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The automotive industry is seeing major changes driven by new companies. These startups are working on everything from self-driving cars to how vehicles are built and sold.
Companies like Waymo, with $11.1 billion in funding, are focused on autonomous driving. Others, such as Divergent, have raised $1.1 billion to reshape vehicle manufacturing itself.
Below is our list of 100 Automotive startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50May Mobility develops autonomous driving technology to transform public transit. Their fleets of self-driving shuttles are designed to provide communities with safe and accessible transportation.
Divergent created the Divergent Adaptive Production System, a complete software and hardware platform for designing and building complex vehicle structures. Their system uses 3D printing to replace traditional manufacturing, enabling faster and more efficient production for the automotive and aerospace industries.
Waymo develops autonomous driving technology with the goal of making transportation safer and easier for people and things. Their Waymo Driver system powers a commercial ride-hailing service and is also being applied to trucking and local delivery solutions.
First Brands Group develops and sells a wide range of premium automotive parts across the globe. The company manages a portfolio of market-leading brands, including FRAM filters, Raybestos brakes, and TRICO wiper blades.
ServiceUp built a management platform that streamlines the complex process of vehicle repairs for commercial fleets and insurance carriers. Their system coordinates everything from initial service requests and quotes to final payments, aiming to reduce vehicle downtime and administrative overhead.
Forterra develops autonomous systems for ground-based vehicles, focusing on defense and industrial use cases. Their technology is designed to be integrated into new or existing fleets, providing advanced self-driving capabilities for complex missions.
Impel develops an AI-powered digital engagement platform for vehicle retailers of every type and size. Their technology uses augmented reality and automated communication tools to create immersive digital showrooms and better connect with car buyers online.
Tier IV develops Autoware, an all-in-one open-source software for autonomous driving. Their technology provides a complete software stack for companies to develop, test, and deploy intelligent vehicles.
Spinny operates an online platform for buying certified used cars, designed to make the process transparent and hassle-free. The company manages the end-to-end transaction, including vehicle inspections and paperwork, to provide a reliable car ownership experience.
Ultraviolette Automotive manufactures high-performance electric two-wheelers with advanced battery technology. The company is known for its aviation-inspired designs and a focus on creating a superior riding experience for its users.
Our top picks are just a small sample of the activity happening in the automotive world. Across the board, companies are tackling challenges in mobility and AI, and have raised tens of billions of dollars to fund their growth. Some of these names are just getting started, while others are already well known. Here is a look at the other 90 companies that are shaping the future of how we get around.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics | 2012 | $80.4M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $5.6B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2021 | CA$375M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $26.8M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 1922 | £1.5B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $457.7M | Grant | |
| AI | 2018 | $35M | Series B | |
| AI | 2014 | £181.6M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $189.1M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $224.7M | Series D | |
| Mobility | 2020 | $444M | Series B | |
| AI | 2016 | $165M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 1937 | $35M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $450.7M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 1948 | £90M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | — | $111M | Series B | |
| AI | 2019 | $97.7M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $202.7M | Series B | |
| AI | 2023 | $40.4M | Series A | |
| AI | 2025 | $2M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2016 | $34.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2019 | $2.1B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $71M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2025 | $305M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $63.1M | Series A | |
| Media | 2018 | $274M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2013 | $168.3M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2018 | ¥26.4B | Series D | |
| Mobility | 2023 | $3.2M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2010 | $54M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $41.9M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 1974 | $3.4B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2015 | $149.5M | Series D | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $20M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2013 | $235.7M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2014 | $326.9M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $98.1M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2009 | A$150M | Corporate Round | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $9.3M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 1997 | $2.8B | Secondary Market | |
| AgTech | 2017 | $214M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2017 | £548.8M | Corporate Round | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $7M | Seed | |
| AI | 2013 | $10.7M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2018 | CN¥16.7B | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $1.3B | Corporate Round | |
| Mobility | 2010 | $40.6M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $9.6B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $39M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 1993 | ₪444.6M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 1997 | $101.1M | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2014 | $161.6M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2022 | $33.3M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2008 | $561.1M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $13M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2019 | £12M | Series A | |
| AI | 2017 | $152.9M | Corporate Round | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $419.4M | Undisclosed | |
| AI | 2024 | $17.5M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2019 | $231M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2012 | $19.6M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2011 | $620.1M | Series D | |
| Mobility | 1916 | — | — | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $150M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2016 | $386.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 1969 | $1.6B | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $50M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2014 | $170.7M | Corporate Round | |
| AI | 2016 | $11.8M | Series A | |
| AI | 2015 | $173.9M | — | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $143.4M | Corporate Round | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $1.6M | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2020 | $61.2M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2018 | ₩52.1B | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2006 | $442.6M | Undisclosed | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $7.6M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2007 | $1.4B | Grant | |
| AI | 2019 | ₩1456B | Corporate Round | |
| AI | 2014 | $105M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $29M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2018 | ¥1.8B | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2019 | CN¥301.7M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2019 | $26.9M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2020 | $18.7M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2011 | $201.2M | Grant | |
| AI | 2006 | $22.5M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 1997 | ₩29.2B | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $65.4M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2009 | $875.8M | Series D | |
| Mobility | 1915 | $1.5B | Debt Financing |
