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Automotive & EVs startups founded in 2018
102 automotive & EVs startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $6.1B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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KORE PowerKore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.Kore Power manufactures energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, utilities, and e-mobility systems for the clean energy industries.
Founded 2018Coeur D'alene, United States$850Mlast round Jun 2023 - 2
Garrett MotionGarrett Motion is an automotive company that specializes in turbo, electric, and hybrid technology.Garrett Motion is an automotive company that specializes in turbo, electric, and hybrid technology.
Founded 2018Rolle, Switzerland$800Mlast round May 2024 - 3
Octopus Electric VehiclesOctopus Electric Vehicles is an electric vehicle specialist that provides electric vehicle leasing, advice and best vehicle quotes.Octopus Electric Vehicles is an electric vehicle specialist that provides electric vehicle leasing, advice and best vehicle quotes.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$658Mlast round Nov 2025 - 4
NIUTRONNIUTRON is a manufacturer, researcher, and developer of new energy vehicles mainly engaged in producing high-end new energy vehicles.NIUTRON is a manufacturer, researcher, and developer of new energy vehicles mainly engaged in producing high-end new energy vehicles.
Founded 2018Beijing$500Mlast round Dec 2021 - 5
SemiDriveSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developerSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer
Founded 2018China$288Mlast round Sept 2026 - 6
TTTech AutoTTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs.TTTech Auto specializes in software and hardware for driver assistance and autonomous mobility, applicable in series production programs.
Founded 2018Las Vegas, United States$286Mlast round Feb 2022 - 7
ZunderZunder operates as an electric vehicle charging company.Zunder operates as an electric vehicle charging company.
Founded 2018Palencia, Spain$286Mlast round Jul 2024 - 8
Highland Electric TransportationHighland Electric Transportation is a comprehensive turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses.Highland Electric Transportation is a comprehensive turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses.
Founded 2018Beverly$253Mlast round Feb 2021 - 9
CarvolutionCarvolution is a mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through their fully digital subscription service.
Carvolution is a mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through their fully digital subscription service.
Founded 2018Bannwil, Switzerland$241Mlast round Jan 2024 - 10
SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$235Mlast round Sept 2026 - 11
FlexCarFlexCar is a car-as-a-service company that offers ready-made cars in excellent condition from Greek dealerships.FlexCar is a car-as-a-service company that offers ready-made cars in excellent condition from Greek dealerships.
Founded 2018Athens, Greece$222Mlast round May 2022 - 12
Kodiak RoboticsKodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.Kodiak Robotics develops autonomous technology for long-haul trucking.
Founded 2018Mountain View, United States$140Mlast round May 2026 - 13
DottDott is a prominent micro-mobility operator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared electric scooters and e-bikes for urban travel across EuropeDott is a prominent micro-mobility operator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared electric scooters and e-bikes for urban travel across Europe
Founded 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands$138Mlast round Oct 2025 - 14
EthernoviaEthernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.Ethernovia is a semiconductor and automotive networking company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$90Mlast round Jan 2026 - 15
CarOnSaleCarOnSale, legally registered as Castle Tech GmbH, is a prominent pan-European digital B2B marketplace focused on the used car wholesale industry.CarOnSale, legally registered as Castle Tech GmbH, is a prominent pan-European digital B2B marketplace focused on the used car wholesale industry.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$82Mlast round Jul 2025 - 16
SonatusSonatus is an automotive software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2018.Sonatus is an automotive software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Sunnyvale, United States$75Mlast round Dec 2022 - 17
Highland Electric FleetsHighland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.Highland Electric Fleets is a turnkey solutions provider that delivers electric school buses to school districts and fleet providers.
Founded 2018Beverly, United States$75Mlast round Jun 2026 - 18
Euler MotorsEuler Motors is a leading commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in New Delhi, India.Euler Motors is a leading commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in New Delhi, India.
