Companies in Autonomous Vehicles
There are 1,407 companies in Autonomous Vehicles which include Waymo, Mobileye, Vay, Aurora, Ouster. 694 companies in Autonomous Vehicles are funded, with 408 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 26 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Autonomous Vehicles (442), followed by China
(189), and then Germany (119).
2026 has seen the creation of 27 Autonomous Vehicles companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 74 new companies launched every year. Most number of Autonomous Vehicles startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Here is a List of top companies in Autonomous Vehicles
1. Waymo
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.
Key facts about Waymo
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $27.1B
- Investors: Silver Lake, T. Rowe Price and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 01, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 105 Competitors
2. Mobileye
Developer of automated driving systems and vehicle safety sensor technology. The business creates hardware and software components for vehicle automation, including system-on-chip processors and computer vision software. The products facilitate driver assistance features and autonomous vehicle operation by processing sensor data to inform driving decisions. The technology integrates into automotive platforms to support safety and navigation functions.
Key facts about Mobileye
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Jerusalem (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $530M
- Investors: First International Bank of Israel, Meir Car and Truck Company and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Jul 07, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 304 Competitors
3. Vay
Platform focused on remote-driven mobility and transportation technology. It develops systems that allow vehicles to be operated remotely, enabling new models of transport and fleet operations. The platform supports safer, more flexible mobility by combining connectivity, sensing, and real-time control.
Key facts about Vay
4. Aurora
Developer of self-driving technology for integration into freight operations. The technology is built of hardware and software intended to improve road safety and supply chain efficiency. It integrates into existing freight operations and operates trucks nearly continuously. It develops hardware, software, and data services to enable self-driving in passenger vehicles, light trucks, and more.
Key facts about Aurora
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $693M
- Investors: Index Ventures, Amazon and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 28, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 50 Competitors
5. Ouster
Manufacturer of lidar sensors, perception software, and solutions for autonomy. The company engineers lidar sensors designed for integration into existing and future applications. It offers hardware including sensors with varying fields of view and range capabilities. The company provides perception software tools and solutions. These are designed for industries such as industrial, security, traffic management, automotive, robotics, drones, and crowd analytics.
Key facts about Ouster
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $140M
- Investors: Plug and Play Tech Center, Cox Enterprises and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 08, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 139 Competitors
