 5 | Pony.ai 🦄 The company specializes in developing autonomous driving technology for robotaxis, robotrucks, and POVs 91Funding top 14%News top 16%AI top 18%Growth top 25% All 13 signals ▾Fundingtop 14% Newstop 16% AItop 18% Growthtop 25% Moattop 25% Producttop 26% Patentstop 32% Partnerstop 32% Markettop 33% Techtop 33% Innovationtop 34% Talenttop 34% Globaltop 47% Funding: Raised $1.2B across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) News: 33 BI events in 12 mo (of 87 tracked, 12 types) · +136% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 91/100 | $1.2B | 18 mo ago | 539 | DrupalPHPYouTube+28 | 33 signals ▲136% New product · Announcements · Earnings | 86 patents Autonomous driving simulation, sensor enclosure design, and perception algorithm validation. | 2 partnerships |
| 6 | WeRide 🦄 AI-driven autonomous vehicle technologies 76Funding top 18%News top 22%Product top 26%Talent top 28% All 14 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Newstop 22% Producttop 26% Talenttop 28% AItop 30% Partnerstop 32% Markettop 35% Moattop 35% Techtop 36% Fin. healthtop 38% Growthtop 44% Globaltop 50% Innovationbottom 39% Patentsbottom 39% Funding: Raised $1.1B across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 9 yrs (0.6/yr) News: 50 BI events in 12 mo (of 93 tracked, 8 types) · +117% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $1.1B | 10 mo ago | 107 | DrupalApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27 | 50 signals ▲117% IPO · Earnings · Announcements | 32 patents Autonomous vehicle perception, mapping, and speed control using LiDAR and optical sensors | 2 partnerships · 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 7 | Stack AV Developer of autonomous systems designed to enhance transportation safety and efficiency | $1.0B | 33 mo ago | — | TurbopackEmotionNode.js+9 | — | 33 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 8 | Aurora 🦄 Developer of self-driving technology for integration into freight operations | $693M | 34 mo ago | 7 | SentryApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+23 | — | — | — |
| 9 | TuSimple AI-powered provider of self-driving solutions for trucks | $648M | 46 mo ago | 787 | — | — | 1,273 patents Autonomous vehicle perception, routing, control, and health monitoring systems | — |
| 10 | Applied Intuition 🦄 Developer of vehicle software, simulation, validation, and autonomy AI stacks 80Funding top 17%Product top 18%AI top 20%Innovation top 25% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Producttop 18% AItop 20% Innovationtop 25% Moattop 26% Talenttop 28% Techtop 38% Globaltop 48% Markettop 49% Growthtop 50% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $602M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 9 yrs (0.7/yr) Product: 7 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series F rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 80/100 | $602M | 12 mo ago | 37 | Webflowcore-jsSlick+16 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Aeva Provider of LiDAR-based sensors for autonomous vehicles 69Patents top 14%Funding top 22%Innovation top 32%Product top 35% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 14% Fundingtop 22% Innovationtop 32% Producttop 35% Moattop 35% Growthtop 37% Talenttop 38% Techtop 40% Markettop 45% Fin. healthtop 48% Globalbottom 44% Newsbottom 25% Patents: 433 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 375 filings since 2022 vs 58 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $560M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 9 yrs (0.4/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $560M | 10 mo ago | 306 306 → 307 (+0%) · sector median +64% | DrupalPHPVimeo+27 | — | 433 patents High-resolution FMCW LiDAR with integrated optical power balancing and fiber-tip scanning. | 1 launch · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 12 | ALSO 🦄 Manufacturer of electric bikes, quadricycles, helmets, gear, and accessories 76Funding top 17%Growth top 28%Market top 34%Tech top 37% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Growthtop 28% Markettop 34% Techtop 37% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $505M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 1 yrs (3.0/yr) Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $505M | 2 mo ago | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+30 | — | — | 1 award |
| 13 | May Mobility Developer of autonomous vehicle technology using multi-policy decision-making artificial intelligence 83Innovation top 19%Growth top 21%Patents top 22%News top 23% All 13 signals ▾Innovationtop 19% Growthtop 21% Patentstop 22% Newstop 23% Fundingtop 25% Moattop 26% Producttop 29% AItop 30% Techtop 41% Talenttop 44% Partnerstop 45% Markettop 50% Globalbottom 39% Innovation: 116 patents (top 17% of patent-holders) · 96 filings since 2022 vs 20 in 2017-21 Growth: Headcount 100 → 196 (+96%) across vintages rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100 | $383M | 27 mo ago | 196 196 → 367 (+87%) · sector median +64% | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceZoho+20 | 5 signals Funding · Leadership | 116 patents Autonomous vehicle decision-making, safety risk assessment, and dynamic policy management | 1 partnership |
| 14 | Avride Developer of autonomous driving technology for cars and delivery robots 48Funding top 21%Growth top 35%News top 49%Talent bottom 49% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 21% Growthtop 35% Newstop 49% Talentbottom 49% Moatbottom 48% Techbottom 45% Marketbottom 40% Globalbottom 33% Funding: Raised $375M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $375M | 7 mo ago | — | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+14 | — | — | 3 partnerships |
| 15 | Bedrock Robotics 🦄 Developer of autonomous technology for transforming construction and industrial equipment 82Funding top 14%AI top 20%Moat top 27%Talent top 28% All 7 signals ▾Fundingtop 14% AItop 20% Moattop 27% Talenttop 28% Markettop 43% Techtop 46% Globalbottom 48% Funding: Raised $350M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) AI: Classified as an AI company rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | $350M | 4 mo ago | — | SanityTurbopackApple iCloud Mail+17 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 16 | 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%) · sector median +64% | WordPressMarkerZendesk+24 | — | 23 patents Autonomous heavy‑truck and trailer control systems for automated logistics operations | — |