Founded 2018New Delhi, India$74Mlast round Mar 2025 - 19
Tier MobilityTIER Mobility is a micro-mobility company that provides sustainable ride-sharing solutions to its customers.TIER Mobility is a micro-mobility company that provides sustainable ride-sharing solutions to its customers.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$62Mlast round Feb 2025 - 20
Wenea Mobile EnergyWenea Mobile Energy is a mobile energy operatorWenea Mobile Energy is a mobile energy operator
Founded 2018Madrid, Spain$61Mlast round Dec 2020 - 21
PartlyPartly is a mobile app that helps to solve a variety of household tasks, by connecting people to trusted and verified service providers.Partly is a mobile app that helps to solve a variety of household tasks, by connecting people to trusted and verified service providers.
Founded 2018United Kingdom$50Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22
Grin ScootersGrin Scooters is a micro-mobility startup based in Mexico City, founded in 2018.Grin Scooters is a micro-mobility startup based in Mexico City, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico$46Mlast round Oct 2018 - 23
RepairSmithRepairSmith provides a full-service digital solution for car repair and maintenance.RepairSmith provides a full-service digital solution for car repair and maintenance.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$42Mlast round Aug 2021 - 24
RunBuggyRunBuggy is a technology platform founded in 2018 that connects car shippers with verified haulers through a mobile app and digital marketplace.RunBuggy is a technology platform founded in 2018 that connects car shippers with verified haulers through a mobile app and digital marketplace.
Founded 2018Tempe, United States$37Mlast round Sept 2025 - 25
FelltenFellten is a UK-engineered company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing battery electronic systems and electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits.Fellten is a UK-engineered company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing battery electronic systems and electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits.
Founded 2018Bristol, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Jun 2021 - 26
ePowerePower has the knowledge to help you find the best solution for your EV charging needs.ePower has the knowledge to help you find the best solution for your EV charging needs.
Founded 2018Ballymount, Ireland$35Mlast round Sept 2025 - 27
EvotrexEvotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.Evotrex Zrt is an indoor tracking instrument designed to provide indoor localization technology.
Founded 2018United States$32Mlast round Jun 2026 - 28
Venti TechnologiesVenti Technologies is an autonomous vehicles developer company that develops autonomous logistics systems for moving goods and people.Venti Technologies is an autonomous vehicles developer company that develops autonomous logistics systems for moving goods and people.
Founded 2018Weston, United States$29Mlast round Mar 2023 - 29
Autonomous a2zAutonomous A2Z Corporation is a South Korean provider of autonomous driving solutions, focusing on fully unmanned, self-driving technologies for the automotive Autonomous A2Z Corporation is a South Korean provider of autonomous driving solutions, focusing on fully unmanned, self-driving technologies for the automotive
Founded 2018South Korea$27Mlast round Mar 2026 - 30
Goggo NetworkGoggo Network is an autonomous mobility company based in Berlin, founded in 2018.Goggo Network is an autonomous mobility company based in Berlin, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$27Mlast round Dec 2019 - 31
AmpecoAMPECO is a global software platform provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in white-label EV charging management solutions.AMPECO is a global software platform provider based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in white-label EV charging management solutions.
Founded 2018Sofia, Bulgaria$26Mlast round Nov 2024 - 32
AnaphiteAnaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Founded 2018Bristol, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Apr 2026 - 33
Eatron TechnologiesEatron Technologies is a UK-based B2B technology company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered battery optimization software.Eatron Technologies is a UK-based B2B technology company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered battery optimization software.
Founded 2018Warwick, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Jan 2024 - 34
MartiMarti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters.
Marti is a mobility app that connects riders with drivers traveling in the same direction and operates e-mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters.
Founded 2018Istanbul, Türkiye$23Mlast round Apr 2025 - 35
micromobility.commicromobility.com Inc., a disruptive leader in the micromobility sector combines expertise in retail, shared services, and vehicle rentalsmicromobility.com Inc., a disruptive leader in the micromobility sector combines expertise in retail, shared services, and vehicle rentals
Founded 2018New York, United States$22Mlast round Aug 2021 - 36
Unagi ScootersUnagi is an electric scooter startup that aims to liberate people from the tyranny of transportation frustrations.
