Companies in Native AI in Auto
There are 457 companies in Native AI in Auto which include Waymo, Mobileye, Aurora, Cruise, Einride. 265 companies in Native AI in Auto are funded, with 154 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 18 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Native AI in Auto (152), followed by China
(49), and then India (39).
2026 has seen the creation of 12 Native AI in Auto companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 28 new companies launched every year. Most number of Native AI in Auto startups have been founded by alumni from Carnegie Mellon University, University of California (Berkeley) and Stanford University.
Here is a List of top companies in Native AI in Auto
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: Perry Creek Capital, Silver Lake and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 01, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 104 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 294 Competitors
3. 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: Hyundai Motor Company, Index Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 28, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 50 Competitors
4. Cruise
Platform offering solutions for autonomous car. It develops hardware and software-enabled solutions for autonomous cars. It develops customized hardware with the power to manage the software stack. It uses AI to collect data from sensors and also offers object recognition and precision solutions for autonomous vehicles. Also, it offers testing and simulation solutions.
Key facts about Cruise
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $7.72B
- Investors: Honda, SoftBank Vision Fund and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Feb 01, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 89 Competitors
5. Einride
Provider of electric and autonomous freight transportation solutions. It integrate smart vehicles, AI-powered logistics software, and charging infrastructure for sustainable road freight operations. It combines autonomous vehicles, electric trucking operations, intelligent charging infrastructure, and AI-powered fleet management software into a unified logistics ecosystem. Its solutions optimize freight movement through real-time data analysis, route management, energy optimization, and operational automation, enabling businesses to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and transition toward sustainable transportation at scale across global markets.