| 17 | Ghost Autonomy AI-powered provider of autonomous driving solutions for consumer cars | $240M | 31 mo ago | 161 | — | — | 55 patents Autonomous vehicle sensor integration, camera calibration, and control state management systems. | — |
| 18 | Motional Developer of technology for autonomous vehicles intended for ride-hail and delivery 84Innovation top 9%Patents top 9%AI top 18%Funding top 25% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 9% Patentstop 9% AItop 18% Fundingtop 25% Growthtop 35% Moattop 35% Markettop 42% Partnerstop 45% Techtop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 24% Innovation: 2,172 patents (top 1% of patent-holders) · 1931 filings since 2022 vs 241 in 2017-21 Patents: 2,172 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 1931 filings since 2022 vs 241 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 84/100 | $240M | 10 mo ago | 1,500 | DrupalApple iCloud MailMariaDB+21 | — | 2,172 patents Autonomous vehicle software: sensor integration, control algorithms, validation, traffic management, and ride experience. | 2 job openings |
| 19 | Starship Technologies Operator of autonomous robots for delivery of goods and advertising 72Funding top 17%News top 17%Customers top 29%AI top 30% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 17% Newstop 17% Customerstop 29% AItop 30% Moattop 31% Techtop 35% Talenttop 38% Globaltop 39% Markettop 41% Producttop 46% Innovationbottom 47% Growthbottom 44% Funding: Raised $231M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 71 tracked, 7 types) · +600% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $231M | 8 mo ago | 164 | WordPressMySQLPHP+37 | 7 signals ▲600% Funding · Announcements | — | 1 award |
| 20 | Monarch Tractor Manufacturer of electric, autonomous tractors and related technology solutions 55Patents top 18%Funding top 21%Innovation top 24%Moat top 28% All 12 signals ▾Patentstop 18% Fundingtop 21% Innovationtop 24% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Techtop 40% Producttop 40% Partnerstop 45% Growthbottom 47% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 26% Patents: 92 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 83 filings since 2022 vs 9 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $220M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $220M | 22 mo ago | 11 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28 | 4 signals ▼56% Layoffs · M&A | 92 patents Autonomous agricultural vehicle guidance, control, and safety systems | — |
| 21 | Swift Navigation Provider of precise positioning solutions for automotive, mobile, and mass markets 74Funding top 19%Innovation top 20%Patents top 22%Tech top 24% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Innovationtop 20% Patentstop 22% Techtop 24% Moattop 26% Producttop 29% Growthtop 45% Newstop 46% Marketbottom 47% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $200M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 12 yrs (0.5/yr) Innovation: 129 patents (top 9% of patent-holders) · 97 filings since 2022 vs 31 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $200M | 10 mo ago | 102 102 → 130 (+27%) · sector median +64% | WordPressMySQLPHP+40 | — | 129 patents Real-time GNSS correction, integrity monitoring, and outlier mitigation for precise positioning | 1 award |
| 22 | Recogni Developer of systems and silicon for generative artificial intelligence inference | $176M | 27 mo ago | 25 | — | — | 95 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 1 launch |
| 23 | Kodiak Robotics Developer of AI-powered ground autonomy solutions for trucking, defense, industrial 76Patents top 15%Innovation top 21%Tech top 22%Funding top 26% All 14 signals ▾Patentstop 15% Innovationtop 21% Techtop 22% Fundingtop 26% AItop 26% Moattop 26% Producttop 30% Talenttop 35% Newstop 38% Markettop 49% Fin. healthbottom 47% Growthbottom 46% Globalbottom 40% Partnersbottom 35% Patents: 198 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 194 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 Innovation: 198 patents (top 11% of patent-holders) · 194 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100 | $165M | 1 mo ago | 182 | DrupalApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+35 | 13 signals ▼19% Announcements · Leadership · M&A | 198 patents Autonomous vehicle perception, mapping, planning, and control using lidar and occlusion handling | 1 partnership |
| 24 | Gatik Operator of autonomous trucking solutions for middle-mile logistics operations 82AI top 20%Innovation top 22%Patents top 22%Funding top 23% All 12 signals ▾AItop 20% Innovationtop 22% Patentstop 22% Fundingtop 23% Moattop 28% Talenttop 28% Growthtop 35% Producttop 39% Techtop 40% Marketbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 24% AI: Classified as an AI company Innovation: 88 patents (top 18% of patent-holders) · 73 filings since 2022 vs 15 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100 | $152M | 21 mo ago | 114 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+24 | — | 88 patents Autonomous vehicle control systems, sensor integration, decision‑making, and drive‑by‑wire architecture | 3 partnerships |
| 25 | Uhnder Provider of low-power consuming chips for IoT applications 32Moat top 19%Funding top 28%Patents top 33%Innovation top 36% All 11 signals ▾Moattop 19% Fundingtop 28% Patentstop 33% Innovationtop 36% Producttop 37% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 44% Marketbottom 42% Techbottom 38% Newsbottom 27% Growthbottom 18% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 169 patents Funding: Raised $145M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 9 yrs (0.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $145M | 27 mo ago | 81 | ExpressionEnginePHPCodeIgniter+13 | — | 169 patents Digital millimeter-wave MIMO radar for automotive, focusing on multi-chip sync, calibration, and interference mitigation. | — |