Unagi is an electric scooter startup that aims to liberate people from the tyranny of transportation frustrations.
Founded 2018New York, United States$20Mlast round Apr 2023 - 37
CachetCachet is an Estonian InsurTech company founded in 2018, specializing in adaptive, usage-based insurance infrastructure tailored for the platform and gig economy.Cachet is an Estonian InsurTech company founded in 2018, specializing in adaptive, usage-based insurance infrastructure tailored for the platform and gig economy.
Founded 2018Tallinn, Estonia$18Mlast round Oct 2026 - 38
KelluuKelluu is a Finnish deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Reijola, North Karelia.Kelluu is a Finnish deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Reijola, North Karelia.
Founded 2018Joensuu, Finland$18Mlast round Apr 2026 - 39
TealTeal is on a mission to end roaming and connect any device to any global carrier automatically.Teal is on a mission to end roaming and connect any device to any global carrier automatically.
Founded 2018Seattle, Canada$18Mlast round Jun 2025 - 40
WrapmateWrapmate is a technology-driven vehicle wrap platform that offers a comprehensive digital solution for designing, printing, and installing custom vehicle wraps.Wrapmate is a technology-driven vehicle wrap platform that offers a comprehensive digital solution for designing, printing, and installing custom vehicle wraps.
Founded 2018Denver, United States$16Mlast round Jun 2026 - 41
RecurrentRecurrent is an email service provider that offers full management email services for Telcos and ICTs.Recurrent is an email service provider that offers full management email services for Telcos and ICTs.
Founded 2018Oslo, United States$16Mlast round Jan 2024 - 42
AmpUpAmpUp is a technology-driven electric vehicle (EV) charging software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.AmpUp is a technology-driven electric vehicle (EV) charging software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$15Mlast round Sept 2024 - 43
SibrosSibros powers software-defined vehicle success with its vehicle-to-cloud platform for better software and data management.Sibros powers software-defined vehicle success with its vehicle-to-cloud platform for better software and data management.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$13Mlast round Jan 2026 - 44
ChargeXChargeX is a German GreenTech company based in Munich, founded in 2018.ChargeX is a German GreenTech company based in Munich, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Munich, Germany$13Mlast round Jul 2023 - 45
Chuhang TechChuhang Tech is a technology company focusing on millimeter wave radars and advanced driver assistance systems.Chuhang Tech is a technology company focusing on millimeter wave radars and advanced driver assistance systems.
Founded 2018Nanjing$12Mlast round Dec 2022 - 46
CYCLECYCLE is a Berlin-based mobility company founded in 2018 that specializes in subscription services for electric vehicles, particularly e-bikes and cargo bikes.CYCLE is a Berlin-based mobility company founded in 2018 that specializes in subscription services for electric vehicles, particularly e-bikes and cargo bikes.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$12Mlast round Jul 2023 - 47
CheckarsCheckars removes the hassle and lack of trust from used-car transactions.Checkars removes the hassle and lack of trust from used-car transactions.
Founded 2018Buenos Aires, Argentina$10Mlast round Aug 2020 - 48
ZenrideZenride is a French company specializing in the rental of functional bicycles for enterprises and their employees.Zenride is a French company specializing in the rental of functional bicycles for enterprises and their employees.
Founded 2018Paris, France$8.8Mlast round Mar 2022 - 49
Voyant PhotonicsVoyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity.Voyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity.
Founded 2018New York, United States$8.5Mlast round Apr 2026 - 50
PreAct TechnologiesPreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018.PreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Portland, United States$6.0Mlast round Apr 2023
Coeur D'alene, United States
Rolle, Switzerland
London, United Kingdom
China
Palencia, Spain
Athens, Greece
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Berlin, Germany
New Delhi, India
Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
Ballymount, Ireland
South Korea
Sofia, Bulgaria
Istanbul, Türkiye
Tallinn, Estonia
Joensuu, Finland
Seattle, Canada
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Paris, FranceCompanies founded in 2018 whose funding rounds we classed in this sector, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. Nobody pays to be on a list.
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