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Automotive tech market map: United States

224 automotive tech startups based in the United States that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 6 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $58B; the biggest segment is electric vehicles.

224startups on the map
6segments
$58Braised between them
Autonomous drivingmost funded segment

Electric vehicles

60

+36 more

Autonomous driving

47

+23 more

Connected car and fleet software

47

+23 more

Car buying and selling

46

+22 more

Repair, parts and aftermarket

18

Car rental and subscription

6

Segment by segment

Electric vehicles

60 startups · $17B raised

  1. BlueOval SKBlueOval SK is an advanced EV battery manufacturer by creating an automotive manufacturing ecosystem.United States$9.6B
  2. EVgoEVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles.United States$2.5B
  3. Lucid MotorsLucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.United States$1.8B
  4. KORE PowerKore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.United States$850M
  5. HarbingerHarbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.United States$500M
  6. GGogoGOGO is a smart electric vehicle sharing platform.United States$323M
  7. QuantumScapeQuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.United States$300M
  8. Lordstown MotorsLordstown Motors was an American electric vehicle startup founded in 2018 or 2019, focused on producing the Endurance, a full-sizeUnited States$170M

Autonomous driving

47 startups · $34B raised

  1. WaymoWaymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.United States$27B
  2. SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.United States$2.4B
  3. NuroNuro, Inc.United States$1.4B
  4. Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.United States$870M
  5. LuminarLuminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.United States$485M
  6. Embark TrucksEmbark develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services.United States$300M
  7. OusterOuster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.United States$287M
  8. TTTech AutoTTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs.United States$286M

Connected car and fleet software

47 startups · $3.2B raised

  1. ViaVIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.United States$1.2B
  2. Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence andUnited States$640M
  3. FleetioFleetio is a cloud-based fleet management software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.United States$450M
  4. SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.United States$235M
  5. WheelsWheels is a world’s first automotive fleet leasing and management company.United States$94M
  6. Highland Electric FleetsHighland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.United States$75M
  7. SonatusSonatus is an automotive software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2018.United States$75M
  8. EncordEncord is an AI-native data infrastructure company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing unstructured data.United States$60M

Car buying and selling

46 startups · $1.8B raised

  1. GetaroundGetaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.United States$408M
  2. CarvanaCarvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars.United States$399M
  3. CarsDirect.comCarsDirect.com is an online automotive research portal and car buying service based in El Segundo, California.United States$280M
  4. DigniFiDigniFi is a fintech marketplace company that connects consumers with lenders to help finance large automotive repair costs.United States$175M
  5. BuyerLinkBuyerLink is a leading marketplace for acquisition of locally targeted consumer trafficUnited States$166M
  6. Car Capital TechnologiesCar Capital Technologies provides car dealers with capital and technology to support regulatory and compliance requirements and servicing.United States$70M
  7. RunBuggyRunBuggy is a technology platform founded in 2018 that connects car shippers with verified haulers through a mobile app and digitaUnited States$37M
  8. rideOSRideOS offers marketplaces/mapping services for ride-hailing fleetsUnited States$34M

Repair, parts and aftermarket

18 startups · $1.2B raised

  1. Quick Quack Car WashQuick Quack Car Wash is a retail company that provides car wash services.United States$850M
  2. ShopmonkeyShopmonkey is a cloud-based software platform designed for auto repair shop management.United States$85M
  3. Aperia TechnologiesAperia Technologies is a private company based in Hayward, California, specializing in tire management technology for the commerciUnited States$67M
  4. Main Street AutoMain Street Auto is committed to providing local auto repair shops that have long been a cornerstone of communities.United States$60M
  5. ServiceUpServiceUp is an autotech startup based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2020.United States$55M
  6. RepairSmithRepairSmith provides a full-service digital solution for car repair and maintenance.United States$42M
  7. TreadsTreads is a U.S.-based company that offers an AI-powered car management and tire subscription service.United States$4.6M
  8. Primoris Energy SolutionsPrimoris Energy Solutions operates Green Garage, a full service, eco-friendly auto repair shop helping to get better mileage.United States$4.1M

Car rental and subscription

6 startups · $50M raised

  1. LTLoop TrolleyIn 1997, a community planning group engaged in a collaborative process with the City of St.United States$25M
  2. WheelzWheelz provides a car sharing platform facilitating economic opportunities for car owners by leasing their vehicles to non-owners.United States$16M
  3. LMLocal MotionLocal Motion provides car sharing and mobility management technologies.United States$6.0M
  4. SimpleCarSimpleCar is a vehicle subscription company based in the Los Angeles area, offering a month-to-month car access model.United States$2.7M
  5. Car Rentals MarketCar Rental Market helps travellers find the best rental car deals in the US, Canada and Europe.United States$300K
  6. ALPHASHINEALPHASHINE is a Toronto-based automotive technology start-up founded in 2019, specializing in high-end detailing and aesthetic solutions.United States$220K

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in United States. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in automotive tech, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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