| 26 | Helm Developer of AI-first software for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving 78Funding top 19%Product top 21%Talent top 28%AI top 30% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Producttop 21% Talenttop 28% AItop 30% Growthtop 31% Moattop 31% Innovationtop 32% Techtop 38% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 37% Funding: Raised $124M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 6 yrs (0.7/yr) Product: 9 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $124M | 1 mo ago | 37 | WebflowBugHerdBugSnag+21 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Cyngn Technologies Developer of autonomous vehicle technology and autonomous mobile robots | $109M | 18 mo ago | 33 33 → 76 (+130%) · sector median +64% | HubSpot CMS HubEnvoyAmazon Web Services+28 | 20 signals Announcements · Earnings · Leadership | 75 patents Autonomous vehicle perception, high-definition mapping, and adaptive decision-making systems. | 1 job opening |
| 28 | Third Wave Automation Developer of autonomous forklift solutions for warehouse material handling operations 53AI top 20%Funding top 26%Moat top 31%Talent top 34% All 9 signals ▾AItop 20% Fundingtop 26% Moattop 31% Talenttop 34% Techtop 49% Growthbottom 42% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 21% AI: Classified as an AI company Funding: Raised $97.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $97M | 19 mo ago | 61 | Framer SitesYouTubeReact+15 | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 29 | Glydways Developer of electric autonomous shuttles and mass transit solutions 74News top 19%Innovation top 20%Patents top 21%Funding top 23% All 10 signals ▾Newstop 19% Innovationtop 20% Patentstop 21% Fundingtop 23% Growthtop 25% Talenttop 28% Moattop 32% Techbottom 49% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 40% News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 13 tracked, 3 types) · 6 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo Innovation: 74 patents (top 25% of patent-holders) · 66 filings since 2022 vs 8 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $96M | 9 mo ago | 76 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+20 | 7 signals Funding · Capital raise | 74 patents Autonomous vehicle navigation, lidar perception, trajectory planning, and adaptive suspension systems | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 30 | Apex.AI Developer of AI-enabled software stacks for self-driving vehicles | $88M | 15 mo ago | 119 | WixSentryBootstrap+20 | — | 63 patents Safety‑critical real‑time AI middleware for autonomous vehicle perception and control | 4 job openings |
| 31 | Coco Delivery Operator of autonomous delivery vehicles for merchant partners and advertising 69AI top 20%Funding top 25%Moat top 31%Growth top 35% All 8 signals ▾AItop 20% Fundingtop 25% Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 47% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% AI: Classified as an AI company Funding: Raised $56.9M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $57M | 12 mo ago | 69 | WixSentryZendesk+14 | — | — | 2 partnerships · 1 expansion |
| 32 | Serve Robotics Developer of autonomous robots for last-mile delivery of goods 72Funding top 19%Growth top 32%Partners top 32%Innovation top 34% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 19% Growthtop 32% Partnerstop 32% Innovationtop 34% Producttop 35% Newstop 36% Techtop 38% Moattop 39% Markettop 48% Globalbottom 48% Funding: Raised $56.0M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 5 yrs (1.2/yr) Growth: 13 acquisition/expansion moves in 24 mo · Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $56M | 17 mo ago | 80 | DrupalApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+21 | 48 signals Announcements · Earnings · Acquisition | — | 2 partnerships |
| 33 | Parallel Systems Provider of autonomous zero-emissions rail freight transportation network 32Funding top 29%Moat top 31%Growth top 45%Product top 49% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 29% Moattop 31% Growthtop 45% Producttop 49% Techtop 50% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 26% Newsbottom 22% Funding: Raised $53.1M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 4 yrs (1.0/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $53M | 14 mo ago | 7 | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | — | — | 2 job openings · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 34 | AIM Developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment in earthmoving applications 62Funding top 20%Innovation top 25%Product top 25%Growth top 28% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Innovationtop 25% Producttop 25% Growthtop 28% Techtop 40% Moattop 48% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 32% Globalbottom 32% Funding: Raised $50.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Innovation: 5 product lines · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $50M | 12 mo ago | 24 | TurbopackNode.jsTailwind CSS+12 | — | — | — |
| 35 | Agtonomy AI-driven automation solutions for agriculture and industrial equipment 69Funding top 24%Patents top 27%Innovation top 28%Moat top 32% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 24% Patentstop 27% Innovationtop 28% Moattop 32% Newstop 34% Growthtop 38% AItop 45% Producttop 49% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% Funding: Raised $46.0M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 5 yrs (1.2/yr) Patents: 37 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 37 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $46M | 7 mo ago | 44 | — | 6 signals ▲20% Funding · Announcements | 37 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 36 | Beep Operator of autonomous vehicle networks providing transportation solutions for communities 24Funding top 35%Moat top 35%Product top 36%Talent bottom 49% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 35% Moattop 35% Producttop 36% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Growthbottom 43% Globalbottom 42% Fin. healthbottom 40% Newsbottom 39% Innovationbottom 37% Marketbottom 30% Patentsbottom 26% Funding: Raised $45.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 2 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | $45M | 14 mo ago | 96 | Craft CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+16 | 3 signals ▼40% Funding | 2 patents Ergonomic knob-based UI controls and indirect network routing protocols for device communication | — |
| 37 | MicroVision Developer of lidar sensors and perception software for various industries | $40M | 20 mo ago | 350 350 → 447 (+28%) · sector median +64% | PlyrVarnishTailwind CSS+9 | 19 signals ▲27% Acquisition · Earnings · Leadership | 957 patents High‑resolution lidar and scanning‑laser imaging systems for automotive and AR/VR | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 38 | Kiwibot Provider of AI-based autonomous delivery robots 72Innovation top 23%Talent top 28%Growth top 35%Funding top 38% All 12 signals ▾Innovationtop 23% Talenttop 28% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 38% Moattop 39% Techtop 45% AItop 45% Fin. healthtop 49% Producttop 49% Marketbottom 45% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 24% Innovation: 4 new-product events in 24 mo · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $24M | 9 mo ago | 150 | Webflow EcommerceCart FunctionalityWebflow+22 | — | — | — |
| 39 | Voyant Photonics Manufacturer of 3D sensing chip based on CMOS 42Innovation top 29%Moat top 32%Patents top 33%Funding top 34% All 8 signals ▾Innovationtop 29% Moattop 32% Patentstop 33% Fundingtop 34% Talenttop 38% Techbottom 34% Marketbottom 32% Globalbottom 31% Innovation: 58 patents (top 47% of patent-holders) · 55 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21 Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 58 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $23M | 3 mo ago | 30 | WordPressMySQLPHP+9 | — | 58 patents Integrated photonic beamforming and signal processing for compact FMCW LiDAR systems | — |
| 40 | Overland Provider of AI-enabled self-driving delivery vehicles for off-road 50AI top 20%Growth top 25%Talent top 28%Funding top 29% All 11 signals ▾AItop 20% Growthtop 25% Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 29% Newstop 31% Moattop 37% Techbottom 39% Patentsbottom 35% Innovationbottom 33% Globalbottom 33% Marketbottom 29% AI: Classified as an AI company Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $20M | 4 mo ago | 17 | WebflowApple iCloud MailjsDelivr+8 | 4 signals ▲300% Funding · Capital raise | 6 patents Pet travel carriers, electronic audit systems, and elastomeric thread feeding equipment | 2 job openings · 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 41 | Point One Navigation Provider of precision location technology, including RTK network and positioning engine 57Tech top 12%Funding top 35%Growth top 35%Talent top 35% All 10 signals ▾Techtop 12% Fundingtop 35% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 35% Newstop 38% Moattop 39% Producttop 45% Innovationtop 48% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 31% Tech: 58 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services Funding: Raised $17.5M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 9 yrs (0.4/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $17M | 6 mo ago | 20 | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | 3 signals ▲200% Funding | — | — |
| 42 | NODAR Developer of advanced LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicles 50AI top 15%Patents top 29%Moat top 32%Talent top 35% All 10 signals ▾AItop 15% Patentstop 29% Moattop 32% Talenttop 35% Innovationtop 36% Fundingtop 36% Techbottom 45% Productbottom 45% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 21% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Patents: 39 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 35 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $14M | 3 mo ago | 10 10 → 17 (+70%) · sector median +64% | Cart FunctionalityFramer SitesReact+10 | — | 39 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 43 | HavocAI Provider of ship maintenance services | $12M | 3 mo ago | — | SanityTurbopackEmotion+21 | — | — | — |
| 44 | Aeluma Provider of LiDAR-based sensors 57Growth top 17%Patents top 26%Innovation top 28%News top 28% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 17% Patentstop 26% Innovationtop 28% Newstop 28% Fundingtop 34% Moattop 38% Fin. healthtop 45% Partnersbottom 43% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 34% Techbottom 32% Growth: Revenue +408% YoY · Web rank 10,000,000 → 5,000,000 YoY Patents: 28 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 28 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $8M | 14 mo ago | 8 | BootstrapApache HTTP ServerjQuery+9 | 12 signals ▲500% Earnings · IPO · Acquisition | 28 patents Infrared photodetectors and lidar sensor technologies for automotive and mobile imaging | 1 job opening · 1 award |
| 45 | Compound Eye Developer of AI vision systems for autonomous machines and applications | $8M | 14 mo ago | 8 | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+11 | — | — | 1 award |
| 46 | PteroDynamics Developer of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft systems and platforms 40Moat top 31%Growth top 35%Innovation top 36%Patents top 36% All 10 signals ▾Moattop 31% Growthtop 35% Innovationtop 36% Patentstop 36% Techtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 47% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 24% Newsbottom 22% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 18 patents Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | $8M | 0 mo ago | 14 14 → 23 (+64%) · sector median +64% | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — | 18 patents Advanced control systems for autonomous VTOL aircraft and vertical lift drones | — |
| 47 | Autolane Developer of infrastructure for autonomous vehicle coordination, authentication, and access | $7M | 6 mo ago | — | WebflowGSAPSwiper+12 | — | — | — |
| 48 | Ottonomy Provider of Level 4 autonomous robots for various delivery applications | $5M | 11 mo ago | 41 41 → 68 (+66%) · sector median +64% | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | 4 patents Autonomous delivery robots and cargo cabin systems for last‑mile logistics | — |
| 49 | Ottometric Developer of verification software to automate autonomous driving validation and training process | $5M | 15 mo ago | 27 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+21 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 50 | RoshAi Provider of AI-powered autonomous driving technology | $1M | 2 mo ago | — | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Zoho+12 | — | — | 1 internship |
Top 12 Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States
#1
Waymo 🦄Series D · Mountain View, California · founded 2009 · 2297 employees$11.1Braised▾
Waymo 🦄
Series D · Mountain View, California · founded 2009 · 2297 employees
Provider of self-driving and autonomous vehicle solutions for safe and accessible transportation. It is a developer of autonomous driving technology, focusing on creating safe and easy transportation systems for people and things. Utilizing machine learning, Waymo aims to improve road safety through its self-driving vehicle technology. The company has a strong research focus, publishing studies and datasets to advance the autonomous driving industry.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 90how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 12%Customers
top 14%Patents
top 15%Moat
top 18%Market
top 22%News
top 26%Funding: Raised $11.1B across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series D (Feb 2026)
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.90★ across 47,017 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +188% in 6 mo · Marquee-customer mentions: top 17% of tracked companies
Patents: 6,150 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 3364 filings since 2022 vs 2779 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Audience (LinkedIn): 377k LinkedIn followers — 25.9% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 2 partnerships (incl. Waze) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series D$16B
- Oct 2024Series C$5.6B
- Jun 2021Series C$2.5B
- May 2020Series B$750M
Founders & team
Investors
Magna, AutoNation, CPP Investments, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, Mubadala
Tech stack
Amazon AdvertisingAmazon WebstoreAngularAppnexusCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#2
ALSO 🦄Series C · Palo Alto, California · founded 2025$505Mraised▾
ALSO 🦄
Series C · Palo Alto, California · founded 2025
Manufacturer of electric bikes, quadricycles, helmets, gear, and accessories. The company offers electric bikes with features like integrated lighting and modular top frames. It also provides quadricycles designed for commercial cargo and personal transportation. Helmets with built-in speakers and lighting are available, alongside compatible gear and accessories.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 17%Growth
top 28%Market
top 34%Tech
top 37%Talent
bottom 49%Global
bottom 33%Funding: Raised $505M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 1 yrs (3.0/yr) · Last round Series C (Mar 2026)
Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 1,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Market: Top-1,000,000 web property · Unicorn
Audience (LinkedIn): 21k LinkedIn followers · 270 engagements/post (6.5× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 2 partnerships · 3 awards (incl. TurneDash) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2026Series C$200M
- Jul 2025Series B$200M
- Mar 2025Series B$105M
Founders & team
Investors
Eclipse, Greenoaks, DoorDash, Prysm Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailApple PayCart FunctionalityCloudflareCore-JsEmotion
#3
Series D · Golden, Colorado · founded 2017 · 123 employees$262.2Mraised▾
Series D · Golden, Colorado · founded 2017 · 123 employees
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.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%AI
top 20%Moat
top 28%Patents
top 37%Growth
top 38%Product
top 41%Funding: Raised $262M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series D (Apr 2026)
AI: Classified as an AI company
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 23 patents · Soonicorn
Audience (LinkedIn): 18k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Series D$21.5M
- May 2024Series D$62.5M
- Jan 2023Series C$73M
- Oct 2020Series B$65M
Founders & team
Investors
8VC, New Enterprise Associates, FM Capital, Loup Ventures, Prologis, GOOSE Capital
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailAutoptimizeCdnjsCloudflare
#4
Public · Palo Alto, California · founded 2018 · 182 employees$165Mraised▾
Public · Palo Alto, California · founded 2018 · 182 employees
Developer of AI-powered ground autonomy solutions for trucking, defense, industrial. It develops integrated driverless technology for heavy trucks, combining advanced artificial intelligence, perception systems, and vehicle hardware. The technology combines artificial intelligence, modular hardware, and offboard services into an integrated platform. It focuses on creating solutions to transform transportation and enhance efficiency.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 15%Innovation
top 21%Tech
top 22%Funding
top 26%AI
top 26%Moat
top 26%Patents: 198 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 194 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Innovation: 198 patents (top 11% of patent-holders) · 194 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 · 1 product line
Tech: 63 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Akamai, Amazon Ses · Devops: Envoy
Audience (LinkedIn): 35k LinkedIn followers — 2.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Banda) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- May 2026Post IPO$100M
- Dec 2025Post IPO$499K
- Dec 2022Grant (prize money)$49.9M
- Oct 2022Conventional Debt$30M
Founders & team
Investors
BMW i Ventures, Bridgestone Americas, Defense.gov, SIP Global Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Battery Ventures
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAkamai
#5
Nuro 🦄Series E · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 1005 employees$2.1Braised▾
Nuro 🦄
Series E · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 1005 employees
Developer of autonomous driving technology for automakers and mobility providers. The company offers a self-driving system designed to empower the scaling of autonomy. It provides a universal autonomy platform that is vehicle-agnostic and cost-efficient. Automakers and mobility platforms can license the technology to power robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 89how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 13%AI
top 20%Growth
top 22%Moat
top 22%Patents
top 23%News
top 26%Funding: Raised $2.1B across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 8 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series E (Aug 2025)
AI: Classified as an AI company
Growth: Headcount 644 → 1,005 (+56%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 113k LinkedIn followers — 7.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Ultra and Lucid Motors) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2025Series E$97M
- Apr 2025Series E$106M
- Nov 2021Series D$600M
- Mar 2021Series C—
Founders & team
Investors
Greylock Partners, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, Gaorong Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, Chipotle, Fidelity Investments
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflareCore-JsFlickityGoogle Tag Manager
#6
Series D · Redwood City, California · founded 2016 · 37 employees$124Mraised▾
Series D · Redwood City, California · founded 2016 · 37 employees
Developer of AI-first software for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving. The company provides comprehensive artificial intelligence solutions for real-time deployment, offline training, and validation. It builds artificial intelligence models using unsupervised learning methods and generative artificial intelligence. The company's technology enables continuous improvement of autonomous driving software for mass production.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 78how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 19%Product
top 21%Talent
top 28%AI
top 30%Growth
top 31%Moat
top 31%Funding: Raised $124M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 6 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series D (May 2026)
Product: 9 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D
Talent: Analyst team rating 4/5
Funding rounds
- May 2026Series D—
- Dec 2022Series C$55M
- Jan 2022Series B$30M
- Nov 2021Series B$26M
Investors
Sound Ventures, Amplo, Fontinalis Partners, A.Capital Ventures, Binnacle Capital, SV Angel
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare TurnstileContentfulGatsby
#7
Series B · San Francisco, California · founded 2024$350Mraised▾
Series B · San Francisco, California · founded 2024
Developer of autonomous technology for transforming construction and industrial equipment. The technology adapts to project needs and improves operational capabilities continuously. It enables machines to work safely and seamlessly, expanding team capabilities. The technology aims to accelerate project schedules with new efficiencies. It also seeks to protect people and equipment, and measure progress.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 82how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 14%AI
top 20%Moat
top 27%Talent
top 28%Market
top 43%Tech
top 46%Funding: Raised $350M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) · Last round Series B (Feb 2026)
AI: Classified as an AI company
Moat: Unicorn · 5 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 23k LinkedIn followers · 103 engagements/post (2.5× cohort median)
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: engineers
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series B$270M
- Jul 2025Series A$80M
- Jul 2025Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
8VC, Eclipse, Two Sigma Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, NVentures, Crossbeam
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementDocusignGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Workspace
#8
WeRide 🦄Public · San Jose, California · founded 2017 · 107 employees$1.1Braised▾
WeRide 🦄
Public · San Jose, California · founded 2017 · 107 employees
AI-driven autonomous vehicle technologies. It provides solutions for autonomous vehicles that are enabled by both software and hardware. Real-time localization, mapping, sensor-fused perception, AI-algorithm-enabled planning, simulation test data for autonomous vehicles, and more are among the mobility solutions it provides. By combining OEM and mobility service platforms, it provides robo-taxi mobility solutions.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 18%News
top 22%Product
top 26%Talent
top 28%AI
top 30%Partners
top 32%Funding: Raised $1.1B across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 9 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Aug 2025)
News: 50 BI events in 12 mo (of 93 tracked, 8 types) · +117% YoY · 21 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo
Product: 2 product launch events in 12 mo · Company stage: Public
Audience (LinkedIn): 46k LinkedIn followers — 3.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 partnerships · 1 awards · 1 expansions (incl. Grab) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2025Post IPO—
- Mar 2022Series D$400M
- Dec 2021Series C—
- Jun 2021Series C$330M
Founders & team
Investors
GAC MOTOR, Qiming Venture Partners, Johnson Electric, Idinvest Partners, OceanIQ Capital, Hanfor
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAmazon Web Services
#9
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 164 employees$231.2Mraised▾
Series C · San Francisco, California · founded 2014 · 164 employees
Operator of autonomous robots for delivery of goods and advertising. The robots utilize sensors and machine learning to navigate and deliver items. These robots deliver hot food, groceries, and industrial supplies to customers. The company offers solutions for university campuses, grocery retailers, delivery applications, and industrial sites.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 72how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 17%News
top 17%Customers
top 29%AI
top 30%Moat
top 31%Tech
top 35%Funding: Raised $231M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series C (Oct 2025)
News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 71 tracked, 7 types) · +600% YoY · 4 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo
Customers: Play-Store rating 4.54★ across 11,572 ratings (1 apps) · Review volume +3% in 6 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 45k LinkedIn followers — 3.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series C$50M
- Jan 2024Series C$90M
- Mar 2022Series B$42M
- Jan 2022Venture Debt$57M
Founders & team
Investors
TDK Ventures, Goodyear Ventures, European Investment Bank, Plural, Iconical, Morpheus Ventures
Tech stack
ActivecampaignAmazon AlbAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAngieApache Http Server
#10
Series E · Newburyport, Massachusetts · founded 2017$375Mraised▾
Series E · Newburyport, Massachusetts · founded 2017
Developer of autonomous driving technology for cars and delivery robots. The company designs autonomous vehicles intended to operate safely in complex urban environments. Its autonomous driving system is designed for diverse conditions. The company’s autonomous cars and delivery robots share solutions, enabling them to learn from one another. The company also develops in-house hardware to enhance its proprietary technology.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 21%Growth
top 35%News
top 49%Talent
bottom 49%Moat
bottom 48%Tech
bottom 45%Funding: Raised $375M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series E (Oct 2025)
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
News: 2 BI events in 12 mo (of 3 tracked, 1 types) · +100% YoY · Top themes: Funding
Audience (LinkedIn): 14k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 3 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Ohio State) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series E$375M
Founders & team
Investors
Uber, Nebius
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementGoogle Analytics
#11
Public · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 306 employees$560Mraised▾
Public · Mountain View, California · founded 2016 · 306 employees
Provider of LiDAR-based sensors for autonomous vehicles. It produces sensors with camera-grade precision that can identify reflectivity, velocity, and length and produces lidar technology solutions for autonomous machine designs and perception sensing technology. It also provides perception software incorporated in customized LiDAR-on-chips. Its features comprise object categorization, localization, risk detection, real-time monitoring, and road boundary recognition.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 69how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 14%Funding
top 22%Innovation
top 32%Product
top 35%Moat
top 35%Growth
top 37%Patents: 433 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 375 filings since 2022 vs 58 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $560M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 9 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Jul 2025)
Innovation: 433 patents (top 16% of patent-holders) · 375 filings since 2022 vs 58 in 2017-21 · 1 new-product event in 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 51k LinkedIn followers — 3.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. Aeva) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2025Post IPO$50M
- Jan 2021Post IPO$200M
- Dec 2019Series A—
- Oct 2018Series A$45M
Founders & team
Investors
Porsche Se, Sylebra Capital, Lux Capital, Canaan, LG Innotek, Next47
Tech stack
Acquia Cloud PlatformAcquia Cloud Site FactoryAdobe AnalyticsAdobe Experience Platform Identity ServiceAdobe Experience Platform LaunchAhrefs
#12
Series F · Sunnyvale, California · founded 2017 · 37 employees$601.5Mraised▾
Series F · Sunnyvale, California · founded 2017 · 37 employees
Developer of vehicle software, simulation, validation, and autonomy AI stacks. The company provides tools for vehicle intelligence, including solutions for ADAS and automated driving development. It offers a vehicle operating system enabling manufacturers to develop vehicle software across domains. The company delivers self-driving system programs and autonomy stacks for various vehicle types.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 80how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 17%Product
top 18%AI
top 20%Innovation
top 25%Moat
top 26%Talent
top 28%Funding: Raised $602M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 9 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Series F (Jun 2025)
Product: 7 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series F
AI: Classified as an AI company
Audience (LinkedIn): 76k LinkedIn followers — 5.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Jun 2025Series F$600M
- Mar 2024Series E$250M
- Nov 2021Series D$175M
- Oct 2020Series C$125M
Founders & team
Investors
Andreessen Horowitz, Bond Capital, Porsche Ventures, Lux Capital, General Catalyst, Elad Gil
Tech stack
CloudflareCookieyesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Hosted LibrariesGoogle Workspace
Funding & investor landscape
$41.9Btotal disclosed funding
183companies funded
537disclosed rounds
6rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Y Combinator18 rounds
Notable founders
Anthony Levandowski
Co-Founder · Waymo
Dmitri Dolgov
Co-CEO · Waymo
Chris Yu
Co-Founder · ALSO
Andrew Smith
Founder & CEO · Outrider
Don Burnette
Co-Founder & CEO · Kodiak Robotics
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Nuro
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Nuro
Kevin Peterson
Co-Founder & CTO · Bedrock Robotics
Ajay Gummalla
Co-Founder & VP · Bedrock Robotics
Tony Han
Co-Founder & CEO · WeRide
Yan Li
Co-Founder & CTO · WeRide
Janus Friis
Co-Founder · Starship Technologies
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 12,609,619 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Autonomous Vehicles coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States
How research on Autonomous Vehicles is moving in the United States
A read on the academic research around Autonomous Vehicles — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 3,252 United States-affiliated papers.
research sentiment over time
200820172026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 24% → 50% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
- Carnegie Mellon University89
- Purdue University West Lafayette76
- University of California, Berkeley69
- Northeastern University64
- Stanford University55
leading researchers
Anez, Diomar · Anez, Dimar · Sharareh Kermanshachi · John M. Dolan · Masayoshi Tomizuka · Freederia AI Researcher · Weisong Shi · Apurva Pamidimukkala
▲
Breakthroughs1,031 · 32%
▲ 28%→31% share
▲1.1× share momentum2 median citations80% since 2021mostly methods-led
Computer vision research is surging — papers grew from 12 to 111, signaling rapid perception-layer breakthroughs in U.S. AV institutions.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Computer vision12→111
- Human–computer interaction2→64
- Perception2→59
- Robustness (evolution)3→53
- Trajectory12→61
Newly emergingReinforcement learning 0→70 · Context (archaeology) 0→30 · Adversarial system 0→27
Landmark Are we ready for autonomous driving? The KITTI vision benchmark suite · 14,099 cites
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Advancements942 · 29%
▼ 37%→28% share
▼0.8× share momentum2 median citations77% since 2021mostly methods-led
Transport engineering advancements are intensifying — papers rose from 11 to 66, reflecting growing real-world deployment integration efforts.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Human–computer interaction3→65
- Transport engineering11→66
- Computer vision2→54
- Reinforcement learning3→46
- Automotive engineering5→48
Newly emergingObject detection 0→22 · Object (grammar) 0→17 · Vehicle safety 0→14
Landmark Autonomous driving in urban environments: Boss and the Urban Challenge · 1,488 cites
▼
Concerns727 · 22%
▲ 19%→23% share
▲1.2× share momentum0 median citations82% since 2021mostly empirical
Humanities and philosophy concern papers exploded from 4 to 108 and 1 to 64, signaling escalating ethical scrutiny of autonomous systems.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- Humanities4→108
- Philosophy1→64
- Context (archaeology)1→54
- Computer security2→48
- Transport engineering4→30
Newly emergingPerception 0→24 · Computer vision 0→13 · Metadata 0→12
Landmark The social dilemma of autonomous vehicles · 1,445 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States
Where autonomous vehicles is researched across United States
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
SF Bay Area154 · +0.50
Boston134 · +0.58
Ann Arbor124 · +0.52
Pittsburgh100 · +0.63
New York76 · +0.39
Atlanta50 · +0.39
Los Angeles45 · +0.43
Austin39 · +0.45
San Diego33 · +0.42
Chicago32 · +0.32
PATENT SIGNAL · United States
Who's filing autonomous vehicles patents in the United States
United States autonomous vehicles patent filing is accelerating — 19,294 filings from 4,355 assignees (2016–2025), led by Waymo, Baidu USA, GM Cruise Holdings; annual filings 885→1348.
19,294 filings4,355 assigneespeak 2424/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
- Waymo1688
- Baidu USA1034
- GM Cruise Holdings767
- FORD Global TECH589
- Qualcomm565
- Tusimple547
- UBER Technologies527
- UATC507
Common questions
How many Autonomous Vehicles companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 324 indexable Autonomous Vehicles companies headquartered in United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States?
The Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $41.9B in disclosed equity funding across 183 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Autonomous Vehicles company in United States?
Waymo is the highest-funded Autonomous Vehicles company in United States, with $11.1B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States are funded?
183 of the 324 Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Autonomous Vehicles unicorns are there in United States?
11 Autonomous Vehicles companies in United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Autonomous Vehicles companies?
The most active investors in United States Autonomous Vehicles companies on this list include Plug and Play Tech Center, Y Combinator, Trucks Venture Capital, Alumni Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck.
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